24 September 2026 | Sofia Tech Park
24 September 2026 | Sofia Tech Park
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Part of blockchain week bulgaria
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ETHSOFIA 2026?
ETHSOFIA 2026?
ETHSOFIA 2026?
Whether you’re a developer advancing onchain infrastructure, privacy, UX, and apps, a company exploring blockchain rails for payments or tokenization, or taking your first steps into Ethereum, ETHSofia is the place to be in 2026.
Whether you’re a developer advancing onchain infrastructure, privacy, UX, and apps, a company exploring blockchain rails for payments or tokenization, or taking your first steps into Ethereum, ETHSofia is the place to be in 2026.
Whether you’re a developer advancing onchain infrastructure, privacy, UX, and apps, a company exploring blockchain rails for payments or tokenization, or taking your first steps into Ethereum, ETHSofia is the place to be in 2026.
WHY
ETHSOFIA?
ETHSOFIA?
ETHSOFIA?
ETHSofia is Bulgaria’s premier Ethereum-focused conference, bringing together builders, researchers, and institutions shaping the future of the original smart contract blockchain. With a strong regional lens and a global perspective, ETHSofia brings together local leaders and international experts to explore the latest Ethereum trends and use cases, from privacy-preserving infrastructure to real-world asset tokenization.
ETHSofia is Bulgaria’s premier Ethereum-focused conference, bringing together builders, researchers, and institutions shaping the future of the original smart contract blockchain. With a strong regional lens and a global perspective, ETHSofia brings together local leaders and international experts to explore the latest Ethereum trends and use cases, from privacy-preserving infrastructure to real-world asset tokenization.
ETHSofia is Bulgaria’s premier Ethereum-focused conference, bringing together builders, researchers, and institutions shaping the future of the original smart contract blockchain. With a strong regional lens and a global perspective, ETHSofia brings together local leaders and international experts to explore the latest Ethereum trends and use cases, from privacy-preserving infrastructure to real-world asset tokenization.
Curated Access
to the most engaged Ethereum builders, researchers, and technical content
Curated Access
to the most engaged Ethereum builders, researchers, and technical content
Curated Access
to the most engaged Ethereum builders, researchers, and technical content
Boutique-style networking
designed for meaningful conversations rather than mass exposure
Boutique-style networking
designed for meaningful conversations rather than mass exposure
Boutique-style networking
designed for meaningful conversations rather than mass exposure
Proven audience quality
with 90%+ positive feedback across the last two editions
Proven audience quality
with 90%+ positive feedback across the last two editions
Proven audience quality
with 90%+ positive feedback across the last two editions
Established excellence
backed by a strong track record of engaging content and seamless execution
Established excellence
backed by a strong track record of engaging content and seamless execution
Established excellence
backed by a strong track record of engaging content and seamless execution
Strategic location in Sofia
connecting global Ethereum teams with Eastern Europe’s blockchain ecosystem
Strategic location in Sofia
connecting global Ethereum teams with Eastern Europe’s blockchain ecosystem
Strategic location in Sofia
connecting global Ethereum teams with Eastern Europe’s blockchain ecosystem
MAIN THEMES
ONCHAIN PRIVACY & SCALING
ONCHAIN PRIVACY & SCALING
ONCHAIN PRIVACY & SCALING
SMART CONTRACT SECURITY & OPSEC
SMART CONTRACT SECURITY & OPSEC
SMART CONTRACT SECURITY & OPSEC
CONSUMER DEFI
CONSUMER DEFI
CONSUMER DEFI
ETHEREUM INTEGRATIONS INTO WEB2
ETHEREUM INTEGRATIONS INTO WEB2
ETHEREUM INTEGRATIONS INTO WEB2
DELIVERED BY
ETHEREUM TEAMS
building applications and core infrastructure
ETHEREUM TEAMS
building applications and core infrastructure
ETHEREUM TEAMS
building applications and core infrastructure
SERVICE PROVIDERS
supporting production-grade crypto experience
SERVICE PROVIDERS
supporting production-grade crypto experience
SERVICE PROVIDERS
supporting production-grade crypto experience
TEAMS INTEGRATING ETHEREUM IN WEB2
with real-world production experience
