Cybersecurity is no longer a defensive cost – it’s a strategic advantage.
Join AKAT Technologies, Fortinet, and EY Bulgaria for an exclusive Morning Hub dedicated to how intelligent Security Operations can empower your organization to stay compliant, resilient, and competitive in the age of AI and evolving regulation.
At this executive breakfast, leading experts will share how forward-looking organizations are transforming their Security Operations Centers (SOCs) into intelligent, AI-driven environments that not only meet compliance requirements but also strengthen governance, business continuity, and trust.
Hotel Millennium, Hall “Mozart”, Floor 4
27 November 2025
09:00am-12:30pm
Event Program
09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome Coffee & Networking
Registration, coffee, and informal networking
Registration, coffee, and informal networking
09:30 – 9:40 | Opening Remarks
Speaker: Ivelin Pavlov, Operations Lead, AKAT Technologies
Speaker: Ivelin Pavlov, Operations Lead, AKAT Technologies
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- Welcome and introduction of the The Morning Hub format
- Overview of the theme: why “The Intelligent SOC” matters now
- The value of collaboration between E&Y, Fortinet, and AKAT
09:40 – 10:20 | Session 1 – Cyber Resilience as a Board Priority
Speaker: Irina Yaneva, Senior Manager | Digital Law | Attorney-at-law, EY Bulgaria
Speaker: Irina Yaneva, Senior Manager | Digital Law | Attorney-at-law, EY Bulgaria
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- Discover how regulations like NIS2 and DORA are redefining corporate responsibility and why cybersecurity now sits firmly on the board agenda.
- Learn how compliance frameworks are shaping strategic decision-making and explore key lessons from organizations aligning governance, risk, and resilience.
Q&A Session
10:20 – 11:00 | Session 2 – The Intelligent SOC: A Smarter Approach to Security Operations
Speaker: Dan Gavojdea, Regional Manager – Business Development SecOps, Fortinet
Speaker: Dan Gavojdea, Regional Manager – Business Development SecOps, Fortinet
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- Learn how AI, automation, and data-driven insights are changing the way organizations detect, respond, and manage risk.
- Discover how AI-driven platforms such as FortiSIEM and FortiSOAR enable faster, more accurate decisions, reduce downtime, and improve compliance – turning security operations into a source of strategic insight.
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Q&A Session
11:00 – 11:20 | Coffee Break
11:20 – 12:00 | Session 3 – From Compliance to Confidence: Implementing Intelligent Security Operations
Speakers: Alexander Nenkov, Commercial Director, and Anna Hristova, Integration & Administration Expert, AKAT Technologies
Speakers: Alexander Nenkov, Commercial Director, and Anna Hristova, Integration & Administration Expert, AKAT Technologies
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- See how organizations modernize their security operations and transform compliance efforts into lasting business advantage.
- Gain insights from real-world use cases and learn how effective integration between leadership, compliance, and technology creates resilience and trust.
Q&A Session
12:00 – 12:30 | Networking Coffee & Closing
Key Takeaways
Understand the strategic value of modern SOCs
Learn how AI and automation help leadership make better risk decisions
Gain insight into how compliance (NIS2, DORA) can drive smarter operations
See how the right integration turns compliance into confidence
