Business Network Albania (BNA) will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business executives and professionals at its fourth conference in Tirana, following previous editions in London and Berlin. The one-day event is expected to attract more than 300 participants representing 15 industries and over 12 countries, including Albania, Kosovo, the wider region and the Albanian diaspora.
Established as a membership-based non-profit organisation, BNA connects Albanian entrepreneurs and professionals at home and abroad, helping them identify potential clients, business partners and investors across different markets. Through its conferences and digital platform, the organisation aims to facilitate business relationships and support companies seeking opportunities beyond their domestic markets.
The Tirana conference comes nearly one year after BNA’s official introduction and will combine keynote presentations, thematic discussions and structured business networking.
The main speakers will be Linda Shomo, Founder and CEO of EasyPay, and Vasil Naçi, President and CEO of Agna Group. A central panel, moderated by Dea Strica, will feature Besnik Leskaj, Lulzim Syla and Juela Isaj, discussing how businesses can expand from domestic operations into international markets. 
Four thematic sessions to address key business sectors
The afternoon programme will be organised around four parallel thematic sessions, covering industries relevant to Albania’s economic development.
The tourism session will feature Gladiola Dona, Founder and CEO of HAT Academy, and Elton Caushi, Founder and Director of Albanian Trip. The fintech and digital payments discussion will bring together Idlir Ahmati, Founder and CEO of Paysera Albania, and Fabiola Duro, Founder of INNVEST.
Artificial intelligence will be another central topic, with Erjon Curraj, Managing Partner of Smart360, and Engjell Rraklli, CEO of division5, examining the challenges and opportunities associated with the technology.
For the construction and real estate sectors, the session will feature Erion Sico, Residential Sector Leader Europe at Guardian Industries Corp., alongside Kastriot Cara, Founder and CEO of KcImmobilGest.
Sico’s participation brings an industry perspective from the glass manufacturing sector to discussions on residential development and the built environment. His contribution is particularly relevant to professionals involved in construction, architecture, façade engineering and property development, where material selection, building performance and glazing technologies are important considerations.
Cara will contribute his experience of more than 20 years in real estate, including property valuation and investment activities in Italy and Switzerland.
Digital platform designed to support business connections
Beyond the conference sessions, BNA places considerable emphasis on structured networking and business-to-business meetings. The organisation aims to make networking more purposeful by helping participants identify relevant contacts, arrange meetings and continue discussions beyond the event itself.
During a dedicated presentation, Hudi Shehu, Chairman of the BNA board, will demonstrate the organisation’s digital platform and explain how members can use it to identify potential partners according to their business interests, communicate and organise meetings.
The programme will conclude with additional networking opportunities and B2B meetings, scheduled from 15:50 to 18:00.
The BNA Tirana Conference will take place on 14 November 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00, at the Tirana Marriott Hotel. By bringing together representatives from different industries and international markets, the event aims to strengthen business connections between Albania, the region and the diaspora, while creating opportunities for cross-border partnerships and investment.
Source: Glass Balkan
