UK IT Roadshow to Promote Bulgaria as an IT Business Destination
The UK IT Roadshow is an initiative of the British Bulgarian Business Association aiming to promote Bulgaria as an IT business destination and to create business opportunities for both UK and Bulgarian interested parties. Bulgaria is named Offshoring Destination of the Year by the Global Sourcing Association (2016). The country also ranks 1st in Europe and 3rd in the world in IT-certified specialists per capita and offers excellent Internet and telecommunication infrastructure and strong programming and foreign language skills.
The UK IT Roadshow will take place during London Tech Week and the International Business Festival in Liverpool. The BBBA delegation at these unique events will comprise of representatives of IT companies, which intend to develop or extend business links between Bulgaria and the U.K.
A rich programme of events has been developed, with the emphasis on networking and presentation activities, as well as opportunities for 1-to-1 meetings, and participation in the two big international events in London and Liverpool. The delegation will be promoted among interested UK parties on the following web page where delegates will upload their profiles.
This is a unique opportunity to display your business on a truly global stage at two world-class events, each with hundreds of thousands of attendees. By aligning with the BBBA, participants will be able to access some of the most high-value events, as well as a number of unique networking opportunities and the pre-meeting selection tools will allow optimal time management and meeting effectiveness.
Programme:
June 11
London – Market Briefing and Networking with Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce; Participation in London Tech Week;
June 12
London – Attendance of Createch Event at London Tech Week; Official Reception at the Bulgarian Embassy, promoted as part of the London Tech Week programme;
June 13
London – Dedicated matchmaking event with interested UK parties; Networking event, hosted by Gatwick Diamond OR Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce (TBC);
June 14
Liverpool – Participation in International Business Festival; Evening networking event with Northern Powerhouse Business Network;
June 15
Liverpool – Market Briefing and Networking Event with Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
The British Bulgarian Business Association represents a strong group of IT companies, both Bulgarian and British, which have all been invited to send their delegates with the Roadshow. Confirmed delegates: Accedia, Athlon, BGO Software, Bulbera, Elando, Grafixoft, Mish Mash, Newtrend Agency, R&D Solutions, ScaleFocus.
For more information, contact us at office@bbba.bg and review our website www.ictroadshow.com
*BBBA recommends 2 delegates per company due to the number of events on offer.
**The price is inclusive of the agenda items mentioned above. Delegates may change their personal agenda to suit their requirements, however, the fee remains as stated.
***The quoted price includes participation in all programme features and excludes accommodation and travel costs. 50% of the payment is due by March 16, along with a signed contract.
If you are not a BBBA member, you can see how to join us here, or you can contact BBBA office for more details on your membership options.
About BBBA
BBBA is a dynamic professional network, which provides a platform to facilitate dialogue and business among British and Bulgarian businesses, with close to 200 members. We cooperate with business associations in Bulgaria and the UK, through which our members get the opportunity to connect with myriad other potential business partners. The association’s headquarters are situated in Bulgaria, and it works equally well with UK companies, and organizes missions to the UK and Bulgaria.
