Dynamics Connect Sofia 2026 edition markDynamics Connect conference logo
Innovations, Regulations & Investments

Sofia - Inter Expo Center

3
NOVEMBER
2026

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Dynamics Connect Sofia 2026

Dynamics Connect 2026 brings together Microsoft Dynamics experts, technology partners, and business leaders for a day of practical insights, live demonstrations, expert-led sessions, and meaningful professional networking.

The event explores the latest developments in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, AI, retail, hospitality, business technology, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on real-world applications and business value. This year, Dynamics Connect 2026 will be centred around the theme “Innovations, Regulations & Investments,” exploring how technological innovation, evolving regulatory requirements (SAF-T, Cybersecurity, etc), and strategic investment decisions are shaping the way businesses operate, adapt, and grow.

Date

November 3, 2026

Location

Sofia - Inter Expo Center

Agenda

08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:35
KeynoteWelcome Back to AI Reality: The Frontrier Firm

Dimitar Iliev, CEO | Navtech Group

Ema Popova, Industry Advisor | Microsoft

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

Becoming a Frontier Firm starts not with technology, but with transforming company culture, rethinking how we work, and embracing AI in all its forms as a driver of competitive advantage.

09:35 - 10:15
KeynoteYour Knowledge. Your AI. Your Advantage.

Dimitar Grozdanov, Microsoft Platform Consultant, Microsoft MVP

Nikolay Arhangelov, Team Leader Innovations Technologies | Navtech Group

Hector Negron, Managing Director | Optimus Business Transformation

This session is in English. Bulgarian interpretation is available via headsets.

AI models are becoming accessible to everyone, but true competitive advantage comes from the knowledge, processes, and context unique to each organization. This session takes you from the vision of Work IQ and the next generation of Copilot, through its practical realization with OneShift, to proven practices and lessons learned from real-world AI implementations in the US.

10:15 - 10:45
SessionAI in Retail - from lab to shelf

Sigurður Ari Sigurjónsson, VP Strategic Accounts & Business Development | LS Retail

Alexander Angelov, Senior Consultant - D365 LS Central | Navtech Group

This session is in English. Bulgarian interpretation is available via headsets.

This session will explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in the evolution of LS Retail and its application in modern retail. We will showcase the new LS Retail POS interface and Self-Service Kiosk, and demonstrate how Machine Learning can enable personalized offers, drive additional sales, and strengthen customer loyalty.

10:45 - 11:05
11:05 - 11:40
SessionThe Digital Euro and the Future of Money in Europe: Payment Sovereignty, Tokenisation and the Role of the ECB

Tsvetoslav Angelov, Director "Supervisory Policy" | Bulgarian National Bank

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

How are economic shifts and evolving regulations reshaping capital allocation and business growth? The financial ecosystem is experiencing rapid transformation, requiring companies and investors to constantly adapt their strategies to new market dynamics.

11:40 - 12:05
SessionAI-Powered Bank Payment Management

Edgaras Bencevicius, Product Development Manager | Bankfeed

Justina Jovarauskiene, Key Account Manager | Bankfeed

This session is in English. Bulgarian interpretation is available via headsets.

How is AI revolutionizing modern treasury and bank payment management? As financial operations become increasingly complex, manual bank reconciliations, approval bottlenecks, and payment processing risks are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

12:05 - 12:30
SessionTalking with Your Data: A Simpler Way to Get Business Answers

Bartek Doruch, CEO | Data Courage

Mariusz Walter, Sales & Partnerships Manager | Data Courage

This session is in English. Bulgarian interpretation is available via headsets.

This session will explore how businesses can interact with their data in a more intuitive way - making it easier to find insights and get meaningful answers to everyday business questions.

12:30 - 13:30
BreakLunch
13:30 - 14:00
SessionSAF-T: Challenges and Lessons Learned

Lora Terzieva, Senior Manager | EY Bulgaria

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

How can businesses navigate new SAF-T reporting requirements and turn regulatory challenges into actionable insights? As the SAF-T framework introduces new expectations for tax reporting, companies need to understand the practical challenges.

14:00 - 14:30
SessionThe Power of Business Central, the Simplicity of Excel

Alexandra Vasileva, Consultant – D365 Business Central | Navtech Group

Thomas Werkhoven, Director | Exsion365

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

Exsion Reporting connects Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central directly with Excel, allowing users to work with live data in a familiar environment. The session will focus on how organizations using Business Central can save time, improve reporting accuracy, and make better decisions by combining the power of Business Central with the simplicity of Excel.

14:30 - 14:55
SessionThe new AI frontier in penetration testing

Marko Simeonov, CEO | AMATAS and Plainsea

This session is in English. Bulgarian interpretation is available via headsets.

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, traditional security assessments must evolve. Leveraging AI for vulnerability identification and threat simulation enables security teams to defend digital infrastructure more proactively than ever before.

14:55 - 15:25
15:25 - 15:55
SessionOmnichannel for B2C and B2B: eCommerce Beyond AI

Dimitar Dimitrov, Partner | Stenik

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

Customer expectations are evolving, and businesses need more than just an online store to stay competitive. Connecting sales channels, streamlining operations and delivering consistent customer experiences are becoming essential to eCommerce success.

