ISTA Conference

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🚨 Only 3 days left until ISTA Conference 2024! The wait is almost over.⏳ Have you secured your tickets yet? 🚨

🎉Meet the organizers! 🎉
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. The company helps redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using Experian’s unique combination of data, analytics and software. The company also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

This year, Experian marks 20 years on the Bulgarian market. The Bulgarian office has grown to 1000 talented professionals, being the first and one of the five global delivery centers across Experian globally. The company invests in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and innovate.

20 Years Experian Bulgaria! Empowering People, Culture, and Innovation! 2024 marks 20 years of Experian in Bulgaria!From just three employees in 2004 to a team of 1000 today, we're proud to be a global hub for talents and innovat...

Meet DraftKings - one of our 2024 ISTA sponsors! 🎉
DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to be the Ultimate Host and fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming, and digital media. Their large team of over 4000 talented teammates across 7 countries and 10 time zones, 1000 of which are based in Bulgaria, is shaping exciting tech future together!

✨Meet our partners! ✨
Sigma Software Group is a Swedish Tech company serving a diverse client base, including 300+ enterprises, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. It’s 2,100 professionals across 40 offices in 19 countries including Bulgaria.


The group ecosystem also includes own educational project Sigma Software University and venture wing Sigma Software Labs, that empowers tech startups.

The company is happy to support ISTA Conference and great Bulgarian tech community for the second year in row.

This year at their booth they’ll tell more about opportunities in Bulgaria and Europe, including new strategic project with social impact: accessibility software.

They will also have some interactive actions and presents for you. So come over to get to know in person!

🎉 ISTA 2024 is right around the corner! 🎉
We can’t wait to see you there! Remember to bring your own bottle to help us make this event eco-friendly and sustainable. 🌍💧

✨Meet the organizers! ✨

Infragistics are committed to delivering solutions that empower businesses worldwide to create amazing experiences faster than ever.

For over 35 years, we’ve been leading the way in software development, providing the only complete UI/UX toolkit with our low-code platform for building high-performance, modern web, mobile, and desktop apps. With 100% of the S&P 500 as clients and more than 2 million developers using our products to achieve greater results, Infragistics fosters collaboration, quality, and growth in everything we do.

Join us at ISTA 2024 and get to learn how we’re pushing boundaries. Our team will be waiting for you with fantastic challenges and giveaways!

Meet our partners!🤝
LimeChain is a leading Blockchain Development and Consulting company at the forefront of the Web3 revolution. Since 2017, we’ve established ourselves as one of the top blockchain companies globally, renowned for our unique know-how and impact in the Web3 ecosystem.
🚀 With a growing team of over 130 brilliant people who love problem-solving, we bring bold Web3 ideas to life. With an end-to-end development expertise we build everything from smart contract development and network infrastructure to decentralized apps (dApps), DeFi products, and more.
🍋 Meet out team at our ISTA booth to learn more about blockchain, the Lime culture and win some of our cool merch!

With 40% of startup funding in CEE going to AI projects and countries like Slovenia, Slovakia, and Czechia leading in robot density, our region is a global tech force! 🦾

Join the ISTA Conference on November 7th at Sofia Tech Park to hear from tech pioneers like SAP, Experian, and Musala Soft as they share insights, spark collaborations, and shape the future of innovation. 💡

Don’t miss out—be part of CEE’s tech revolution! 💻🤖

Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/44z8wM8 👈

ISTA Conference 2024: Exploring AI-assisted coding, DeFi, the future of security, and so much more The tech landscape in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has witnessed significant growth in recent years - 40% of tech startup funding in the region has

✨Meet the organizers✨
Musala Soft, part of Qinshift, is a software services company specializing in complex geographically distributed enterprise projects, covering the whole software development lifecycle.

What we're proud of:

💡 24 years on the market and 1000 + successful projects in Cloud, AI & BigData & Analytics & Cognitive, IoT, Digital Engagement, DevOps.
💡 we're now part of a global tech consultancy company, solving business problems for forward-leaning companies worldwide, together with 3,000 tech pros from around the globe.
💡 dozens of national and international awards in the fields of human resources development, business and technological innovation, CSR.

Meet us at ISTA 2024 👉 https://istacon.org/

Meet our partners!🎉
P3 is a global leader in management consulting and engineering, renowned for driving innovation and digital transformation across industries. With a strong emphasis on delivering impactful solutions, P3 empowers businesses to excel in today’s fast-paced environment.

