ETHSOFIA 2025
ETHSOFIA 2025
ETHSOFIA 2025
empowering WEB3 SUPERHEROES
empowering WEB3 SUPERHEROES
Conference
24-25 September
Hackathon
23-25 September
ETHSOFIA 2025
empowering WEB3 SUPERHEROES
Conference
24-25 September
Hackathon
23-25 September
| Early Bird Ticket Sale (-35%) Ends In
35 DAYS 11 HOURS 43 MINUTES
why should you join?
why should you join?
why should you join?
ETHSofia is set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in the vibrant city of Sofia to collaboratively shape the future of Web3.
ETHSofia is set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in the vibrant city of Sofia to collaboratively shape the future of Web3.
ETHSofia is set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in the vibrant city of Sofia to collaboratively shape the future of Web3.
Focused on:
Focused on:
Focused on:
AI & Blockchain
AI & Blockchain
AI & Blockchain
DEFI
DEFI
DEFI
RWA & Tokenization
RWA & Tokenization
RWA & Tokenization
apps
apps
apps
TardFI & CeFI
TardFI & CeFI
TardFI & CeFI
Scaling
Scaling
Scaling
Web3 marketing
Web3 marketing
Web3 marketing
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.
Designed for those pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology.
HODL
or else
HODL
or else
HODL
or else
HODL
or else
Why sofia
Why sofia
Why sofia
80+
Registered crypto companies
80+
Registered crypto companies
80+
Registered crypto companies
80+
Registered crypto companies
Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies
Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies
Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies
Bulgaria ranks in the
Top 10
in the EU for IT competitiveness and blockchain innovation crypto companies
6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe
6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe
6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe
6.1%
of Bulgarians own crypto, among the highest adoption rates in Eastern Europe
One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community
One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community
One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community
One of the
Oldest
crypto meetups in the Balkans, est. 2016, fostering a strong community
Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent
Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent
Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent
Flat
10%
corporate tax - one of the lowest in the EU, plus affordable tech talent
100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent
100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent
100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent
100K+
software engineers, ranking Bulgaria among the top 5 globally per capita in IT talent
Not a bad view either!
Not a bad view either!
Not a bad view either!
Not a bad view either!
Get involved
Get involved
Get involved
Speakers
Speakers
Join a global lineup of innovators shaping the Web3 ecosystems.
Join a global lineup of innovators shaping the Web3 ecosystems.
Partners
Partners
Gain exposure, amplify your brand, and expand your talent pool.
Gain exposure, amplify your brand, and expand your talent pool.
Partners
Gain exposure, amplify your brand, and expand your talent pool.
Hackers
Hackers
Discover Web3, solve real-world challenges, and win exciting prizes.
Discover Web3, solve real-world challenges, and win exciting prizes.
Hackers
Discover Web3, solve real-world challenges, and win exciting prizes.
Speakers
Speakers
Speakers
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Elena Tzvetinova is the COO of Eunice, a London-based tech company revolutionizing crypto risk management by combining on- and off-chain data with AI-driven insights. With 20+ years in financial services and regulation, she led major innovation and regulatory change initiatives at a leading global bank. Elena is passionate about the intersection of tech, regulation, and finance shaping a better financial future.
Elena Tzvetinova is the COO of Eunice, a London-based tech company revolutionizing crypto risk management by combining on- and off-chain data with AI-driven insights. With 20+ years in financial services and regulation, she led major innovation and regulatory change initiatives at a leading global bank. Elena is passionate about the intersection of tech, regulation, and finance shaping a better financial future.
Elena Tzvetinova is the COO of Eunice, a London-based tech company revolutionizing crypto risk management by combining on- and off-chain data with AI-driven insights. With 20+ years in financial services and regulation, she led major innovation and regulatory change initiatives at a leading global bank. Elena is passionate about the intersection of tech, regulation, and finance shaping a better financial future.
