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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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 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