TIRANA, May 30/ATA/ Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja participated today in the ACT NOW 2025 summit, a platform that promotes real innovation, cross-sectoral cooperation and regional impact in several strategic areas, organized by the Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation – ACTI.

Gonxhja emphasized in his speech that, “In the last decade, we have seen an extraordinary transformation. Thanks to the passion and commitment of local and international actors, thanks to the support of the developing digital infrastructure, and thanks to the strategic vision of the Albanian government, this desert has been transformed into a vibrant hearth of innovation, where today there is spoken the universal language of the future”.

“Now, our ecosystem is experiencing a new era. Albania has become a regional innovation hub, offering a unique combination of human potential, low operational costs, and a young and vibrant community, eager to explore and develop innovative ideas”, said Gonxhja.

Also, Gonxhja continued, the presence in Tirana of prestigious institutions such as Plug & Play, Tumo Center and École 42 at the Piramida, another symbol of the radical transformation the country is undergoing, has significantly strengthened the Albanian innovation ecosystem, offering specialized education and professional networks that enhance digital skills and sustainability in the global economy.