Automotive and Mobility EDIH are pleased to invite you to a free event on:
Innovation’s Day: Autonomous Systems & Defence
The event will be held in Bulgarian
🗓 Date: 25.02
⏰Time: 09:00-13:30
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Innovations Day – Autonomous Systems & Defense · Luma
On February 25, 2026, Sofia Tech Park – The Venue Hall, Incubator will host Innovations Day: Autonomous Systems & Defense, an expert-level event dedicated to the advancement of autonomous unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, and airspace protection technologies.
The forum will bring together approximately 50 participants, including security and defense experts, engineers, industry representatives, and members of the innovation ecosystem.
Leading Experts from the Technology and Defense Ecosystem
Throughout the event, prominent speakers from Bulgaria’s technology and defense sectors will present cutting-edge solutions and real-world applications in autonomous systems and security.
Among the speakers:
Tihomir Nedev, Co-founder and CEO of Fadron, will discuss the role of artificial intelligence and edge computing in achieving full autonomy in unmanned platforms.
Ivo Karaneshev, Autonomous Systems Control Engineer at Grand Tour Tech, will present integrated Counter-UAS solutions for airspace protection, with a focus on civilian applications.
AI-powered drone technologies and intelligent security systems will be explored by Ivan Ivanov, Software Architect, CEO, and Co-founder of Autonomous Monitoring Systems.
Dimitar Nedov, CTO and Co-founder of SpearX, will showcase solutions for countermeasure systems and the protection of critical infrastructure and defense assets. He will demonstrate how autonomous drone platforms equipped with integrated Edge AI and computer vision enable real-time threat detection, monitoring, and protection of strategic facilities.
A regulatory perspective on dual-use technologies and related challenges will be presented by Tomas Dimitrov, Deputy Executive Director at Logos and expert in European space policy, defense, and security.
Format and Focus
The event format is designed to encourage in-depth discussions, practical insights, and direct exchange between speakers and participants.
Start time: 09:00 AM
Organizer
The event is organized by Automotive & Mobility EDIH Bulgaria, a European Digital Innovation Hub supporting the digital transformation of the automotive and manufacturing sectors through Industry 4.0 technologies, artificial intelligence, and sustainable innovation.
EDIH NWACB represents a partnership initiative based on long-term cooperation with leading organizations from the region and nationally significant partners who work on the development and digital transformation of the automotive and manufacturing sector in Bulgaria.
