Program

AGENDA | 27.06.2026
HELLO SPACE | STEAM Careers
SofiaTalks STEAM & Space

Moderators:

TBC

Opening Ceremony

11:00 – 11:10

Inventing Tomorrow

11:10 – 11:30

02.1

There's no such thing as a free lunch

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Teodosii Teodosiev - Кnown as the “Golden Teacher” of Bulgaria - head teacher of physics and astronomy, the "Nikola Obreshkov" Primary and Secondary School, Kazanlak

Block 2: From Lab to Launch: Applied STEAM Careers

11:30 – 12:00

03.1

From the classroom to outer space: your journey to the stars begins now

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Eng. Dr. Petko Dinev - Founder, Imperx

03.2

What it takes, and what it gives, to be a deep-tech entrepreneur

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Georgi Kadrev - co-founder and CEO of Imagga and Kelvin Health

Block 3: The Frontiers of Knowledge - Academic STEAM Careers

12:00 – 12:30

04.1

From Theory to Practice: The Values and Career Paths of STEAM Students

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Petko Ruskov - co-founder of "The Edge"

04.2

From Curiosity to Discovery: Why the Academic Path Is Not a Straight Line

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Desislava Abadjieva - associate professor at IBIR-BAS

Lunch Break

12:30 – 13:30

Time to visit the career expo

CAREER DEVELOPMENT WITH MSD

13:30 – 13:45

Block 4: Building Excellence - How to Become the Best

13:45 – 14:15

07.1

Where preparation meets opportunity

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Dariy Topuzov – Winner of the “John Atanasov” Award in the “Students and Their Teachers” category; Co-founder of Quantum Society Bulgaria

07.2

Lecture

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Ivan Georgiev - Creator, Blaze Guard (prototype of a fire-resistant material)

Block 5: STEAM Careers - A Decade Under the Microscope

14:15 – 14:45

08.1

Beyond Destiny

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Tommasso Ghidini - Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the European Space Agency (ESA)

(in English)

Block 6: STEAM - What Nobody Tells You

14:45 – 15:15

09.1

It’s perfectly possible. It’s just bloody difficult

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eng. Konstantin Rangelov - Co-founder and CTO, Dronamics

09.2

Dreams aren't what they seem

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Georgi Kaludov - Co-founder and Program Manager, IBM Sofia Accelerator; TLS Global Role-based & Business Growth Skill Development Leader

Closing Panel: Career Crossroads

15:15 – 15:45

Lubomir Toshev - Lead of Technology, Space Services - Endurosat

Prof. Preslav Nakov - Chair of the Department of Natural Language Processing - Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), Abu Dhabi

Official Closing

15:30 – 15:45

Official Closing Ceremony

15:45 – 16:00

SPECIALIZED ZONES AND ACTIVITIES

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13.1

Career Corner

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The Career Corner at HELLO, SPACE | STEAM Careers offers participants a unique opportunity to receive expert guidance on their professional development. In this area, you will find practical advice on building a LinkedIn profile, tips for successful interviews, and career orientation, as well as the opportunity for individual 1:1 consultations with experts.

The corner is organized by BookMark – the first specialized LinkedIn agency in Bulgaria, which helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and companies build a strong and recognizable presence on the world's largest professional network – and Adecco Bulgaria, part of the global leader The Adecco Group, offering a wide range of HR services and support for the development of young talent.

Visitors to the Career Corner will be able to take advantage of short, practical, and interactive tests, explore their strengths and career directions, and meet closely with experts who will help them take the next step in their professional development.

13.2

Info Sessions

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Lecturer for BookMark: Emanuel Tonev – marketing strategist and author of the first Bulgarian book on LinkedIn, specialist in digital positioning and B2B/B2C communications.

Lecturer for Adecco: Mihail Karaivanov – recruitment team leader and senior career consultant at Adecco Bulgaria, with over 6 years of experience in HR and work with more than 2,000 candidates.

Info sessions provide valuable practical knowledge and guidance for young people who want to navigate their professional path and build a confident presence in the professional environment. The sessions cover topics such as LinkedIn tips, CV creation, interview preparation, and career orientation, and are conducted by experts from BookMark and Adecco Bulgaria.

Session schedule (registration on-site):

11:30 – 12:00 | BookMark

12:00 – 12:30 | Adecco Bulgaria

13:30 – 14:00 | BookMark

15:00 – 15:30 | Adecco Bulgaria

BookMark – How to Build a Successful LinkedIn Profile?
The session will explore the key elements of a successful LinkedIn profile and how they affect visibility, trust, and professional positioning. Participants will learn how to optimize their profile photo, headline, professional experience, and common mistakes that limit opportunities on the platform. Best practices, real examples, and concrete steps for building a profile that attracts the right contacts, clients, and career opportunities will be presented.

Adecco Bulgaria The info sessions by Adecco Bulgaria are designed for all young people who want to take a confident step toward their professional future – whether they are just choosing a career path, preparing for their first job, or looking to stand out among other candidates in the job market. Participants will learn how to create a CV that catches employers’ attention, how to prepare confidently for a job interview, and how to identify suitable career opportunities at the right time. Common application mistakes and best practices for successful presentation to employers will also be discussed.