{"id":7389,"date":"2022-09-28T09:24:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T06:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rcci.minchev-design.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7389"},"modified":"2022-09-28T09:25:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T06:25:40","slug":"%d0%bc%d0%b5%d0%b6%d0%b4%d1%83%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%84%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%86%d0%b8%d1%8f-%d1%84%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%bd%d1%81%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/rcci.bg\/en\/event\/%d0%bc%d0%b5%d0%b6%d0%b4%d1%83%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%84%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%86%d0%b8%d1%8f-%d1%84%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%bd%d1%81%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0\/","title":{"rendered":"International conference Financial and investment support for SMEs - SIMEXPO 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOctober 3, 2022\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t | \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t9:30\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2013 \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tOctober 4, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t | \t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t16:30\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Executive Agency for the Promotion of SMEs and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry are jointly organizing the International Conference "Financial and Investment Support for SMEs - Sofia International Money Expo" (SIMEXPO 2022). The event aims to familiarize businesses in the country with financing and investment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference will be held in the period from October 3-4, 2022 at the Millennium Grand Hotel - Sofia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants will be able to learn about specific financing and investment opportunities from a number of institutions, and the forum for the third year in a row will provide an excellent field for networking, during which SME representatives can meet new potential business partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the framework of the accompanying SIMEXPO 2022 exhibition, products and services of financial institutions, investment and guarantee funds and investors, developed mainly in the service of small and medium-sized enterprises, will be presented. Quick and easy access to financial instruments will stimulate investment activity and the implementation of new products and services and contribute to entering new markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration for participation is at www.b2bconnect.bg (on the page of the specific event) until September 28, 2022 at the latest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional information and questions, you can contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

- Teresa Mutafova, chief expert in the "International Exhibitions and Conferences" department, IANMSP, tel.: (02) 940 79 88, e-mail: t.mutafova@sme.government.bg;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

- Elitsa Popadiyna, chief expert in the "International Exhibitions and Conferences" department, IANMSP, tel.: (02) 940 7982, e-mail: e.popadiyna@sme.government.bg;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

- Milen Mollov, expert at "Center for Company Services", BCCI, tel.: (02) 8117 519, e-mail: fairs1@bcci.bg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation in the conference is free of charge and is organized under project No. BG16RFOP002-2.052-0001 "Supporting the internationalization of Bulgarian enterprises by conducting trade missions, business forums, conferences, contact exchanges and bilateral meetings" in implementation of activity 2 "Organization in Bulgaria of business forums, conferences, contact exchanges and other events to create business partnerships" with funds under the Operational Program "Innovations and Competitiveness 2014-2020".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVENT PROGRAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.10.2022 \/Monday\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

09.30 \u2013 10.00 Registration and coffee <\/strong>
10.00 \u2013 11.30 a.m. Plenary session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Vladimir Tomov, Chairman of the Council on Investments at BCCI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner Maria Gabriel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Liliana Pavlova, Vice President of the EIB (video conference)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representative of the European Parliament in Bulgaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister of Innovation and Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister of Economy and Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister of Finance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iliya Lingorski, member of the BNB Board of Directors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tsvetan Simeonov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry\/BTPP\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Boyko Takov, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises \/IANMSP\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ChBTR representative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Recovery and Resilience Plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support measures from European financial institutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government measures to support business<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional investment and cooperation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.00\u201313.00 Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panel discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13.00-14.00 Equity investing to support business growth. Sofia as a regional investment hub<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Pavel Velkov, managing partner of Morningside Hill Capital <\/p>\n\n\n\n

with the participation of Hristo Stoyanov - representative of EIF in Bulgaria, Martin Gikov - Fund of Funds, Maria Marinova - director of BADRI, Dr. Manyu Moravenov - executive director of BSE, representative of BBR, Regional Investment Funds  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trends in equity investing in Europe and Bulgaria in recent years. Strengths and weaknesses of equity investing for entrepreneurs and comparison with other forms of financing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financing opportunities in Bulgaria for startups and businesses from abroad. Funds based in Bulgaria with a regional and international investment focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development of institutional investment in Bulgaria in recent years and expectations in the future<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Necessary changes in the ecosystem for attracting foreign capital, including under European programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.00-15.00 h. <\/strong>Guarantee and financial instruments to support business <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Mr. Nikolay Tsenkov, manager of OGFMSP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the participation of the representative of the EIB of Bulgaria, Kamen Slavov - vice-chairman and member of the Board of the Fund of Funds, representative of BBR, representative of UBB and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial instruments to support economic development in times of crisis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special role of the EIB in assisting with loans for SMEs in Bulgaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structures of guarantee instruments. Attention to innovative MIDCAPs and SMEs and risk sharing with intermediary banks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding under the programs of the Fund of Funds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State and municipal instruments for guaranteeing social companies, start-ups from Bulgaria and foreign companies starting a business in Bulgaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15.00-15.30 Coffee break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15.30-16.30 Foreign direct investments - benefit for business and stimulus for the economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Ms. Gabriela Dimitrova, BCCI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the participation of Bogdan Bogdanov - BAI, Dr. Maria Hristova - CEO SOAPI, Ministry of Economy and Industry, foreign representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofia - a desirable destination for investments. Guidelines for successful investment projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of new investments in Bulgaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investments in crisis conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16.30-17.30 Financial and investment instruments in support of green energy and energy efficiency projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Sofia Kasidova - Head of the "Strategic Analyzes and Development" Department of the BBR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

with the participation of European and state institutions, funds and banks - AUER, Fund of Funds, National Trust Ecofund, BSE (Green Center) and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green investments and reforms included in the National Plan for Recovery and Sustainability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial instruments for green investments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European promotion of the development of green energies and technologies (green hydrogen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable bank financing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESG \u2013 government policies and instruments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.10.2022 \/Tuesday\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.30 \u2013 10.00 a.m. Registration and coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.00 \u2013 11.00 a.m. Restructuring of Bulgarian business in crisis conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Mrs. Raina Mitkova - manager of EOS Matrix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the participation of EOS, PwC, Dobromir Ganev - Chairman of the Board of NSNI, banks, representatives from Bulgaria and Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which key business sectors are under the most pressure? How do SMEs deal with economic shocks? Economic measures to support business and expectations for its recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the bank's asset quality perform and what levels of provisions are set aside? Will we need another wave of NPL sales?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is the real estate market developing during the pandemic and economic crisis? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the current situation of stable market prices realistic and what can we expect in 2023?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.00-12.00 Investment and financial instruments to support youth entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Dr. Dochka Vasileva, Fund of Funds <\/p>\n\n\n\n

with the participation of the European Agency for SMEs - video message, Gabriela Dimitrova - BTPP, Vitosha Venture Partners, OGFMSP, UNSS, SIS Credit, OPIK  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trends in the promotion of youth entrepreneurship in Europe and Bulgaria in recent years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equity and debt instruments to support youth entrepreneurship, basic parameters and requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promotion of student entrepreneurship and international student business cooperation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European, regional, state and municipal programs and tools for promoting youth entrepreneurship in Bulgaria and CEE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should be changed in the ecosystem for the development of youth entrepreneurship, including under European programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.00 \u2013 13.00 Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13.00 \u2013 15.00 Networking with international partners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15.00 \u2013 15.30 Coffee break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15.30 \u2013 16.30 Networking with international partners <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

+35929407940<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

View Organizer Website<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

office@sme.government.bg<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

+35928117400<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

View Organizer Website<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

bcci@bcci.bg<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\nMillennium Center, 89B Vitosha Blvd<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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