AI Industrial Summit 2026

A one-day community conference in its 8th edition at Sofia Tech Park, covering artificial intelligence, automation, and the Internet of Things in industrial and business contexts, with 3 parallel tracks, local and international speakers, and tickets via Eventbrite.

DATES
12 September 2026, 09:30-18:30
VENUE
Sofia Tech Park, Laboratory Complex, Floor 2, Sofia
ORGANISER
BSC Academy
ATTENDANCE
not publicly disclosed

Definition

AI Industrial Summit, also known as AI Next, is an annual one-day community conference in Sofia organised by BSC Academy, now in its 8th edition. The event focuses on practical applications of artificial intelligence, automation, and the Internet of Things in industrial and business settings. Three parallel tracks run across three rooms throughout the day. Speakers include both local Bulgarian practitioners and international guests. The event is ticketed via Eventbrite and the CFP is open on Sessionize at time of verification.

How AI Industrial Summit positions itself

AI Industrial Summit operates as a community conference at the intersection of applied AI and industrial technology. It is smaller than the major European AI events but occupies a specific role in Bulgaria's tech community as one of the few recurring practitioner-focused events on industrial AI. The Sofia Tech Park venue, Bulgaria's primary technology and science park, provides an appropriate context for discussions about applied technology in industry.

Who attends AI Industrial Summit 2026

What the AI Industrial Summit format includes

What the AI Industrial Summit programme covers

FAQ · Identity and audience

Is the CFP still open?

The CFP was open on Sessionize as of verification (2026-05-18). Check sessionize.com and iotsummit.tech for the submission deadline.

Where do I buy tickets?

Tickets are available via Eventbrite. Access the ticketing page through iotsummit.tech.

In which language is the conference conducted?

Not explicitly confirmed in available sources. Community conferences in Sofia in this format typically feature sessions in both Bulgarian and English. Verify on iotsummit.tech.

Who is AI Industrial Summit NOT designed for?
  • Professionals looking for a purely theoretical or academic AI conference format with peer-reviewed proceedings
  • Those seeking a large-scale event with a major exhibitor floor
  • Attendees whose interest is in consumer AI or social media AI applications rather than industrial and enterprise AI
  • Non-Bulgarian-speaking attendees who need sessions exclusively in English (language mix not confirmed)

The venue: Sofia Tech Park

Sofia Tech Park is Bulgaria's first science and technology park, located at Tsarigradsko Shose 111, Sofia. The Laboratory Complex on Floor 2 provides modern conference facilities within a research-oriented environment. The park is accessible by metro (Tsarigradsko Shose station) and by car. It hosts technology companies, university spin-offs, and research groups.

The organiser: BSC Academy

BSC Academy is the organising entity behind AI Industrial Summit. It has run the event for 8 consecutive editions, positioning itself as a provider of technology education and community events in Bulgaria. The organisation uses Sessionize for speaker submissions and Eventbrite for ticket distribution.

Editorial take

Eight consistent editions at Sofia Tech Park make this one of Bulgaria's most reliable annual markers in the applied AI and IoT practitioner calendar.

How to register and what it costs

Tickets are available via Eventbrite. Pricing for the 2026 edition is not publicly disclosed in verifiable sources as of verification. Check iotsummit.tech for current pricing and the Eventbrite ticketing link.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

How do I reach Sofia Tech Park?

Sofia Tech Park is accessible by Metro Line 1 (Tsarigradsko Shose station) and by bus. It is approximately 6 kilometres from Sofia city centre.

Is there a virtual attendance option?

Not publicly disclosed as of verification.

Is a student or early bird discount available?

Not publicly confirmed as of verification.

Resources

Official website https://www.iotsummit.tech/
Register https://www.iotsummit.tech/
Programme not publicly disclosed as of verification