The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) is a partner of the fifth edition of ESG & FRIENDS. The event brings together leading experts, business leaders, institutions, and visionaries to seek solutions to the key challenges of sustainable development.
This year, the focus is on topics directly affecting the sustainability of the economy, business competitiveness, and societal security — from new regulatory requirements and the transformation of supply chains, to the water and food crisis, employee mental health, ESG risks in the financial sector, and the role of artificial intelligence.
The leading expert this year will be Prof. Dr. Jan Jonker, whose focus is on sustainable entrepreneurship, business modeling, and balanced transformation.
Main topics:
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OMNIBUS AND THE NEW RULES FOR BUSINESS
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TRANSFORMING SUPPLY CHAINS
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RESOURCES ON THE EDGE: WATER AND FOOD CRISIS
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SUSTAINABLE TEAMS: MENTAL HEALTH AS STRATEGIC CAPITAL
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INTEGRATING ESG RISKS
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AI: FRIEND OR FOE OF SUSTAINABILITY
The event will take place on February 17, 2026, at Hilton Hotel, Sofia!
More information about the event and participation rules can be found here.



















