/ world today news/ “Innovations through politics” – this is the topic of a conference organized by Tsvetelina Penkova, MEP from the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats. The event will be held on June 24, 2022 in the “Sredets” hall, “Sofia Hotel Balkan” from 09:00.
A main topic of discussion will be how adequate and timely policies can stimulate innovation at national and European level. The question of the role of the state and the EU will be raised. It will also be discussed how to create an environment that will allow the economy to develop through the application of innovative methods and new technologies.
You can see the topics and speakers of the conference in the attached program.
INNOVATION THROUGH POLICY
Conference organized by Tsvetelina Penkova, member of the European Parliament
Place: Hotel Balkan, “Sredets” hall; Date: 24.06.2022; 09:00 – 14:00
09:00 – 09:30 Registration
09:30 – 10:30 Opening and welcoming remarks
Tsvetelina Penkova, member of the European Parliament
Maria Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth
Prof. Dr. Yanaki Stoilov, constitutional judge
Dimitar Danchev, Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry
Dimitar Zdravkov, Advisor on Innovations to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria
Vasil Velev, chairman of the Industrial Capital Association
Evgeni Angelov, Chairman of the Association for Equity and Risk Investing
Dimitar Ganev, co-founder of Trend research center
10:30 – 12:00 The role of the state and the European Union in the development of innovations and
technologies
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Yanaki Stoilov, constitutional judge
Daniel Laurer, Minister for Innovation and Growth
What are the policies at the state and European level that are key to the development of innovation in Bulgaria in the next ten years?
Denitsa Simeonova, Deputy Chairman of the Commission on EU Affairs, 47th National Assembly, PG “We continue the change”
What is the European and regional perspective for the development of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship?
Academician Julian Revalski, President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
How does the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences work hand in hand with business in the development of technology and innovation?
Tsvetelina Penkova, member of the European Parliament
The need for European legislation for technology and innovation start-ups.
11:20 – 12:00 Discussion with the audience
12:00 – 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 – 14:00 Young people as a driving force in innovation
Moderator: Tsvetelina Penkova, member of the European Parliament
Dimitar Ganev, co-founder of Trend research center
Attitudes of young people towards policies at the state and European level in the field of technology and innovation.
Nedyalko Dervenkov, Chairman of BESCO
The need for legislative changes for the purposes of developing start-ups and attracting specialized personnel to Bulgaria
Blagovest Kirilov, Member of Parliament from the 47th National Assembly, PG “BSP for Bulgaria”
Good practices in the development of innovative business.
Irina Obyshtarova, founder of innovation media “The Recursive”
Awareness as the main driving force for the development of young people in the field of technology and innovation.
Todor Mladenov, executive director of Sofia Tech Park AD
Provision of infrastructure as the main factor for the development of technology and innovation.
13:30 – 14:00 Discussion with the audience
14:00 – 15:00 Cocktail
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