AJC Sofia, in partnership with the University of National and World Economy and The NEGEV Organization of Friends of Israel in Bulgaria, brought together hundreds of leaders from government, diplomacy, academia, and business for the International Economic Forum. The event focused on the “Startup Nation” model and the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth across Europe.
With participation from Bulgarian leaders including President Iliana Yotova and former Presidents Petar Stoyanov, Georgi Parvanov, and Rosen Plevneliev, the forum highlighted AJC’s commitment to strengthening Europe–Israel relations through practical cooperation, policy dialogue, and shared economic opportunity.