Enis Hulli is a General Partner at e2vc, focused on investing in Central Eastern European and Turkish entrepreneurs on pre-seed and seed.

Svetozar Georgiev is a co-founder of Telerik, Telerik Academy and Campus X. After spending 14 years building a global software company, he is now dedicated to sharing his learnings with the next generation of Bulgarian entrepreneurs. As a co-founder and co-CEO of Telerik, Svetozar has been instrumental in steering the company from a bootstrapped startup to a global market leader, employing 850+ people in 11 offices around the world. Today, he is overseeing the development the educational institutions Telerik Academy and Telerik Academy Foundation, as well as the biggest private incubator in Bulgaria – Campus X. Svetozar is also an active mentor, advisor and angel investor, working with numerous startups and community organizations. His mission is to help the local tech and start-up ecosystems evolve and become strong bottom-up forces for positive change in Bulgaria. Currently he is Chair of BESCO – the Bulgarian Entrepreneurs’ Association, Vice Chair of “Teach for Bulgaria” Foundation and member of the Board of Trustees of the American University in Bulgaria.

Delian Asparouhov is a Co-Founder of Varda and a Partner at Founders Fund

Dr. Botty Dimanov, CEO & Co-Founder of Tenyks, holds a PhD in Explainable AI for Vision from Cambridge University, invented US Patent for extracting concepts from visual information, and is a Forbes 30U30 honouree. Tenyks is an award-winning Cambridge University spin-out backed by YCombinator.

Teodor Antonio Georgiev is a key orchestrator of the CEE tech ecosystem, bridging startups, investors, and global markets. As the driving force behind #BreakingGrounds and Co-Founder of Storytelling Studio, he positions the region’s top innovators on the world stage, securing high-impact visibility and forging strategic alliances. From scaling startups to shaping narratives that resonate globally, Teodor is the connector, storyteller, and dealmaker who ensures that the most promising ventures in CEE don’t just grow—they lead.

Laurin covers Dev / Data / AI investments at Earlybird. He joined in 2021 and is based in the Munich office. Laurin worked closely with software companies from multiple angles - as a strategy consultant, in Private Equity, and as a Product Manager at a mobility startup with >€100m in funding. At Earlybird, he works with companies like Workist and EthonAI. Laurin holds a Master’s from the London School of Economics.

Stephane Gantchev is a Partner at LAUNCHub Ventures and Co-Organizer of DigitalK Conference

Iliya teaches 1.4M+ students on the topics of AI, data science, and machine learning. He is a serial entrepreneur, who has co-founded Team-GPT, 3veta, and 365 Data Science. His latest project, Team-GPT allows SMBs and Enterprises to adopt GPT technologies in a safe, private, and collaborative way, chat with any AI model, organize prompts, and discover AI use cases.

Anastasia Kundush is a Product Director at Gcore, a leading global provider of edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions. In her role, Anastasia oversees the Edge Network product portfolio, encompassing CDN, Edge Computing, Streaming, and DNS services. She also spearheads the integration of Edge Network with Gcore's Security and AI offerings. Prior to joining Gcore, Anastasia held diverse product management positions in Moscow, Paris, and London. Her experience spans a range of industries, from managing customer-facing self-service and analytics interfaces at Lumen Technologies to pioneering ride-hailing products at Yandex and scaling e-commerce platforms. Anastasia possesses a track record of successfully launching and scaling products in both B2B and B2C markets. Her grasp of product management principles, combined with hands-on experience with deeply technical and consumer-facing technologies, enables her to effectively navigate complex challenges and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Kremena Dervenkova is the Executive Director of ABLE, a dynamic community of 400+ young professionals and entrepreneurs driving positive change in Bulgaria. Under her leadership, ABLE runs initiatives like ABLE Mentor (Bulgaria’s first 1-on-1 mentorship program for high schoolers), ABLE Activator (an entrepreneurship program for students and young professionals), and BASE Sofia & BASE Mentor (business courses for real-economy enterprises). With a background in international business and hospitality, Kremena has spent the last eight years in the NGO sector, focusing on entrepreneurial education and personalised mentorship as ways to help young people shape raw ideas into real impact. Passionate about sustainability, she is also a long-time advocate for entomophagy (eating insects) and serves as founder and Chairman of Bulgaria’s Association of Insect Producers and Processors.

Vesko Kolev is the founder and CEO of Icanpreneur - the first Accelerator-as-a-Software dedicated to empowering more people to become successful entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. He has been an active player in the software industry since 2004, where he has led and developed world-class teams and products for both private and public companies. In his spare time, Vesko enjoys playing football, reading, and spending quality time with his wonderful wife and three children.

Ralitsa is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup advisor with deep experience in building tech products. She’s a co-founder of Appolica | Venture Studio and a strong advocate for lean, value-driven startup building. Part of Forbes 30under30 and a Forbes Female Leader for 2024, she was also selected to represent Bulgaria in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program. Her mission is to help female founders and working moms become more confident and achieve their goals.

