CEGE Association - Future-Proofing Gen Z: CEGE at the DCN Global Forum in Antalya

Future-Proofing Gen Z: CEGE at the DCN Global Forum in Antalya

6/06/2025

Future-Proof: Gen Z and the Digital Economy, Navigating Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship Forum

From June 1–3, 2025, Svetozara Manolova, a VP and Project Manager at CEGE Association, proudly represented our organization at the DCN Global Forum: “Future-Proof Gen Z and the Digital Economy” in Antalya, Türkiye.

Organized by DCN Global in collaboration with World Learning and funded by the U.S. Department of State, the event brought together over 100 young professionals and community leaders from across Europe. The goal? To explore how Gen Z can lead and innovate in a fast-changing digital economy.

Exploring AI, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Future

The forum offered a deep dive into:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it’s reshaping industries and the future of work.
Digital entrepreneurship — launching ventures, monetizing content, and building personal brands using tools like YouTube, Canva, and no-code platforms.
Cybersecurity and fintech, with an emphasis on digital literacy and safe, strategic online engagement.

Every session was crafted not only to inform, but also to equip participants with concrete tools they could apply immediately in their local contexts.

A Milestone Moment for CEGE

For CEGE, this was more than just an event — it was a pivotal step in our journey into the field of digital entrepreneurship.

“My overall experience is extremely positive. I gained new points of view that will help me improve my work. This event proved that by teaming up with the right people, you can further extend your impact and make the magic happen.”
— Svetozara Manolova, CEGE Representative

The participation of Svetozara marks a significant moment for CEGE as we expand our focus into the intersection of youth empowerment, innovation, and digital business. The ideas and connections formed during the forum will directly inform and inspire our upcoming projects.

Looking Ahead

The DCN Global Forum served as a reminder that when the right minds connect, real change happens. This is just the beginning — CEGE is committed to building capacity among young people in Bulgaria and beyond, so they’re not only prepared for the digital future, but empowered to lead it.

📍 Learn more about the event here:
DCN Global Forum – Future-Proof Gen Z and the Digital Economy

A Moment to Remember

We’ll leave you with this image — not just a snapshot (or a way to promote Zara's Insta @svetozara.m lol), but a symbol of what the DCN Forum represented for us: courage, opportunity, and the freedom to dream bigger.

Growth happens from the inside out — in those quiet, powerful moments when you realize how far you’ve come… and how ready you are to keep going.

“Life is a chance — take advantage.”