What is it about? Economic uncertainty, shifting investment landscapes, and global disruptions are putting pressure on startups and innovation ecosystems across Central and Eastern Europe. That’s why we’ve brought together key representatives from leading investment and development agencies—Sofia Investment Agency, Hungarian Innovation Agency, Vienna Business Agency, and LIAA—to discuss how innovation ecosystem stakeholders are navigating uncertainty, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving long-term growth of innovation in Europe.

Panelists:

• Viktor Goussev, Head of Investment and Business Development @ Sofia Investment Agency
• László Csiki, Startup Director @ Hungarian Innovation Agency
• Christian Frey, Head of International Business @ Vienna Business Agency
• Inga Ulmane, Head of the Representative Office in Austria @ Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA)

Moderator: Teodor Anotonio Georgiev, Co-Founder & Head of Storytelling Studio by The Recursive