Leadership Forum by JM Solutions
7th Annual · 23 April, 2026
Visionary Leadership in the AI Era
How do we build with AI without making costly mistakes?
Join Albania’s most exclusive leadership gathering.
Date: 23 April, 2026 · 09:00 – 14:00
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Tirana
Keynote: Chris Nyhuis, Vigilant Cybersecurity
AI & Digital Transformation · Cybersecurity · EU Readiness · Investment & Trust · Human Flourishing
120+
Leaders
6
Expert Speakers
2030
EU Accession Target
1
Shot
Agenda
From inspiration to insight to action, we’ll take you on a journey that involves real AI cases from real companies. Additional speakers to be announced.
09:00-09:25
Registration & Networking
09:25-10:00
Opening & Keynote
10:00-10:30
Main Panel
10:30-11:00
Action Session
11:00-11:30
Coffee & Networking
11:30-12:00
Panel 2: The Trust Equation
11:35-12:00
Joint AI Declaration & Next Steps
12:30-14:00
Lunch & Business Showcases
Keynote Speaker
Asking the Hard AI Questions
Chris Nyhuis
Co-Founder & CEO · Vigilant Cybersecurity
A sought-after speaker on cyberwarfare and evolving cyber threats, Chris co-founded Vigilant in 2009. Vigilant has become an industry leader in threat detection and response while directing 25% of profits toward fighting child trafficking to support vulnerable populations globally. Vigilant helps organizations adopt AI confidently so that AI drives growth and systems and data remain secure.
→ Why “frictionless chaos” defines our moment
→ Ensure AI is tied to growth strategy
→ Why cybersecurity is about trust, your most valuable currency
→ Lessons from organizations that have succeeded and failed
→ How Chris built a company without outside funding
Panelists & Moderators
Arbër Kadia
Co-Founder, Patoko
Eli Zhabevska
Principal, South Central Ventures
Jane Uzunovski
Co-Founder, basicmath / Enterprise AI Builder
Erik Akse
Founder, Impact Assessment Institute
Grant Van Cleve
President, American Chamber of Commerce
Jonida Lakuriqi
Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Vodafone Albania
Testimonials
“A great opportunity to connect with visionary leaders and gain perspectives that will drive our company’s continued success.”
Adrian Shehu
CEO, TCN
“Diferenca që ekziston brenda grupit, qofte nga mosha, qofte nga eksperienca, është diçka për t’u vlerësuar!”
Flutura Veipi
CEO, Union Bank
“Më pëlqen shumë ajo që Josh dhe skuadra e tij janë duke bërë më 23 Prill… për drejtues që duan … ta përdorin AI në favor të tyre, në favor të biznesat që drejtojnë.”
Aneida Bajraktari
Founder, Doll’App, Adams Chips, Balkans Capital
Registration
Reserve Your Seat at the Table
Seats are limited. 23 April, 2026. Hilton Garden Inn, Tirana.
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April 23, 2026 · Hilton Garden Inn, Tirana