On May 17th, 2022, the “EU Support to the Competitiveness of the Kosovo ICT Sector” project organized a B2B event in Ferizaj. The event connected ICT businesses with local companies from the Wood Processing, Furniture Manufacturing, Metal Processing, and Plastic Processing Industries. Participants explored mutual opportunities in digital transformation, competitiveness, and export development.
The event was held in cooperation with the Municipality of Ferizaj and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Mr. Grigoris Kontzoglou, Team Leader of the ICT for Kosovo’s Growth project, opened the event. Mr. Balton Dërguti, Director of Economic Development and Tourism in Ferizaj, followed with his remarks.
Afterward, Mr. Astrit Rexhaj, Executive Director of MIRECK (Metal Industry and Renewable Energy Cluster of Kosovo), discussed the importance of digitalization for Kosovar SMEs. He highlighted its role in enhancing competitiveness and internationalization.
ICT companies had 15-minute slots to present their products and services. In total, 23 participants attended, which included 6 ICT companies, 12 non-ICT businesses, and 1 business association. These presentations allowed ICT companies to showcase their digital solutions and demonstrate how they can support business growth.
The event facilitated valuable networking opportunities, allowing attendees to establish contacts and explore potential collaborations. In addition, it promoted Kosovar ICT businesses to local business partners in Ferizaj.
ICT businesses demonstrated how their products can streamline business operations, particularly in Human Resource and Finance Management. They discussed the impact of ICT on increasing efficiency and collaboration between Wood Processing, Furniture Manufacturing, Metal Processing, and Plastic Processing industries.
