Following the success of its first edition in 2024, which brought together young researchers, software developers, and industry leaders, SofTIS Summer Camp returns for its second year. From June 13 to 15, 2025, the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, in partnership with Scalefocus, will once again host this international in-person forum at the company’s Varna office, aiming to foster sustainable networks between science and the tech industry.
SofTIS Summer Camp is an innovative format that bridges scientific research and real-world software engineering. The camp focuses on:
- Promoting collaboration between academia and the tech industry
- Creating space for young researchers and PhD students to develop ideas with practical impact
- Encouraging knowledge and technology transfer from research to business
- Uniting experts from diverse domains to discuss the future of digital transformation
The event brings together academics, industry professionals, and young talents to explore topics such as artificial Intelligence and software systems optimization, blockchain and next-generation platforms, green software development and sustainability, commercialization of research and tech-driven startups, innovative education and PhD training for the IT sector, among others.
The three-day program features keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, demos, and challenge-based collaboration. PhD research, applied scientific initiatives, and successful corporate practices will be highlighted. SofTIS Summer Camp is not just a conference – it’s a dialogue-driven platform for shaping the future of technology through science.
SofTIS Summer Camp is open to students, PhD candidates, researchers, and software professionals who are passionate about applying scientific thinking to real-world technology development.
