work & grow from anywhere growRemotes summit 22 - 23 April, 2021 View the Agenda 2 Days
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about the summit

community impact

growRemotes summit – the event for digital nomads, for people & companies who believe in the ‘work from anywhere’ (WFA) way of living.

It is for all those companies who want to elevate their remote work to the next level. For all the leaders and HR managers who are looking for new opportunities how to give more appreciation to their teams, top-talents, and key performers. For those, who are willing to showcase their best practices in boosting teams’ performance, their innovative products, and services that are truly loved and appreciated by remote workers, or simply to get inspired by the stories we would tell.

growRemotes summit is also meant to bring value to solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, start-up owners, freelancers, small business owners, or just remote workers who have been working for months (or years) from home, and strive to explore, to grow, to escape the rat race and the 9-5, who want to feel free and take charge for their own lives, travel the world & living their passions.

This is the first event dedicated to remote worker & digital nomads and the future of Bulgaria as a WFA destination.

Moreover, there are no stop factors:
the conference is online and free.

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Days
Two days of top-level content from leading brands & people who will bring value and inspiration.
Audience
the conference will be broadcast online and the recordings will reach a wide audience even after the event.
Speakers
You will earn valuable insights and get answers on running and managing a remote team directly from industry experts, hear true stories from people who practice what they preach, advice from leaders, founders, and project managers with experience in WFA context.
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Management Level
The conference agenda will present a series of expert keynotes, interactive panel discussions and solution-based case studies.
what you will listen

agenda

  • 2:00 PM — 2:15 PM
    Тhe welcoming BANG. Оpening speech. (delivered in BG)
    • Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Managing Director HVision
  • 2:15 PM — 3:00 PM
    2020: A Game-changing Year. What's next? - jump into the future (delivered in English)
    Graphic recording of the event by Ina Lencheva and Rositsa Hristeva
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      Graciela Guadarrama
      Co-founder, designer & futurist
    • Tanja-Schindler
      Tanja Schindler
      Founder, engineer & futurist
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      Maya Klevtsova
      Strategic foresight practitioner
  • 3:00 PM — 3:30 PM
    No time for excuses. 'Extreme Ownership' in action. (delivered in BG)
    • Georgi-Malchev
      Georgi Malchev
      Managing Partner of Xplora.bg
  • 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM
    Life/work could be a play. Integrating wisdom into the business. Many of us have lost our way. (delivered in English)
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      Steve Keil
      EMEA Partner Manager
  • 4:00 PM — 4:20 PM
    It's not only romantic. Bottle necks & lessons learned/stories from the nomad life (delivered in English)
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      Matthias E Zeitler
      Co-Founder/Owner Coworking Bansko
  • 4:20 PM — 4:40 PM
    Grab a coffee & let's go ahead. Expo Zone.
  • 4:40 PM — 5:20 PM
    Panel discussion: Skills sharing. Give & take culture/why co-working life is an option (delivered in BG)
    • Genoveva Christova - Murray
      Genoveva Christova – Murray
      Co-Owner and Managing Director
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      Sasha Bezuhanova
      Founder of MOVE.BG, angel investor and philanthropist
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      Irina Obushtarova
      Co-founder & CEO at The Recursive
  • 5:20 PM — 5:40 PM
    Ask your Q session: Legal challenges with a remote workforce. (delivered in BG)
    • not_so_scary_me
      Nikolay Kunev
      Barrister at law with almost 20 years of legal experience
  • 5:40 PM — 6:10 PM
    A story with a happy end. (Do not presume - it's about a great solution for digital nomads) (delivered in BG)
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      Ivelina Nedeva
      Event and consumer activation manager
    • Anguel_Djourkov_iCard
      Anguel Djourkov
      Business Development Manager
  • 6:10 PM — 6:30 PM
    10 Productivity Hacks For Digital Nomads
    • Justine-TCh-2018-me
      Justine Toms
      University teacher, serial online entrepreneur, book writer
  • 6:30 PM
    Closing the day
    • Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Managing Director HVision
  • 2:00 PM — 2:10 PM
    What is there for U today? (delivered in BG)
    • Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Managing Director HVision
    • Kiril Dzharov
      Kiril Dzharov
      journey master
  • 2:10 PM — 2:40 PM
    Geoarbitrage: Forget what you know about the world already, and prepare to see its real face (directly from Thailand). (delivered in English)
    • Ozzi Jarvinen
      Ozzi Jarvinen
      Founder of iglu
  • 2:40 PM — 3:10 PM
    Agile Mindset & project management principles in a nomadic life (delivered in BG)
    • Mihail Mihailov
      Mihail Mihailov
      PMI Bulgaria President
  • 3:10 PM — 3:40 PM
    The Neuroscience of Creativity: How to Boost Your Innovative Brain (delivered in English)
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      Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis
      Communications professional, book author, educator and consultant
  • 3:40 PM — 4:20 PM
    Panel Discussion: The remote work era: bringing engagement to a new level
    • Ivaylo Slavov
      Ivaylo Slavov
      CEO BULPROS
    • Boris Kolev
      Boris Kolev
      Vice President of Business Development, Social Entrepreneur
  • 4:20 PM — 4:40 PM
    Take a short break & enjoy gR Virtual Tour in BG
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      Grow Remotes
  • 4:40 PM — 5:10 PM
    Staying connected, while working apart/emotional synchronization for remote teams (delivered in BG)
    Workshop.
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      Velina Getova
      Psychologist, Performance coach, Mental Health Support
    • Vitaliy Filipov
      Vitaliy Filipov
      Camplighter
  • 5:10 PM — 5:30 PM
    Restart your brain/ BG nature
    • Stanislav Vangelov_1
      Stanislav Vangelov
      Trailblazer at Restart Zona 82, Fire restarter at Office In The Woods
  • 5:30 PM — 6:10 PM
    Bulgaria - Why (not)? How to attract digital nomads, 'e-ployees' and remote workers? (delivered in BG)
    Graphic recording by Ina Lencheva and Rositsa Hristeva.
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      Andrey Arnaudov
      Producer and TV presenter, Founder of DNA
    • Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Milena Hadzhiivanova
      Managing Director HVision
    • Milin Djalaliev
      Milin Djalaliev
      Co-Founder of ARC Academy, Design Thinking Coach
  • 6:10 PM — 6:40 PM
    Grab a cocktail & enjoy (remote) life (online) party. Get to know.
    • 5L Speakeasy Bar
      5L Speakeasy
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      Igor Damyanov
      Actor, Singer, TV Presenter
Don’t forget to check out the Summit Day two program!
who you will meet

