Economist Conferences – Greece
THE WORLD AHEAD 2024: SOFIA GALA DINNER
Wednesday, February 7th 2024 | Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
In the wake of the Israel – Hamas war on the one hand and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy and commodities shortages, price hikes, regional instability and migrant inflows are driving the world to a multifaceted crisis. Mankind is moving into uncharted waters. At the same time, however, there is significant discussion at the European level on accelerating the green and digital transition and on reinforcing Europe’s unity and solidarity against these challenges.
Against this backdrop, the Southeast European region and Bulgaria, in particular, have a unique and critical role to play in fostering peace and cooperation with counterparts but also in securing energy security and supply for Europe.
The upcoming Economist World Ahead 2024 Sofia Gala Dinner will once again deliver fresh, robust and action oriented insights through an in-depth conversation with key international policymakers. The award-winning World Ahead Gala dinner series is where The Economist and invited luminaries share their bold, candid, and enlightening predictions for the year ahead with C-suite executives, high profile entrepreneurs and intellectually curious readers of The Economist.
This year’s event is scheduled to take place on February 7th 2024, at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia.
Speakers
Jesus Caballero
CEO
Galya Dimitrova
Managing partner
Mariya Gabriel
Deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs
Sofiya Kalinova
Barrister-at-law, Ireland, board director, Irish Deaf Society, member
Sasa Markovic
General manager
Tsvetanka Mintcheva
CEO and chairperson of the Management Board
Michail Petrov
CEO
Demian Pintos
General manager
Agenda
Registration and refreshments
A REVIEW OF THE WORLD IN 2023 AND A FORECAST FOR 2024
Alasdair Ross, countries editor, "The World Ahead 2024", The Economist
Introduction of table quiz
THE ECONOMIST IN DIALOGUE WITH THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
● What priorities should be set for Bulgaria from March onwards?
● Re-branding Bulgaria: geopolitics; technology; environment
Mariya Gabriel, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Bulgaria
Discussion
GREEN TRANSITION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
● AI and innovation: how are they reshaping the business landscape?
● Sofia: new priorities for a smart and sustainable city
Vassil Terziev, mayor of Sofia
Saša Marković, general manager, Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria
Demian Pintos, general manager, Philip Morris Bulgaria
Tsvetanka Mintcheva, CEO and chairperson of the management board, UniCredit Bulbank
Jesus Caballero, CEO, Sofia Airport
Discussion
Cocktail break
Dinner- First course is served
BULGARIA IN 2024 AND BEYOND
● Economy and energy - overview of 2023
● Strategy for 2024
Guest of honour and keynote speaker:
Rumen Radev, president, Bulgaria
Discussion
EMPOWERING TOMORROW: PIONEERING INNOVATIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR A PEOPLE-CENTRIC FUTURE
● The role of ethical tech innovation in societal progress
● Are we ready for AI’s new horizons?
● Open banking and strategies to achieve growth
Michail Petrov, CEO, Schwarz IT Bulgaria
Galya Dimitrova, managing partner, IRIS Solutions
Discussion
BREAKING BARRIERS: EMPOWERING INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Sofiya Kalinova, barrister-at-law, Ireland, board director, Irish Deaf Society, member, EUD’s Deaf Lawyers Group
Dinner- Main course is served
Table quiz & predictions awards
Dessert is served
Evening ends
Sponsors
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsor
Bronze sponsor
Bronze sponsor
Supporting organisation
Supporting organization
Telecommunications provider
Logistics supplier
Supporter
Web development
Digital Agency
Delegrate registration
Option A: Conference sessions
€1.800 tax/VAT excl.
- Full 3-day conference
- 3 networking luncheons
- Coffee breaks
Option B: Conference sessions and dinners
€2.200 tax/VAT excl.
- Full 3-day conference 3
- networking luncheons coffee breaks and cocktail receptions
- 2 Gala Dinners
Corporate table
€7.500 tax/VAT excl./ table (8 seats)
- This option includes participation of 8 persons at: full 3-day conference 3 networking luncheons coffee breaks
Venue
Escape in a haven of relaxation and grandeur by the azure of the sea, delve in the pleasures of luxury and experience the epitome of indulgence in the dreamiest island-like resort of the Athenian Riviera. Nuzzled in a 72-acre private peninsula in the Athenian Riviera with stunning views to the Saronic Gulf, the 5 star Grand Resort Lagonissi exceeds all expectations of a luxury sea front summer resort.
Grand Resort Lagonissi 40th km Athens Sounion, Lagonissi Attica, Athens
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