Balkonnect Festival Tirana 2026 represents the evolution of the platform from a conference into a full festival-grade, investor-focused regional marketplace. Built on the lessons learned from Balkonnect Prishtina 2025, the 2026 edition scales what worked and sharpens the focus on deals, bankable projects and cross-border partnerships.
About Balkonnect Festival 2026 – B2B Matchmaking Event
The Balkonnect B2B Matchmaking Event is planned as a two-day event in Tirana, featuring dynamic sessions with regional and international experts in construction, tourism, renewable energy, digital technologies, finance, and women entrepreneurship. The event is organized as part of the Balkonnect Festival, in partnership and co-organization with stakeholders from regional, SEE and EU countries, as well as EEN network partners, in close cooperation with representatives of sectoral businesses from participating countries.Benchmark from 2025:
450+ participants, 50+ panelists, 37 countries represented and 839 B2B meetings.
The 2026 festival includes:
- 7 mainstage panels
- 14 thematic sessions
- 3 masterclasses
- 2 pitching sessions
- 2 days of non-stop B2B matchmaking in a dedicated cube
- SME exhibitions and thematic networking spaces
The b2match Matchmaking Event will be open and operating NON-STOP during the whole 2-days festival and companies will be able on their own to arrange, coordinate and meet as per the b2match organizing model.
B2B Matchmaking Event Details
📅 Date: 21–22 May 2026
🕘 Time: NON-STOP during the whole 2-days festival
💻 Format: Hibrid (Online via b2match platform & in-person)
💵 Participation Fee: FREE of charge
Please note: Consulting companies may be refused participation.
Participants will schedule and engage in 20-minute 1:1 online meetings, with the goal of building long-term partnerships. The event is ideal for:
- Entrepreneurs & SMEs
- Researchers & Academia
- Public institutions & NGOs
- Regional and national authorities
Thematic Arenas
- Tourism & Experience Economy
- Green Transition & Sustainable Growth
- Digital Economy, Fintech & Banking
- Masterclasses, Business Dinner
- B2B Matchmaking events, Business exhibitions
- Investors, Angels & Bankable Projects
Why Participate?
✔️ Showcase your solutions and partnership opportunities via the b2match platform
✔️ Convenient and efficient method to connect with potential partners for collaboration.
✔️ Stay informed on the latest trends and challenges
✔️ Free access to a valuable international networking event
How It Works
- Register for the event via the Register button.
- Create your profile to showcase who you are and for what are you looking for
- Browse profiles of attendees. Go to the participants list to find out who you could meet at the event and who is offering interesting and promising business opportunities. Use the filters on the right or browse through your AI Profile recommendations in the Top Matches section to narrow down your selection and find the most suitable collaboration partners that match your goals and interests.
- Send meeting requests to those you’re interested in.
- Connect during the event in pre-arranged, 20-minute video meetings.
🔗 Register here: https://www.b2match.com/e/balkonnect-2026
MSP is a co-organizer of this event.
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