Experts from the technology and defense sectors explored the intersections between the automotive and defense industries at Innovations Day: Autonomous Systems & Defense on February 25 at Sofia Tech Park.

Organized by Automotive Cluster Bulgaria as project coordinator, together with Grand Tour Technology, the event is part of a project led by Automotive & Mobility EDIH Bulgaria, a European Digital Innovation Hub supporting Industry 4.0, AI, and sustainable innovation.

The forum brought together engineers, industry representatives, and security experts, featuring presentations on autonomous unmanned systems, AI-powered drones, airspace protection, and critical infrastructure defense by leading companies including Fadron, Grand Tour Technology, Autonomous Monitoring Systems, and SpearX. Regulatory challenges and dual-use technologies were also discussed.

The hub announced free training sessions starting next week on Lean practices and cost reduction, followed by cybersecurity on March 25, with additional workshops planned throughout the year, including on-site sessions at companies.

Full information about the event you may find in the News section.