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WMF International Roadshow Albania
15 March 2023
Welcome to the WMF International Roadshow Albania!
This exciting event is just around the corner, taking place on March 15th, 2023 at the Maritim Hotel Plaza in Tirana. In collaboration with Moneys Magazine, Albania Economia, Camera di Commercio Italiana in Albania – CCIA, and Edona Bilali, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship Protection in the Albanian government, this event is a unique opportunity for startups in Albania to showcase their innovations and ideas on a global stage.
The International Roadshow Albania is part of a global tour aimed at promoting cooperation and sharing ideas in the digital, social, and entrepreneurial sectors. This event is the perfect opportunity to embrace digital tools and consider innovation, accessibility, and equality as key values for the modern world.
During the event, 15 startups will be selected to present their ideas and innovations to an international investor jury and WMF members. The top three winners will have the opportunity to participate in the WMF 2023 in Rimini, Italy, and will be awarded various prizes, including a desk in the Startup District, access to B2B and networking activities, and the chance to participate in the Startup Stage in Rimini, Italy.
In addition, all startups selected from the local Startup Competition during the Albanian event will have access to B2B meetings with international investors, a local exhibition area dedicated to startups, and WMF’s global network. This provides a unique opportunity for startups to get involved in related initiatives throughout the year and connect with investors from around the world.
The event also includes a distinguished panel of judges including CEOs and industry leaders in various sectors such as Gianluca Berghella, CEO of Armundia Group, AnaMaria Meshkurti, Head of Marketing, Communications and Engagement at Fongit (Switzerland), Shqipe Berisha, GM at TUMO Tirana Center for Creative Technologies, Genti Selenica, CEO of Baboon; Antonio Nidoli President CCIA and CEO of Edilcentro; Luca Busi, President of Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria and Uji Ftohte Tepelene; Mario Tonucci, Founder of Tonucci&Partners Antonio Baccari, Feel Venture VC (London); Giancarlo Vergine, CEO of OverVentures and many more.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for startups in Albania to showcase their innovations and ideas on a global stage and contribute to the sustainable co-construction of a better future for all. Buy your ticket today and take advantage of the -70% discount until February 27th. We look forward to seeing you on March 15th at the Maritim Hotel Plaza in Tirana!
Agenda:
Registration 09:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:35 Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Edona Bilali Minister of State for the Protection of Entrepreneurship
- Fabrizio Bucci Italian Ambassador to Albania
- Erion Veliaj Major of Tirana
- Cosmano Lombardo Chairman WMF, Founder e CEO Search On
10:35 – 11:35 Part 1
- Gianluca Berghella CEO Armundia Group
- Mario Tonucci Founder Tonucci & Partners
- Anamaria Meshkurti Head of Marketing at Fongit Geneve
- Pitch Session 1 Startup Competition
11:35 – 12:50 Part 2
- Luca Busi President of Coca-Cola Albania, Italy & Uji Tepelene
- Vienna Business Agency
- Antonio Baccari Feel Venture VC London
- Pitch Session 2 Startup Competition
- Round Table Antonio Baccari, AnaMaria Meshkurti, Giancarlo Vergine, Giuseppe Oppedisano, Patrik Fetahaj
13:00 – 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Networking and B2B meetings
14:30 – 15:20 Part 3
- Shqipe Berisha General Manager at TUMO Tirana
- Giancarlo Vergine OverVentures
- GIZ Albania Patrik Fetahaj Advisor for EU4Innovation Project
15:20 – 15:30 Startup Awards & Concluding Remark
15:30 – 16:30 Final Networking