Elena Tzvetinova is the COO of Eunice, a London-based tech company revolutionizing crypto risk management by combining on- and off-chain data with AI-driven insights. With 20+ years in financial services and regulation, she led major innovation and regulatory change initiatives at a leading global bank. Elena is passionate about the intersection of tech, regulation, and finance shaping a better financial future.
Martin is a serial entrepreneur and fintech geek. He began his career at SAP in the 90s, building payment infrastructure and procurement solutions. He co-founded Taulia, now an SAP brand and leading supplier financing network. Today, he redefines financing with Centrifuge, a blockchain platform for asset tokenization, and Anemoy, a Web3-native asset manager for the onchain era.
Martin is a serial entrepreneur and fintech geek. He began his career at SAP in the 90s, building payment infrastructure and procurement solutions. He co-founded Taulia, now an SAP brand and leading supplier financing network. Today, he redefines financing with Centrifuge, a blockchain platform for asset tokenization, and Anemoy, a Web3-native asset manager for the onchain era.
Martin is a serial entrepreneur and fintech geek. He began his career at SAP in the 90s, building payment infrastructure and procurement solutions. He co-founded Taulia, now an SAP brand and leading supplier financing network. Today, he redefines financing with Centrifuge, a blockchain platform for asset tokenization, and Anemoy, a Web3-native asset manager for the onchain era.
Martin is a serial entrepreneur and fintech geek. He began his career at SAP in the 90s, building payment infrastructure and procurement solutions. He co-founded Taulia, now an SAP brand and leading supplier financing network. Today, he redefines financing with Centrifuge, a blockchain platform for asset tokenization, and Anemoy, a Web3-native asset manager for the onchain era.
Stefan is deeply passionate about open source and has been actively involved in the Ethereum ecosystem since 2022, when he joined Consensys to contribute to Teku—a Java-based implementation of the consensus layer. Since then, he's worked across several exciting areas aligned with Ethereum's ongoing roadmap.
Stefan is deeply passionate about open source and has been actively involved in the Ethereum ecosystem since 2022, when he joined Consensys to contribute to Teku—a Java-based implementation of the consensus layer. Since then, he's worked across several exciting areas aligned with Ethereum's ongoing roadmap.
Stefan is deeply passionate about open source and has been actively involved in the Ethereum ecosystem since 2022, when he joined Consensys to contribute to Teku—a Java-based implementation of the consensus layer. Since then, he's worked across several exciting areas aligned with Ethereum's ongoing roadmap.
Stefan is deeply passionate about open source and has been actively involved in the Ethereum ecosystem since 2022, when he joined Consensys to contribute to Teku—a Java-based implementation of the consensus layer. Since then, he's worked across several exciting areas aligned with Ethereum's ongoing roadmap.
Petko is CEO and Co-Founder of INDUSTRIA. With degrees from the University of Portsmouth and Cotrugli, plus executive education at Oxford, he’s contributed to blockchain innovation, advised UK Parliament, and serves on ISO blockchain and AI committees. He’s also an Industry Associate at UCL, with expertise in DLT, Confidential Computing, and Smart Legal Agreements.
Petko is CEO and Co-Founder of INDUSTRIA. With degrees from the University of Portsmouth and Cotrugli, plus executive education at Oxford, he’s contributed to blockchain innovation, advised UK Parliament, and serves on ISO blockchain and AI committees. He’s also an Industry Associate at UCL, with expertise in DLT, Confidential Computing, and Smart Legal Agreements.
Petko is CEO and Co-Founder of INDUSTRIA. With degrees from the University of Portsmouth and Cotrugli, plus executive education at Oxford, he’s contributed to blockchain innovation, advised UK Parliament, and serves on ISO blockchain and AI committees. He’s also an Industry Associate at UCL, with expertise in DLT, Confidential Computing, and Smart Legal Agreements.
Petko is CEO and Co-Founder of INDUSTRIA. With degrees from the University of Portsmouth and Cotrugli, plus executive education at Oxford, he’s contributed to blockchain innovation, advised UK Parliament, and serves on ISO blockchain and AI committees. He’s also an Industry Associate at UCL, with expertise in DLT, Confidential Computing, and Smart Legal Agreements.
