Zangador Research Institute (ZRI) contributed to the organisation of CONNEXUS Black Sea Tech Forum 2026 in Varna, helping bring together technology, research, and business. As a member of ICT Cluster – Varna and part of the organising team, the Institute supported the forum as a platform for exchanging ideas, building connections, and developing future partnerships within the Black Sea region.

Stanislav Ivanov moderated the Tourism and Smart City session. The discussion explored how emerging technologies can support tourism development, urban management, and more informed decision-making, bringing together perspectives from business and academia:
Elitza Stoilova of AI2B Zone and Umni, Andrey Lilov of URBO Studio, Hristo Hristov of TOP MOBILITY, Dr Veselina Yankova of the Higher College of Technology in Dubai, Kalin Kostadinov of GATE Institute and Professor Valentin Kisimov of UNWE.

By bringing together representatives of research, business, and technology across tourism, mobility, urban development, and the digital economy, CONNEXUS 2026 provided a cross-sector platform for collaboration and innovation in Varna and the wider Black Sea region.