BGO Life Sciences & AI Forum

A curated, invite-only gathering bringing together pharmaceutical, clinical research
and AI digital health leaders to explore how technology can improve lives.

13-14 March 2026

Hotel Crowne Plaza, Sofia

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Where Digital Healthcare
Comes Together

Progress in digital healthcare comes from alignment between software, regulation,
and real-world application. This forum brings together leaders from pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical trials, and clinical practice to exchange real-world experience
with validated digital solutions & drive meaningful impact across global healthcare.

Global Network

Meet Pharma, CRO and Digital Health professionals from across the globe.

Exchange Ideas

Discuss trends, strengthen partnerships, and explore collaborations.

Expert Insights

Hear expert opinions on the latest industry standards and regulatory updates.

Featured Speakers

Learn from Industry Leaders

Experts across pharma, clinical research, and AI digital health sharing real-world insights.

Connect with Leaders Shaping
The Future of Healthcare

Event Agenda

  • 08:30 1.30 hr

    Registration & Welcome Breakfast

  • 10:00 30 min

    Opening Address

    • Ivan Lekushev

      CEO, BGO Software

  • 10:30 55 min

    Beyond the Black Box: The Future of GxP is Open

    • Tobias Ladner

      Digital Solutions Lead, Roche

  • 11:30 25 min

    Regulatory compliance is no longer just a legal requirement

    • Yasen Dzhenkov

      Head of Regulatory Department, BGO Software

  • 12:00 40 min

    Data Quality and the Validation of AI/ML Systems

    • Kurt In Albon

      Principal Pharma Validation Expert, BGO Software

  • 12:40 1.20 hr

    LUNCH & NETWORKING

    Showcase: Transforming QA with AI-First SDLC Strategies

    Showcase: Modern Software Development: From AI-Assistance to Human Oversight in an Agentic Era

  • 14:00 55 min

    Implementation of AI‑Empowered Tools in Regulated Environments: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Clinical Research

    • Dr. Jennifer Shaw

      Expert in Regulatory Compliance for AI

    • Kenneth Shaw

      Expert in EU MDR, IVDR, & EU AI Act Compliance

    • Kurt In Albon

      Principal Pharma Validation Expert, BGO Software

    • Nikolay Stefanov

      Head of Solutions Engineering, Head of AI & Data, BGO Software

    • Yasen Dzhenkov

      Head of Regulatory Department, BGO Software

  • 15:00 1 hr

    Process, Denormalized: Applying AI to supercharge Regulated Software Delivery

    • Jodilyn Hesse

      Sr. Director, Software Development Engineering, Labcorp

    • Michael Burton

      Sr. IT Project Manager, IT Strategy and Innovation, Labcorp

    • Ljupcho Hristov

      Operations and Solution Architect, BGO Software

  • 16:00 20 min

    Coffee & Networking

    Showcase: Transforming QA with AI-First SDLC Strategies

    Showcase: Modern Software Development: From AI-Assistance to Human Oversight in an Agentic Era

  • 16:20 40 min

    Two perspectives of one transformation story

    • Niyazi Karаbayir

      Digital Product Owner, Roche

    • Harry Birimirski

      Division Manager - Pharma Manufacturing, BGO Software

  • 17:05 25 min

    Innovative Pharma Manufacturing in Bulgaria

    • Haled Sahtura

      Production Manager, ADIPHARM

  • 17:35 25 min

    Accelerating Pharma Development Using Agentic AI

    • Assen Batchvarov

      PhD, Head of Growth and Customer Success, QUAISR

  • 18:00

    Cocktail & Dinner at the Sky Bonsai Bar for BGO Clients

  • 09:00 20 min

    Instrument tray digitalization for operating rooms and sterilization departments in hospitals

    • Dominique Surinx

      CEO & Co-Founder, Ansana

  • 09:20 10 min

    Short Break

  • 09:30 20 min

    From AI Hype to Clinical Infrastructure

    • Vera Staullet, PhD

      CTO, Savor Health

  • 09:50 10 min

    Short Break

  • 10:00 20 min

    AI Digital Twins for Personalised Blood Coagulation Management

    • René van den Ham, PhD

      CTO, Hemeo

  • 10:20 10 min

    Short Break

  • 10:30 30 min

    The Impact of AI-Powered long-term remote ECG monitoring on cardiovascular disease prevention

    • Vlastimil Hrabal

      CEO & Co-Founder, Kardi AI

  • 11:00 30 min

    Coffee & Networking

  • 11:30 1 hr

    AI in Brain and Spine for Daily Practice.

    • Assoc. Prof. Dilyan Ferdinandov

      MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon

    • Assoc. Prof. Marin Penkov

      MD, PhD, Imaging Diagnostics

  • 12:30 2.30 hr

    Lunch & Networking

  • 15:00 30 min

    Rapid Software Prototyping & Bussiness Ideas - how they work together?

    • Nikolay Stefanov

      Head of Solutions Engineering, Head of AI & Data, BGO Software

  • 15:30 30 min

    AI Assisted Business Analysis in Regulated Pharma Software

    • Elena Zaharieva

      Business Analysis Manager, BGO Software

  • 16:00 15 min

    Closing Remarks

    • Ivan Lekushev

      CEO, BGO Software

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