The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry informs business representatives about the upcoming edition of Automotive Forum 2025 – one of the leading events in the automotive sector in Bulgaria, organized by Automotive Cluster Bulgaria.

The event will be held on June 11 and 12, 2025 at the John Atanasov Innovation Forum in Sofia Tech Park and will bring together industry leaders, experts, entrepreneurs and representatives of technology companies who will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the modern automotive industry - with a focus on innovations, sustainable development, electric mobility and digital transformation.

Key topics of the forum:

• Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence
• Carbon neutral and sustainable production
• Disruptions and opportunities in supply chains
• Energy sources and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
• Battery technologies and e-mobility solutions
• Next-generation software solutions
• European digital innovation hubs as drivers of transformation
• Universities as centers of innovation and applied research

Leading topics and speakers:

The event will offer a rich program of presentations and discussions with the participation of key figures from the European automotive sector. Among them are:

• Adrian Sandu – Secretary General of ACAROM (Association of Automobile Manufacturers in Romania), who will present good practices and industry trends from Romania.
• Georgi Kostadinov – manager of Melexis Bulgaria, with an analysis of the development of microelectronics in the automotive sector.
• Theodore Panayotov – co-founder of EtherMind and Coursedot, with a presentation on the application of generative AI in industry.
• Experts from Visteon, Wiser Technology, Silver Star, as well as from UK Battery Industrialization Centre and Yazaki.

Panel discussions:

Two key panel discussions featuring experts and business leaders will be held during the forum. The main highlights will be:

• The challenges and future of the automotive sector;
• Policies and investment opportunities in the automotive industry.

Networking and business opportunities:

Automotive Forum 2025 will be a stage for active exchange of ideas, meetings with potential partners, investors and representatives of automotive clusters from other European countries.

Who is the event suitable for?

The forum is suitable for:

• automotive manufacturers and suppliers at all levels;
• ICT and software companies operating in the automotive industry;
• companies in the field of electronics, mechatronics and microelectronics;
• universities and research centers;
• institutions and organizations supporting innovation and sustainable development;

Why participate?

• Understand global and regional trends in the automotive industry;
• Find partners, technologies and support for business transformation;
• Benefit from practical examples, inspiring speakers and networking sessions;
• To position your company at the heart of industrial transformation.

Participation is free, but requires prior registration on the event website.

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The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites interested companies from the region to join the event and become part of one of the most important automotive forums in Southeast Europe!