About Us
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
Ambassador of the European Public Law Organisation to Bulgaria. Honorary Director of the European Commission
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
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice (2013-2014)
Lilyana Pavlova
Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (2019-2023)
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
Member of the Strategic Foresight Committee, GTF
Irina Obushtarova
Co-founder & Strategic Advisor, The Recursive
Kostadin Sirleshtov
Managing Partner, Head of Energy, Projects and Construction for CEE, CMS Sofia
Dorin Badea, CFA
Senior CEE Investment and Capital Markets Expert
Genady Kondarev
Senior Associate, Central and Eastern Europe, E3G
Organizational Committee
Monika Manolova
Innovation expert at Digital National Alliance
Maria Samichkovska
Account Director at Active Group PR & Communications Agency
Diana Alexandrova
Public Relations Manager at Dir Communication
Monika Yosifova
Maria Divizieva
CEO of 3E News, Director of Business Development at Dir.bg
Youth Ambassadors
Kalina Tcolova
Energy and Climate Analyst, Center for the Study of Democracy
Sofia Garalieva
Vasil Anastasov
Founder of DevHubOne
Antonia Mazurska
Student at American University in Bulgaria
Nadezhda Dimitrova
Aerospace Research Scientist
Gina Joerger
Technical Project Manager at Hussmann