speakers include

Milena Hadzhiivanova
Milena Hadzhiivanova

Managing Director HVision

Kiril Dzharov
Kiril Dzharov

journey master

Ivaylo Slavov
Ivaylo Slavov

CEO BULPROS

Ozzi Jarvinen
Ozzi Jarvinen

Founder of iglu

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Andrei Arnaudov
Producer and TV presenter, Founder of DNA-MOVEMENT FOR THE NATIONAL CAUSE
Mihail Mihailov
Mihail Mihailov

President of Project Management Institute Bulgaria Chapter

Georgi-Malchev
Georgi Malchev
Managing Partner of Xplora.bg
Genoveva Christova - Murray
Genoveva Christova - Murray
Co-Owner and Managing Director of Ligna Group
Steve Keil Photo
Steve Keil
EMEA Partner Manager
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Sasha Bezuhanova
Founder of MOVE.BG, senior executive, angel investor and philanthropist
Nikolai Kunev
Nikolay Kunev
Barrister at law with almost 20 years of legal experience
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Igor Damyanov
Actor, Singer, TV Presenter
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Graciela Guadarrama Baena
Co-founder, designer & futurist
Tanja-Schindler
Tanja Schindler
Founder, engineer & futurist
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Matthias E Zeitler
Co-founder Coworking Bansko
Velina Getov
Velina Getova
Psychologist, Performance coach, Mental Health Support for Humans in the Workplace
Vitaliy Filipov
Vitaliy Filipov
Camplighter
Dr Nikolaos Dimitriadis cut
Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis
Award-winning communications professional, book author, educator and consultant
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Ivelina Nedeva
Event and consumer activation manager
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Anguel Djourkov
Business Development Manager
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Milin Djalaliev
Co-Founder of ARC Academy, Design Thinking Coach
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Justine Toms
University teacher, serial online entrepreneur, book writer
Stanislav Vangelov_1
Stanislav Vangelov
Trailblazer at Restart Zona 82 Pamporovo, Fire restarter at Office In The Woods
Boris Kolev
Boris Kolev
Vice President of Business Development, Social Entrepreneur, Investor
the venue

a hybrid event

growRemotes summit will be broadcast from a studio, through a streaming platform – Launchee, with recording provided.

We will offer a variety of formats and interactions for two consecutive days. Showcase your story and get some inspiration from the comfort of your preferred remote work corner.

Launchee – Space for Events Hosting and Streaming “

Launchee (www.launchee.space) is a high-tech space in the heart of Sofia specialized in planning, organization, and technical production of online and hybrid events, meetings, and trainings. Launchee has its own studio for video recording, post-production, and live streaming of events. Launchee offers its own platform for hosting and streaming of online events.”

early bird registration

participation in the summit is free, but only after registration. Save the date in your calendars!

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our sponsors

A unique opportunity to promote your company, products, and services to conscious, passionate, ambitious and dedicated people who already live the future.

Gain valuable exposure for your brand, if your product/service helps digital nomads or ‘work from anywhere’ lifestyle.
As an event sponsor, you will have the opportunity to meet companies and people, interested in innovative products, digital solutions, and efficient ways to live, grow and work remotely.
Build authority, expand your network & promote remote work together with us!

Golden sponsors

iCard

Work remotely from anywhere and get full control over your money. Manage your personal budget with iCard digital wallet and your business finances – with iCard for Business. With iCard, you enjoy many free features: IBAN accounts in different currencies, instant money transfers, virtual cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and more.

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Media partners

PMI Bulgaria Chapter
BAUH
Profit.BG
tb-magazine
The_Recursive_logo
Growth.BG

Community Partners

HVision
5L Speakeasy Bar
Xplora Logo