During the "Science Days" period from 25.06.2023 to 28.06.2023, the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of TU – Sofia simultaneously hosted the XXI International Conference "Management and Engineering" and the XV International Conference "e-Governance and e-Communications".
They were officially opened by the Rector of TU-Sofia and Honorary President Prof. Dr. Eng. Ivan Kralov, Deputy Rector for Scientific and Applied Activities Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Liyaliya Galbova, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Digital Governance Valentin Mundrov, Director of the "Science" Directorate at the Ministry of Education and Science Dr. Milena Damyanova, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the XXI International Conference "Management and Engineering" Prof. Dr. Eng. Ognyan Andreev, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the XV International Conference "e-Governance and e-Communications" Prof. Dr. Eng. Yordanka Angelova, and on behalf of business partners – Eng. Angelin Tsachev, Executive Director of the Electric Power System Operator (EPSO) EAD.
The conferences have been successfully held over the years, as evidenced by their regular occurrence and high interest. The goal is to encourage academic staff, scientists, researchers, PhD students, students, and national and international partners to actively participate and, through constructive dialogues and discussions, seek correct and significant solutions for development in scientific research, teaching, and educational activities. For successful implementation, it is important to discuss current issues in the fields and thematic areas presented in the conference programs through such forums. This year, in addition to the traditional sections, "Energy Management", "e-Communications and Artificial Intelligence", "e-Governance and Digital Marketing in the Public and Business Sectors", "Sustainable Development of Regions and Cities", and others were added.
The forums were held in a hybrid format, with participants joining multidisciplinary remote sections.
For the first time, an Educational-Scientific Seminar for PhD students and students on the topic "Academic Writing: Citation Styles/Avoiding Plagiarism" was held with lecturer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Liyaliya Galbova. All participants who officially registered received Certificates of Completion.
