The 5th Students’ Conference at the Canadian Institute of Technology brought together students, academics, and partner institutions in a high-level academic environment dedicated to research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference reaffirmed CIT’s commitment to advancing student-led inquiry and promoting meaningful knowledge exchange across engineering and economic fields.
The event officially opened with remarks from distinguished representatives of CIT and partner universities, establishing a strong academic foundation for the sessions that followed:
- Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoğlu, Rector of CIT
- Assoc. Prof. Entele Gavoçi, Conference Chair & Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
- Prof. Ragmi Mustafa, University “Kadri Zeka”, Gjilan, Kosovo
- Dr. Dhurata Valera, University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani”
- Dr. Marinela Teneqexhi, University of Korça “Fan S. Noli”
- Dr. Vilma Pirolli, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”
The keynote session featured distinguished speakers who provided insights into digital transformation, cybersecurity, and skills-driven economic development:
- Ms. Esmeralda Kazia, Cybersecurity Executive and former Director of SOC CSIRT at AKSK, shared perspectives on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital resilience.
- Mr. Elton Çollaku, Chief Executive Officer of Financial Union Tirana, emphasized the importance of skills, adaptability, and continuous learning as key drivers of the future economy.
The conference organizers express their appreciation to all speakers, partner institutions, and participants for their valuable contributions and for strengthening the academic impact of this session.
