On October 5, 2026, the national career expo Career Show 2026 will be held at the Arena 8888 Sofia hall. The large-scale forum is expected to bring together over 4,000 career-seeking specialists with representatives of more than 100 established companies from the information technology, marketing, finance, manufacturing and customer service sectors. The event provides an opportunity for direct dialogue with employers and presentation of current vacancies and internship programs.

Practical program and career areas

In parallel with the exhibition part, Career Show 2026 offers a full-day lecture program with the participation of established experts such as Madeleine Algafari, Maria Tsantsarova, Svetlin Nakov, Stoine Vassilev and Dimitar Kalaidzhiev.

Specialized professional development areas are also provided for visitors:

• Career Up Zone: Conducting individual career consultations and practical workshops for young professionals;
• Professional photo: Ability to take profile photos for CV and LinkedIn with styling and makeup;
• Fantastico Group Zone: Meetings with experts from key departments in the company and interactive presentations;
• Networking areas: Spaces for exchanging contacts and creating new professional connections.

The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry consistently supports initiatives related to the development of human capital, the retention of young talents in Bulgaria and the building of sustainable connections between businesses and job seekers. In this regard, the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an official institutional partner of Career Show 2026.

As part of this cooperation, the Executive Director of the Chamber, Mr. Milen Dobrev, is a member of the jury of the prestigious Career Show Awards, evaluating the best HR practices, innovations in management processes and strategies for developing the employer brand in the country.

In addition to Sofia, the career expo will hold regional editions in Plovdiv (October 8) and Varna (October 15). One-time registration provides visitors with access to events in all three cities.