On 12 November 2026, at 10:00, a round table entitled “Technology Transfer, Innovation and Strategies in Defence” will take place in the Large Conference Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia.
The event is organised by the Department of National and Regional Security at UNWE as part of the activities of the National Scientific Programme “Security and Defence”, under the patronage of the Minister of Defence, Dimitar Stoyanov.
The forum will bring together representatives of academia, research organisations, government institutions and the defence industry to discuss current issues related to technology transfer, the implementation of innovations and the development of defence capabilities.
Three thematic panels will address opportunities for the practical application of scientific research, the use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in defence, as well as strategic perspectives for the development of the defence industry. Particular attention will be given to the application of research results achieved under the National Scientific Programme “Security and Defence” and to strengthening cooperation between academia, industry and government institutions.