On 24 March 2026, we hosted e-Future 3.0 by Sb – the annual spring event of Sb Accounting & Consulting that brings together the most relevant practical insights, emerging trends, and legislative developments that directly impact the day-to-day operations of businesses in Bulgaria. This year, the forum welcomed over 500 professionals across two key areas: Payroll & Human Resources and Statutory Accounting.
The e-Future 3.0 format featured two dedicated panels, built around real-world cases. Throughout the day, participants received clear guidance, practical examples, and actionable “how-to” takeaways – covering technology and digitalisation, process design and risk management, and the regulatory changes ahead in both fields.
Panel I at e-Future 3.0 by Sb: Payroll & Human Resources – Trends, Security, and Real HR Case Studies
The first part of the event focused on the future of Payroll & HR and the topics that are no longer“nice to know“, but essential for planning and sustainable growth:
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How the role and responsibilities of the HR expert are evolving;
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The importance of information security and best practices for building organisational cyber resilience;
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Why the “one provider, one system”approach is becoming a leading trend in efficiency and security;
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How to prepare for upcoming legislative changes, including the Pay Transparency Directive.
The audience particularly valued the practical segment featuring real business examples – discussions on the transformation of the HR function, change management, and digitalisation as a tool for more resilient processes and better decision-making.
We were also honoured to welcome speakers who shared invaluable hands-on experience: Adelina Popova, HR Director at bTV; Marina Tokach, Director of People & Culture at Bosch Digital; Mincho Donev, Director of People & Culture at Chaos; and Tsanka Taneva, Bulgaria Country Manager at Evrotrust.
The panel concluded with an annual calendar of mandatory HR activities – a practical framework that helps teams plan with confidence and reduce the risk of omissions.
Panel II at e-Future 3.0 by Sb: Statutory Accounting & Reporting – Modern Models, Live Demonstrations, and Preparing for the Next Wave of Regulation
The afternoon panel focused on modern financial reporting and the transformation of the accounting function. The core message was clear: in an era of process automation and AI, accounting is no longer “just data processing”, it is becoming an early control system and a strategic compass for businesses.
The agenda combined:
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2026 trends and future operating models;
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Best practices in financial reporting;
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A practical live demonstration of modern accounting;
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Key topics increasingly shaping finance teams’ priorities: SAF-T, Pillar II, and how to prepare for ViDA in the context of the digital VAT era;
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A focus on transfer pricing risk areas, highlighting the most frequently disputed points during audits and inspections.
“The Trust Builds Future” – the Unifying Theme at e-Future 3.0 by Sb
Beyond the agenda, the atmosphere of e-Future 3.0 once again showed why the event has become a tradition: meaningful exchange of experience among professionals and a shared perspective on the future.
e-Future also featured an exhibition from Sb’s social initiative “The Trust Builds Future”, created by children in disadvantaged backgrounds from the “Hidden Talents of Bulgaria” programme run by the NGO Operation Teddy Bear.
The exhibition added an emotional layer and a strong sense of social commitment to the event and its messages.
Throughout the day, we created space for networking and personal conversations, as well as fun photo moments – enhanced with AI as a keepsake for our guests. The event concluded with an impressive light show by a dance ensemble, delivering a strong emotional highlight and a symbolic close to the day, because light is what keeps us moving forward.
Thank you and see you at e-Future 4.0 on 18.03.2027
We would like to thank all speakers, partners and participants – bTV, Bosch, Chaos, Gluckit, M-Gaz, Payhawk, CasePro, Evrotrust for making e-Future 3.0 by Sb such a strong, practical and inspiring event.
The shared interest and engagement are the clearest sign that the community of Payroll, HR and Accounting professionals in Bulgaria is looking for content that is truly valuable and directly applicable. The Sb Accounting & Consulting team, key contributors to both the organisation and the content of the event, will continue to build on the TRUST that underpins our services, relied on by over 300 companies every day.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next edition of e-Future on 18.03.2027, with even more practical focus, even more relevant topics, and even stronger formats for sharing expertise. So don’t hesitate and save the date in your calendar now!
e-Future by Sb is Sb Accounting & Consulting’s annual spring event that brings together practical insights, emerging trends, and legislative updates across Payroll, HR, and Accounting, focused on actionable solutions for businesses.
The event is designed for HR and Payroll professionals, finance leaders, accountants, tax specialists, People & Culture managers, as well as business owners and executives who want to plan confidently for process and regulatory change.
Key themes included 2026 trends, digitalisation and risk management, cyber resilience, pay equity/pay transparency requirements, and major regulatory and compliance topics such as SAF-T, Pillar II, ViDA, and transfer pricing risk areas during audits and inspections.
The next edition is planned for March 2027 and will build on the format with an even stronger practical focus, timely topics, and expanded opportunities for peer exchange and networking on Payroll, HR, and Accounting.
