Programme*

8:30-9:00  Registration

9:00-9:05 Opening

Arch. Zdravko Zdravkov, Chief Architect of Sofia Municipality

9:05-9:25  Keynote presentation:„Office projects - global trends“
Hristo Andonov, Head Landlord Representation Office Agency, MBL|CBRE
Arch. Vicktor Banarev, Eng. PjM, PRINCE2, Associate Property and Project Management, MBL|CBRE

9:25-10:30  Panel 1: Investments in office buildings and legislation

-Legislative changes to improve the investment environment – Spatial Planning Act, future special regulations for the urban environment in Sofia and other cities
-The city and its buildings - urban challenges in Sofia and district centers
-Major projects as an opportunity rather than a problem for urban development. Will the largest office projects be able to achieve synergy with sustainable urban development and urban areas?
-The city, the buildings, the traffic and transport and communication access
-Investment activity and the infrastructure of major projects. Tall office buildings - urban challenges

Participants:
Arch. Zdravko Zdravkov, Chief Architect of Sofia Municipality
Silvia Hristova, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Urban Planning, Architecture, Accessible Environment and Housing Policy, Sofia Municipal Council
Arch. Borislav Ignatov, President of the Bord of CAB
Katerina Kraeva, partner, Wolf Theiss
Tanya Koseva-Boshova, Chairperson of the Managing Board of ACBO
Atanas Garov, Managing Partner, Garitage Investment Management
Arch. Lyubomir Georgiev, Vizia za Sofia
Moderator: Ivan Velkov, Deputy Chairman of the Sofia Municipality Council

10:30-11:00  Coffee break

11:00-12:30  Panel 2:  The new office projects - challenges to the investors

-What and where are (will be) the new office projects?
-How do entrepreneurs react to the requirements of the working environment of the new tenants?
-Does the market determine the type of buildings or the buildings determine market?
-International standards for measuring the area in office buildings

Participants:
Sergey Koynov, CEO,  Polygraphia Office Center
Hristo Chepishev, property entrepreneur, Sofia Office Center and SEO, Europroperty 
Todor Kavrakov, CPM, Property Manager, Trade Center Europe
Stanimira Pashova, head of office space, Forton
Verka Petkova, director business development, Colliers International
Vasil Karaivanov, chairman of the Board of Directors, Sofia Tech Park
Miroslav Bojilov, general director for Bulgaria, PaySafe
Nikolay Neov, Director Office Agency MBL|CBRE
Moderator: Hristo Nikolov, editor "Real estate and investments", The City Media Group

12:30-13:15  Lunch

13:15-13:35  Presentation: „Comfort, aesthetics and functionality of the modern office “
Lachezar Tsvetanov, Strategic Creative Director, Studio Novo

13:35-16:30  Panel 3: Architectural trends in the new generation of office and corporate buildings

-Architecture of the office building as a key factor for success and market realization – what challenges do leading architects face
-Tall office buildings - architectural and constructive aspects
-Contemporary solutions for building management and optimization - how to reduce the cost of the building without jeopardizing the comfort and safety of its residents
-Regeneration of significant public buildings

13:35-15:05 Part 1:

Participants:
Arch. Angel Zahariev, CEO, A&A Architects
Arch. Radomir Serafimov, CEO, Atelier Serafimov Architects
Kaloyan Georgiev, Engineer Automation and Energy Management, Schneider Electric
Dipl. Yavor Otashliyski, head of regional center for SEE, Knauf AMF
Arch. Maria Srebreva, CEO, Srebreva Architects
Vesela Karachorova, director business development, Black Pearl ltd
Arch. Ilian Iliev, CEO,  Planning
Moderator: arch. Vesela Valcheva-MacGee, Chairman of BGBC

15:05-15:15  Coffee break

15:15-16:30 Part 2:

Participants:
Arch. Atanas Panov, CEO, LP Consult
Arch. Tihomir Kazakov, CEO, Stephen George International 
Arch. Tsvetan Petrov, CEO, Ivo Petrov architects
Arch. Mila Ivanova and arch. Tsvetomir Pavlov, CEO, Cache Atelier
Vladimir Andreev, Commercial Director, Cordeel Bulgaria
Arch. Lyubomir Stanislavov, head designer, S Architectural Team
Moderator: Nikolay Todorov, editor "Buildings and architecture", The City Media Group

*The programme is preliminary and the organizers claim their right to make changes