Vyara is a Web3 and human rights lawyer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is a Senior Policy Expert with the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) - a Brussels-based non-profit that aims to shape EU regulation to favour open, permissionless, decentralized applications leveraging blockchain technology and a PhD candidate focusing on legal automation through the use of smart contracts.
Vyara is a Web3 and human rights lawyer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is a Senior Policy Expert with the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) - a Brussels-based non-profit that aims to shape EU regulation to favour open, permissionless, decentralized applications leveraging blockchain technology and a PhD candidate focusing on legal automation through the use of smart contracts.
Vyara is a Web3 and human rights lawyer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is a Senior Policy Expert with the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) - a Brussels-based non-profit that aims to shape EU regulation to favour open, permissionless, decentralized applications leveraging blockchain technology and a PhD candidate focusing on legal automation through the use of smart contracts.
Vyara is a Web3 and human rights lawyer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is a Senior Policy Expert with the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) - a Brussels-based non-profit that aims to shape EU regulation to favour open, permissionless, decentralized applications leveraging blockchain technology and a PhD candidate focusing on legal automation through the use of smart contracts.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Pascal, a former Forex trader and DeFi power user since 2019, earns a living from his crypto portfolio. A renowned speaker, consultant, and teacher at Alyra, he co-authored France’s first certified DeFi course. He co-founded Jarvis Network, a stablecoin protocol enabling on-chain FX.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.
Ivan has been building tokenomics and governance systems with Aragon since 2021, helping DAOs create and accrue value for tokenholoders. Previously he has helped DAOs deploy capital onchain with karpatkey and led OTC lending & prop trading at Nexo before DeFi was cool. Ivan is always up to talk about incentive alignment and value capture/accrual models in crypto.
Our partners
Our partners
Our partners
Media Partners
Media Partners
Media Partners
Community Partners
Community Partners
Community Partners
Hackathon Partner
Hackathon Partner
Hackathon Partner
The venue
The venue
The venue
As part of Bulgaria's first science and technology park, the John Atanasoff Forum is surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem of over 48 companies, ranging from startups to established enterprises and investment funds.
The park also houses a cutting-edge laboratory complex, the Discoverer Petascale Supercomputer, and various amenities like the Tech Sport complex and a hostel, all contributing to a dynamic environment for innovation and growth.
2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects
2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects
2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects
2024 recap
ETHSofia 2024 was a resounding success, united global innovators, sparked new ideas, and solidified Bulgaria's emergence as a rising force in the Web3 landscape.
The Conference
500+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
2-day
Event
40
Sessions
2
Stages
The Hackathon
$30K+
Prize Pool
100+
Hackers
3-day
Event
22
Sessions
20
Projects
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Meet the team
Meet the team
Meet the team
The real superheroes
The real superheroes
The real superheroes
Tina connects the dots between marketing, sales, and production, turning chaos into collaboration. Backed by over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships, marketing strategy, and event planning, she helps brands expand their reach, build meaningful connections, and create lasting impact.
Tina connects the dots between marketing, sales, and production, turning chaos into collaboration. Backed by over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships, marketing strategy, and event planning, she helps brands expand their reach, build meaningful connections, and create lasting impact.
Tina connects the dots between marketing, sales, and production, turning chaos into collaboration. Backed by over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships, marketing strategy, and event planning, she helps brands expand their reach, build meaningful connections, and create lasting impact.
Tina connects the dots between marketing, sales, and production, turning chaos into collaboration. Backed by over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships, marketing strategy, and event planning, she helps brands expand their reach, build meaningful connections, and create lasting impact.
Ellie is a seasoned Web3 marketing and brand expert, currently leading marketing initiatives at Nisha. With a proven track record in blockchain since 2016, Ellie specializes in crafting user-centric campaigns, leveraging deep expertise in brand development, Web3 marketing strategy, budget optimization, and resource management to drive impactful B2B and B2C marketing solutions.
