INN Fest-2018
During the 1st edition of Innovation Festival form Sept 18-20th, 2018, in Tirana was presented 58 pitches SME’s & startups ideas and over 500 attendees from more than 14 countries all over the world. More than 36 potential investors were attending the 3days festival. More than 6 agreements of cooperation between the startups and investor are still cooperating with each other. Entrepreneurs and mentors in business development and personal development, from across the Balkans region and beyond presented & talk through b2b process their best practices, ideas and innovative projects in ICT, Tourism, Energy, Agro industry, medtech, biotech, environment & health, creative industries and services.
Speakers 2018
Agenda 2018
PRE-WORK: Innovation Assessment
On 3rd of September 2018: Workshop for the IF participant
On 4’th September 2018: Workshop for the startups to IF participants: Invited Mrs. Jes Bailey of Crowdfunding.
DAY 1 September 18th, 2018
SECTORS Startups & Tourism
VenueTirana International Hotel,
Classic Room & Veranda
In cooperation with Advantage Austria (WKO)
Tourism Economic Mission: “Albania – worth more than just one trip”
Mr. Nikolin Jaka, Chairman, Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr. Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana Municipality
Mr. Ditmir Bushati, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania
Mr. Blendi Klosi, Minister of Tourism and Environment of Albania
Mr. Niko Peleshi, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Albania
Mrs. Eva PFURTSCHELLER, Advantage Austria (WKO).
Key learnings from entrepreneurial journey experience transferrable to entrepreneurship.
DAY 2 September 19th, 2018
SECTORS Energy & Telecommunication
VenueTirana International Hotel,
Classic Room & Veranda
Telecommunication Day supported by Telekom Albania
Mr. Nikolin Jaka, Tirana CCI Chairman
Mr. Damian Gjiknuri, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania
Mr. Besim Beqaj, Minister of Innovation of Kosovo
Mr. Nebi Hoxha, President of Economic Chamber of North West Macedonia
Mr. Berat Rukiqi, President of Economic Chamber of Kosovo.
Topic: "Leadership for Innovation”
Changing business context & open door of opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures to enter in international markets.
DAY 3 September 19th, 2018
SECTORS ICTs, Emerging Technologies,
Financial and Services innovation
VenueTirana International Hotel,
Classic Room & Veranda
Financial Day sponsored by ABI bank
Mr. Nikolin Jaka, Tirana CCI Chairman
Mr. Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana Municipality
Mr. Etjen Xhafaj, Deputy Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Economy Diplomacy Engagement.
Guest speaker: J2C - Journey 2 Creation GmbH, Organizational structure and how that’s currently affected by the global changes in mindset and technology.
