The Bulgarian Cybersecurity Market Is Entering a New Era.
Be there before your competitors are.
The Bulgarian cybersecurity market is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in years.
With the implementation of the EU NIS2 Directive, major government
investments in national cyber infrastructure, and accelerated digital
transformation across both the public and private sectors, organizations throughout Bulgaria are actively looking for proven cybersecurity technologies and international partners.
This is the right time to establish your presence.
Join IMPROVATE's Bulgaria Cyber Resilience & NIS2 Readiness Summit
and meet the decision-makers shaping Bulgaria's cybersecurity ecosystem.

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Why Bulgaria – Why Now?
NIS2 is Driving Immediate Demand
The implementation of the European NIS2 Directive has significantly
expanded the number of organizations required to strengthen their
cybersecurity posture.
Critical infrastructure operators, municipalities, healthcare organizations,
financial institutions, utilities, transportation companies, manufacturers and
many additional sectors are now required to comply with stricter
cybersecurity requirements.
This creates immediate demand for solutions including:
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
• SOC & SIEM Platforms
• Identity & Access Management
• Cloud Security
• OT / Industrial Cybersecurity
• Threat Intelligence
• Incident Response
• Security Awareness & Training
• AI-powered Cybersecurity

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Government Investment Is Accelerating
The Bulgarian government has launched major national cybersecurity
initiatives, including a nationwide AI-powered cyber defense program
connecting dozens of public institutions.
At the same time, Bulgaria continues to invest heavily in digital
transformation through European funding programs, creating substantial
opportunities across government, municipalities, critical infrastructure and
regulated industries.

Growing Demand Across Critical Sectors

Organizations throughout Bulgaria are increasing cybersecurity investments
to address growing risks including:
• Ransomware
• Business Email Compromise (BEC)
• DDoS attacks
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Operational Technology (OT) Security
• Cloud Security
• Supply Chain Security
• AI-enabled Cyber Threats

As an EU and NATO member strategically located on the Black Sea,
Bulgaria is placing cyber resilience among its highest national priorities.

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​Why Participate?
It is a highly focused business development platform designed to create
meaningful connections between international cybersecurity companies and
Bulgaria's key decision-makers.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Present their solutions directly to senior government officials.
• Meet national cybersecurity authorities.
• Connect with CISOs and IT leaders from critical infrastructure organizations.
• Engage with municipalities and public sector decision-makers.
• Meet leading Bulgarian enterprises and technology partners.
• Explore local distribution and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Position their company early in one of Southeast Europe's fastest-growing
cybersecurity markets.

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​​Who Should Participate?
We are inviting innovative cybersecurity companies specializing in:
• MDR / XDR / SOC
• SIEM & Security Analytics
• Identity & Access Management
• Cloud Security
• AI for Cybersecurity
• OT / ICS Protection
• Threat Intelligence
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Awareness
• Digital Forensics
• Zero Trust
• API & Application Security
• Data Protection
• Compliance & Risk Management

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Why IMPROVATE?
For the past six years, IMPROVATE has been building trusted partnerships
between international technology companies and governments across
Bulgaria and the wider Balkan region.
Our business platforms bring together senior government officials,
municipalities, critical infrastructure operators and technology leaders to
create real business opportunities—not just networking events.
Our mission is simple:
Helping technology companies enter new markets faster, build strategic
partnerships, and generate measurable business opportunities.
 

Bulgaria Cyber Resilience & NIS2 Readiness Summit 2026

5 October 2026

Sofia Balkan Palace, Sofia, Bulgaria

Participation is limited to a select number of cybersecurity companies to
ensure high-value business engagement.

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For more details, contact us at:
info@improvate.net​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​