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ppl:ai open
ppl:ai open is
Your 1-day playdate with the best.
Most companies are toying with AI in isolation.
Here, teams from different organizations dive into a full-day innovation sprint—co-creating, competing, and learning side by side with expert facilitation.
You’ll upskill in practice, build your network, showcase your talent, and boost confidence.
Walk away with fresh workflows, new ideas, and proof of what happens when human-centered design is coupled with AI capabilities.
join us and get
> a full-day innovation sprint for competitive teams
> a guided immersion in the design thinking innovation process
> design thinking supercharged with GenAI capabilities
> a real-life challenge and creative implementation
> the support of seasoned innovation and AI facilitators
> the company of some of the most innovative companies
> feedback from a renowned jury
it is for you if you are
corporate squad
creative crew
academic team
start-up
group of ai enthusiasts
program
connect
/ welcome & coffee
/ inspirational keynote
/ challenge reveal
co-create
/ round 1: take a deep dive to investigate the problem
/ lunch break
/ round 2: generate ideas, develop a concept & prepare to present
celebrate
/ happy hour happy pitching
/ jury deliberation // teams reflexion
/ closure ceremony & party
experts
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Veronika
Petrova-Kachovska
Anton Gerunov
Ivan Draganov
Valentina Dencheva
Georgi Kamov
Dimitar Shalvardzhiev
Biliyana Bogdanova
Angel Spasov
Georgi Mladenov
Boris Nikolov
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Virginia Georgieva
Angel Georgiev
jury
Managing Partner & Director at launchlabs Sofia
Elina Zheleva
Co-Founder, Innovation and Inspiration Manager at SoftUni
Svetlin Nakov
Managing Partner at
Vitosha Venture Partners
Stoian Nedin
Vice President of Product at
Telerik Akademy
Alexander Kitov
testimonials
At ppl:ai, we can give our best—the most innovative solutions we are capable of.
Milen Dimitrov, Paysafe
At ppl:ai, we can play with different AI tools and think about a more sustainable future.
Simona Vasileva, Imp-Act Agency
ppl:ai is a great initiative to test the new AI tools, as we never find the time to do it during working hours.
Lora Dineva-Grozdanova, Wiser
At ppl:ai, you will learn a lot, connect with unique people, and showcase your abilities.
Nikola Alexandrov, Scale Focus
At ppl:ai we met people and companies with whom we don't usually have the opportunity to talk.
Eneya Georgieva, MyPos
ppl:ai allows us to examine different tools in different contexts and compare our ideas with those of other people.
Dimitar Shalvardzhiev, Nexo
supporters
information
Where
Missia 23
ul. Mizia 23, Sofia, Bulgaria
The venue is situated 10 min away from metro stations
Orlov most & Teatralna.
There is no parking avaliable.
When
TBD
Attendance
Form a team of 3-4 people from your organization and apply before 15 October.
To apply send us a message at hello@launchlabs.bg with your contact details or fill in the form below, and we will follow up as soon as possible to finalize your registration.
Price
TBD
information
Where
Missia 23
ul. Mizia 23, Sofia, Bulgaria
The venue is situated 10 min away from metro stations
Orlov most & Teatralna.
There is no parking avaliable.
When
Wednesday
22 October 2025
8:30 to 20:30