Stoyan Ivanov is a co-founder of nFuse.ai and former General Manager at The Coca-Cola Company. He spent nearly 20 years in corporate leadership, where he built Coca-Cola’s European venturing unit and led business operations across 8+ markets. Today, he is focused on building nFuse.ai—a B2B AI sales platform helping consumer goods companies sell smarter and faster. Stoyan is also an active mentor and investor, supporting early-stage startups across tech and consumer industries. He is passionate about turning ideas into scalable businesses and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs grow with purpose and clarity.

Christian Tsanov is the founder and CEO of Argumento, a platform that connects legal professionals with ready-to-hire clients through AI. With a background in law, startups, and business development, he launched Argumento to democratize access to justice for millions worldwide. In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, learning piano, and indulging in a bit of retro gaming when the opportunity arises.

Ivo is a professional real estate investor with over 10 years of experience in Bulgaria, Germany, and Switzerland. He has worked for global companies such as Adidas and Vodafone. He has led large teams, managed multi-million euro budgets, and operated internationally, sharing his strategies for successful real estate investments. He is also the founder of Investimo, a platform dedicated to smart property investing. In addition, he coaches and mentors numerous startups in Germany and Switzerland, helping them grow and scale their businesses.

Entrepreneur & investor with extensive experience in the energy transition space. Cofounder of a global renewable energy company, behind some of the largest projects in Australia, Southeast Europe, and ultra large scale Power-to-X globally. Managing Partner of PostScriptum - a venture capital fund with a diverse portfolio of investments in sustainability and technology.

Georgi Nenov is an energetic storyteller and a leading voice in the tech and startup community. As the creator and host of the popular podcast "The Superhuman with Georgi Nenov," he has built a platform that connects him with the business and entrepreneurial world, collecting inspiring stories from visionary founders and innovators. Georgi’s passion for sharing these stories and his genuine curiosity give him a unique ability to draw out the human element behind every success, making complex ideas relatable and inspiring audiences to believe in themselves and dream big. On stage, Georgi’s charisma and insight shine through. He has proven his skill as a moderator and master of ceremony by hosting major events. Whether he’s engaging a room of startup founders, software engineers, or corporate innovators, Georgi easily connects with diverse audiences and sparks meaningful conversations. His dynamic presence and knack for asking the right questions ensure every event he leads is a memorable experience. Now he brings that same superhuman energy and expertise to the Digitalk Awards stage as host.

Boris Valkov is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lace, an AI-driven platform revolutionizing call center operations. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering and leadership, including roles at Facebook AI and VMware, Boris specializes in deploying large-scale AI solutions.

Bogdan is a General Partner of Underline Ventures, a venture capital firm that partners at the earliest stages with Eastern European founders building high-growth startups with global ambitions. Also, founder of the How to Web Conference, one of Europe’s leading startup and innovation events, Bogdan is advising early-stage startups on raising capital, building useful products, or crafting great pitch decks. Previously Partner with Gecad Ventures, entrepreneur (founded and exited Conectoo, an enterprise email marketing service), he was involved with MVP Academy, MVP Angels, TechHub Bucharest, and 3TS Capital Partners.

Ivan has over a decade of experience in SaaS & IT consulting, having worked at global market leaders such as Salesforce and Merkle. At Deel, he's focused on helping CEE startups & SMBs go global from day one and expand internationally at speed. When offline, Ivan enjoys coaching CrossFit in Prague, Czechia.

Most of my time is spent as the CTO and Co-founder of Iris.ai, where I am the technology driver for building our Artificial Intelligence tools for researchers and scientists. I am the head of both the research and development team. My past is a unique experience which is a combination of AI research, software development, technology leadership skills, put to the ultimate test in building and operating an international startup with with a very ambitious vision and goal. With the contribution of my leadership, Iris.ai has become a world leader in practical AI applications. Its award-winning AI engine for scientific text understanding comprises of algorithms for text similarity, tabular data extraction, domain-specific entity representation learning and entity disambiguation and linking and it measures up to the best in the world. Before founding Iris.ai, I worked as a Research Engineer in Artificial Intelligence at Chalmers University of Technology after finishing my second Master’s Degree at the same place, in Computer Systems and Networks Engineering, and had a broad experience in corporate software development.

Lili Kostadinova is the Enterprise and Corporate Sales Manager at Cloud Office, where she drives revenue growth and builds strong client relationships. With a background in Data & AI Solutions Consulting at Cloud Office, she excels at understanding client needs and aligning technology solutions with their business objectives. Lili has a proven track record in conducting customer workshops, developing solution proposals, presenting on both business and technical stages and leveraging her skills in data and AI. Her previous experience includes roles in account management and data engineering.

Deyan Yordanov is an Account Executive at Cloud Office, focused on driving business growth through strategic sales initiatives in cloud consultancy, digital transformation, and managed services. He is adept at identifying and nurturing new business opportunities, building trust-based client relationships, and developing tailored solutions. Deyan has a strong history in sales and account management, with a focus on cloud solutions and fostering impactful partnerships.

