The Kosova Energy Forum
The Kosova Energy Forum is a national platform that unites key stakeholders from government, international
donors, the private sector, and civil society to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in
Kosovo’s energy sector. The Forum fosters dialogue, innovation, and cooperation to support a sustainable,
secure, and inclusive energy future. Its mission is to accelerate Kosovo’s transition to clean and efficient energy
systems by promoting renewable energy investments, advancing energy efficiency, supporting policy reforms
aligned with the EU Green Agenda, and empowering local actors through capacity building and public engagement.
Beethoven Hall 1111
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 testOpening Remarks
• Mr. Astrit Panxha – Founder of Kosova Business Forum
• Mr. Ahmet Ismaili – Governor of Central Bank of Kosovo
• Mr. Visar Perani – IFC Country Officer for Kosovo and North Macedonia
Opening Remarks
• Mr. Astrit Panxha – Founder of Kosova Business Forum
• Mr. Ahmet Ismaili – Governor of Central Bank of Kosovo
• Mr. Visar Perani – IFC Country Officer for Kosovo and North Macedonia
Panel I Discussion – Financial stability, challenges to the Central Banks and Regional Cooperation
Moderated by: Mr. Selim Thaçi – IMF Resident Representative Office in Kosovo
Panelists:
• Mr. Dardan Fusha ̵...
Panel I Discussion – Financial stability, challenges to the Central Banks and Regional Cooperation
Moderated by: Mr. Selim Thaçi – IMF Resident Representative Office in Kosovo
Panelists:
• Mr. Dardan Fusha – Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
• Ms. Natasha Ahmetaj – Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania
• Mr. Nikola Fabris – Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro
• Ms. Milica Arnaudova Stojanovska – Advisor to the Governor of the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
Powered by: Central Bank of Kosovo
Panel II Discussion – Building a Resilient Financial Future: Transition Finance and Beyond
Moderated by: Mr. Astrit Panxha – CEO of Kosova Finance Forum
Panelists:
• Mr. Gem Maloku – CEO and Chairman of the...
Panel II Discussion – Building a Resilient Financial Future: Transition Finance and Beyond
Moderated by: Mr. Astrit Panxha – CEO of Kosova Finance Forum
Panelists:
• Mr. Gem Maloku – CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at NLB Banka
• Mr. Sergiy Maslichenko – Head of EBRD in Kosovo
• Mr. Visar Perani – IFC Country Officer for Kosovo and North Macedonia
• Mr. Besnik Berisha – Managing Director KCGF
Powered by: NLB Bank
Executive Lunch – Invitation Only – Powered by Fundway Scardian
Executive Lunch – Invitation Only – Powered by Fundway Scardian
Panel III Discussion – Open Banking: Turning Regulatory Obligation Into Business Opportunities
Moderated by: Mr. Matthias Timm – Associate Operations Officer – IFC
Panelists:
• Mr. Gazmend Rrustemi- Member o...
Panel III Discussion – Open Banking: Turning Regulatory Obligation Into Business Opportunities
Moderated by: Mr. Matthias Timm – Associate Operations Officer – IFC
Panelists:
• Mr. Gazmend Rrustemi- Member of the Management Board – BPB Bank
• Mr. Pavel Shust – IFC Financial Regulatory Expert
• Ms. Linda Shomo – Founder and CEO of EasyPay
• Mr. Gazmend Selmani – Founder IBAS
Powered by: IFC
Key note Speaker
• Mr. Avni Ponari – Director of Sigal UNIQA Group Austria
Key note Speaker
• Mr. Avni Ponari – Director of Sigal UNIQA Group Austria
Panel IV Discussion – Risk & Resilience: Shaping Kosovo’s Next Chapter in Insurance
Moderated by: Mr. Visar Vokrri – Program Director at Riinvest Institute
Panelists:
• Ms. Ramize Ramadani – Director ...
