START-UP SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS: Driving the Future

Forum
Location: The Palace of Congresses, Tirana

Hall: Conference Room “A”

Welcome to “Start-up Solutions & Innovations – Driving the Future” – a dynamic one-day conference tailored to automotive start-ups and budding entrepreneurs. Explore the forefront of automotive innovation, from cutting-edge technological choices to the latest market breakthroughs. Experience a vibrant space for creativity and success stories, with curated presentations from companies, young entrepreneurs, start-ups, students from professional high schools and universities showcasing their visionary products and services. Join us in charting the course for a forward-thinking automotive industry.

9:00 – 9:30

Registration

9:30 – 09:45

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Speeches

Introduction to the Start-up Solutions and Innovations Conference and its Objectives

Mr. Kushtrim Shala/Co-Founder of Uplift/ICTS Lab

Presentation of discussion topics, expert speakers, and guests

Ms. Delina Ibrahimaj / Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Business Climate

The importance of government policies in supporting innovative enterprises.

09:45 - 10:30

SESSION 1

Creating effective policies to incentivize startups

Ms. Edona Bilali / Member of Albanian Parliament

Focusing on the development and implementation of policies aimed at incentivizing startups and creating an environment that fosters innovation, supports entrepreneurship, and encourages the growth of new businesses in Albania

Ms. Eva Šimeková, Executive Director at Innovation League /CIVITTA

Best Practices in Fostering EU-Region Ecosystem Collaborations – Exploring regional specificities in building meaningful innovative collaborations.

Mr. Martin Mudrak, Chief Innovation Officer / Kosice

Open innovation best practices from Kosice, Slovakia

Ms. Alma Ribanovic, Group Practice Leader Affinity / GrECo & Mr. Csaba Barsony, General Manager / GrECo

Embedded Automotive Solutions

Mario Kazazi, PhD Chief Technology Officer / Kineton Albania
Dealing with complexity in Automotive: Kineton Albania as a technical service center

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:45

SESSION 2

Practical strategies to enhance the transition of young professionals from education to meaningful employment in the automotive sector.

10:45 - 11:45

Ms. Jonela Ciko, Head of VET Providers’ Sector & Ms. Gertijola Cepani, Director of Labor Market/AKPA

Labor market Services

PHD. Cand. Mr. Greg Andoni,Automotive Designer/ “Polis” University

Industrial & Automotive design as a bridge between designing and working

Dr. Eugen Musta, Head of Business Administration Department/ Canadian Institute of Technology

Fostering Smart City Innovations through University – Industry Collaborations

Ing. Jonida Cerekja & PhD.Kejda Nuhu/ “Marin Barleti” University

Smart Mobility for Regional Sustainable Development: The role of Universities

Mr. Rigels Kurcani, Student/Polytechnic University of Tirana

The Transport of hazardous goods

Mr. Mirdaim Axhami / FEUT

The role of academia in the startup ecosystem

Ms. Arjeta Puca, Founder / TIMAK

The first Albanian Automobile

11:45 –12:00

Coffee Break

12:00 - 12:15

Mr. Peter Kolesar, Partner / Civitta

Keynote speech

12:15 – 12:45

SESSION 3

Success start-up stories that have garnered attention and serve as inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Mr. Fabio Leka, Founder / List Albania & Mr. Erald Hysa, Founder / Fortes

By and Sell Cars, Check their Status and Costs

Mr. Aleksandër Ndoci , Co Founder & Administrator & Mr. Ledio Dyrmishi – Co Founder/RentX

When the economy sharing meets the car rental industry

Mr. Arbi Bamllari,Co-Founder & Coo/SKAITECH & 3DSKAI

3D Printing in Automotive Industry

Mr. Nikolin Ngjela, Founder / Leko Tech

Revolutionizing the Automotive Ecosystem: LekoTech’s Innovative Service Platform

12:45 – 13:30

Networking Buffet

13:30 – 14:30

SESSION 4

Empowering high-school students through modern technologies/
Pitching competition between high school students (3 mins pitching + 2 mins Q&A each)

13:30 -14:30

Mr. Haris Murrizi, Student in the Transport Vehicle Services, “Karl Gega” High School, Tirana

Construction of the lighting and signaling system of the vehicle

Mr. Ardit Masha, Mr Andrea Mehmetaj, Students/ “Beqir Çela” High School, Durres

Speeding legends

Mr. Kleo Mara, Student/ Professional High School of Kamza

Simulation of welding with contemporary technology

Mr. Marlin Nano, Mr. Daniel Bundo & Mr. Leart Qefalia “Harry Fultz” Institute

UNO Robotics, Project

Mr.Ermi Tafili, Mr.Gerti Dermani, Mr. Endri Zaganjori, Students / “28 Nëntori” High School, Shkodër

Al System for Road Violations

14:30 - 15:00

SESSION 5

Awards winning announcement

A Jury from 3-4 ( Panelists & Speakers) will announce the winning prizes for high school students ( for the best project) and a specific recognition for University projects.