WOB-AL Conference 2024 | October 30, 2024 | Plaza Tirana

Leading On The Edge - How Women on Boards Can Make a Difference.

About The Conference

1st WOB-AL Annual Conference 2024

“When women lead, they do not just break barriers — they build bridges to a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous world.”

We gathered to celebrate and champion the strength of women in leadership as we explored how diverse perspectives shaped the future of governance, innovation, and sustainability.

Our Speakers

Albana Vrioni

Founder of WOB-AL & CEO of Vrioni Consulting

Hagen Schweinitz

Global Practice Leader of Eric Salmon & Partner

Aradhana Khowala

CEO of Aptamind Partners

Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi

First Deputy Governor at Bank of Albania

Kristen Anderson

CEO & Board Member at EWOB

André Rizzo

Head of European Integration, Political, Press & Information Section at EU Delegation

Our Panelists

Jonida Shehu

Journalist • Author • TV Host

Irush Vrioni

Managing Partner of Vrioni Consulting

Rudina Murati

Chairwoman of the Board at WOB-AL

Jonida Lakuriqi

Director of Legal& Public Policies & External Affairs at Vodafone Albania

Neritan Mullaj

Executive Director at the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania

Rafaela Rica

Founder of Iceberg Communication

Entela Memishaj

Managing Partner at Zaka, Kosta & Memishaj Attorneys at Law

Shqipe Berisha

Executive Director at Pyramid of Tirana

Fatbardha Rino

CEO of IutePay & Board Member at WOB-AL

Majlind Lazimi

Horwath HTL Albania Managing Director

Diana Sokoli

Vice President Real Estate and Hospitality at Balfin Group

Eno Caca

Business Development - PR & Marketing at Concord Investment Group

Milva Ekonomi

Albanian Parlament Member, ESG Committe Chair

Arben Shkodra

Secretary General at Albanian National Economic Council

Antonela Hako

Administrator at Hako sh.p.k.Albania and Hako Kosovo

Aslı Çetinel​

Deputy Head of Mission Deputy Head of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Mission in Tirana

Michele Ribotta

UN Women Albania Country Representative

Dogu Kir

Chief Marketing Officer / Consumer Business Unit Director at Vodafone Albania

Ilva Gjuzi

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism and Environment

Blerina Memo

Partner at Deloitte CE South

Enver Mehmeti

CEO & Founder at VAS Group

List of Events That Happened in This Conference

The agenda for the “Leading on the Edge – How Women on Boards Can Make a Difference” conference was designed to offer a dynamic mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. The event kicked off with an opening address highlighting the role of women in board leadership, followed by panel discussions on key trends such as ESG, digital transformation, and governance. The day concluded with a networking session, where attendees connected with mentors and peers, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

14:00
Welcome Drinks & Introduction of Panelists
14:30
Topic 1: EU Directive

Gender Balance On
The Boards of Directors: Change is Happening!

Keynote Speech: Andre Rizzo & Kristen Anderson

15:40
Topic 2. Economic Growth & Good Governance

SMART Strategies & The Role Of BoD in Economic Growth.

Opening Speech: Delina Ibrahimaj

Keynote Speech: Hagen Schweinitz

17:10
Topic 3. Fintech, Digital & Capital Markets

How Do They Shape Growth Through Good Governance Standards , Including Diversity On Boards

Keynote Speech: Luljeta Minxhozi

18:00
Topic 4. ESG

Women Leading sustainability-
Creating a New Narrative

Keynote Speech: Aradhana Khowala

18:45
WOB Index & Closing Remarks

Albana Vrioni:
Albanian Businesses With Best Representation of
Women On Boards

19:00
Networking

Sponsors & Partners