The GFCC’s 2026 Global Innovation Summit brought together leaders from more than 20 countries in Sofia, Bulgaria, from October 19 to 22 for four days of high-level discussions, networking and exchange on topics ranging from space technology and artificial intelligence to innovation policy and infrastructure development. Hosted by GFCC corporate member GBS (Glavbolgarstroy Holding AD), the program combined the GFCC Annual Meeting, a full day of Summit sessions and site visits

The GFCC will convene the 2026 Global Innovation Summit (GIS) in Sofia, Bulgaria, from October 19-22, hosted by corporate member Glavbolgarstroy Holding AD (GBS), one of the largest construction groups in Southeastern Europe. Leaders from over 15 countries, including university presidents, CEOs, and government officials, have confirmed attendance. Under the theme "Powering Competitiveness: Energy, Infrastructure and Digital Innovation for Economic Transformation," the Summit