Open Days at the Technological School "Electronic Systems" at the Technical University - Sofia

The seventh edition of the Achievements Day during the Open Days at TUES was opened by the Rector of the Technical University – Sofia, Prof. Ivan Králov. The ceremony took place in the hall of the Innovation Forum “John Atanasov” at Sofia Tech Park. On the first day, 35 years since the establishment of TUES at TU – Sofia were celebrated. Trends in the IT sector and new ideas in technology development were discussed. Also present were the Vice-Rector for International Activities and Integration, Prof. Dr. Eng. Lidia Galabova, the Dean of the Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technologies, Prof. Dr. Eng. Ivo Iliev, and the Deputy Head of the Research Sector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Nikolay Nikolov. Representatives of the TUES Alumni Association were also there – the inspirers and organizers of the most impressive events at the school: HackTUES, TUES Fest, seminars, and lectures. Former and current managers, teachers, and staff of TUES, who have shaped its history, were also present at the event.

TUES has become one of the top 5 most sought-after schools and the second highest in terms of minimum admission score in the capital. The Director of TUES, Senior Assistant Prof. Dr. Veselka Hristova, invited to the stage her colleagues who completed their teaching careers in the last 5 years but have kept TUES forever in their hearts. To the applause of the audience, they received awards for their contribution to the development of the school.

TUES Fest is not just an Open Day, but an event where the school, the university, and business meet.

On the second day, 143 projects by students from grades 8 to 12 were presented in two thematic areas: “Expand your Horizon” and “Celebration Through Innovation”. Detailed information about the projects can be viewed at https://tuesfest.bg/projects. All teams and individual participants demonstrated good skills in hardware and software development in three categories: system programming, computer networks, and embedded microcomputer systems.

Numerous awards were given by partners and sponsors of the event.