Blue Europe is pleased to announce that a delegation will participate in the Green Transition Forum 6.0, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 1 to 5 June 2026. Under the theme “Europe’s Next Chapter: Competitive. Innovative. Secure.”, the Forum has become one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading platforms for dialogue on the green transition, competitiveness, energy, innovation, finance, security and European resilience.
This year’s edition will bring together representatives of European institutions, governments, business, academia and civil society, with the participation of high-level personalities and institutions including Enrico Letta, Philippe Aghion, representatives of the European Commission and other European and regional stakeholders that shape continent’s agenda.
Blue Europe speakers and panels
Blue Europe will be represented by Prof. Christiaan Vermorken, who will speak on 2 June, 10:30–11:30 in “High-Level Panel Discussion: Sustainable Production and Industrial Acceleration”; Andrea Bogoni, who will speak on 2 June, 11:30–12:30 in “Unlocking Europe’s Economic Potential: Smart Simplification and Market Integration” and on 2 June, 15:00–16:00 in “Green by Accession: Aligning Enlargement with Europe’s Climate Agenda”; Piotr Wójcik, who will speak on 2 June, 13:30–14:30 in “High-Level Panel Discussion: Building a European Defence and Security Union”; and Dr. Brian Fabrègue, who will speak on 3 June, 13:30–14:30 in “Rethinking Financial System for Greater Access, Less Bureaucracy, and More Innovation.”
Blue Europe has also been invited to participate in “One Europe. One Market: Strategic Exchange between Enrico Letta, Leading Industry CEOs & Chambers of Commerce on Europe’s Economic Future,” taking place on 5 June, 11:00–13:00. This exchange will provide an important opportunity to discuss Europe’s economic future and the role of Central and Eastern Europe in strengthening the resilience of the single market.
Supporting the Sofia Initiative
For Blue Europe, participation in GTF 6.0 reflects the think tank’s commitment to strengthening policy dialogue between Western, Central and Eastern Europe. The Forum’s focus on competitiveness is especially relevant at a time when Europe must reinforce its industrial base, modernise its economies, secure its energy systems and build greater resilience in the face of international fragmentation.
Blue Europe also welcomes and supports the Sofia Initiative, to be presented on 5 June, which aims to advance concrete measures to enhance the competitiveness of Central and Eastern Europe. This initiative is aligned with our think-tank’s core Vision and Mission.
See you in Sofia!
