St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria. Credit: Photo by JOGphotos on Unsplash The GFCC is pleased to announce that the 2026 Global Innovation Summit will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, during the week of October 19–22, hosted by corporate member Glavbolgarstroy Holding AD (GBS). GBS is one of Southeast Europe’s leading construction and infrastructure companies, with more than 55 years of experience delivering complex projects across a diverse portfolio that includ

We continue to navigate a period of remarkable complexity, defined by multiple crises, rapid technological transformation, and evolving geopolitical dynamics. Yet, this is also a time of extraordinary opportunities. These possibilities were evident during Forging the Future: The Intersection of Health, AI and Tech , held earlier this month in Pittsburgh. The event brought together over 300 participants from 20 countries to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming t

Individuals all over the world have found ways to step forward to help lead their countries, communities, and citizens through major economic, technological, and industrial transitions that bring higher levels of competitiveness and greater opportunities. Every year since 2016, the GFCC recognizes these energetic doers, builders, and agents of change through the Global Competitiveness Awards . This year, during F orging the Future: The Intersection of Health, AI and Tech , in

The GFCC is pleased to announce that the Global Innovation Summit will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, in October 2026, hosted by corporate member Glavbolgarstroy Holding (GBS). GBS is the largest construction group in Bulgaria and one of the biggest in Southeastern Europe. With over 55 years of experience, the company has been responsible for leading groundbreaking construction projects across the region, pioneering sustainability and innovation in the sector. The announcemen