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To enable the conference to take place and to support Germin's work over the years, the conference can only be attended through ticket purchase, or through sponsorship. All ticket sales and sponsorships are 100% donations for the conference organization and the mission of the organization.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Global leadership conference of the albanian diaspora
The conference aims to bring together industry professionals, businesses, communities, activists and experts from around the world to reflect on the commitment of the Albanian diaspora in the last 20 years and to explore and reflect on its role in the next 20 years.
WHERE?
WHEN?
November 19 - 21, 2020


OUR SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS OF THE CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE CALENDAR
AGENDA



Opening Ceremony
Fireside chat

Networking Space


Panel Session:
Diaspora Engagement 20|20 - Strengthening the collaboration

Lightning Talks

Networking Space


Panel Session:
Diaspora Political Representation in Home Countries

Parallel Session:
Public & Digital Diplomacy



Parallel Session:
Movie "Table Stories"
The film is based on real events. Although a local story, the reflection of daily life will analyze the phenomenon faced by all athletes and their failure due to lack of basic conditions for exercise.
The film is partially funded by the Kosovo Cinema Center, the Municipality of Prishtina and the Municipality of Prizren, and is in co-production with the European Cultural Television ARTE.


Parallel Session:
Art and Cultural Diplomacy


Discussion with US Ambassadors
Exploring Creative Diaspora Contributions

Panel Session:
Local Investments and Market Linkages - USAID Kosovo Export-Led Growth Activity
2. Do they think that a joint private investment fund established abroad (USA, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Switzerland) and jointly managed by professionals from the diaspora and Kosovo, and with institutional participation of development banks’ funds would be able to increase the production and service capacity of local companies in foreign markets.
3. Where and in what Kosovar companies should concentrate in order to improve the possibility for penetration in foreign markets and the most fruitful cooperation with the Kosovar diaspora?


Panel Session:
Social-Economic Impact of COVID-19


Parallel Session:
Access to International Markets and Investments through Diaspora Engagement

Lightning Talks

Networking Space



Fireside chat
Diaspora Economic Engagement | Building the confidence on the homelands


Parallel Session:
Albanian Women in Tech


Parallel Session:
Philanthropy and the role of NGOs


Parallel Session:
Technology, Innovation and Outsourcing



Panel Session:
Investment and Financing in Real Estate - Kosovo Market


Panel Session:
The future of Remittances



Fireside chat

Parallel Session:
Human Capital: Brain gain and Foreign Direct Investments in the era of digitalisation



Parallel Session:
The Benefits of getting an American Education and Degree in Kosovo
But what have we offered back?
For our Diaspora, studying at RIT Kosovo (American University in Kosovo) gives the comfort of being next to their extended family members in this part of the world, enjoy the culture of your ancestors, the fresh food, learn or reinforce the language and still receive an accredited and worldwide recognized US degree, awarded by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) from New York. All this, for a fraction of the cost that would otherwise incur in United States.
This conference panel will feature an interactive discussion with the conference members, whether potential students, parents or genuine education enthusiasts about the benefits of getting an American Education and Degree in Kosovo.



Panel Session:
GIZ: Leveraging potential - promoting development
In the framework of the Conference "Diaspora Speaks", the Panel "Utilization of potential - promotion of development" will enable the sharing of engagement experiences as Returned Professionals and Diaspora Experts, through the GIZ Global Program "Migration and Diaspora", in public institutions , academics and civil society organizations, contributing to socio-economic development in Albania and Kosovo.

Lightning Talks



Fireside chat with Champs


Parallel Session:
Health Systems at the home countries and Healthcare Professionals in Diaspora

Parallel Session:
Albanian Language and Heritage


Sesion paralel:
Rethinking Culture Activities in Diaspora


Parallel Session:
Connecting Youth from Diaspora and the Home Countries



Secret Guest
OTHERS FOR GERMIN
Testimonials



"I have been engaged ever since the early days of Germin on advisory role capacity and this journey with Germin has reawakened my love and connection with Kosova. Apart from that it has presented me with an opportunity to meet some truly inspiring changemakers that I continue working to this day."
"Germin in Kosovo is a really good example of such an organisation who are perfectly placed to turn brain drain into brain gain and brain exchange. Made up of talented and passionate professionals who have researched the potential and identified key Kosovans overseas they have put in place the building blocks and structures to convert sentiment and goodwill into practical projects which will benefit their homeland. Germin have identified global best practice in Diaspora engagement and can become one of the leaders in this field."
"GERMIN has fast emerged as an exemplar diaspora organization. Through their creative, fresh and innovative approaches, they have created structures and systems of diaspora engagement that will be formative processes for the diaspora sector for the foreseeable future. Every country working on diaspora needs a GERMIN as their models of work have answered one of the age-old questions of diaspora engagement by building trust through their authenticity of work. I have no doubt their expertise and models will be exported globally very soon. I have had the pleasure of seeing GERMIN grow from pretty much a blank canvas to a leading light for its peers on diaspora work. After spending time with their incredible team, at both an executive and operational level, the future is bright for GERMIN. The energies and expertise that flow through their team, which represents the inherent diversity required for effective impact in the networked 21st century, are a constant source of inspiration for my work. They are just a brilliant bunch led by an ethos and value driven spirit fit for our times. They are doing an incredible job for their region and partners so we should never take them for granted. Therefore, I encourage anyone reading this to support these incredible young people to achieve their aspirations through this incredible organization."