2nd Eastern European Regional SCL Conference
Construction Across Borders
22–23 April 2027 · Hyatt Regency Sofia, Bulgaria
About the Conference
The 2nd Eastern European Regional SCL Conference – Construction Across Borders is a leading regional forum dedicated to construction law, infrastructure projects, dispute resolution, and project delivery. Bringing together construction lawyers, arbitrators, in-house counsel, engineers, project managers, academics, and industry professionals, the Conference provides a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices across jurisdictions.
Following the success of the inaugural 1st Eastern European Regional SCL Conference hosted by the Society of Construction Law Serbia in Belgrade in 2026, the Conference returns in 2027 to continue strengthening cooperation among construction law professionals throughout Eastern Europe and the wider international community.
Hosted by the Bulgarian Society of Construction Law (BSCL), this year’s Conference will take place on 22–23 April 2027 at the Hyatt Regency Sofia, bringing together distinguished speakers and delegates from across Europe and beyond.
Organisers
Organising Societies of Construction Law
The Conference is organised by the Bulgarian Society of Construction Law (BSCL) in cooperation with partner construction law societies and members of the European construction law community: SCL Hungary, SCL Poland, SCL Romania, SCL Serbia and SCL Türkiye, and in association with the European Society of Construction Law (ESCL). Together, these organisations support the development of construction law and promote collaboration among practitioners, academics, and industry professionals across the region.
- Organised by
- Bulgarian Society of Construction Law (BSCL)
- Co-organised by
- SCL Hungary· SCL Poland· SCL Romania· SCL Serbia· SCL Türkiye
- In association with
- European Society of Construction Law (ESCL)
The 2027 Conference
Three complementary events
The Conference will consist of three complementary events designed to combine technical expertise, professional development, and networking opportunities. Fees for the Workshop, Reception Coctail and Main Conference
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22 April 202713:30 – 17:00Workshop
Challenges in Nuclear Projects
A specialist workshop dedicated to the contractual, legal, and practical challenges associated with the development and delivery of nuclear projects.
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22 April 202718:00 – 19:00Networking
Reception Cocktail
An opportunity for delegates, speakers, sponsors, and guests to meet and network in an informal setting.
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23 April 202709:00 – 17:00Main Conference
Construction Across Borders
A full-day Conference programme exploring current developments, emerging trends, and practical challenges in international construction and infrastructure projects.
Why attend?
Participants will benefit from
- Insights from leading international construction law practitioners and industry experts;
- Discussions on major infrastructure, energy, and cross-border projects;
- Comparative perspectives from different legal systems and jurisdictions;
- Opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing;
- Networking with construction law professionals from across Europe and beyond.
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Explore the Conference
Join us in Sofia
Two days of thought leadership, exchange and networking
Join construction law professionals from across Eastern Europe and the wider international community for two days of thought leadership, professional exchange, and networking at the region’s premier construction law event.
2nd Eastern European Regional SCL Conference
Preliminary Programme
Thursday 22 and Friday 23 April 2027 · Sofia, Bulgaria
Thursday 22 April
Challenges in Nuclear Projects
Workshop, followed by a reception cocktail
- 13:00 – 13:30
Registration
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- 13:30 – 14:15
Session 1: Challenges in nuclear mega projects preparation
- 14:15 – 15:00
Session 2: Challenges in nuclear mega projects management
- 15:00 – 15:30
Coffee break and networking
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- 15:30 – 16:15
Session 3: SMR – Site selection and approval process; challenges at the initial stage
- 16:15 – 17:00
Session 4: Challenges in nuclear projects decommissioning and radioactive waste processing
Reception cocktail
Friday 23 April
Construction Across Borders
Conference
- 08:30 – 09:00
Registration
- 09:00 – 09:10
Opening
Victoria Penkova, Penkova & Partners, BSCL Chair, ESCL Board Member
- 09:10 – 09:30
Keynote addresses
Lubomir Kachamakov, Chair of the Bulgarian Construction Chamber
- 09:30 – 11:00
Session 1: Challenges in the use of FIDIC contracts in the region
Moderator: Daduna Kokhreidze, FIDIC Chief Legal and Contracts Officer
- 11:00 – 11:30
Coffee break
- 11:30 – 12:45
Session 2: Building across legal systems
Moderator: Galina Vasileva, Head of Department European projects for regional development Directorate at Road Infrastructure Agency
- 12:45 – 14:00
Lunch
- 14:00 – 15:15
Session 3: PPP across the region
Moderator: to be confirmed
- 15:15 – 15:45
Coffee break
- 15:45 – 17:00
Session 4: Insurance across the region
Moderator: to be confirmed
- 17:00 – 17:50
Session 5: Can we do better together?
Chairs of SCLs from the region discuss actions and opportunities
Moderator: Roberto Panetta, ESCL Chair
- 17:50 – 18:00
Closing remarks
Roberto Panetta, ESCL Chair
Adriana Spasova
Partner EQE Control OOD and BSCL Board Member
Anton Ivanov
First CEO of SE RAW and Senior Consultant in New Nuclear Build
Boyana Milcheva
Partner at Dimitrov, Petrov & Co and BSCL Board Member
Frank Thomas
Founding Partner, Thomas-Koziarski Consulting and Council Member SCL Serbia
Galina Vasileva
Head of Department European Projects for Regional Development Directorate at Road Infrastructure Agency
Huseyin Karanci
Managing Director, HKA
Lyubomir Kachamakov
Chair of Bulgarian Construction Chamber
Milan Perić
Partner at Thoms-Koziarski-Perić Consulting and Chair of SCL Serbia
Victoria Penkova
Managing partner at Penkova and Partners and Chair of Bulgarian Society of Construction Law
The speakers confirmed to date are announced above. The remaining speakers will be selected shortly, and the full preliminary list will be announced in December 2026.
Join us as a sponsor and supporting partner. If you are interested to support the conference and to discuss the available Sponsorship packages, please email: info@bscl.bg
2nd Eastern European Regional SCL Conference
Venue and Accommodation
Hyatt Regency Sofia, Bulgaria · 22–23 April 2027
Preferential rates
Accommodation at Hyatt Regency Sofia
Accommodation at the event venue can be booked at favourable rates of Hyatt Regency Sofia (the Hotel) as below:
Rates apply to single occupancy (one adult) and exclude 9% VAT and a city tax of EUR 1.67 per person per night. For double occupancy, the Hotel adds a supplement of EUR 16 per room per night.
How to book
Booking your stay
- Eligible stays
- 20–25 April 2027
- Book by
- 22 March 2027
The special rates apply only to stays between 20 and 25 April 2027 and require the group code G-NPEN at the time of booking. The offer closes on 22 March 2027, so please complete your reservation not later than that date.
Please use the link below for booking:
Book at Hyatt Regency Sofia https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/bulgaria/hyatt-regency-sofia/sofrs/home/bulgarian
Important
Accommodation information on this website is for guidance only. BSCL accepts no liability in connection with accommodation, and participants deal directly with the Hotel on all bookings, payments, and related matters.
Please carefully review and follow the Hotel’s reservation instructions and for any queries and assistance contact Reservations.HRSofia@hyatt.com.
Join us in Sofia
Registration opens in November 2026. Please check our website and follow us on LinkedIn.