#Country Risk Conference

2026 Bulgaria Country Risk Conference: War for Markets

Date and time
28 October 2026 | 12:00
Address
Bulgaria Blvd 1, 1463 Sofia, Bulgarie
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Under the theme "War for Markets", this year's edition of Coface CRC Bulgaria will explore how geopolitical tensions are reshaping global trade and market access. Discussions will focus on the impact of tariffs, sanctions, and protectionist policies on prices, supply chains, and corporate solvency, as well as the implications for European competitiveness and Bulgarian businesses.

The 11th edition of the Coface Country Risk Conference (CRC) Bulgaria will take place on 28 October 2026 at Event Space 2020 in Sofia.


Participants will gain insights into key questions, including:

  • How is geopolitical confrontation changing global trade and market access?
  • Which economies and sectors are benefiting, and which are losing out?
  • How do tariffs, sanctions, and protectionist measures affect prices, supply chains, and solvency?
  • Can Europe maintain its industrial competitiveness?
  • What risks and opportunities lie ahead for Bulgarian businesses?

 

Speakers:

  • Jaroslaw Jaworski – CEO Coface, Central & Eastern Europe
  • Plamen Dimitrov - Country Manager, Coface Bulgaria
  • Bruno de Moura Fernandes – Head of Macroeconomic Research at Coface Group
  • Mr. Stephane Delahaye - Chairman of French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Mihail Petrov – CEO  of Kaufland Bulgaria;
  • Boyko Takov Ph.D. – CEO of Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EAPSME);
  • Plamen Tsekov – CEO & Co-Founder of Scalefocus;
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr Shteryo Nozharov – Lecturer in Economics, Economic Adviser to the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry;

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