Bulgarian Chapter of itSMF International

Connecting Bulgaria to the World of IT Service Management

itSMF Bulgaria unites IT service management professionals across the country - sharing knowledge, growing careers, and raising the bar for service excellence.

Part of a global community of 20+ national chapters

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Regular events & workshops
Earn ITIL CPD points with us
Our Mission

itSMF Bulgaria is the national chapter of itSMF International - the global, independent, member-driven forum for IT Service Management professionals. We connect, educate and support Bulgaria’s ITSM community through events, knowledge sharing and internationally recognised best practices, helping organisations of every size deliver better services to their customers.

- The itSMF Bulgaria Board

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Why Join

Membership Benefits

One membership, a world of professional advantage - locally and globally.

Networking that matters

Meet peers from Bulgaria's leading IT organisations at meetups, roundtables and our annual conference.

Member-rate events

Free or discounted access to every chapter workshop, webinar and seminar.

ITIL CPD points

Attending chapter events counts toward the 20 CPD points a year that keep your ITIL certification current.

A global community

Your membership connects you to 20+ national chapters and thousands of professionals worldwide.

Knowledge library

Whitepapers, presentations and session recordings from local and international thought leaders.

Shape the chapter

Vote at the AGM, join the board, or volunteer - itSMF Bulgaria is built by its members.

What's On

Events & Calendar

Workshops, webinars, roundtables and our annual conference - most events are free or member-discounted, and attendance earns you ITIL CPD points.

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Upcoming events

4 upcoming
Workshop

AI Act: from regulation to reality

18:30 registration · 19:00 – 20:30 EETHosted by KPMG, Sofia

As AI transforms the way organizations operate, understanding regulatory requirements and governance practices becomes essential. This event will provide a practical overview of the EU AI Act, Trusted AI pillars, and proven methods for evaluating AI solutions and their potential impact. Join industry professionals for expert insights, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.

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Tooling Session #1: ServiceNow

18:30 registration · 19:00 – 20:30 EETHosted by KPMG, Sofia

🚀 Join us for the launch of our new Tooling Series! We are excited to kick off the first session with a distinguished guest speaker, a ServiceNow Master Architect and ServiceNow MVP, who will share insights and experiences from the world of enterprise ServiceNow implementations. This event is designed to bring together ServiceNow professionals, architects, developers, consultants, and technology enthusiasts for an engaging discussion, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunity. 📢 The exact topic and agenda are currently being finalized and will be announced soon. Stay tuned for further details on the session focus, key takeaways, and discussion themes. Whether you are new to ServiceNow or an experienced practitioner, this will be an excellent opportunity to learn from a recognized industry expert and connect with peers from the community. Speaker: ServiceNow Master Architect & ServiceNow MVP

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Practical experience on Critical Incident Management

18:30 registration · 19:00 – 20:30 EETHosted by DXC, Sofia

A practical session hosted by DXC, focused on real-world critical incident management. Join us for hands-on insights, shared experiences and actionable takeaways from seasoned IT Service Management professionals.

Networking

The itSMF Bulgaria Gathering

18:30 registration · 19:00 – 20:30 EETHosted by ITCE, Sofia

The itSMF Bulgaria Gathering, hosted by our partner ITCE, brings together IT Service Management professionals for an evening of networking and meaningful conversations in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Participants exchange ideas, expand their professional networks, and connect with peers from across the Bulgarian ITSM community.

Recently at itSMF Bulgaria

Past events archive

Recaps, photo galleries and downloadable materials from previous chapter sessions.

Join Us

Membership Types & Fees

Membership runs for twelve months from the date you join. Non-members can also attend a single event at a flat rate.

Individual Membership

A personal seat in the Bulgarian ITSM community, regardless of employer.

€0per calendar year
50% off for first-time membership
  • Participate in all Association activities - elections, volunteering, events
  • Named individual membership
  • Access to the full knowledge library
  • itSMF International member resources
  • Voting rights at the annual general meeting
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Corporate 5 / Sponsorship Package

For organisations building service management capability across a team, with five named members.

€0per calendar year
10% off for first-time membership
  • 5 members participating in one Association activity (monthly meeting, lecture, volunteering, event, etc.)
  • Named members, with up to 2 name switches per year
  • Free places at the annual summit
  • Logo and profile on the itsmfbg.org partner wall
  • Option to host a chapter meetup at your offices

Corporate 10 / Sponsorship Package

For larger organisations that want a wider group of practitioners involved in chapter life.

€0per calendar year
10% off for first-time membership
  • 10 members participating in one Association activity (monthly meeting, lecture, volunteering, event, etc.)
  • Named members, with up to 2 name switches per year
  • Free places at the annual summit
  • Logo and profile on the itsmfbg.org partner wall
  • Priority speaking slots for your practitioners

Training Partner Membership

For training organisations and consultancies taking part in chapter activities with two representatives.