Krum Zlatanov is a Digital Transformation Expert at Cloud Office, where he leverages his deep understanding of cloud technologies to guide clients through their digital journeys. His background includes experience in partner programs and IT support, providing him with a comprehensive perspective on the cloud ecosystem. Krum is skilled in data analysis and applying his expertise to facilitate effective digital transformation strategies leveraging Google Cloud and Google Workspace.

From startup dreamers to global achievers, Petya Dobrenova has spent 21 years helping businesses scale smartly – and legally. She brings well-rounded expertise in the manufacturing, retail & wholesale, pharma, IT, media, and automotive industries – built through years of working closely with clients across these fields and others. CIPP/E certified and a long-time advisor on employment and privacy law, she’s passionate about tech, transformation, and making sure innovation and compliance walk hand in hand. Digital and innovative companies grow at lightning speed before her eyes – and she often, yet kindly, reminds them that a pinch of proper legal compliance – bitter as it may taste at times – is actually a key ingredient in the recipe for long-term success.

Georgi is co-founder and managing partner of BrightCap Ventures - an early-stage VC, developing the potential of the SEE startup ecosystem by providing capital, mentorship, and access to global networks. Before BrightCap, Georgi co-founded Aviaso, an aviation software startup that created innovative fuel efficiency products for the leading airlines. In 2015, Honeywell acquired Aviaso. Before Aviaso/Honeywell, Georgi was a first-round employee of Sciant. Starting as a software engineer, Georgi grew in the software business, contributing to a variety of projects and business operations and being one of the partners managing Sciant. In 2007, VMware acquired Sciant.

Pallavi is a Principal AI Product Manager at Twilio, where she leads product strategy for Data Insights and Pricing platforms. With a career spanning Microsoft, ServiceNow, Adobe, and OpenText, she brings deep expertise in building and launching 0 to 1 products in B2B SaaS. Her work spans across Conversational AI, Proactive Customer Engagement, Feedback Management, Digital Imaging, and Web Conferencing. Passionate about solving real customer problems, Pallavi combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to deliver meaningful product outcomes.

Evgenia Peeva is a social entrepreneur dedicated to the cause of quality education and optimal human development. She is the co-founder and long-time executive director of non-governmental and for-profit organizations working in the fields of formal and informal education, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence. She has founded and led for almost a decade Teach For Bulgaria (Заедно в час) and is currently the CEO of SoftUni BUDITEL High-School for Digital Sciences - the second biggest private high-school in Bulgaria. She is also a co-founder of Crisp Labs, a boutique AI advisory & solutions company. Evgenia has received numerous awards for her proven leadership skills in the field of education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boryana Pelova is an internationally recognized professional with a career spanning over 15 years in the field of data analysis and large dataset processing. Her expertise extends across both conventional and cutting-edge machine learning techniques. She has made significant contributions to the academic and applied aspects of this domain via leading and participating in a number of research projects, aimed at improving society challenges such as air quality, prevention of depression, digitalization of public sector and SMEs, financial stability, etc. The current projects of Assoc. Prof. Pelova are: • Digitalization of SMEs (since 2023) • SHARE-ERIC Bulgaria (since 2018) • Project in „Fundamental Science 2023“ program by the National Science Fund (since 2023) Assoc. Prof. Pelova’s expertise goes beyond her research contributions. She has played a pivotal role in the development of the MSc Program "AI for Business and Finance" as its academic director. She is actively nurturing the next generation of AI and data science professionals through engaging young professionals in the academic life of Sofia University via projects and programs. Among her significant contributions is the development of an industry-funded PhD program. In commitment to societal development, she has also served as the Head of the Career Center at FEBA (from its establishment in 2016 until 2023), organizing numerous impactful career events that offer support to high school and university students in finding their fulfilling career path. Assoc. Prof. Pelova has served as Vice-Dean of FEBA in the period 2019 – 2023. In this role she contributes significantly to the development of a sustainable business-academic relationship in support of modern high-tech educational process. Since 2023 Assoc. Prof. Pelova works actively towards creation of school-university-business synergy. She is among the leaders who initiate the affiliation of Vocational School of Computer Programming and Innovation in Burgas as an associate school to Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and currently she coordinates the joint activities on behalf of FEBA.

Eryn is the Co-Creator of the AI Maturity Index and Editor of Weekly Workforce. Before founding the AI Maturity Index, she scaled two unicorns in the tech talent industry. Her work in freelance and platform economies has impacted over 4.5 million workers in 190+ countries. She was named one of the Top Female Leaders in SaaS by The SaaS Report, and 2024 Digital Innovator by ISG.

Founder of Several Clouds, a premier provider of Cloud and DevOps consulting services, helping businesses with their cloud adoption journey. Daniel is heavily engaged with the cloud community and is organizing the biggest public cloud conference in Bulgaria - AWS Community Day Bulgaria. He also teaches Cloud and DevOps at Telerik Academy and Sofia University. In 2021, Daniel is recognized as an AWS Hero - an elite group of less than 250 people worldwide. A father of three.