Ermal Beqiri and ACTI – Launch of the Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation
Ermal Beqiri and ACTI – Launch of the Albanian Council ACTI
On November 15, 2024, the Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation (ACTI) officially launched during an inspiring event held in Tirana. Over 350 professionals from IT, cybersecurity, academia, business, and civil society gathered to celebrate this milestone, marking a new chapter for Albania’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Ermal Beqiri and – Launch of the Albanian Council
The event featured the first internal meeting of ACTI, where its mission to create a credible and unified platform for professionals was unveiled.
The founding members symbolically signed the establishment act, solidifying ACTI’s role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of cutting-edge practices in IT standards, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, education, and innovation.
Launch of the Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation
Ermal BEQIRI, representing Soft & Solution, was elected as Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation (ACTI)’s first Chairman, while the other founding members of the board are Andis Papa – Fastech shpk, Enea Buza – HardTech AL, Gentian Likaj – Communication Progress, Igli Gjelishti – dev.al, Gjergji Mulla – Helius Systems, Gezim Hoxha – FIRST – Cyber Security & Engineering Solutions and Enor Nakuçi – kreatx.
The panel shared insightful messages from the comprises influential figures across the tech landscape:
- Ermal BEQIRI, from Soft & Solution
- Andis Papa, from Fastech shpk
- Enea Buza, from HardTech AL
- Kushtrim Shala, from ICTSlab
- Gentian Likaj, from Communication Progress
- Gjergji Mulla, from Helius Systems
- Gezim Hoxha, from FIRST – Cyber Security & Engineering Solutions
- Albana Ferraj, from Kreatx
In the coming days, additional details will be shared about ACTI’s associated members, the new membership rules and its structured committees, which will drive strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, technology and innovation, policy development, and education.
ACTI is set to become a catalyst for professional growth, policy influence, and the integration of advanced technologies, creating a stronger and more interconnected tech community in Albania.