​Visionary Leadership in the AI Era

​7th Annual Leadership Forum.

​April 23, 2026 Hilton Garden Inn, Tirana

​AI continues to rapidly reshape our world. Albania steps into an increasingly unstable European landscape. Leaders face challenges from digital expansion to labor shortages to security threats.

​This year's forum asks one critical question: How do we build with AI without making costly mistakes?

​Key Topics

• ​Real Business Cases from AI initiatives

• ​Cybersecurity

• ​AI & Digital Transformation

• ​EU Readiness

• ​Investment & Trust

• ​Human Flourishing

• ​Capacity Building

​Keynote

​Chris Nyhuis, Co-Founder & CEO, Vigilant Cybersecurity. A sought-after speaker on cyberwarfare and evolving cyber threats, Chris co-founded Vigilant in 2009. Vigilant has become an industry leader in threat detection and response while directing 25% of profits toward fighting child trafficking to support vulnerable populations globally. Vigilant helps organizations adopt AI confidently so that AI drives growth and systems and data remain secure.

​Panelists & Featured Voices

• ​Evi Hoxha, Head of Products & Solutions, Vodafone

• ​Alba Halilaj, AI Transformation Consultant, Facilization

• ​Arbër Kadia, Co-Founder, Patoko

• ​Jane Uzunovski, Enterprise AI Builder

• ​Jonida Lakuriqi, Director of Corporate Affairs and Legal, Vodafone Albania

• ​Grant Van Cleve, President, American Chamber of Commerce Albania

• ​Eli Zhabevska, Principal, South Central Ventures

​Agenda

​9:00 AM, Registration & Networking

​9:25 AM, Opening Session & Keynote

​10:00 AM, Panel 1: AI Business Cases

​10:30 AM, Table Group Action Discussions

​11:00 AM, Coffee Break & Networking

​11:30 AM, Panel 2: The Trust Equation

​12:00 PM, Next Steps & Joint Declaration

​12:30 PM, Lunch & Networking

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​Note: The organizers may add additional speakers or make other agenda changes.

​Ticket Options

• ​VIP, Premium experience with front table seating, priority check-in, complimentary book, name in the digital program, and exclusive Q&A with Chris Nyhuis after lunch

• ​General Admission, Full access to all sessions, lunch, and networking

​Early Bird Tickets: A limited number of early bird tickets are available. See details in checkout.

​Members Discount: Leadership Forum members receive a special discount, contact Ana at info[AT]leadershipforum.ai for your member code.

​Who Should Attend: C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, leaders in cybersecurity, telecom, fintech, banking, retail, and production, HR professionals, tech and AI enthusiasts and business leaders across the Western Balkans.

​The Leadership Forum by JM Solutions sponsors and partners include: American Chamber of Commerce in Albania, Union Bank, TCN, Communication Progress, CCS, Tetra Services, the Embassy of Slovenia, Business Magazine, the Impact Assessment Institute and Tirana Business University.

​For group registrations or fiscal invoices contact info[at]leadershipforum.ai