The Bulgarian Security Summit 2026 will welcome Andrew Burnett, Chief Technology Officer of Milestone Systems, as the opening keynote speaker immediately after the official opening ceremony on October 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Taking place on October 28 and 29, 2026, at Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Security Summit will bring together security professionals, technology providers, system integrators, institutional representatives, and end users to discuss the technologies and strategies shaping the future of security in Southeast Europe.
Burnett’s keynote, titled “Making the Right Choices in the AI Era,” will address one of the most important questions facing the security industry today: as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the market, the challenge is no longer whether organizations should adopt AI, but how they can apply it responsibly, effectively, and with meaningful operational value.
Drawing on real-world examples from security, smart cities, and critical infrastructure, Burnett will explore the evolution of video intelligence from reactive systems toward predictive capabilities. He will examine where AI can deliver meaningful value as video technology, analytics, and automation become more deeply embedded in daily security operations. The session will also explore how organizations can combine machine intelligence with human expertise to improve decision-making, support situational awareness, and strengthen operational outcomes while keeping human judgment central to environments increasingly shaped by intelligent systems.
Andrew Burnett joined Milestone Systems in 2023 to advance the company’s analytics capabilities and support the development of emerging technologies. During his time at Milestone, he has led initiatives in responsible AI, cross-product enablement, and advanced computer vision, helping shape the company’s future-ready technology landscape.
Before joining Milestone, Burnett held senior technology leadership roles at TV 2 Danmark, YouView, and ITV, where he drove platform modernization, digital transformation, and the delivery of large-scale consumer products. His collaborative and results-driven leadership approach focuses on innovation, accountability, and scalable technology solutions that help organizations achieve long-term impact.
As the opening keynote of the Bulgarian Security Summit 2026, the session will set the tone for two days of discussion on the future of security, technology adoption, and the role of intelligent systems in protecting cities, infrastructure, and organizations.
For more information and registration, visit: https://bulgariansecuritysummit.com/