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The Center for Development and Policies invites you to participate in an
international conference dedicated to the influence of changes in foreign policy and the effect of these changes on the processes affecting the development of the economy and defence. The conference will be held on May 20, 2025 in Sofia. The papers from the forum will be published in a collection.

The conference will bring together representatives of the state and political
leadership of the Republic of Bulgaria, leading politicians from the European Union and NATO, scientists and practitioners from the academic and research community, as well as experts from the military industry and investment companies. The new realities in foreign policy and their impact on the economy and defence of Bulgaria, Europe and the world will be presented

 

THEMATIC AREAS

  1. Foreign policy challenges

1.1. The effect of the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine on the
countries of the European Union

1.2. The European Union’s foreign and security policy after the European
Parliament elections

1.3. Impact of the Middle East conflict on global processes

1.4. NATO at 75: challenges and prospects

 2. The new dimensions of defence

2.1. Strengthening territorial defence capabilities

2.2. Directions for strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defence capabilities

2.3. Challenges facing European defence. Creating own European forces or
using NATO forces for European defence

2.4. Building a modern defence of the Republic of Bulgaria

3. Immediate and Strategic Long-Term Considerations for the Defence Industry

3.1. The role of the state in the development of the defence industry

3.2. Representation, opportunities, new technologies and supply chains in the
defence industry

3.3. The potential of the Bulgarian industry to participate in projects to enhance the capabilities of the armed forces

Working languages: Bulgarian and English

Important dates and deadlines:

    • Deadline for submission of applications for participation – until 15.04.2025
    • Deadline for sending the papers – until 20.04.2025.

Requests for participation and reports are sent by email to the Organizing Committee.

Organizers

CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT AND POLICIES

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

We are waiting for your applications to participate in the forum!

DRAFT AGENDA

№ Activities
1 9:00 - 10:00 Registration
2 10:00 - 10:30 Introductory remarks and acknowledgments
3 10:30 - 12:00 First panel
4 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
5 13:00 - 14:30 Second panel
6 14:30 - 15:00 Coffee break and informal discussions
7 15:00 - 16:30 Third panel
8 16:30 - 17:00 Closing the conference

Participants in the international conference

  • Representatives of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Representatives of the Ministry of Innovation and Growth of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Members of Parliament
  • Members of the Security Council and the Defence Committee of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Members of the European Parliament
  • Representatives of the Bulgarian Army
  • Air Force representatives
  • Representatives of the Navy
  • Rakovski National Defence College
  • Professor Tsvetan Lazarov Defence Institute
  • Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
  • Georgi Benkovski Air Force Academy
  • Vasil Levski National Military University
  • Scientists and representatives of the academic community
  • Representatives of the defence industry

All presentations will be published at the request of the participants.

Details

2025

Grand Hotel Sofia

Platinum sponsor

Lockheed Martin is a leading global security and aerospace company, ensuring those we serve always stay ahead of ready in the defense industry.

Gold sponsor