About Us

Моника Станишева

The Green Transition Forum was founded in 2020 by Monika Stanisheva, a former journalist and leading entrepreneur with a long-standing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth. As Chair of the Board of Dir.bg, Bulgaria's leading digital media platform, Monika brings a unique perspective shaped by decades at the intersection of media, business, and public dialogue. Her vision for the Forum reflects the ambition of South and Central Eastern Europe to accelerate economic development, deepen integration, and contribute confidently to Europe's future.

About Green Transition Forum

The Green Transition Forum is the leading forum in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the Green Transformation and sustainable development. The event brings together international visionaries, experts, and leaders from business and government to foster dialogue and collaboration for achieving a green transition.

Why is the Green Transition Forum a must-attend event?

  • Scale and Significance: The Forum is the largest platform in the region focused on the Green Deal, circular economy, and sustainable business models. It addresses key topics shaping the future of business and society.
  • High-Level Speakers: Green Transition Forum attracts prominent leaders from tech giants, EU government representatives, European Commissioners, and influential figures from the world of business and science. They share their experience, vision, and best practices.
  • The breadth of Topics: The Forum's program covers a wide range of timely topics – from green technologies and circular economy to sustainable finance and social responsibility.
  • High-level networking: The Green Transition Forum provides a priceless opportunity to build connections and partnerships with experts, leaders, and influential figures from business and government.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this important event!

Strategic Foresight Committee

Giorgos Kremlis

Giorgos Kremlis

Ambassador of the European Public Law Organisation to Bulgaria. Honorary Director of the European Commission

Sergei Stanishev

Sergei Stanishev

Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria (2005-2009), President of PES (2011-2022), Member of the European Parliament (2014-2024)

Zinaida Zlatanova

Zinaida Zlatanova

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice (2013-2014)

Lilyana Pavlova

Lilyana Pavlova

Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (2019-2023)

Svetlana Zhekova

Svetlana Zhekova

International Climate and Environment Policy Expert | Independent consultant for the EC, World Bank, UNDP, OECD | Vice-President of the UNFCCC Bureau and co-chair of the Eastern European Group in 2024

Slavtcho Neykov

Slavtcho Neykov

Member of the Strategic Foresight Committee, GTF

Irina Obushtarova

Irina Obushtarova

Co-founder & Strategic Advisor, The Recursive

Kostadin Sirleshtov

Kostadin Sirleshtov

Managing Partner, Head of Energy, Projects and Construction for CEE, CMS Sofia

Dorin Badea, CFA

Dorin Badea, CFA

Senior CEE Investment and Capital Markets Expert

Genady Kondarev

Genady Kondarev

Senior Associate, Central and Eastern Europe, E3G

Organizational Committee

Monika Manolova

Monika Manolova

Innovation expert at Digital National Alliance

Maria Samichkovska

Maria Samichkovska

Account Director at Active Group PR & Communications Agency

Diana Alexandrova

Diana Alexandrova

Public Relations Manager at Dir Communication

Monika Yosifova

Monika Yosifova

Maria Divizieva

Maria Divizieva

CEO of 3E News, Director of Business Development at Dir.bg

Youth Ambassadors

Kalina Tcolova

Kalina Tcolova

Energy and Climate Analyst, Center for the Study of Democracy

Sofia Garalieva

Sofia Garalieva

Vasil Anastasov

Vasil Anastasov

Founder of DevHubOne

Antonia Mazurska

Antonia Mazurska

Student at American University in Bulgaria

Nadezhda Dimitrova

Nadezhda Dimitrova

Aerospace Research Scientist

Gina Joerger

Gina Joerger

Technical Project Manager at Hussmann