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Bridge Makers · Sofia 2026

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Speeches and photos from the international conference “Culture as a Catalyst for Local and Regional Development”, held on 18 September 2026 at the House of Europe in Sofia.

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Speeches

Keynote
The European Capital of Culture as a challenge and an opportunity
Else Christensen-Redzepovic
Former member of the European Capital of Culture selection and monitoring panel
PDF · БГ in Bulgarian, Else Christensen-Redzepovic (opens in a new tab)PDF · EN in English, Else Christensen-Redzepovic (opens in a new tab)
Opening remarks
PANEL 3 — Culture as a Factor for Local and Regional Development
Piotr Michałowski
Board member, European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC)
PDF · БГ in Bulgarian, Piotr Michałowski (opens in a new tab)PDF · EN in English, Piotr Michałowski (opens in a new tab)
Closing remarks
The story of the chitalishte is also a European story
Piet Forger
Advisor to the ENCC board and Director of Culture, City of Leuven
PDF · БГ in Bulgarian, Piet Forger (opens in a new tab)PDF · EN in English, Piet Forger (opens in a new tab)

Conference photos