Panel IV Discussion – Risk & Resilience: Shaping Kosovo’s Next Chapter in Insurance
Moderated by: Mr. Visar Vokrri – Program Director at Riinvest Institute
Panelists:
• Ms. Ramize Ramadani – Director of the Department of Insurance and Pension Supervision – CBK
• Mr. Genond Mesareja – Director – Sigma Insurance Group
• Mr. Shefki Gerbovci – Executive Director – Kosovo Insurance Bureau
Powered by: Sigal UNIQA Group Austria
Panel V Discussion – The Role of Microfinance in the Economic and Digital Transformation of Kosovo
Moderated by: Mr. Shpresim Vranovci – Executive Director, AMIK
Panelists:
• Mr. Lulzim Sadrija – CEO Kredit...
Panel V Discussion – The Role of Microfinance in the Economic and Digital Transformation of Kosovo
Moderated by: Mr. Shpresim Vranovci – Executive Director, AMIK
Panelists:
• Mr. Lulzim Sadrija – CEO Kreditimi Rural i Kosoves
• Mr. Gramos Lipovica – Chief Business Officer, OneFore Kosova
• Mr. Sokol Shasivari – Director of the Market Supervision Department, IMF, IFJB, IP, and IPE- CBK
Powered by: AMIK
Panel VI Discussion – Enhancing Customer Experience and Compliance in Banking: Smart Digital Solution for Low-Risk Customer Data Updates
Moderated by: Mr. Petrit Balija – Chief Executive Officer, Kosovo Banking Association
Pa...
Panel VI Discussion – Enhancing Customer Experience and Compliance in Banking: Smart Digital Solution for Low-Risk Customer Data Updates
Moderated by: Mr. Petrit Balija – Chief Executive Officer, Kosovo Banking Association
Panelists:
• Mr. Ilir Hasani – Head of Division PPP/FT, Central Bank of Kosovo
• Mr. Blerim Camaj – CEO , Civil Registry Agency
• Mr. Suat Bakkal- CEO, BKT Kosova
• Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dermaku – Commissioner of The Information and Privacy Agency
• Mr. Pavel Shust, IFC Financial Regulatory Expert
Powered by: Kosovo Banking Association
Conclusions and closing remarks
• Mr. Gem Maloku – Executive Director of NLB Banka
• Mr. Petrit Balija – Chief Executive Officer, Kosovo Banking Association
• Mr. Shpresim Vranovci – Executive Director, A...
Conclusions and closing remarks
• Mr. Gem Maloku – Executive Director of NLB Banka
• Mr. Petrit Balija – Chief Executive Officer, Kosovo Banking Association
• Mr. Shpresim Vranovci – Executive Director, AMIK
Workshops – Verdi/Vivaldi conference rooms
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Workshop I – Topic: Digitalization and AI in financial sector
Trainer: Mr. Arton Lena, Mr. Igor Madzov, Ms. Leonora Kusari
Powered by: EBRD
Workshop I – Topic: Digitalization and AI in financial sector
Trainer: Mr. Arton Lena, Mr. Igor Madzov, Ms. Leonora Kusari
Powered by: EBRD
Workshop II – Topic: Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance and Information Security
Trainer: Mr. Lirik Bakalli, Mr. Visar Kabashi, Ms. Xhanan Karaqa
Powered by: NLB Bank
Workshop II – Topic: Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance and Information Security
Trainer: Mr. Lirik Bakalli, Mr. Visar Kabashi, Ms. Xhanan Karaqa
Powered by: NLB Bank
Workshop III – Topic: Cyber Resilience and Information Sharing Workshop: Enhancing Preparedness and Response
Trainer: Mr. Jose de Barreda, Ms. Renuka Pai
Powered by: NLB Bank
Workshop III – Topic: Cyber Resilience and Information Sharing Workshop: Enhancing Preparedness and Response
Trainer: Mr. Jose de Barreda, Ms. Renuka Pai
Powered by: NLB Bank
Forefront Finance - Straus room
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Presentation I:
The Balkan Fintech Association – our journey so far and what is coming
• Mr. Jose de Barreda – IFC Fintech Development Expert
• Mr. Kristian Kabashi – CEO Numarics AG
Presentation I:
The Balkan Fintech Association – our journey so far and what is coming
• Mr. Jose de Barreda – IFC Fintech Development Expert
• Mr. Kristian Kabashi – CEO Numarics AG
Presentation II:
New Trends in the Green Economy
• Mr. Damien SORRELL – EIB, Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans
Presentation II:
New Trends in the Green Economy
• Mr. Damien SORRELL – EIB, Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans
Presentation III:
The work of KCGF – Challenges and Opportunities
• Ms. Nora Arifi – Senior Portfolio Manager, KCGF
Presentation III:
The work of KCGF – Challenges and Opportunities
• Ms. Nora Arifi – Senior Portfolio Manager, KCGF
Presentation IV:
The work of NLB Bank way ahead – strategic focus, plans and innovative products
• Mr. Astrit Panxha – Moderator
• Mr. Gem Maloku – Executive Director of NLB Banka
Presentation IV:
The work of NLB Bank way ahead – strategic focus, plans and innovative products
• Mr. Astrit Panxha – Moderator
• Mr. Gem Maloku – Executive Director of NLB Banka
Presentation V:
Impact of Trade Tariffs on Western Balkans
• Ms. Sytrime Dervisholli – Executive Director of the PREFAB Kosovo Cluster – Moderator
• Mr. Arben Malaj – President of the Institute for Public ...
