ICAP CRIF’s Credit Risk Management Conference, yielded significant conclusions and with notable participation from leading market executives and corporates
ICAP CRIF in Bulgaria organised on June 2nd, 2026, with great success, the 16th annual edition of its legendary Credit Risk Management Conference. With it the participation of 15+ top speakers and more than 180+ Senior and Senior Executives - professionals, journalists, etc., the conference was held in Sofia Balkan Palace forming a highly interactive and fruitful environment.
As a member of CRIF, the global leader in the Credit Rating market, ICAP CRIF consistently organizes the conference as an institution in the Credit Risk industry, focusing on timely and hot topics. This year the event focused on " Sharper data. Stronger decisions. Sustainable growth." and ttracted an important lineup of distinguished international speakers who shared their expertise on the most compelling and relevant topics in credit risk management:
Welcome Address and Opening Remarks were delivered by Nikitas Konstantellos, President and CEO, ICAP CRIF group of companies & Theodoros Polydoros, Executive Director, ICAP CRIF Romania and Bulgaria.
Speeches were addressed by Mr. Andrei Rădulescu, the only Economist from Central and Eastern Europe who is a Member of the Bretton Woods Committee; Mr. Dimitrios Porichis, Senior Manager Business Consulting & Credit Risk Analytics, ICAP CRIF.
Fireside Chats explored key themes, including:
- Creditworthiness as a Strategic Tool: How Credit Profile Shapes Relationships with Creditors, Investors or Suppliers:
- Myrto Kyriakidou, Executive Director, Credit Rating Agency ICAP CRIF
- Themis Zygourakis, CEO, Aisakos
- Redefining ESG: How Evolving Standards Shape Ratings, Risk, and Corporate Strategy
- Marco Macellari, CEO, CRIF Synesgy Ratings
- Virginia Zhelyazkova Full Professor of Circular Economy and Sustainable Finance, Bulgarian Academy of Science
Τhe agenda also hosted, 3 crucial Discussion Panels on the following topics:
- The Value of Data During Turbulence Time. Counterparty Ecosystems: Adapting to the New Standards:
- Maya Nikolova, Deputy Country Manager, ICAP CRIF
- Nina Pepelyankova, Finance and Administration Manager, Konica Minolta Bulgaria
- Vladimir Vachkov, Country Manager, Atradius Bulgaria
- Georgi Koynov, CFO, Oliva
- Redefining ESG: How Evolving Standards Shape Ratings, Risk, and Corporate Strategy:
- Marco Macellari, CEO, CRIF Synesgy Ratings
- Iliya Karanikolov, CRO, Postbank
- Dimitar Dimitrov, Head of Sustainability, Sunotec-Group
- Ilka Kiselova, Sustainability Manager, Bulgarian Stock Exchange
- Beyond Digital: How Generative AI Accelerates Global Transformation:
- Spiros Giourgas, Executive Director Digital and Transformation Services, ICAP CRIF
- Nikolay Spasov, CEO & Chairman of the Management Board, D Commerce Bank
- Stefan Ivanov, CRO & Management Board Member, Unicredit BulBank
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was a partner of the conference.
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