TEAMS INTEGRATING ETHEREUM IN WEB2
with real-world production experience
TEAMS INTEGRATING ETHEREUM IN WEB2
with real-world production experience
SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
focused on audits, risk, and resilience
SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
focused on audits, risk, and resilience
SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
focused on audits, risk, and resilience
DEVELOPERS AND RESEARCHERS
across scaling, privacy, UX, and protocol dev
DEVELOPERS AND RESEARCHERS
across scaling, privacy, UX, and protocol dev
DEVELOPERS AND RESEARCHERS
across scaling, privacy, UX, and protocol dev
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PREVIOUSLY ON THE ETHSOFIA STAGE
PREVIOUSLY ON THE ETHSOFIA STAGE
PREVIOUSLY ON THE ETHSOFIA STAGE
Lyn Alden runs an investment research service at LynAlden.com, focusing on global macro invsting. She is the author of the best-selling book Broken Money, exploring the evolution of money. Lyn is a general partner at Ego Death Capital, a board director for Swan Bitcoin, and an advisor. Previously, she spent over a decade in aviation, advancing from electronics to head engineer.
Lyn Alden runs an investment research service at LynAlden.com, focusing on global macro invsting. She is the author of the best-selling book Broken Money, exploring the evolution of money. Lyn is a general partner at Ego Death Capital, a board director for Swan Bitcoin, and an advisor. Previously, she spent over a decade in aviation, advancing from electronics to head engineer.
Lyn Alden runs an investment research service at LynAlden.com, focusing on global macro invsting. She is the author of the best-selling book Broken Money, exploring the evolution of money. Lyn is a general partner at Ego Death Capital, a board director for Swan Bitcoin, and an advisor. Previously, she spent over a decade in aviation, advancing from electronics to head engineer.
Shermin Voshmgir, author of Token Economy and founder of Token Kitchen, previously established BlockchainHub Berlin and co-founded the Research Institute for Cryptoeconomics. Of Austrian-Iranian descent, she lives in Portugal, working to make Web3 technology accessible, empowering non-technical users to shape socio-economic systems through tokenized applications.
Shermin Voshmgir, author of Token Economy and founder of Token Kitchen, previously established BlockchainHub Berlin and co-founded the Research Institute for Cryptoeconomics. Of Austrian-Iranian descent, she lives in Portugal, working to make Web3 technology accessible, empowering non-technical users to shape socio-economic systems through tokenized applications.
Shermin Voshmgir, author of Token Economy and founder of Token Kitchen, previously established BlockchainHub Berlin and co-founded the Research Institute for Cryptoeconomics. Of Austrian-Iranian descent, she lives in Portugal, working to make Web3 technology accessible, empowering non-technical users to shape socio-economic systems through tokenized applications.
David Princay is a pioneer in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. He founded the French Crypto-currency Club in 2017 and is President of Blockchain@HEC. He has presented at numerous events including an independently organized TED talk on Blockchain, where he discussed the challenges and opportunities of the industry.
David Princay is a pioneer in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. He founded the French Crypto-currency Club in 2017 and is President of Blockchain@HEC. He has presented at numerous events including an independently organized TED talk on Blockchain, where he discussed the challenges and opportunities of the industry.
David Princay is a pioneer in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. He founded the French Crypto-currency Club in 2017 and is President of Blockchain@HEC. He has presented at numerous events including an independently organized TED talk on Blockchain, where he discussed the challenges and opportunities of the industry.
Will Shannon has been contributing to the Lido DAO as the Head of Strategic Mechanisms workstream. His current focus is on coordinating the Simple DVT Module and integrating Distributed Validator Technology via testnets and mainnet onboarding. Previously, he worked in Institutional TMT Equity Sales and studied Finance and Accounting.
