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 the Western Balkans’ 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. With plenty of time for making the connections that matter most.
09:00-09:25
Registration & Networking
09:25-10:00
Opening & Keynote
10:00-10:30
Main Panel
10:30-10:45
Action Session
10:45-11:15
Coffee & Networking
11:15-11:35
Innovation Showcase
11:35-12:00
Joint AI Declaration & Next Steps
12:00-13:30
Lunch
13:00-14:00
AI & EU Breakout Sessions
Keynote Speaker
Answering the Hard 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
→ How AI transforms competitive advantage in every sector
→ Why cybersecurity is really about trust which is your most valuable currency
→ Lessons from organizations that have succeeded and failed
→ How Chris built a company without outside funding
Panelists & Jury
Arbër Kadia
Co-Founder, Patoko
Eli Zhabevska
Principal, South Central Ventures
Erik Akse
Founder, Impact Assessment Institute
Anisa Kaltanji
Business Development, Blessed Investement
Grant Van Cleve
President, American Chamber of Commerce
Shefqet Avdullahu
Angel Investor, Mentor
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
“Ajo cka mungon në Shqipëri është sinergji në komunitet. Po ndërtojmë së bashku gjërat që, frutat… do të shofim fëmijët tanë.”
Genc Likoskëndaj
Founder, CCS / Tetra
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