On April 20, 2021, the ICT for Kosovo’s Growth project held a Regional B2B meeting at the Art Gallery in Ferizaj, Kosovo. The event brought together businesses from the ICT and non-ICT sectors to focus on development and exporting. The event was open to the public, and attendees followed anti-COVID measures.
Mr. Arton Gavazi, Deputy Mayor of Ferizaj, welcomed the guests. He discussed industry challenges and emphasized the importance of digitalization for business growth.
Mr. Bujar Baliu, Cluster for Furniture Production Representative, praised the meeting for creating networking opportunities. He encouraged collaboration among businesses.
Mr. Dominik Deda, from STIKK, talked about how STIKK helps connect technology leaders and supports the growth of ICT in Kosovo.
After the speeches, participants took part in prearranged B2B meetings. 10 B2B meetings took place. These meetings focused on integrating ICT into the furniture production sector in Ferizaj. The sector is growing, and participants exchanged ideas for future collaboration.
9 ICT companies and 10 production companies participated. The discussions were productive, and concrete proposals for cooperation were made.
The event highlighted the importance of ICT solutions for improving both production and management systems. All participants agreed that technology is crucial for increasing efficiency and competitiveness.
The B2B format worked well. It gave businesses the chance to discuss ICT needs and explore how to address these challenges using technology.
Here are some moments from the event in Ferizaj, Kosovo:
