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Bytes & Books discussion on the Book “The Winning Strategy” by Renato Civili
The next meeting of the Bytes & Books Book Club will take place on March 26 at 18:00, and this time the discussion will focus on the new book by digital marketing expert Renato Civili titled Strategjia Fituese (The Winning Strategy). The book explores how…
“Smells Like AI Spirit”: A Day Bringing Artificial Intelligence from Theory to Practice in Tirana
On March 26, 2026, Tirana will become a meeting point for everyone who wants to truly understand how Artificial Intelligence is transforming business, banking, and decision-making. Raiffeisen Bank Albania is organizing the event “Smells Like AI Spirit”, a one-day experience dedicated to learning, innovation, and…
AIDA to organize “Match Maker Albania 2026”, the largest investment forum in the country
The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) will organize the second edition of Match Maker Albania 2026, a large-scale networking and business matchmaking platform designed to connect companies, investors, strategic partners, government representatives, and other key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. The event…
Growth Mindset Masterclass – Open to All Startups
Plug and Play Tirana, in collaboration with Startup Albania, is opening the door to founders, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs for an inspiring Growth Mindset Masterclass with Marcus Sandberg, Startup Advisor, Mentor, and Venture Partner at BEDr. Join us to learn how to develop the mindset…
Growth Talk: Internationalizing Startups with Arbër Kadia, PATOKO
Growpreneur is organizing a Growth Talk session with Arbër Kadia, founder of PATOKO, focused on the topic of Internationalizing startups. This session will explore the opportunities and challenges startups face when expanding beyond their home markets. Through practical insights and real experiences, participants will gain…
FounderDNA: Building Global Products That Stick
This session of the FounderDNA Series by Plug and Play focuses on the "Science of Building What People Want," moving beyond the initial transition to product-market fit. The masterclass dives deep into the technical and design "engine room," exploring how to move from a raw prototype to…
Applications are now open for SparkALL
SparkALL is a structured growth programme supporting women- and LGBTIQ+-led start-ups in Albania to develop, validate, and scale their ideas across different stages of the entrepreneurial journey. You do not need a registered company or a fully developed concept to apply. What matters most is…
Bytes & Books – Discussion on the book “Secrets of Business Geniuses” (Vol. I & II) by Prof. Dr. Adrian Civici
On February 19, 2026, at 18:00, we return with our first Bytes & Books meetup of the year. This year, we’re kicking off our monthly Bytes & Books series with an inspiring book theme:“The biographies of ICT business geniuses in one book… and the future…
Don’t Lose to the Competition: Your Playbook for Market Entry
Why do some Albanian companies crack the EU market? Yet others struggle? On March 12, EU regulatory expert Erik Akse reveals the compliance and credibility moves that separate winners from losers. We’ll look at real case studies from Albanian business owners in agriculture and…
Startup Grind is hosting Sanida Kraja
Shkodra, get ready. Startup Grind is coming to the city. Startup Grind is hosting Sanida Kraja, founder of Goje Gaditese and several other ventures, for an open conversation on building from zero, growing step by step, and what it takes to turn local ideas into…
Shkodra, get ready. Startup Grind is coming to the city. Startup Grind is hosting Sanida Kraja, founder of Goje Gaditese and several other ventures, for an open conversation on building from zero, growing step by step, and what it takes to turn local ideas into…
Tourism Fair Albania 2026: Let the Journey Continue, 11-12 February, Tirana
Tourism Fair Albania is the country’s leading tourism fair and B2B event, where destinations, tour operators, and service providers meet to expand their markets and build partnerships. Held at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, the 4th edition aligns with Albania’s National Tourism Strategy 2024–2030,…