Presentation V:
Impact of Trade Tariffs on Western Balkans
• Ms. Sytrime Dervisholli – Executive Director of the PREFAB Kosovo Cluster – Moderator
• Mr. Arben Malaj – President of the Institute for Public Policy and Good Governance
• Mr. Alban Hashani – Director of Riinvest Institute
Presentation VI:
Digital Futures: digitalization as key to survival for MSMEs with BPB and the EBRD
• Ms. Argjira Kadrijaj Dushi – Head of Retail Business, Digital Banking and Marketing – BPB Bank
Presentation VI:
Digital Futures: digitalization as key to survival for MSMEs with BPB and the EBRD
• Ms. Argjira Kadrijaj Dushi – Head of Retail Business, Digital Banking and Marketing – BPB Bank
Presentation VII:
Role of Investmens Funds in the Economy: Sovereign Fund vs Private Fund
• Mr. Michael Gold – Managing Director, Crimson Capital
• Mr. Endrit Çela – Partner and Fund Manager, AMF Capital, Frank...
Presentation VII:
Role of Investmens Funds in the Economy: Sovereign Fund vs Private Fund
• Mr. Michael Gold – Managing Director, Crimson Capital
• Mr. Endrit Çela – Partner and Fund Manager, AMF Capital, Frankfurt
Presentation VIII:
Exploring CBDC and the Digital Euro – Insights from a Wholesale Perspective
• Mr. Besfort Shala – Senior Technology Expert and Tech Lead, Deutsche Bundesbank
Presentation VIII:
Exploring CBDC and the Digital Euro – Insights from a Wholesale Perspective
• Mr. Besfort Shala – Senior Technology Expert and Tech Lead, Deutsche Bundesbank
Presentation IX:
Importance of development of Alternative Financing: Investment Funds
• Mr. Visar Vokrri – Program Director – Riinvest Institute – Moderator
• Mr. Artan Sadiku – Managing Partner &am...
Presentation IX:
Importance of development of Alternative Financing: Investment Funds
• Mr. Visar Vokrri – Program Director – Riinvest Institute – Moderator
• Mr. Artan Sadiku – Managing Partner & Head of Financial and Investment Services – EMPWOER
• Mr. David King – PHD Professional Development Economist, Bosnia
Presentation X:
Creating Regional Stock Exchange: is it Doable?
• Mr. Florin Aliu – Assistant Proffesor at VŠTE České Budějovice
• Mr. Xhulio Shyti – Vice President, Tikehau Capital, Paris
Presentation X:
Creating Regional Stock Exchange: is it Doable?
• Mr. Florin Aliu – Assistant Proffesor at VŠTE České Budějovice
• Mr. Xhulio Shyti – Vice President, Tikehau Capital, Paris
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Green Business Expo 2025
Green Business Expo 2025, Kosovo’s premier event for the green economy and sustainable business practices,
will be held as part of the Kosova Energy Forum. Serving as a dynamic platform, the Expo promotes innovation in
areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable construction, eco-design, and circular economy
solutions. It showcases cutting-edge green technologies that drive economic development, job creation, and
environmental protection, while bringing together companies from Kosovo, the region, and international
partners to foster collaboration, share expertise, and generate new business opportunities.
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