When
25/06/2026 - 26/06/2026
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Where
Hilton
1, Bulgaria blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria
The AmChams Regional Economic Summit (ARES) is a joint initiative of the American Chambers of Commerce in Bulgaria, Greece and Türkiye. It aims to promote sustainable economic growth, create b2b opportunities, and strengthen the regional ecosystem of entrepreneurs and investors.
The Summit’s primary objective is to unite collective capacity, business networks, and institutional engagement to advance B2B cooperation across a super-region with untapped potentialthat includes Southeast Europe, Central Asia, and MENA. By fostering dialogue between the private and public sectors, the forum seeks to lay a strong foundation for long-term regional development and shared prosperity.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 Summit in Istanbul and the 2025 edition in Athens, the ARES 2026 will be hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria.
With more than 200 participants from 16 countries and approximately 100 pre-arranged B2B meetings, it serves as a unique and premier platform for cross-border collaboration. It is designed to stimulate growth-oriented dialogue, strengthen commercial ties, and identify new business and investment opportunities. Moreover, in 2026, the United States of America will commemorate 250 years of Independence, and the event will mark this celebration respectfully.
Key Topics
The Summit will cover high-impact industries and economic drivers in thematic sessions on:
- Energy: Energy supply and security, sustainability, and infrastructure investments, including nuclear, LNG projects, the Vertical Gas Corridor and renewable energy transitions.
- Construction & Infrastructure: Exploring sustainable urban development, engineering innovations, and infrastructure investments for economic growth.
- Financing & Investment: Examining funding mechanisms, public-private partnerships, and emerging financial technologies.
- Technology & Digital Transformation: AI, IoT, connectivity, including Kardesa Project, and digital upskilling to enhance business efficiency and competitiveness.
- Manufacturing & Industrial Development: Automation, green manufacturing, and industrial innovation.
- Supply Chains & Logistics: Enhancing supply chain resilience, transparency, and sustainability through digital advancements.
More information HERE