We are gathering this year in Sofia, Bulgaria to recognize and celebrate the startup ecosystem of the colorful region of Central and Eastern Europe. The CESAwards Grand Finale day will consist of 3 major events on the 23rd of November; an exclusive daytime networking and workshop event with the greatest thinkers and doers of the region and beyond, an award show like none other and an afterparty that everyone will remember (or not).

Join the future-shapers, the makers, the dreamers, and powerhouses of the CEE startup ecosystem meet the investors and corporate partners and let’s have a day together of no-tie, no-stress and no-bullshit fun in the next-generation epicenter of innovation, Sofia!
PROGRAMME

13:00 – 18:00 Daytime – CEE ecosystem summit

Location: Sofia Tech Park

The daytime event of the Grand Finale day is a networking and knowledge sharing event designed to connect the CEE region not only with each other, but with the global startup community in an intimate environment, with programmes that foster understanding, acceptance and collaboration.

→ Introduction to the Bulgarian ecosystem by local stakeholders
→ Fireside chat I: Startup ecosystem in the CEE: strengths, weaknesses, challenges, investments and legislation
→ Fireside chat II: Startups and corporations: How we work next to and with each other to mutually contribute to a better connected and smarter future
→ Workshop: Startups and corporations: what, where, when, why, HOW? This is a limited admission, facilitated workshop.
→ Open networking: With led networking, snacks and coffee
The daytime event is open to VIP ticket holders and invited stakeholders only and has a limited number of attendance by 120.

19:30 – 22:30 – Award Show

Location: Sofia Tech Park

Your Award Show ticket includes unlimited free food, drinks and a free admission to the afterparty!

The Award show can be attended with all types of valid tickets!

22:30 – Afterparty

Location: Sofia Tech Park (inside Sofia Tech Park)

The Afterparty can be attended with all types of tickets!