We are thrilled to announce the second edition of the Sofia Pride Business Forum, set to take place on June 13, 2024, at the Millennium Hotel in Sofia. This year, we will delve into the theme “Economics of Inclusion” and explore the economic significance of fostering inclusive workplaces.
Date: June 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Grand Hotel Millennium, Sofia, 89B Vitosha Blvd, 1463 Sofia
Hosted by the GLAS Foundation and Work It OUT, this half-day event is dedicated to businesses committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments.
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Agenda:
Registration (09:00 – 09:30)
Opening and Keynotes (09:30 – 10:30)
Speakers:
- Ella Davis, Pride Lead, Accenture Romania
- Georgi Ganev, Country GM and Technology Sales Leader, IBM Bulgaria
- Federico Serrano, Senior Global Communications Specialist, Booking.com
- Simeon Vasilev, Chairman, GLAS Foundation
Economic Cost of Homophobia in Bulgaria (10:30 – 11:15)
A report on the economic cost of homophobia for Bulgaria + open Q&A session on the report
Speakers:
- Lucho Bogdanov, Chief Economist, Institute for Market Economics
- Magdalena Staneva, Managing Partner, Solent Film
Break (11:15 – 11:30)
Panel 1 – Society of the Future (11:30 – 12:30)
An insightful panel discussion on the role of empathy in business culture and its impact on driving social change through corporate engagement.
Speakers:
- Petar Torneff, Managing Director, Accenture Bulgaria
- Eva Vucheva, Founder and General Manager of Contento.Tech & Co-Founder of Fashion Days
- Tenko Nikolov, CEO, SiteGround
- Kristina Galabova , Co-Founder & CEO, Razkazhi Mi & Partner, 7DIGIT
- Luis Serrano Redondo, COO Commerzbank DTC Bulgaria
Panel 2 – DEI in Hospitality (12:30 – 13:30)
From fostering diverse and equitable workplaces to engaging with diverse guests, this panel will provide valuable insights and actionable advice for everyone looking to enhance their inclusivity efforts in the hospitality industry.
Speakers:
- Federico Serrano, Senior Global Communications Specialist, Booking.com
- Dessislava Sharkova Stoyanova, Director of Marketing, Hyatt Regency Sofia
- Yavor Bachev, Cluster Brand & Communications Manager, Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, Grand Hotel Sofia, and Kings’ Valley Medical & Spa Hotel
- Dorina Mitova, HR Director at Hilton Sofia Hotel
Networking Lunch (13:30 – 14:30)
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N.B. The event will be conducted in English!
We look forward to seeing you at the Sofia Pride Business Forum 2024! Let’s come together to build a more inclusive and equitable future.
