Olga Bakardzhieva is EU Director at the Fusion Industry Association, an international organisation representing companies and stakeholders working in fusion energy and fusion technology development.
Her professional work focuses on European policy, energy transition, innovation, and the development of strategic partnerships in the fields of clean energy and advanced technologies.
She actively contributes to initiatives dedicated to the development of the fusion industry in Europe, cooperation between academia, industry, and institutions, and the integration of emerging energy technologies into European decarbonisation and energy security policies.
Olga Bakardzhieva has experience in international cooperation, public policy, and the development of innovation ecosystems in the energy and technology sectors.