Ellie is a seasoned Web3 marketing and brand expert, currently leading marketing initiatives at Nisha. With a proven track record in blockchain since 2016, Ellie specializes in crafting user-centric campaigns, leveraging deep expertise in brand development, Web3 marketing strategy, budget optimization, and resource management to drive impactful B2B and B2C marketing solutions.
Ellie is a seasoned Web3 marketing and brand expert, currently leading marketing initiatives at Nisha. With a proven track record in blockchain since 2016, Ellie specializes in crafting user-centric campaigns, leveraging deep expertise in brand development, Web3 marketing strategy, budget optimization, and resource management to drive impactful B2B and B2C marketing solutions.
Ellie is a seasoned Web3 marketing and brand expert, currently leading marketing initiatives at Nisha. With a proven track record in blockchain since 2016, Ellie specializes in crafting user-centric campaigns, leveraging deep expertise in brand development, Web3 marketing strategy, budget optimization, and resource management to drive impactful B2B and B2C marketing solutions.
Sally is the Founder & CEO of 4 Point O Labs, a top Web3 hub in CEE. With two recent exits and experience across top-tier projects, she brings strong expertise in BD, sales & partnerships. Formerly with NEAR Protocol, she’s known for her hands-on, ecosystem-first approach to scaling ventures.
Sally is the Founder & CEO of 4 Point O Labs, a top Web3 hub in CEE. With two recent exits and experience across top-tier projects, she brings strong expertise in BD, sales & partnerships. Formerly with NEAR Protocol, she’s known for her hands-on, ecosystem-first approach to scaling ventures.
Sally is the Founder & CEO of 4 Point O Labs, a top Web3 hub in CEE. With two recent exits and experience across top-tier projects, she brings strong expertise in BD, sales & partnerships. Formerly with NEAR Protocol, she’s known for her hands-on, ecosystem-first approach to scaling ventures.
Sally is the Founder & CEO of 4 Point O Labs, a top Web3 hub in CEE. With two recent exits and experience across top-tier projects, she brings strong expertise in BD, sales & partnerships. Formerly with NEAR Protocol, she’s known for her hands-on, ecosystem-first approach to scaling ventures.
Stefani is a co-founder of Jarvis Network, whose DeFi protocol Synthereum focuses on building accessible financial infrastructure. She leads Investor Relations at 73 Capital, a DeFi crypto investment fund, and has been active in financial markets since 2017.
Stefani is a co-founder of Jarvis Network, whose DeFi protocol Synthereum focuses on building accessible financial infrastructure. She leads Investor Relations at 73 Capital, a DeFi crypto investment fund, and has been active in financial markets since 2017.
Stefani is a co-founder of Jarvis Network, whose DeFi protocol Synthereum focuses on building accessible financial infrastructure. She leads Investor Relations at 73 Capital, a DeFi crypto investment fund, and has been active in financial markets since 2017.
Stefani is a co-founder of Jarvis Network, whose DeFi protocol Synthereum focuses on building accessible financial infrastructure. She leads Investor Relations at 73 Capital, a DeFi crypto investment fund, and has been active in financial markets since 2017.
Founder of HackBG. Milen is a tech entrepreneur by definition, blockchain software developer by choice, privacy activist by need.
Milen
Radkov
Chief Guide of Glorious Debugging
Founder of HackBG. Milen is a tech entrepreneur by definition, blockchain software developer by choice, privacy activist by need.
Milen
Radkov
Chief Guide of Glorious Debugging
Founder of HackBG. Milen is a tech entrepreneur by definition, blockchain software developer by choice, privacy activist by need.
Milen
Radkov
Chief Guide of Glorious Debugging
Founder of HackBG. Milen is a tech entrepreneur by definition, blockchain software developer by choice, privacy activist by need.
Milen
Radkov
Chief Guide of Glorious Debugging
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@ 2025 ETHSofia. All rights reserved.
@ 2025 ETHSofia. All rights reserved.