Event Details
Economic Conference, London
March 21, 2026
Entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and professionals who want to have new collaborations. The first event of this high level that will unite the United Kingdom with Albania and Kosovo.
08:30 - 09:25 | Registration and Morning Coffee
The first coffee and the opportunity for first acquaintances.
09:30 - 09:40 | Welcome speech and program introduction
Emir Allen - Director of Events and Projects, BNA
The Trox Church
Moderatore
09:40 - 10:00 | BNA - UK Chapter and the initiatives of Business Network Albania 2026-2027
Hudi Shehu - Founder and Chairman, BNA
Ruzevelt Shehu
Anëtar Bordi & CEO, Business Network Albania
10:20 - 10:45 | Diplomatic Speech
The role of diplomacy in strengthening Albania-Diaspora economic cooperation
Uran Ferizi - Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the United Kingdom
10:20 - 10:45 | Institutional address
Economic diplomacy and cross-border business opportunities
Ilir Kapiti - Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the United Kingdom
Adia Sakiqi
Ambasadore e Republikës së Shqipërisë, Gjermani
Faruk Ajeti
Ambasador i Republikës së Kosovës, Gjermani
Rainbow Sela
Ambasador i Republikës së Maqedonisë së Veriut, Gjermani
10:15 - 10:35 | Keynote Speech
Russell Dalgleish - Founder & Chairman, Scottish Business Network
Vjollca Hajdari
Moderatore - Themeluese dhe CEO, Globalingo Translations
Lirim Krasniqi
Bashkë-Drejtues Ekzekutiv, Germin
10:35 - 10:45 | Conversational Interview
Keynote speaker interviewed by a senior industry executive
Hudi Shehu
Kryetar Bordi, Business Network Albania
10:50 - 11:30 | The Western Balkans on the Rise: Capital, Trade and Opportunities in 2026
Moderator: Hudi Shehu - Chairman, BNA
Aneida Bajraktari - Founder, Balkans Capital & Doll'App
Xhevat Lita - Chairman, British Albanian Chamber of Commerce
Adelina Toplica-Badivuku - Board Member, The British-Kosovar Chamber of Commerce
Julia Hoxha
Bashkëthemeluese & CEO, Zana
11:30 - 12:00 | Coffee Break & Networking
Eva John
Co-Founder & CEO, Senseven Health
15:35 - 16:00 | Coffee Break & Networking
12:00 - 12:40 | Investments, Private Equity & Cross-Border Growth
Moderator: Vilma Veliu - Deputy Director M&A, Scotiabank
Ella Hoxha - Co-Director of Real Return, BNY Investments
Blerina Essen - Business Manager, Norac Foods UK
Arta Ramaj - Founder & CEO, Three Sixty Finance
Evisa Kekezi - Vice President, Workiva
12:40 - 13:00 | Keynote Speech
Daniel Nikolla - Founder & CEO, Merx Marketing
Erina Barth
Menaxhere e Kontratave Ligjore, Nexi Germany
15:25-15:35 | Prize Draw Live
Prize Draw for mentorship sessions and 1 year access to the BNA platform.
Genc Meraku
Co-Founder & CEO, Suigeneris
Gent Shala
Bashkëthemelues & CPO, Suigeneris
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch & Networking
Anaid Kaloti
Founder & CEO, Balkan Influencers
14:00 - 14:20 | Keynote Speech
Andi Hoxhaj OBE - Lecturer at, King's College
Ardian Hoxha
President, Keiretsu Forum SEE
14:20 - 14:40 | Presentations on initiatives in the Albanian Community
Moderator: Gjovani Cinari - Community Coordinator, BNA
Brikena Muharremi - Founder, BALA
Klaudia Meta - Organizer, Illyrian Brains London
Lorenc Hoxhallari - Director of Partnerships, UKAP
Ardit Strica - Head of Memberships, AYPM
Aurrel Kondi
Anëtar Bordi, Business Network Albania
14:40 - 15:20 | Technology, Innovation and the Future of Business between the United Kingdom & the Western Balkans
Moderator: Eduard Alia
Irgen Kini - CEO, Nebula
Lorik Mullaademi - Founder & CEO, Sogody
Ulpian Morina - CTO, Swinto
Alban Bala - Founder, List4Free
Details on the location, keynote speakers and full agenda are being finalized and will be made public very soon. We invite you to visit our website regularly to familiarize yourself with the final version of the program.
