Sonia Bankova
Projektleiterin Aus- und Weiterbildung
+359 2 81630 28 | +359 894 418 779 sonia.bankova@ahk.bg📅 Date: 25 November 2026
🕑 Time: 14:00–18:00
📍 Venue: AHK Bulgaria, 36 Dragan Tsankov Blvd., Interpred, Building A, 3rd Floor, 1040 Sofia🗣️ Event Language: English
The German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Bulgaria), in partnership with Metamorfica, invites you to a unique interactive leadership experience where aviation, human insight and artificial intelligence meet – complemented by an exclusive Italian Prosecco tasting.
Three perspectives. One extraordinary experience. A fresh perspective on the future of leadership.
What can business leaders learn from aviation, experiential leadership and the art of crafting Italian Prosecco?
Join Captain Emil Dobrovolski, co-author of The Dark Side of the Cockpit, Polina Yordanova, MCC from Metamorfica, and Luigi Stramare from Gemin Winery for a unique leadership experience exploring trust, communication, effective teamwork and human decision-making in the age of artificial intelligence.
Through real-life aviation stories and the interactive Human + AI Crew workshop, we will explore how humans and artificial intelligence can work better together.
What can we delegate to AI? When is human judgement irreplaceable? Who takes responsibility for decisions? And when is it important for someone to say, “Stop” or “Let’s double-check”?
✈️ Aviation – Real-life stories and valuable lessons on trust, communication and the dynamics of high-performing teams.
🤝 Leadership – A dynamic, interactive workshop where we will turn fresh perspectives into practical ideas and actionable strategies for more effective collaboration between people and AI.
🥂 The Art of Prosecco – A guided tasting of premium Prosecco, complemented by stories about winemaking and fascinating parallels between craftsmanship, collaboration and teamwork.
Expect fresh perspectives, inspiring stories, practical takeaways and meaningful conversations with fellow business leaders.
Who should attend?
CEOs, business owners, HR leaders, managers and professionals interested in leadership, team development and the future of human-AI collaboration.
What will you take away from Beyond the Autopilot?
New perspectives on leadership, a deeper understanding of your reactions under pressure, practical insights into building trust, communicating effectively, and delegating in AI-powered teams, as well as new professional connections forged through meaningful conversations.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE
Captain Emil Dobrovolski
Aviation Captain | Instructor | Speaker | Author
With over 30 years of aviation experience, Emil brings invaluable insights into decision-making, communication and leadership under pressure. Drawing on real-life experiences from the cockpit, he reveals what high-performing teams can teach us about trust, accountability and working together when it matters most.
Polina Yordanova, MCC
Serial Entrepreneur | Master Certified Coach | Leadership & Experiential Learning Expert
Polina brings together entrepreneurial thinking, professional coaching and experiential learning to explore new approaches to leadership and team development. She helps leaders turn insights into meaningful action and build stronger, more effective collaboration between people and AI.
Luigi Stramare
Gemin Winery | The Art of Prosecco
Representing Gemin Winery, Luigi brings the world of Italian Prosecco to the experience, sharing insights into winemaking, craftsmanship and the power of collaboration. A fresh perspective on what it takes to create something exceptional – together.
Tickets
- Early Bird: €139 until 12 November
- Standard Ticket: €179
- Corporate Package – 3 participants: €159 per person
- Corporate Package – 5+ participants: €149 per person
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive Offer for AHK Bulgaria Members:
Members of the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Bulgaria) are entitled to an additional 10% discount on the above ticket prices by using the promotional code 2026AHK.
READY TO JOIN US?
Be part of this unique leadership experience.
Discover the event and get your ticket through our partners at Metamorfica:
BEYOND THE AUTOPILOT – Get Your Ticket
We look forward to welcoming you!
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