15:55 - 16:25
SessionBusiness Central Beyond the Limits: The New Era of Agentic AI

Donka Dimitrova, Senior Consultant - D365 Business Central | Navtech Group

Dimitar Iliev, CEO | Navtech Group

Nikolay Arhangelov, Team Leader Innovations Technologies | Navtech Group

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

This session explores the new era of Agentic AI in Business Central, where AI goes beyond assisting users to taking on specific tasks and business processes. We will look at Sales Agent, Payables Agent and Expense Agent, as well as the possibilities for building custom AI agents tailored to specific business needs, including an HR Agent example. We will demonstrate how AI agents extend the boundaries of the traditional ERP system and open the door to a new way of working, where people, AI, and business processes work together.

16:25 - 16:55
SessionThe AI Reckoning: Why Industry-Specific AI Is Pulling Ahead

Luc Vandeweyer, Strategic Partner Relationship Manager | Aptean

This session is in English. Bulgarian interpretation is available via headsets.

98% of businesses use AI, yet only 46% have it embedded in core operations. Luc Vandeweyer shares findings from Aptean’s 2026 State of AI in Business report, based on 1,500+ business leaders, on why general-purpose AI hits a wall in complex operations, and why companies adding industry-specific AI report better results. Then see Aptean AppCentral and our pre-built agent catalogue in action, with a demo of the Dynamic Planning & Forecasting agent and a customer story showing how Recall & Trace cut a four-hour, eight-person trace to under an hour.

16:55 - 17:15
SessionSecuring Retail Mobility: Device Management and Protection with Samsung Knox

Elena Petkova, B2B Business Development & Strategic Partnerships | Samsung Electronics

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

Retail mobility creates new opportunities — but it also brings new security challenges. How can retailers protect their mobile devices while keeping operations running smoothly?

17:15 - 17:35
SessionUnlocking the Connected and AI-native Store

Anna Trotsko, Key Account Executive | VusionGroup

This session is in English. Bulgarian interpretation is available via headsets.

The session will explore how retailers can unlock the potential of the connected, AI-native store — bringing data, technology and customer experiences together to create smarter, more responsive retail environments.

17:45 - 18:15
PanelDiscussion: The Advantage We Didn’t Have Before AI: Insights from Business Leaders

Kalin Karadzhov, Project manager | Smart Organic

Simona Srebranova, CEO | easybook.bg

Alexandar Palazov, Head of Design Department | Alumina Elit

Nina Srebrova, Administrative Manager | Go Grill

Ivaylo Batinkov, Executive Director | Top Hospital Service EAD

This session is in Bulgarian. English interpretation is available via headsets.

18:15 - 18:20
SessionClosing
18:20 - 20:00

Workshops

Connecting with Your Customers

Connecting with Your Customers

"Rila" Hall, 10:45 - 11:00 Interactive Workshop led by Andy van der Meij, Connecting People, Processes & Systems in Actorius B.V. This workshop is in English. How can businesses build stronger customer relationships through digital services? In this interactive 15-minute workshop, we will explore how businesses currently communicate with their customers and whether they are already making use of customer portals. Together with the participants, we will identify which digital services and features could bring the greatest value to their customers. We will also showcase practical examples of how a customer portal can improve communication, simplify everyday processes, and strengthen customer relationships. The goal is to exchange ideas, gather feedback, and inspire participants with practical solutions and opportunities they can bring to their own organizations.

I AM SWARM. You are next.

I AM SWARM. You are next.

"Rila" Hall, 15:00 - 15:25 Led by Boris Goncharov, Chief Strategy Officer, AMATAS and Plainsea This workshop is in Bulgarian. Boris Goncharov has nearly 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. As Chief Strategy Officer at AMATAS and Plainsea, he helps shape the strategic direction of both companies and develop solutions that address the real-world challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals and organizations. Over the past two years, Boris has been actively involved in the development of Plainsea - a platform that applies agentic AI to offensive security, enabling the autonomous execution of security testing tasks. Boris regularly delivers specialized training that combines technical expertise with practical examples. He is an established speaker at cybersecurity events across Bulgaria, Europe, and the United States, known for presenting complex technical subjects in a clear, engaging, and memorable way. In 2026, FutureCon CyberSecurity Events recognized him as an Honorary Attendee for his ongoing contributions to the cybersecurity community.

Together We Create a Future

Together We Create a Future

At Dynamics Connect 2026, our focus is on what’s next - how innovation, technology and strategic investments shape the future of business. But true progress is measured by the positive impact we leave behind. This year, as we come together to discuss the future of businesses, we also have the power to change a child’s future. Through our charity initiative with Cedar Foundation, we are partnering to support disadvantaged children, providing them with the resources, care and opportunities they need to thrive.

Learn more

Sponsors

General
NavTech Group
One Alliance
Gold
LS Retail
Exsion365
Ernst & Young
Data Courage
Stenik
AGP Solution
Vusion Group
Samsung
Silver
Bankfeed
Amatas
Aptean

Partners

Microsoft
Bulgarian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
Dutch Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Foundation
Actorius

Media Partners

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Dir.bg

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