Diaspora, Cybersecurity & Inclusive Investment

​The Tirana stop of the ALBAN Global Roadshow 2025 highlights Albania’s role as a bridge between diaspora expertise, inclusive investment, and global innovation.

​As part of the Plug&Play Expo conference, this edition brings together diaspora leaders, angel investors, and ecosystem builders to discuss how Albania can position itself as a regional hub for cybersecurity, impact entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration.

​With international voices from Switzerland, Norway, and Italy, alongside Albania’s rising startup talent, this stop will foster new connections and co-investment opportunities between local founders and global investors.

​🎤 Featured Panel (1h)

​“Diaspora, Cybersecurity & Inclusive Investment: Building Albania’s Next Frontier”

• ​Rudi Wynen de Batz — Investor & Strategic Leader in Technology, Cybersecurity, and Sustainable Innovation

• ​Fulvia Nannini – Italy Country Manager, ALBAN Global; Business Angel (Italy) | Open innovation & empowerment advisor

• ​Anila (Hyka) Smørgrav - Program and engagement direcor Orange, Director at Germin

• ​Rio Sherri - Founder at Axiom Breach

​Moderator: ALBAN Global

​🌐 Why Tirana?

• ​Diaspora Expertise: Albania’s diaspora bridges world-class expertise with local opportunities.

• ​Cybersecurity Growth: Positioned at the intersection of EU markets and global demand.

• ​Inclusive Investment: Angel networks and women-led funds are reshaping access to capital.

• ​Regional Hub: Tirana is emerging as a gateway to the Balkans for innovation and investment.

​✨ Expected Outcomes

• ​Foster partnerships between Albanian founders and European investors

• ​Strengthen cybersecurity and impact-driven entrepreneurship as Albanian growth sectors

• ​Mobilize the diaspora as active co-creators of Albania’s innovation future

• ​Provide visibility and investor access for Albanian startups
  
  
  More info on the roadshow: https://www.albanglobal.com/roadshow2025