{
  "id": 8889990,
  "title": "Plug and Play Tirana Expo 2026: Silicon Valley meets Balkans (Sponsored)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/plug-and-play-tirana-expo-2026-silicon-valley-meets-balkans-sponsored",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:57:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "EU-Startups",
    "slug": "eu-startups",
    "url": "https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/09/plug-and-play-tirana-expo-2026-silicon-valley-meets-balkans-sponsored/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tirana Expo 2026, Plug and Play Tirana Expo, brings together startups, international investors, corporate leaders, founders and innovation experts from Europe, Silicon Valley and the Western Balkans. This two-day event, marking the conclusion of the second Plug and Play Tirana Accelerator Programme, aims to bridge Albania and the wider region with global capital, expertise, companies and markets. Notable attendees include Jeff Burton, Jackie Hernandez, Fatos Ismali, Aditya Kathpalia, Max Gurvits, Ekaterina Gianelli, Julien Coustaury, Alexandra Lazar, Raymond Chow, Sheila Gemin, Mikael Kretz, and Matthias Timm. The Expo showcases Batch 2 startup pitches and features industry conversations on HealthTech, ConTech, DesignTech, Logistics, Marketplaces, E-commerce & Mobility, DeepTech, GovTech & Public Safety, and AI-powered B2B SaaS & Enterprise. Dedicated investor discussions explore what investors seek in emerging European startups and how startups and corporations can collaborate. With international investors, venture capital representatives, and corporate investment teams in attendance, the Expo offers Albanian and regional founders a chance to build relationships beyond their domestic markets. Established in 2019, Plug and Play Tirana strengthens connections between Albania’s startup ecosystem and international markets, providing startups with mentors, investors, corporations and experts to grow, raise capital and scale internationally. Tirana Expo 2026 ultimately connects an ambitious regional ecosystem with the international technology and investment community.",
  "summary": "Plug and Play Tirana Expo returns to the Pyramid of Tirana from 7–8 October, bringing together startups, international investors, corporate leaders, founders and innovation experts from across Europe, Silicon Valley and the wider Plug and Play global network. The two-day event marks the culmination of the second Plug and Play Tirana Accelerator Programme and is […] The post Plug and Play Tirana…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}