P3 Bulgaria specializes in software engineering, IT service management, and quality assurance. The company tackles complex technological challenges, delivering tangible value and enhancing clients' market share. 🚀

Through strong partnerships and deep technical expertise, P3 consistently exceeds expectations. With a creative approach and hands-on support, P3 helps businesses thrive and define future impact. 🌟
💻 Discover more at https://www.p3-group.com/en/

🎉Meet our partners 🎉
interop.io is at the forefront of fintech innovation, delivering cutting-edge software solutions that empower financial institutions to operate with unmatched efficiency and flexibility. Trusted by the world’s leading financial organizations, our technology seamlessly integrates desktop and web applications to drive smarter decisions and faster ex*****on.

✨We are excited to announce that Merkle has joined the ISTA Conference as an official organizer! Welcome aboard! ✨

Meet our partners! 🎉
SiteGround is one of the largest independent companies in the world for web hosting services and products. They like to invest in the development of their team, both in the direction of professional competencies and in the balance between work and personal life. At their booth, you'll learn more about the projects and the company's culture. There will also be games, challenges, and lots of cool giveaways.

✨Meet the ISTA Conference organizers!✨
As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. ✅🚀

Meet us at ISTA 2024 to learn about how teams in Bulgaria contribute to the global SAP strategy and innovations, which are our most exciting current projects, and why Lewis Hamilton cannot imagine his day without SAP! 💡👇

A day in the life of Lewis Hamilton ver wondered how Lewis Hamilton achieves peak performance? Join us as he takes us through a day in his life, showcasing how SAP's innovative solutions help h...

We are proud to welcome Doncho Angelov, a seasoned industry expert with over 30 years of experience, as a speaker 🎤 at ISTA Conference 2024 . Starting his journey as a C++ developer, Doncho spent 15 years in coding before transitioning into leadership, where he now focuses on building and managing software development teams of various sizes.

In his talk, Doncho will share valuable insights drawn from his decades-long career. Expect personal stories on leadership, lessons learned, and advice he wishes he knew when he was 30. His candid reflections on how (not) to treat people, and what it takes to lead successful teams, will resonate with professionals at all levels.

Don’t miss this inspiring session!

Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/44z8wM8 👈

We’re excited to announce that Emil Peychev, Development Team Lead and Ekaterina Gousheva, QA Engineer at Merkle Bulgaria, will be speaking 🎤 at ISTA Conference 2024 . Together, they bring a combined expertise in web and mobile development, testing, and accessibility.

With over 16 years of experience, Emil has worked with leading retailers across various technologies, always aiming to create a seamless web experience. Ekaterina, with 3+ years of QA expertise, is passionate about making digital experiences accessible to all users.

Their talk will focus on the challenges people with disabilities face in online shopping and how we can work toward more inclusive digital solutions.

Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/44z8wM8 👈

We’re excited to introduce Ognyan Chikov, Senior Blockchain Developer at LimeChain, as one of our speakers 🎤 at ISTA Conference 2024. With over a decade of experience in Computer Science, Ognyan has been a driving force in blockchain development since joining LimeChain in 2017. He currently leads multiple blockchain projects, leveraging a tech stack that includes JavaScript, Solidity, Hardhat, Angular, React, Vue, IPFS, and deployment tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Beyond his development work, Ognyan is also a mentor at , sharing his expertise with the next generation of blockchain developers. When he’s not working, he indulges his passion for IoT with numerous smart home projects.

Don’t miss the chance to hear Ognyan’s insights on blockchain technology and its practical applications in today’s digital landscape.

Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/44z8wM8 👈

We’re excited to announce that Paul Saunders, Head of Product Strategy and Chief Evangelist for Cloud ERP at SAP, will be joining us as a lecturer 🎤 at ISTA Conference 2024 . With over 30 years of experience as a CTO, CIO, and industry analyst, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge on technology, innovation, and their transformative impact on business and society.

Before joining SAP, Paul served as Vice President, Research for Gartner, advising some of the world’s most influential technology providers. Beyond his tech expertise, Paul has a unique background in the music industry, having worked with major label artists and film studios in NYC and Hollywood, even earning a double platinum disk.

Join us to hear Paul’s insights on the future of Cloud ERP, technology trends, and how innovation is reshaping industries.

Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/44z8wM8 👈