“Skills for Innovation in Education”

is a leading national conference organized by Center for Creative Training. The event brings together over 700 participants, including:

  • Teachers and principals from across the country;
  • Bulgarian and international experts and opinion leaders;
  • Representatives of institutions such as the Ministry of Education and Science (MES), Regional Departments of Education, municipalities, universities, and research institutes;
  • Non-governmental organizations, media, and business representatives.

 

Our goal: To drive innovation in Bulgarian education through sharing good practices, fostering discussion and exchange of experience, and seeking sustainable solutions.

Bulgaria is among the most technologically connected countries in Europe, yet it ranks among the lowest in the EU in terms of digital skills. How can we turn this connectivity into real capabilities and critical thinking?

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Only 52% of Bulgarians have basic digital skills

26th place in the EU in media literacy, 71% average in the EU.

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78% of the population uses the internet

72% are active on social networks

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Over 125% mobile connectivity

relative to the population

SOURCE: Eurostat. (2025, May 21). Young people – digital world: Statistics Explained.

At the conference, we will explore solutions through discussions with visionaries and leaders, practical workshops, and demonstrations of innovative models from schools and organizations.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2025

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Leadership with a vision for the education of the future

How leaders can create an environment for innovation, trust, and sustainable change.
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Digital skills
and artificial
intelligence

How to prepare students and teachers for working with the technologies of the future.
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STEAM as a culture,
not just
infrastructure

Project-based learning, imagination, and technology – the formula for real transformation in the classroom.

Guest Speakers

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari

“How Technology Can Help Humans Flourish”. 

One of the most influential thinkers on the future of humanity, Professor Harari will deliver a specially prepared video lecture for the conference, sharing how technology — including artificial intelligence — can support education and personal growth, rather than replace them.

Boyko Vassilev

“The Lessons of Digital Skills: How Technology Unlocks Human Potential”

In his session, Mr. Vassilev – the journalist from Bulgarian National Television and long-time analyst of social processes, will discuss the link between technology, creativity, and the importance of human skills such as critical thinking, communication, and social intelligence.

 

HOSTS

Marina Tsekova

Journalist

Returning as a conference host for the second year in a row, Marina Tsekova has over 10 years of experience in television journalism. She is well-known to viewers as the host of Wake Up on NOVA and as the author of several documentaries.

Zlatimir Yochev

Journalist

With over 15 years of experience, Zlatimir Yochev is a familiar face from bTV, where he greets viewers every morning. He will co-host the conference alongside Marina Tsekova and moderate discussions with the guests.

AND MORE IN THE PROGRAM

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Workshops and practical sessions

At the heart of the conference are hands-on workshops — spaces for experimentation, ideas, and learning by doing.

Topics include: integrating artificial intelligence in the classroom, media and digital literacy, interactive teaching methods and technology, STEM and STEAM approaches, student podcasts, fun science with LEGO Education, and project-based learning with the 1:1 model and Intel Skills for Innovation.

Led by teachers, trainers, and experts, these workshops offer concrete solutions and inspiration for transforming the learning process — here and now.

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Educational Expo

The Education Expo showcases a rich variety of participants — leading publishers, creators of innovative educational resources, technology companies, STEM projects, NGOs, and schools with inspiring initiatives. It is the vibrant meeting point of the event — a place for demonstrations, discovery, and partnerships that turn education into an experience.

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Standard Ticket

199 BGN (101.75 EUR)

per participant

The fee is paid in BGN and includes:
○ Access to all lectures and workshops
○ Conference materials, gifts, and a certificate of participation
○ Coffee breaks, lunch, and cocktail during the event

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    Take advantage of the reduced Early Bird price of
    BGN 179 (91.52 EUR) by registering before August 31, 2025.

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    VENUE

    A modern congress facility with spacious halls, exhibition areas, and convenient access to public transport and parking.

     

    Address:

    Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd. 147

    N 42.649206 / E 23.394504

    Metro

    Line 4 – “Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko Shose” station
    More info: Sofia Metropolitan

    Bus lines

    Direct access via lines: 1, 3, 5, and 6
    More info: Urban Mobility Center

     

    Accommodation

    Take advantage of our exclusive discount code “CCT” for Hotel Expo Sofia, valid for stays between November 6–9, 2025. Book directly at www.hotelexposofia.com to use the code.

     

    Take advantage of the reduced Early Bird price of
    BGN 179 (91.52 EUR) by registering before August 31, 2025.

    Register