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Sales Bootcamp 2026: The 3rd edition
After the outstanding success and positive reception of the first two editions, Sales Bootcamp is back with renewed energy. The third edition is coming to address the real challenges businesses face today and to equip you with the tools you need to dominate the market…
Bytes & Books – Discussion on the book “The 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 meeting of the year. This year, we decided to open our monthly Bytes & Books series with an engaging book topic: “The biographies of ICT business geniuses in one book… and…
Industry Talks Through AI session of 2026, starting strong with a special guest from the global AI industry
AI Hub is kicking off the year with the first Industry Talks Through AI session of 2026, starting strong with a special guest from the global AI industry. 🎙 Our featured speaker: Xhoni Shollaj Senior AI Solutions Architect for the Developer Programs Engineering team at NVIDIA,…
Plug and Play Tirana, second cohort officially begins in February 2026
Plug and Play Tirana has opened applications for the second cohort of its acceleration program, inviting the most promising startups from Albania and the wider region to join one of the world’s most impactful innovation programs. Twenty startups will be selected to join the program…
Startup Grind Tirana welcomes Arbër Kadia and celebrates Christmas with the community!
Startup Grind Tirana is bringing together once again the entrepreneurship and innovation community in a special event, featuring guest speaker Arbër Kadia, Co-founder and CEO of Patoko — Albania’s first super app that has transformed the way citizens move, book services, and manage their daily…
Apply now to become part of Growpreneur!
There are only a few days left to join Growpreneur.If you’re building a product, a service, or even just testing an idea, this program gives you the structure and support you need to move forward with confidence.Through a combined learning journey, digital modules, mentoring sessions,…
Leading through change: The future of work, talent and tech!
Startup Grind Tirana brings to the stage Diego Pisa, the leader behind two of Teleperformance’s most dynamic markets, to talk about what it really takes to grow and transform a business in a world that refuses to slow down. This conversation goes straight to the…
Bytes&Books returns with the book ‘The Generation of Anxiety’.
After our previous meeting, where we discussed the book “Techno-feudalism – What Killed Capitalism?”, this time we will talk about another equally fascinating book! “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt is a powerful warning about the impact of phones and social media on children and…
Artificial Intelligence is Coming to Skopje — and It’s Bringing a Revolution!
Get ready for something we’ve never seen before in our region! From November 27–30, 2025, Skopje will host the Startup Revolution AI Summit — a four-day regional event that brings together visionaries from the worlds of technology, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence. Organized by Startup Club…
Workshop for Startups: “Cyber Ready” – How to Protect Your Business in the Digital World!
In an era where a cyberattack can happen with just one click, every startup faces the same challenge: how to survive and grow in a world where digital security means everything. On November 26th, from 16:30–18:30, we are organizing a hands-on workshop supported by AKSK…
Can Albania’s Entrepreneurs Help Renew Europe? “Rising Together” Puts this Thesis to the Test
Top business leaders and policy shapers are convening to answer a timely question: can a rising Albania help renew Europe? Rising Together: Albania’s Journey toward a Renewed Europe gathers CEOs, investors, and diplomats to consider practical steps Albanian business can take today to succeed tomorrow.…
TRUSTCHAIN Hackathon offers prizes up to €3,000 per Track – Applications open now
The TRUSTCHAIN Hackathon is now open for applications! Taking place online from 17 to 25 November 2025, this pan-European event invites developers, startups, researchers, and SMEs to build innovative digital solutions that champion privacy, sustainability, interoperability, and trust in the next-generation internet. Organised under the…