Green Transition Forum 6.0: Europe's Next Chapter
Competitive. Innovative. Secure.
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Green Transition Forum 6.0
Competitive. Innovative. Secure.
Powered by Dir.bg, the largest internet portal in Bulgaria, the Forum has evolved into one of Europe’s most influential platforms, where political leaders, European institutions, business, and global partners come together to shape the continent’s transformation.
Over the years, the event has brought together over 20,000 participants and more than 1,200 speakers from 40 countries, establishing itself as a valued space for dialogue in the CEE region. Policymakers, business leaders, academia, and institutional representatives regularly take part, contributing to and leading discussions on issues shaping Europe’s future, from economic ambition and competitiveness to sustainability, policy innovation, and European convergence.
What defines the Forum is not only its scale, but also its character. The forum maintains a commitment to honest dialogue and forward-looking ideas, while aiming to put forward the European perspective.
The 2026 edition will focus on Europe’s new strategic agenda, exploring how the Union can translate its long-term priorities into action by strengthening competitiveness, accelerating innovation, and ensuring security in a rapidly changing world.
Our Leading Voice for Green Transition Forum 6.0
Iliana Iotova
President of Bulgaria
Jessika Roswall
Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
Enrico Letta
Former Prime Minister of Italy, President of the Jacques Delors Institute, Author of the report “Much More Than a Market”
Ekaterina Zaharieva
Commissioner (2024-2029) | Startups, Research and Innovation
Victor Negrescu
VP, European Parliament
Mo Gawdat
Technology visionary, global keynote speaker, and author of the bestseller Solve for Happy, former Chief Business Officer at Google X
Philippe Aghion
2025 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Professor at the Collège de France, INSEAD, and the London School of Economics (LSE)
Kata Tutto
President of the European Committee of the Regions
Valère Moutarlier
Deputy Director-General, DG Internal Market (DG GROW)
Monika Stanisheva
Chair of the Board, Dir.bg
Giorgos Kremlis
Ambassador of the European Public Law Organisation to Bulgaria. Honorary Director of the European Commission
Andriana Sukova
Deputy Director-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
Our Impactful Speakers
Prof. Daron Acemoglu
Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Maroš Šefčovič
VICE-PRESIDENT of the EC for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight
John Kerry
United States Secretary Of State (2013 – 2017), U.S. Special Presidential Envoy For Climate (2021 - 2024)
Teresa Ribera
Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, EC
Rumen Radev
President of the Republic of Bulgaria
Roxana Minzatu
Executive vice-president (2024-2029) - Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness
Frans Timmermans
Executive Vice President, European Green Deal
Werner Hoyer
Economist and former President of the European Investment Bank
Stavros Papastavrou
Minister of Environment and Energy, Hellenic Republic, tbc
Nicolas Schmit
European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights
Elisa Ferreira
European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms
Rosen Plevneliev
President of the Republic of Bulgaria (2012-2017)
Key themes for discussion in 2026
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The new Multinational Financial Framework
Competitiveness, Innovation and Security
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European Industrial Policy
Productivity, Leadership and Global Reach
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The New EU Budget
Financing Europe's Strategic Priorities
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Cohesion and Regional Growth
New Approaches under the MFF
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Mobilizing Capital
Banks, Funds and Insurers for Transformation
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Innovation at Scale
Startups, AI and the Future of Europe's Competitiveness
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Simplifying Regulation
Keeping European Companies Competitive
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The Single Market
Removing Barriers, Driving Growth
Become a partner!
Green Transition is the largest and most influential forum for transformation and sustainable development in Central and Eastern Europe. For the past 6 years, it has fostered a community that has shaped the contours of change rather than simply reacting to it. The event has become a catalyst and platform for discussions surrounding the challenges and opportunities facing all stakeholders from European countries.
- Align with 2 000+ C-level business executives and institutional names
- Attend VIP gatherings with industry experts
- Gain brand exposure throughout the event
GTF provides you with the unique opportunity to meet the key leaders driving progress within Europe.
Learn more about how to get involved here!
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