€0per calendar year for 2 participants
  • 2 members participating per Association activity
  • Monthly meetings, lectures, volunteering and events
  • Listing in the chapter training directory
  • Promote accredited courses to members
  • Exhibitor space at the annual summit

Student Membership

For full-time students and recent graduates starting a career in IT service management.

€0per year
10% off for first-time membership
  • Free entry to regular chapter meetups
  • Named individual membership
  • Mentoring from experienced practitioners
  • Student track at the annual summit
  • Valid student ID required

Non-Member Single Event

For those who want to attend a single chapter event without joining as a member.

€0per event
  • Access to one selected chapter event
  • No voting rights at the annual general meeting
  • No access to the members-only knowledge library
  • No member-only workshops or roundtables
  • Event-specific terms and conditions apply

Good to know

  • In a Corporate 5 and Corporate 10 membership we work with named members. A maximum of 2 name switches per year is included, and a switch may contain multiple names.
  • Individual and student memberships are always issued to a named person.
  • First-time members receive 50% off Individual Membership and 10% off all other offerings except Training Partner Membership.
Good to Know

Membership, explained

The practical details, in plain language.

Become a Member

Send us a note through the contact form (subject "Membership") or email itsmfbg@gmail.com. We'll reply with an application form and payment details - membership starts as soon as payment clears.

Ready to join Bulgaria’s ITSM community?

Pick your membership type above, or write to us - a real human (a volunteer, in fact) will reply within two working days.

Grow Your Career

Training & Certifications

Keep your ITIL certification current and your skills sharp - your chapter helps with both.

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CPD points every year

PeopleCert requires 20 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points annually - logged through your PeopleCert account - to keep ITIL® certifications current. Points come from three categories: Professional Experience, Professional Education, and Community.

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Earn with the chapter

Every itSMF Bulgaria event you attend comes with a certificate of attendance. Chapter events map to the Community and Education categories - our annual conference alone is worth up to 6 points.

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Certification renewal

Certifications stay current when you log 20 CPD points per year through PeopleCert. Miss a year? You can also renew by re-taking the exam or completing a PeopleCert course - but CPD is the cheapest and easiest path.

Step by Step

From event badge to renewed certificate

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Attend an event

Register and join any itSMF Bulgaria workshop, webinar, roundtable or conference.

2

Get your certificate

We email you a certificate of attendance within 5 working days of the event.

3

Log it in PeopleCert

Sign in to your PeopleCert account and add the activity under the matching CPD category.

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Stay current

Reach 20 points in the year and your ITIL certification renewal takes care of itself.

Accredited courses

Our Training Partner members deliver accredited ITIL 4 Foundation, Practitioner and Master courses in Sofia and online - members receive preferential pricing.

Member discounts

Individual and Corporate members save on partner-run courses and selected certification exam vouchers. Ask us for the current offers list.

Corporate in-house training

Need a private course for your team? We'll connect you with the right accredited partner and help shape the agenda.

Looking for the full itSMF International professional development offer?

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Who We Are

The home of ITSM in Bulgaria

itSMF Bulgaria is the officially recognised Bulgarian chapter of itSMF International - the world’s independent, not-for-profit forum for IT Service Management professionals.

We are a volunteer-run community of service managers, consultants, tool vendors, trainers and students. Through meetups, workshops, conferences and shared resources, we help Bulgarian organisations adopt global best practices - and give Bulgarian professionals a voice in the worldwide ITSM conversation.

Whether you run a service desk of five or an enterprise service organisation of five thousand, you have a place here.

Meet our board
Purpose

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

To connect, educate and support Bulgaria's IT service management community - through events, knowledge sharing and internationally recognised best practices - so that every organisation in Bulgaria can deliver services its customers trust.

Vision

A thriving Bulgarian ITSM community, recognised across Europe, where service management is seen as a strategic profession - and where every practitioner can learn, grow and lead.

Leadership

Founders

Visionaries, investing time and efforts for chapter establishment and growth.

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Svetoslav Spasov

ChairitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
Portrait of Zornica Nikolova

Zornica Nikolova

Education & Initiatives, PartnersitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
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Plamen Staikov

PartnersitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
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Stilian Tomov

Education & InitiativesitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
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Nadezhda Milenkova

Administration & LegalitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
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Emil Pilafov

PartnersitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
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Svetlana Tuncheva

MembershipitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
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Elisaveta Angelova

PR & CommunicationsitSMF BulgariaLinkedIn
The People

Meet the Team

Our volunteers keep the chapter running - organising events, writing articles and welcoming new members. Want to join them?

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Katya GeorgievaABM Treasury & Payment
Associate Board Members
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Irina LeascoABM Social Media
Associate Board Members
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Proudly part of itSMF International

itSMF Bulgaria is the Bulgarian national chapter of IT Service Management Forum International - a global, member-driven organisation uniting more than 20 national and regional chapters to advance IT Service Management worldwide.

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Get In Touch

Questions about membership, events, training or partnerships? We'd love to hear from you.

General, membership, events & speakingitsmfbg@gmail.com
LocationSofia, BulgariaEvents held at Sofia Tech Park and partner venues across the country
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