Will Shannon has been contributing to the Lido DAO as the Head of Strategic Mechanisms workstream. His current focus is on coordinating the Simple DVT Module and integrating Distributed Validator Technology via testnets and mainnet onboarding. Previously, he worked in Institutional TMT Equity Sales and studied Finance and Accounting.
Will Shannon has been contributing to the Lido DAO as the Head of Strategic Mechanisms workstream. His current focus is on coordinating the Simple DVT Module and integrating Distributed Validator Technology via testnets and mainnet onboarding. Previously, he worked in Institutional TMT Equity Sales and studied Finance and Accounting.
Grayson is a leader in mobile development with a specialization in FinTech, Web3, Crypto , and AI applications. Passionate about the startup ecosystem, he has led teams in multiple high-profile startups across Europe like Revolut and Blockchain.com before joining Zerion, driving innovative solutions to shape the future of mobile experience and digital finance to millions of users worldwide.
Grayson is a leader in mobile development with a specialization in FinTech, Web3, Crypto , and AI applications. Passionate about the startup ecosystem, he has led teams in multiple high-profile startups across Europe like Revolut and Blockchain.com before joining Zerion, driving innovative solutions to shape the future of mobile experience and digital finance to millions of users worldwide.
Grayson is a leader in mobile development with a specialization in FinTech, Web3, Crypto , and AI applications. Passionate about the startup ecosystem, he has led teams in multiple high-profile startups across Europe like Revolut and Blockchain.com before joining Zerion, driving innovative solutions to shape the future of mobile experience and digital finance to millions of users worldwide.
Vugar Usi Zade is an award-winning business leader and communications strategist with 15 years of experience driving growth across Fortune 500 giants, tech unicorns, and Web3 disruptors. As Chief Operating Officer of Bitget, he has transformed the exchange from a top-20 contender to the world's second-largest crypto platform, multiplying its user base fivefold to 120 million through a mix of decentralized leadership and calculated risk-taking.
Vugar Usi Zade is an award-winning business leader and communications strategist with 15 years of experience driving growth across Fortune 500 giants, tech unicorns, and Web3 disruptors. As Chief Operating Officer of Bitget, he has transformed the exchange from a top-20 contender to the world's second-largest crypto platform, multiplying its user base fivefold to 120 million through a mix of decentralized leadership and calculated risk-taking.
Vugar Usi Zade is an award-winning business leader and communications strategist with 15 years of experience driving growth across Fortune 500 giants, tech unicorns, and Web3 disruptors. As Chief Operating Officer of Bitget, he has transformed the exchange from a top-20 contender to the world's second-largest crypto platform, multiplying its user base fivefold to 120 million through a mix of decentralized leadership and calculated risk-taking.
Michael Bentley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Euler, a company that specializes in dynamical systems. Michael has also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Oxford, UCL, and the University of Leeds. Their research interests include evolutionary game theory, bioinformatics, and machine learning. Prior to their academic career, they worked as a Pricing Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland Business.
Michael Bentley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Euler, a company that specializes in dynamical systems. Michael has also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Oxford, UCL, and the University of Leeds. Their research interests include evolutionary game theory, bioinformatics, and machine learning. Prior to their academic career, they worked as a Pricing Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland Business.
Michael Bentley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Euler, a company that specializes in dynamical systems. Michael has also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Oxford, UCL, and the University of Leeds. Their research interests include evolutionary game theory, bioinformatics, and machine learning. Prior to their academic career, they worked as a Pricing Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland Business.
Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov
Rector
University of National and World Economy
Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov is a Bulgarian economist specializing in defenve and security economics. He has been the rector of the university of National and World Economy since December 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. His research interests include defence economics, critical infrastructure protection, and nuclear security, with over 100 publications. he leads projects for modernising higher education and co-founded the global master's program in Nuclear Security
Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov
Rector
University of National and World Economy
Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov is a Bulgarian economist specializing in defenve and security economics. He has been the rector of the university of National and World Economy since December 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. His research interests include defence economics, critical infrastructure protection, and nuclear security, with over 100 publications. he leads projects for modernising higher education and co-founded the global master's program in Nuclear Security
Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov
Rector
University of National and World Economy
Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov is a Bulgarian economist specializing in defenve and security economics. He has been the rector of the university of National and World Economy since December 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. His research interests include defence economics, critical infrastructure protection, and nuclear security, with over 100 publications. he leads projects for modernising higher education and co-founded the global master's program in Nuclear Security
Eric serves as the legal advisor to the Private Proof of Innocence (PPOI) compliance protocol, which is integrated with the Railgun privacy system. Formerly General Counsel at Lido Finance, Eric has advised on a wide range of crypto projects, including DAOs, DEXs, NFT launchpads, sidechains, DeFi vaults, staking, bridges, and luxury NFT marketplaces. Recognized as a thought leader in DeFi, crypto privacy, anti-money laundering, and blockchain compliance, Eric has been a member of the UK Law Reform Commission’s advisory committee on DAOs.
Eric serves as the legal advisor to the Private Proof of Innocence (PPOI) compliance protocol, which is integrated with the Railgun privacy system. Formerly General Counsel at Lido Finance, Eric has advised on a wide range of crypto projects, including DAOs, DEXs, NFT launchpads, sidechains, DeFi vaults, staking, bridges, and luxury NFT marketplaces. Recognized as a thought leader in DeFi, crypto privacy, anti-money laundering, and blockchain compliance, Eric has been a member of the UK Law Reform Commission’s advisory committee on DAOs.
Eric serves as the legal advisor to the Private Proof of Innocence (PPOI) compliance protocol, which is integrated with the Railgun privacy system. Formerly General Counsel at Lido Finance, Eric has advised on a wide range of crypto projects, including DAOs, DEXs, NFT launchpads, sidechains, DeFi vaults, staking, bridges, and luxury NFT marketplaces. Recognized as a thought leader in DeFi, crypto privacy, anti-money laundering, and blockchain compliance, Eric has been a member of the UK Law Reform Commission’s advisory committee on DAOs.
Vassil Golemanski
Chairman
Financial Supervision Commission
Mr. Golemanski is the Chair of the Financial Supervision Commission, elected by the National Assembly for a six-year term. He has served as the Executive Director of the Central Depository since 2012. His professional career includes key positions at the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. Among Mr. Golemanski’s priorities are transparency, active dialogue with supervised entities, digitalization, strict supervision of the capital, insurance, and pension markets, as well as, last but not least, a smooth transition to the Eurozone and cybersecurity.
Vassil Golemanski
Chairman
Financial Supervision Commission
Mr. Golemanski is the Chair of the Financial Supervision Commission, elected by the National Assembly for a six-year term. He has served as the Executive Director of the Central Depository since 2012. His professional career includes key positions at the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. Among Mr. Golemanski’s priorities are transparency, active dialogue with supervised entities, digitalization, strict supervision of the capital, insurance, and pension markets, as well as, last but not least, a smooth transition to the Eurozone and cybersecurity.
Vassil Golemanski
Chairman
Financial Supervision Commission
Mr. Golemanski is the Chair of the Financial Supervision Commission, elected by the National Assembly for a six-year term. He has served as the Executive Director of the Central Depository since 2012. His professional career includes key positions at the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. Among Mr. Golemanski’s priorities are transparency, active dialogue with supervised entities, digitalization, strict supervision of the capital, insurance, and pension markets, as well as, last but not least, a smooth transition to the Eurozone and cybersecurity.
THE VENUE
THE VENUE
THE VENUE
SOFIA TECH PARK
SOFIA TECH PARK
SOFIA TECH PARK
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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