BAIT is the biggest, most representative and influential branch organization in the sphere of ICT in Bulgaria. Established in 1995, presently 100 member companies are enlisted in it with 16 200 ICT specialists working for them who generate 4% of the country's GDP. The Association includes companies in the trend of hardware, software, system integration, networks, telecommunications, Internet suppliers, IoT, Cybersecurity, ERP systems, Game developers etc. In 2015 BAIT celebrated 20 years from the founding. BAIT marked the anniversary by publishing a special edition – “BAIT 20 years”. It is an exciting story about the development of the Bulgarian ICT industry through the eyes of all nine former Chairs of the Managing Board BAIT is a member of DIGITALEUROPE- the most influential European IT association which represents the digital industry in Europe with 63 of the world's largest IT corporations, telecoms and consumer electronics companies, as well as 37 national associations, including BAIT. BAIT is the only representative of Bulgaria in DIGITALEUROPE. Since 2014, BAIT is having a representative in DIGITALEUROPE Managing Board. There are only 2 representatives from Eastern Europe – from Bulgaria and Poland. Through this largest and most influential European ICT association, BAIT is involved directly in the formation and implementation of the European ICT policies and is having a direct contact with the national ICT association from EU. 6 years in a row BAIT grants BAIT AWARDS - the most prestigious industry awards for the contribution to the development of the information and communication technologies known as ICT Oscars. BAIT AWARDS are under the patronage of the President of Republic of Bulgaria who traditionally presents the special award. With this initiative BAIT wants to promote the best practice, projects and excellences in the ICT sector, to show that Bulgarian ICT companies could develop and offer world – class level products and services.