BTA :: Bulgaria Has All Prerequisites to Become Regional Leader in Digital Economy

Bulgaria Has All Prerequisites to Become Regional Leader in Digital Economy - Minister Dilov

Dimitrina Solakova, Delyan Petrishki

Minister of Economy and Industry Petеr Dilov speaking at the opening of the 5th SEE ITS Summit, Sofia, October 2, 2025 (BTA Photo/Milena Stoykova)

Sofia,

02.10.2025 11:26

(BTA)

Minister of Economy and Industry Petеr Dilov said here on Thursday that Bulgaria has all the prerequisites to take a leading role in the region in the field of digital economy. It has a developed information technology sector, high connectivity and a growing community of talented specialists, he noted. Dilov was speaking at the opening of the 5th SEE ITS Summit, the largest forum for innovation and technology in Southeast Europe.

"This requires consistent government policy, active business and strong education," Minister Dilov said, adding that this is the only way the country will build a competitive, sustainable and future-oriented economy.

"We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality with a direct impact on the economy and society. The countries that invest in innovation and human capital are the ones that will lead the process," Minister Dilov pointed out.

He announced that the Cabinet and the Ministry of Economy and Industry have the ambition to turn Bulgaria into a centre for digital innovation and a reliable partner. Dilov described the forum as affirming the role of South-Eastern Europe in the digital economy.

SEE ITS Summit 2025 is organized by the Association for Innovation, Business Services and Technologies (AIBEST). One of the key highlights of the programme is the presentation of the new Digitalisation 4.0 index by the SeeNext team, a long-standing analytical partner of the forum. The report will outline the development of digitalisation in Bulgaria and the region - from the share of ICT specialists in employment to the implementation of artificial intelligence and e-commerce. The forum will conclude with the SEE ITS Awards ceremony on Thursday evening, which will honour companies with the strongest contribution to the development of the sector in Southeast Europe.

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