AKP Phnom Penh, April 25, 2026 —

According to data for 2025, exports of electrical machinery exceed EUR 2 billion, confirming the sector’s role as a key driver of industrial and technological development, Economy and Industry Minister Irina Shtonova said at the opening of Business Forum Electroindustry 2026, according to a press release from the Ministry on Thursday. Over 100 companies from the sector are participating in the forum.

"The electrical industry is among the key sectors of Bulgaria’s economy, a driver of innovation, sustainable development, and industrial transformation," Shtonova said. According to her, the sector provides employment for tens of thousands of specialists and maintains high labour productivity, above the national average, which further underscores its strategic role. "In the context of dynamic global processes and accelerated digitalization, the sector’s importance is growing even further, creating opportunities to enhance competitiveness and attract investment," Shtonova added. 

The third Electroindustry business forum is jointly organized by the Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Bulgarian Association of Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL). The forum is the largest event in the field of the electrotechnical and electronics industry in Bulgaria. The conference serves as a platform for dialogue on key topics related to the industrial transformation and the development of the industrial society in Bulgaria.

Highlights of the program are the trends and challenges facing the Bulgarian electrical and electronics industry, as well as topics related to energy efficiency, battery energy storage systems, AI in industry and good international practices. The event provides opportunities for establishing business contacts and building partnerships, presentation of new technological solutions of companies, exchange of experience with representatives of leading Bulgarian and foreign companies.

The opening of the event was attended by Bulgarian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Promotion Agency Executive Director Boyko Takov, Chairman of the Board of BASEL Dimitar Beleliev, and others.

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