Innovation FEST is an event fostering connections, exchanging knowledge, and encouraging collaboration to achieve success in a rapidly changing world driven by innovation. INNFest 2023 is the place where true wonders of innovation can happen,where the right connections are made, and transformative ideas are born.
The first day is dedicated to forging powerful connections that will elevate Albanian businesses to the global stage.
Throughout the day, we will be bringing together trailblazing entrepreneurs, industry titans, and visionaries from around the world. Through inspiring talks and engaging discussions, we will explore the avenues for collaboration and partnership that will open doors to big businesses and worldwide opportunities for Albanian ventures.
The second day, we will unite to explore the power of e-commerce, retail and payments in shaping Albania’s market. Joining hands with the diaspora audience, we aim to build strong connections and elevate our potential to new heights. Together, we’ll forge a path of progress, empowering Albania’s business landscape as we connect Albania to each other and beyond.
Final day of our Innovation Event! We will take you on a journey of exploration into innovation and cutting-edge technologies that hold the key to shaping Albania’s future.Together, we’ll embrace innovation and chart a course towards progress, making sure Albania stays at the forefront of technological advancements. Let’s inspire change, ignite creativity, and build a stronger tomorrow, together!
Digital technologies are rapidly and radically changing the dynamics of both individual and customer experience. During this unique opportunity, digital fair will place you as an exhibitor in the center of the fair. You can promote products or services of your company that have innovative features incorporated within them.
10:00 – Valer Pinderi: Opening of the event – Why we need to connect in a meaningful way.
10:05 – Anuela Ristani: Municipality of Tirana – The potential of Tirana in the Balkans.
10:10 – Edona Bilali: The Future of Startups in Albania.
10:20 – Ines Mucostepa: Albanian Stock Exchange – What it offers for Albanian businesses.
10:30 – Ardian Hoxha: What options for Angel Investors and Venture Capital exist in the region for your business?
10:40 – Epi Ludvik: The digital world we live in and how crowdsourcing improves our capability to grow.
10:50 – Daniel Merja: Venture capital and the future of emerging markets.
18:00 – GIZ Regional cooperation between e-commerce players. Open Regional Fund for Southeast Europe – Foreign Trade in the Balkans.
18:10 – Lorenzo Ait: How to secure investment from the EU?
18:20 – Panel Discussion (Moderated by Dritan Mezini): Regional cooperation through ecommerce – -Albanian E-Commerce Association, E-commerce association of Serbia,
eCommerce Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecomm Asocijacija, E-Commerce Macedonian Association, Bulgarian E-Commerce Association
19:00 – Nikola Ilchev: Understanding the Balkan eCommerce landscape.
19:10 – Goran Dimitrijević: How to grow your eCommerce business through cross-border expansion.
19:20 – Zlatan Gacic: Regional success story – Expanding your business beyond borders.
16:00 – 17:00 | Empowering discussions
Transforming Workspaces and Innovating Work Opportunities
Coolab Tirana – Patricia Shahini | Tirana Business Club – Gerti Boshnjaku | Hot Spot – Rezarta Skenderaj | Destil Creative Hub – Sonila Abdalli | Digital Tirana – Faola Hodaj | Tech Space; AKSHI – Blerina Hoxha
“Level Up: Exploring the Gaming Industry in Albania”
10:00 – Endrit Yzeiraj: Government eCommerce Action Plan – A tool for growing ecommerce in Albania.
10:10 – Hristo Radichev: The biggest marketing opportunity for businesses in today’s digital world.
10:20 – Rexhion Qafa: Cybersecurity for ecommerce.
10:30 – Raluca Bujoreanu: Zalando’s experience in managing a fashion product in e-commerce.
10:50 – Davide Barbieri: Leaving Google after 11 years to be an e-commerce entrepreneur in Albania
11:00 – Kristina Myslimaj: Httpool, Meta representative in Albania – The advantages for small businesses.
11:10 – Adna Kapic: How to leverage your ecommerce through fulfillment.
“How to Manage a Fashion Category for Ecommerce” – Raluca.
“Securing the Success in E-commerce: Navigating Cyber-Security and Data Privacy Challenges for Sustainable Growth.”
18:00 – Gerti Boshnjaku: Dive into Albania’s Innovation Landscape.
18:10 -Panel moderated by Gerti Bosnjaku: How to Connect with Diaspora Digi Diaspora, Germin, Diaspora chamber of Commerce, STIKK Kosova
18:50 – Komisioneri për të drejtën e informimit dhe mbrojtjen e të dhënave personale: Data Privacy – An important factor for ecommerce.
19:00 – Idlir Ahmeti: Alternative Banking – The option for the growth of Albania in a borderless society.
19:10 – Arjodita Mustali: Forging Connections for Sustainable Outsourcing – Collaborative Ethical and Environmental Practices in the BPO Ecosystem.
19:20 – Valer Pinderi: How to succeed in ecommerce in Albania.
“EmpowerHer: Women in Creative Industries”
Innovation Factory – Paola Iljazi | Destil Creative Hub – Sonila Abdalli
“Startup Showdown: Own the Stage!” (*only limited to participants in the StartUp Hall)
“Open Space for Architectural Thinking and Practice”
Tirana Architecture Triennale – Saimir Kristo
ACADEMY FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR BOOTCAMP (closed workshop)
“Sustainable Journeys: Navigating Mobility and Smart Solutions”
SUTi – Erisa Nesimi
10:00 – Keynote: Dr. Erjon Curraj, Digital Transformation Expert:
“Digital Nation’s Path: Albania’s 2030 Blueprint.” – Sketching Albania’s transformative journey into a digital hub of excellence.
10:10 – Digital Strategy: Priority nr. 1
“Sustainable Business.” – Digital Strategy expertise, the missing link for thriving in uncertainty – Deloitte Insights
10:20 – Tokenization: The next big thing
“Digital Currency Craze: The New Norm.” – Understanding tokenization and its role in a Digital Nation – Eni Shiny, Henri Ndreca
10:30 – Aida Velaj – The power of data insights /analytics & loyalty
10:40 – Crafting Digital Nation Tapestry
“Quintuple Helix Innovation Model.” – Albania’s digital aspirations based on sustainable collaboration. Panel: Representatives from Academia, Government, Business, Civil Society, Sustainability, Donors. Moderator: Erjon Curraj
10:00 – Chartering Smart Cities: “More Livable and Resilient Communities:” – The leap from traditional to intelligent urban centers.
Panel: Municipality of Tirana, Shkodra and Korce, Civil Protection Agency, UNDP (tbc)., USAID (tbc). Moderator: Erjon Curraj
11:10 – Reshaping Albanian Education: Now or Never
“AI adoption while Education Ecosystem Transforms.” – Modernizing education in sync with the Digital Nation’s ethos.
Panel: Economic University, UPT, Polis, UET, Barleti, VET representatives, Aladin, HR Experts.
Moderator: Erjon Curraj
11:30 – Open Mic:
“Voices of the Digital Nation.” – Attendees share their digital dreams, plans, and aspirations for Albania.
11:50 – Closing Note:
“To 2030: The Digital Nation’s Odyssey.” – Rallying everyone for Albania’s bright, digital future.
Moderator: Erjon Curraj
“Startup Showdown: Own the Stage!” (*only limited to participants in the StartUp Hall)
