ANNOUNCEMENTS "Emerging Trends in Technology and Business in the Region and Beyond" Bedër participates in the "Bologna Hub Peer Support" project Preparation for Job Interview Erasmus +, Bedër partner with Lavoslav Ružička College (Croatia) Bedër today finalized the MoU with the Geneva-based Foundation “Globethics.net” The opening ceremony of the Initial Support Program for Innovative Research Excellence FUTURE EVENTS 25MAY "Emerging Trends in Technology and Business in the Region and Beyond" 11MAY "The Role of the Justice Appointments Council" 07MAY Preparation for Job Interview 14APR Impact of Justice Reform STUDENT NEWS B1 Level of foreign language, criterion for admission to Master degree programs Academic Calendar 2015-2016 Minister Milena Harito, invited in a conversation with students of Hena e Plote Beder University The opening ceremony of the ''Mentorship'' program Hena e Plote Beder University already authorized by ETS test center Home / News / Activities FUTURE EVENTS 25MAY "Emerging Trends in Technology and Business in the Region and Beyond" Dear Colleagues, We would be happy to welcome you to the 3rd Symposium with the theme: "Emerging Trends in Technology and Business in the Region and Beyond" organized by the Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation and the Faculty of Technology and Business at University College “Beder” in partnership with the Department of Computer Engineering at Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, on May 25, 2023. The symposium aims to bring together invited academicians, scholars, stakeholders and experts in the field from the local and international community to share their knowledge and new ideas to discuss current development in the fields of Business and Technology in the region and beyond. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the field of Technology and Business. Hybrid Mode: The event will be conducted in a hybrid format where some of the invited speakers will conduct their speech online via our dedicated academic events’ virtual platform. It will be held on 25th of May 2023 (Thursday) at Senate Room of University College Beder, Tirana, ALBANIA. Keynote Speaker Dr. Lisa Cowey, MBA Lisa Cowey has over 30 years of experience in the field of research and innovation including direct experience of high-tech spinout, equity fund raising and successful trade sale with technology and knowledge based ventures in the UK, USA and Germany. For the last 13 years Lisa has worked extensively with PROs and SMEs across Europe to help them innovate through research commercialization and new product development as well as through innovation management and organizational development. She has worked in the Western Balkans since 2006. She was the Team Leader for the EU funded project & #39; EU4TECH PoC & #39; and has worked for the RCC, World Bank and ETF for projects that span the region. Lisa has a PhD in Physics from the University of Oxford, an MBA from Oxford Brookes University Business School and a Diploma in IP from Bournemouth University Business School IP Unit. She is also accredited by WIPO in the area of New Plant Variety Protection. She has recently completed courses with Oxford University Business School on ‘Blockchain Strategy’ and ‘AI for business’ aimed at business owners and leaders. For the last 3 years Lisa has delivered the innovation aspect of the ‘Blue Growth Leaders Academy’ for Klaipeda University in Lithuania. 3rd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM “EMERGING TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS IN THE REGION AND BEYOND” May 25th, 2023; Tirana/Albania Program (to be updated) Date/Day/Hour Program Content May 25, 2023 Venue: University College “Bedër”, Senate Room 09.30 – 10.00 Opening Ceremony 10.00 – 10.20 Tea-Coffee Break 10.20 – 12.00 Parallel Session I (Technology) 12.00 – 13.00 Lunch Break 13.00 – 14.30 Parallel Session II (Business) 14.30 – 15.00 Closing Remarks Opening Ceremony Time: 9:30 – 10:00 Senate Room - University College “Bedër” Opening speech Dr. Ana Uka Symposium Chair Head / Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation, University College “Beder” Welcome speech Prof. Dr. Gjergji Sinani Rector / University College “Beder” Welcome speech Assoc. Prof. Dr. Isa Erbas Vice Rector / University College “Beder” Welcome speech Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tidita Abdurrahmani Dean / Faculty of Technology and Business, University College “Beder” Welcome speech Dr. Arban Uka Head / Department of Computer Engineering, Epoka University Tea-Coffee Break Time: 10.00 – 10.20 Emerging Trends in Technology Session I Time: 10.20 – 12.00 Senate Room Moderator Dr. Arban Uka Dr. Lisa Cowey Keynote Speaker PROs and SMEs expert, UK Dr. Arban Uka Epoka University, Albania MSc. Ervis Trupja University College “Beder”, Albania MSc. Sonila Meka Directorate of Patents and Trademarks (DPPI) Albania MSc. Armand Shkurtaj Atom Computers, Albania Lunch Break Time: 12.00 – 13.00 Emerging Trends in Business Session II Time: 13.00 – 14.30 Senate Room Moderator PhD Cand. Eduina Maksuti Prof. Dr. Valentina Vasile Keynote Speaker University of Petroleum, Gas – Ploiesti, Romania Dr. Elda Dollija University College Beder MSc. Gerti Boshnjaku Platform Leader at AlbaniaTech Representative from GIZ - Albania Closing Remarks Time: 14.30 – 15.00 11MAY "The Role of the Justice Appointments Council" Guest: Prof. Assoc. Ervin Pupe, member of the Supreme Court and Chairman of the Justice Appointments Council. Date: May 11, 2021, Time: 11:00 Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqf-mgrT0rGNH52nGBdftWsB4QmTgDcjC4?fbclid=IwAR2HGa_sIzstE1PQO46Wx3dD5kpAvFXbus2tJzzBNPpcpfQpcv97GKKCH0g 07MAY Preparation for Job Interview The Department of Education and English Language organizes an open seminar on "Preparation for Job Interview / Internship". The seminar, which is organized online, will be held by Mrs. Lucija Straley, Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the US Embassy. Friday May 7, 2021 Time: 11:00 Link: https://meet.google.com/tej-comm-zdp 14APR Impact of Justice Reform The Department of Law at University College Bedër organizes an open seminar on the topic: "Time to discuss the impact of Justice Reform", where will be invited Marsida Xhaferllari, Member of the Constitutional Court.