ACT NOW 2025: A New Chapter for Digital Albania
Tirana, Albania
Today, on April 17, the Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation (ACTI) introduced ACT NOW 2025, an exclusive event that brings together leaders in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The event will be honored by the participation of representatives and speakers from prestigious tech companies like Microsoft, Dell, Oracle, etc., innovative companies, investors, successful entrepreneurs, and key institutional representatives who share the same vision with this platform, as well as many more to be revealed soon.
ACT NOW 2025, scheduled to take place in Tirana this May, promises a standout conference that aims to lay the foundation for an annual journey that highlights Albania’s role as a dedicated hub for innovation and technology, while promoting cross-border collaboration among leaders from Albania, Kosova, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the wider region, and beyond.
ACT NOW will begin on May 29th with an exclusive networking evening for guests, marking the first step into the ACT NOW 2025 atmosphere and the upcoming activities.
The Conference, the centerpiece and highlight of ACT NOW 2025, will be held on May 30th and will feature a series of activities with themes such as: “Quantum-ready world”, “Digital Trust”, “Startups & scaleups”, with world-class speakers from the region and major companies impacting tech transformation. The event will include expert panels, workshops, challenges, awards, and a series of exclusive networking opportunities for the participants sharing the same vision.
ACT NOW 2025 will focus on emerging technologies, innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, startup growth, and Albania’s digital future.
For cybersecurity enthusiasts, the event will include the Cyber Drill Challenge, a dynamic and exciting competition that provides an opportunity to test skills in defending the digital world. Participants including professionals, students, and cybersecurity enthusiasts will be challenged through advanced cybersecurity scenarios, gaining hands-on experience with real-time digital security strategies.
The conference will be followed by an exclusive awards ceremony honoring the most innovative and impactful businesses and projects from Albania and the Diaspora. Selected applicants, chosen by the ACT NOW 2025 jury, will participate in the ceremony. The ACT NOW Grand Prize winner will receive €50,000 for the most innovative project. Awards will also be given for the most original and innovative youth project and the winning team of the Cyber Drill Challenge.
On May 31, ACT NOW 2025 will conclude with a press conference, reflecting on the event’s achievements, sharing the most memorable moments, and analyzing the impact this event will have on Albania’s innovation and technology ecosystem, paving the way for new opportunities and powerful collaborations.
ACT NOW is not just a conference; it’s a movement to position our region firmly on the global technology map.
To attend the May 30th Conference and/or participate in the competition for awards, interested individuals must register via the official ACT NOW website. Applications for the awards will be accepted until May 10th, 2025.
About ACTI
The Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation (ACTI) is a national initiative with 250 members, including 45 Albanian tech-focused companies. It is committed to advancing Albania’s digital future by building bridges between technology, entrepreneurship, and public policy. Through ACT NOW, ACTI aims to create a tradition of excellence and innovation that resonates beyond borders.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://now.acti.al/
