Fashion, Creativity and the Development of the Fashion Industry in Albania and the Western Balkans
On May 17, a conference was held under the moderation of Blendi Salaj, bringing together distinguished professionals, artists, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of fashion, creativity, and the development of the fashion industry in Albania and the Western Balkans.
The panel featured prominent speakers from the fields of culture, fashion, entrepreneurship, and art:
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Ms. Marinela Prifti – Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports
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Prof. Dr. Afërdita Onuzi – Ethnographer and Researcher of Albanian Cultural Heritage
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Ms. Rezarta Skifteri – Fashion Designer
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Mr. Valon Kupa – Vice President of the Association of the Garment Industry of Kosovo | Co-owner and CEO of Nallan Company
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Prof. Helidon Haliti – Contemporary Albanian Painter | Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Arts in Tirana | Founder of VIZart Cultural Organization
Challenges of the Internationalization of the Albanian Fashion Industry
On May 18, a conference focused on the challenges and opportunities related to the internationalization of the Albanian fashion industry was held under the moderation of Ms. Laura Saro, Executive Director of the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA).
The panel brought together influential representatives from institutions, business organizations, tourism, diaspora engagement, and the creative industries:
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Ms. Zana Çela – General Director of the National Tourism Agency
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Ms. Ines Muçostepa – President of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania
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Ms. Ermonela Xhafa – Executive Director of the National Agency of Diaspora
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Ms. Iris Canaj – Director of the Creative Industry Agency
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Mr. Ervis Taluri – President of the Bulgaria-Albania Chamber of Commerce
Fashion, Innovation and Economic Transformation in a Globalized Market
On May 18, a conference dedicated to fashion, innovation, and economic transformation in a globalized market was held under the moderation of Goldi Halili.
The panel brought together distinguished professionals from the fields of education, fashion, entrepreneurship, business leadership, and visual arts:
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Ms. Herida Duro – Deputy Minister of Education
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Prof. Najada Hamza – Head of the Textile and Fashion Atelier, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Arts
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Mr. Armand Peza – Entrepreneur | Founder and Director of Geraldina Sposa
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Mr. Ergys Zhabjaku – Photographer
Future of Fashion: International Perspectives & Regional Opportunities
On May 18, a conference exploring the future of fashion through international perspectives and regional opportunities was held under the moderation of Blendi Salaj.
The panel featured renowned professionals and experts from the fields of fashion, communication, media, styling, and creative industries:
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Ms. Tatyana Polyakova – Consultant for Cross-Cultural and Business Communication
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Ms. Tharaa Alsayed – Fashion Consultant | Dubai & GCC Market
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Mr. Niko Komani – Stylist & Creative Director | Co-founder of Inside the Gallery
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Ms. Zina Pusep – Editor-in-Chief of FAB | The Collection Magazine
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Ms. Emma Berisha – Image Maker and Founder of BRB Image Studio
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Ms. Mila Zaharieva – Founder of La Cara Mi Exclusive and International Fashion Connection
