The official launch of the American Balkan Chamber of Commerce will be held on March 27th! This event marks the beginning our association where two dynamic panels with Ambassadors from Southeastern Europe will discuss the ways to foster stronger business ties between the U.S. and the Balkan region.
Agenda:
8:30 – Registration opens
9:00 – Networking Breakfast
9:30 – Welcome Remarks – Eliza Pendzov – President ABCC
9:35 – Keynote Speaker – NYC Commissioner for International Affairs Edward Mermelstein
9:45 – 10:45 – Opening Panel – Business opportunities in the Balkan Region
Moderator – Juan Mercado, Dean, The City College of New York, CUNY
- His Excellency Ambassador Sven Alkalaj – Bosnia and Herzegovina
- His Excellency Ambassador Ervin Bushati – Albania
- His Excellency Ambassador Ilir Dugolli – Kosovo
- His Excellency Ambassador Jovan Mirkovic – Montenegro
- His Excellency Ambassador Zoran Popov – North Macedonia
10:45 -11:05 – Coffee Break
11:05 – 11:45 – Second Panel – How can Balkan countries be competitive for attracting foreign investment, exporting goods, providing services for the world
Moderator – Aleks Mitreski – American Balkan Chamber of Commerce
- His Excellency Vladimir Božovič, Consul General of the Republic Of Serbia in New York
- Marjan Bojadziev, University American College Skopje Rector
- Ilirjan Rusi, Owner of Benjamin Maintenance, and Chairman of Albanian American Relations Council
- Admir Kulin, Owner of KulinWorld, Bosnia and Herzegovina
11:45 – Closing Remarks
11:45 – 12:00 – Wrap up and Networking
Who Will Attend:
Government officials, U.S. and Balkan business leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives from global trade organizations.
This event reflects ABCC’s commitment to driving economic growth, facilitating investment, and uniting professionals with ties to Southeastern Europe.
Please save the date, and let us know if you would like to join at info@americanbalkancc.org
For more info about the event see the flyer