Balkonnect Festival 2026
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Balkonnect Festival 2026 will take place on 21–22 May 2026 at Piramida, bringing together investors, startups, SMEs, institutions and business leaders from across the Western Balkans and beyond.
Following the successful 2025 edition in Prishtina, which gathered more than 450 participants, 50+ panelists, representatives from 37 countries and facilitated 839 B2B meetings, Balkonnect returns with an expanded festival format focused on investment, innovation and regional economic cooperation.
Under the theme “Business Without Borders,” the two-day festival is designed as a platform connecting ideas, partnerships and investment opportunities through structured networking and high-level discussions.
The 2026 program includes:
- 7 mainstage panels
- 14 thematic sessions
- Dedicated B2B matchmaking
- Startup & SME pitching sessions
- Investors and digital transformation masterclasses
- Public sector and investment project presentations
- Networking and partnership events
Day one of the festival will focus on Tourism & Experience Economy, exploring investment opportunities in tourism, hospitality, cultural heritage and destination development across the region.
A major highlight of the first day will be the World Business Angels Forum Balkan Meetup, aimed at strengthening regional investment connections and creating new pathways for collaboration and deal flow.
Day two will focus on Renewable Energy, Green Growth, Infrastructure Investment, Digital Economy and Banking, with discussions centered on sustainability, fintech, digital transformation and scalable regional development.
The festival will also feature specialized masterclasses led by international experts, startup pitching sessions and dedicated networking activities designed to connect entrepreneurs, investors and institutions.
According to the organizers, Balkonnect Festival 2026 represents the next step in building a regional platform focused on business growth, innovation and long-term cooperation across the Western Balkans.
Registration for participants is now open.
