TIRANA, September 24 /ATA/ The Future2Tech 2026 fair is a premier platform that brings together public institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders from the tech and innovation ecosystem under one roof.
Attending the opening ceremony of this year’s edition was Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj; Minister of Interior Ervin Demo; Deputy Minister of Environment Gent Gazheli and the head of the National Cyber Security Agency Bledar Kazia.
In her welcoming remarks, Ibrahimaj highlighted the debut participation of French and Czech companies, featured at stands organized by their respective embassies.
“For the first time at Future2Tech this year, we have a French Embassy stand featuring French companies that have expressed interest in coming to Albania, as well as a stand organized by the Czech Embassy showcasing companies interested in coming, working, living, and cultivating talent here,” she said.
According to Ibrahimaj, this participation demonstrates growing international interest in the Albanian innovation ecosystem and reflects the development of a vision articulated during previous editions of the fair.
Meanwhile, Minister of Internal Affairs Ervin Demo stated that technology is a priority for the ministry he leads, describing the Future2Tech fair as an opportunity to bring together entrepreneurship, innovation and technology.
Demo noted that, “The State Police has integrated technology into several aspects of its operations, including smart cameras, scientific laboratories, cybersecurity, secure digital identity and advanced systems.”
Minister Demo also highlighted the IdentiTek co., describing it as a crucial component of the country’s critical infrastructure.
Deputy Minister of Environment Gazheli stated that innovation and technology are vital for building a more competitive and resource-efficient economy, highlighting the role of the circular economy in Albania’s green transition.
Meanwhile, Director General of the National Cyber Security Authority Bledar Kazia stated that Albania’s technological development must be accompanied by the strengthening of cybersecurity, describing this as a crucial component of the digital transformation. /p.s./
