Balgarianovinite.com Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev announced plans to establish a consultative council of robots at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation during a discussion on whether Bulgaria can become Europe’s innovation and artificial intelligence hub at Webit 2026 in Sofia on Tuesday.
Vasilev said the council would not replace people but would serve as a platform for forward-looking discussions on the future of robotics, their potential applications in public administration and everyday life, and ways to accelerate Bulgaria’s development. He invited the robot Robert, who participated in the discussion, as the council’s first member, and said the ministry would also invite Sophia, the humanoid robot that opened the conference, as well as robot developers from around the world to contribute their expertise.
Speaking at the same forum, Vasilev said Bulgaria could no longer afford to remain in a catch-up position and should aim to become a leader in innovation and technology.
He said the government’s goal was to make Bulgaria the best place to start and grow high-value businesses based on innovation and technology and to attract companies, talent and investment by 2030.
“The future belongs to countries that are not afraid of technology but embrace it as a tool for transformation and integrate it into the lives of people, businesses and public administration,” Vasilev said.
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