Balkonnect
Festival
Seeks to bring together the Western Balkans leading
industries to innovate, matchmake, promote, network andattract investment and cross-sectorial niche financing. The festival, with a traditional spirit, is to be organized on annual basis, rotating the hosting to the capitals of WB countries every year, beginning with Prishtina
Why You Should Join The Festival?
EVENT VENUE
Get the best experience in the world
B2B Event
May 23-24 ,2025
DAY 1
May 23,2025
DAY 2
May 24,2025
PITCHING EVENT
May 24,2025
Thematic Session I
Wood, Metal Construction
Innovative Transformation and R&D-Based Challenges
11:30h-13:00h
Day 1 - Day 1 – 23rd May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
Thematic Session II
Tourism-Agri-Food-Processing
Innovation, Sustainability and Economic Growth
14:00h - 15:30h
Day 1 - Day 1 – 23rd May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
Thematic Session III
Renewable and Green
A Transformed and Automated Growth Ecosystem
15:30h - 17:00h
Day 1 – 23rd May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
Thematic Session IV
ICT and Digital
The Evolution of SaaS and Emerging Technologies
10:00h - 11:30h
Day 2 – 24th May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
Thematic Session V
Outsourcing Industry
The High-tech and Manufacturing Competitive Hub
11:30h - 13:00h
Day 2 – 24th May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
Thematic Session VI
Banking and Finance
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Security, Efficiency, and Trust in Banking and Finance
14:00h - 15:30h
Day 2 – 24th May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
Thematic Session VII
Social Enterprise
Women Entrepreneurship and Cross-Cultural Ecosystem
10:00h - 11:00h
Day 2 – 24th May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
Pitching event & Investors
Pitching Event
16:00h - 19:00h
Day 2 – 24th May’25
Hotel Emerald, Prishtina
COUNTDOWN
Countdown Until the festival
Our Amazing & learned event Speakers
Vanya Manova
Mastercard
Hamsa Thota
President and Founder
Bilgin Yazar
CEO
DR Uzzaman
President
Besart Hajrizi
Insta Innovation Center Associate
Fabiola Duro
Founder and CEO
Supporting Partners
Questions about Festival?
When is the Festival taking place?
Mark your calendars! The Festival is happening on May 23-24, 2025. Don't miss it!
Where will the Festival be held?
The festival will be held at the Emerald Hotel in Prishtina, Kosovo.
What are the Festival's opening hours?
Day 1: The festival starts at 11:30 AM.
Day 2: The festival starts at 10:00 AM.
Day 2: The festival starts at 10:00 AM.
Need assistance with your festival hotel booking?
Participants are entitled to a 20% discount on accommodation at the Emerald Hotel. To avail of this offer, please send your reservation request to [email protected], mentioning that you are attending the Balkonnect Festival 2025.
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