People. Ideas. Artificial Intelligence.

CONNEXUS 2026 – Black Sea Technology Forum

Connecting people, accelerating the future.

Connexus is where visionaries, entrepreneurs and innovators build connections that change business and the world.

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5-7 OCTOBER 2026 Hotel Cherno More, Varna
500+
ATTENDEES
Leaders. Innovators. Visionaries.
79 800
HANDSHAKES
Real connections. Real opportunities.
40+
SPEAKERS
World experts, three halls.
3 days
INSPIRATION
Ideas. Strategies. Technology.
THE FUTURE STARTS HERE
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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF

THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA ILIANA IOTOVA

Where the East Meets the West.

3 days, 11 thematic areas, 30+ countries. Don't miss the future of AI, Marine Tech, and Smart Cities.

Three halls. Three tracks.

Hall Bulgaria

The main stage for horizontal technologies - AI, IoT, robotics, cybersecurity.

AI, IoT, robotics, cybersecurity and other broad-application technologies.

Hall Cherno More

Together with the foyer - hosting the expo and startup zone.

Company exhibitors and startup section - demos, contacts and partnerships.

Hall Varna

The parallel program with sector and vertical topics.

Marine technologies, biotechnologies, smart agriculture, tourism, industry/manufacturing.

11 Streams.
3 Days. Maximum Value.

Click a theme to see related program highlights.

AI
Artificial Intelligence
Transport
Future of Transport
Smart City
Smart City
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Automation
Automation & Robotics
AgriTech
AgriTech
Marine Tech
Marine Tech
BioTech
BioTech
Gaming
Gaming
Regional Innovation Policies
Regional Innovation Policies
Tourism
Tourism
Networking
Networking

Partners & Sponsors

Building the forum together.

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Under the patronage of the president of

the Republic of Bulgaria Iliana Iotova

Organizers
Partners
Mobility Partner
Media Partners

Thank you to our partners and sponsors for their trust and support.

Interested in sponsorship? Explore our packages.

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3-Day Program

Main Track + Sector Topics running in parallel.

The program is subject to ongoing updates.

Hall
Thematic Area

Side events that turn contacts into collaborations.

Oct 5

TechnoStar Motivator

Inspirational session for startups and entrepreneurs.

Oct 5 evening

Gala Cocktail

Gala cocktail for networking and fun.

Oct 6 evening

Networking Party

Party for networking and fun.

Speakers

Practitioners, researchers and strategic leaders from the Black Sea region and beyond - on one stage.

We are assembling an exceptional lineup of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers from across the Black Sea region and beyond. Speaker announcements will be made in the coming weeks.

40+speakers
30+panels
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Expo Zone.
Startup Zone.
Live demos.

Meet solution providers in AI, robotics, IoT and vertical sectors. Startups get a dedicated zone + pitch time.

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Exhibition or presentation

Booth packages and sponsorship levels
Applications for startup presentations are open
Investor meeting hours

Varna.
Where the Black Sea
meets deep tech.

5 - 7 October 2026 3-day conference
Hotel Cherno More, Varna Bulgaria
Arrival directions
Airport 15 min
Hotels nearby
Public transit
Accessibility

Tickets

Choose the pass that fits your goals.

3 DAYS PASS

Standard (Full Event)

Standard price
€199
  • Access to all stages and lectures
  • Access to the exhibition zone
  • Digital materials
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VIP

Limited availability
€399
  • Everything in Full Event
  • Priority access to VIP zone
  • VIP lunch with the speakers
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ULTRA VIP

Limited availability
€749
  • Everything from the VIP ticket
  • Gala cocktail with speakers & special guests
  • VIP lunch with speakers
  • Access to Networking Party
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See you in Varna.

5-7 Oct 2026 • CONNEXUS