The Institute for Strategic Solutions (ISR), in partnership with SPIRIT Slovenia, AIDA and Celjski sejem, is pleased to invite you to Slovenia–Albania: An Economic Bridge. The forum will take place on 17 September 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the MOS Fair, Celjski sejem. The event will be conducted in English.
The event will bring together policymakers, business leaders, trade and investment promotion agencies, financial institutions, and companies from Slovenia and Albania to explore new opportunities for bilateral economic cooperation.
Discussion will focus on the wood processing industry, highlighting Slovenia’s expertise in high value-added wood products and Albania’s dynamic market growth, investment opportunities, and increasing demand for quality construction materials and furniture. The programme will also address practical aspects of market entry, financing, and business support across the Western Balkans.
Why attend?
- Connect with decision-makers and businesses from Slovenia and Albania.
- Gain insights into investment and trade opportunities in the wood processing sector.
- Learn about financing instruments and market support available for companies expanding into the region.
- Network with public and private sector stakeholders shaping future bilateral cooperation.
Participation in the forum also includes access to the entire MOS Fair, offering attendees the opportunity to explore one of the region’s leading international business and trade exhibitions.
PROGRAM
14.00–14.10 Opening remarks
- Tine Kračun, CEO, ISR
- Nina Ermenc Pangerl, President of the Management Board, Celjski sejem
14.10–14.20 Keynote Address
- Leon Korošec, State Secretary, Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sport of Republic of Slovenia
- Enkelejd Musabelliu, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Albania
14.20–14.30
- Oljan Kanushi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania to the Republic of Slovenia
14.30–14.40 The Slovenian Economy and Export Opportunities in Albania
- Nataša Kos, Deputy Director, SPIRIT Slovenia
14.40–14.50 Albania’s Investment Potential
- Laura Saro, Executive Director of Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA)
14.50–15.05 Financing and Business Support in the Western Balkans
- Blaž Brodnjak, President of the Management Board, NLB Group representative
Moderator: Nejc Krevs, journalist
15.05–15.50 Panel: Investment Potential of Slovenia and Albania with a Focus on the Wood Processing Industry
A joint discussion with representatives of institutions, companies and development partners.
- Bernard Likar, CEO, Wood Industry Cluster
- Julinda Kllapi, Manager of the Albanian Wood Cluster
- Ina Vejsu, Lecturer Faculty of Forest Sciences, Agricultural University Tirana
- Gal Kušar, Slovenian Forestry Institute
- Jaka Hrovat, CEO, Hrovat.net d.o.o.
Moderator: Nejc Krevs, journalist
15.50 Networking and B2B meetings
