Bruce Daisley is a bestselling author and technology leader from the UK. He has become regarded as one of the most respected thought leaders on the subject of workplace culture and the future of work. LinkedIn declared him one of the world's top 10 voices on the topic.

His prior business career saw him spend 12 years as one of the best known technology leaders in the country, first running YouTube in UK and then Twitter across Europe, Middle East & Africa. In this time the UK culture of Twitter was celebrated as the best in the global organisation.

Following the remarkable success of his debut book, The Joy of Work which reached number one in the Sunday Times charts, in 2022 his second bestseller, Fortitude, was named by the Financial Times as the best business book of the year. Bruce's writing has featured in the Washington Post, The Guardian, Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal and The Daily Telegraph amongst other publications. His award-winning podcast, Eat Sleep Work Repeat, has topped the business charts and has been listened to over five million times. It has been named the world's best podcast on workplace culture.

His talks have inspired audiences on global stages like iPX2024 London, Unleash America, and the CIPD Festival of Work, etc. Now Bruce Daisley is coming to EconomyForum in Sofia to share with us his experience on how to build culture that supports people in the era of rapidly developing technology and how to keep them motivated to develop, achieve and aspire.

Georgi Ganev has over a decade of leadership and management experience. He believes in creating a culture that emphasizes continuous learning and upholds the reputation of each team member as essential to achieving top performance. Georgi is recognized as an expert and leader with a strong focus on building ecosystems that nurture the growth and success of their members.

Dobroslav Dimitrov is an experienced entrepreneur, investor, mentor in numerous startup projects, speaker at many conferences and seminars and an adjunct university lecturer. In recent years, he has delivered over 600 lectures and publications in the fields of economic processes, technology and AI. He holds a degree in Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma in the USA. Co-founder of Imperia Online, IT Talents, Upnetix, Endurosat's very first investor.

Ivan is a technology thought leader with 18 years of IT experience in an international environment. As the CTO of IBM CET, he is a trusted technology partner for a number of IBM clients and drives the IBM strategy across the region. He leads and provides strategic directions to the technical sales organization and technical community consisting of multiple business units. He has a wealth of experience in driving strategic engagements around Cloud and AI, and as an executive architect, he has led IT transformations across diverse industries in the past.

Maria Shishkova is the Managing Partner of AIMS Human Capital Bulgaria and Dale Carnegie Training Bulgaria. She is a Dale Carnegie Certified Local Training Director and has been trained in specialised coaching courses at the Corporate Coach University of Dallas, USA and in a programme of Applied Economics at the University of Delaware, USA. Ms. Shishkova has 18-year experience in the area of general management, human resources, management consulting, assessment and development centers, leadership training and coaching, compensation and benefits surveys and executive search and selection for top managerial positions. \ She has consulted and headed projects for over 150 multinational companies from all business industries represented in Bulgaria.

Martin Ford is regarded as one of the most compelling and influential speakers globally on topics related to AI, automation, and the future of work. He is a McKinsey award-winning author, software entrepreneur, and TED mainstage speaker. His insights into how AI will transform industries and job markets make him a sought-after speaker at conferences focused on technology and the future of work.

He is the author of the best-selling book "Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future," which won the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award.

Ford has been recognized for his ability to anticipate and articulate the long-term implications of technological advances. His foresight into how AI and robotics could lead to structural unemployment positions him as a critical voice in ongoing debates about the future of work. His work has influenced policymakers and business leaders around the world, who seek his advice on how to navigate the challenges posed by automation and AI.

Ford has contributed to notable publications including Fortune, Forbes, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The Fiscal Times, and appeared on radio and television programs on NPR and CNBC.

His talks have inspired audiences on global stages like the World Economic Forum, TEDx, the Milken Institute Global Conference., etc. Now he is coming to EconomyForum in Sofia to deliver a keynote on how AI and automation are revolutionizing industries and share with us his experience on how to navigate through the rapid advancement of technologies and AI to guarantee resilience and adaptability in the new reality.

Petar has been working in the IT field for 20 years. He graduated from the Technical University of Varna with a degree in Computer Science and became a Harvard Business School graduate after completing the university's Program for Leadership Development in 2015. In 2020 Petar Torneff successfully finished his studies at the EMBA Program of the American University in Bulgaria. Petar Torneff is a member of the Management Board of AIBEST. He is actively involved in various transformative educational projects and is dedicated to the improvement of the leadership potential in Bulgaria. With his work, he contributes to the development of strategies and innovative solutions in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, the online marketplace, and the implementation of policies related to cultural, age, and gender diversity in companies.

Silvia Garcia is the former Global Director of the Happiness Institute at Coca-Cola. Under her direction, it developed strategies that positively influenced employee satisfaction and productivity worldwide. Silvia has extensive experience in leadership roles, providing her with deep insights into corporate culture and employee well-being on a global scale. Today she is among the most recognizable speakers worldwide on topics emphasizing actionable strategies that companies and individuals can implement to improve happiness and well-being. Her talks have inspired audiences on global stages like the World Happiness Summit, TEDx Talks, Global Wellness Summit, International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) World Congress, etc. Now she is coming to EconomyForum in Sofia to share her experience on how to support people in organizations cope with the new ways of working in the era of rapidly developing technology and keep their high level of happiness on the workplace.

Sinisha Djukic is a General Manager of Bosch Digital Bulgaria. He has been with the company for more than 20 years now, starting his career as a junior software engineer. Now he leads an organization of nearly 300 tech specialists with deep IoT expertise in product and solution development. Sinisha has vast experience in product development, presales, consulting, and project delivery. He is really passionate about human and organizational development, leadership, culture, and communication. His mission as a leader is to enable the people and the business to grow together, hand in hand.

Fons is supporting companies in the development of their HRM for over 30 years, in various leading consulting and interim roles. Currently he works with Mercer Europe, designing and delivering projects to further prepare HRM for the future. His key interest is how people can flourish, grow and perform in organizations and how companies can best organize that.
He lives in and works from the Mercer offices in Amsterdam.