Wood Industry Convention of Kosovo

Eighth Edition

Hotel Emerald, Pristina

09:30 - 17:00 | November 26, 2025

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Arieta Pozhegu

All-Kosovo woodworks crafted with pride, bringing nature's beauty to your home!

Arieta Pozhegu

Executive Director of AWPK

Convention Objectives

Main goals of the eighth edition

Main Panel: Innovation and Advanced Technology

Topics:
• CNC machinery and wood factory automation
• Software for design and production management
• R&D and new product prototyping
• Integration of modern technology for increased productivity
Format: Presentations from local and international experts + tech demos

Session: Workforce and Academia

Topics:
• DUAL VET and cooperation with vocational schools
• Training in CNC, design, modern processing, and green skills
• Mentorship and leadership of the new generation
• Student workshop: design competition + prototype presentations
Format: Discussion panel + interactive workshop with students and mentors

Session: Sustainability and the Green Industry

Topics:
• Certified materials and recycling of wood waste
• Standards for eco-friendly products for international markets
• Training on waste management and renewable energy
• International best practices in the wood industry
Format: Presentations + case studies + interactive stands

Session: Export and E-commerce

Topics:
• Strategies for entering international markets
• Online platforms and sales of wood products
• Digital marketing and promotion of the “Made in Kosovo” brand
• Partnerships with diaspora and strategic exporters
Format: Panel + e-commerce demo + B2B meetings

Session: Internationalization and Strategic Partnerships

Topics:
• Partnerships with international companies and institutions
• Participation in fairs and conventions abroad
• Standards and certifications for export
• Increasing the visibility of Kosovo’s wood industry on the international stage
Format: Panel with representatives from embassies, donors, and international partners

Session: Academia – Industry Collaboration

Topics:
• Joint university–business projects
• Innovation and new product design
• Encouraging student participation in design competitions
• Mentorship and internships in industry companies
Format: Panel + student showcase + networking

Exhibition and Interactive Activities

• Product and machinery exhibition (sponsors area)
• Student design competition: company-sponsored prize
• Networking Lounge: round tables with partners and businesses
• Presentations of innovative products and live demos

Convention Program

Full Day Agenda - November 26, 2025

Official Opening

09:30 - 10:00

Official Opening

  • Opening remarks by the Wood Processors Association of Kosovo (WPAK)
  • Greetings from representatives of state institutions, international partners, and sponsors
  • Presentation of the Convention’s objectives and program

Panel 1: Innovation and Technology in the Wood Industry

10:00 - 10:45

Innovation and Technology in the Wood Industry

  • Use of advanced technologies in wood processing
  • Innovations in design and production
  • Integration of automation and robotics in manufacturing processes

Workforce and Academia–Industry Collaboration

10:45 - 11:30

Workforce and Academia–Industry Collaboration

  • The importance of vocational schools and training for workforce development
  • Collaboration models between academic institutions and the private sector
  • Initiatives for youth skills development and employment in the wood industry

Sustainability and Circular Economy

11:30 - 12:20

Sustainability and Circular Economy

  • Recyclable materials and the use of recycled wood
  • International standards for eco-friendly products
  • Sustainable practices in waste management and renewable energy use

Discussion Panel: Challenges and Opportunities in the Wood Industry

12:20 - 13:00

Challenges and Opportunities in the Wood Industry in Kosovo

  • Current challenges of the industry
  • Development and growth opportunities
  • Policies and institutional support

Lunch and Informal Networking

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break & Informal Networking

Export and E-commerce in the Wood Industry

14:00 - 14:45

Export and E-commerce in the Wood Industry

  • Strategies for entering international markets
  • Using online platforms for sales and marketing
  • Logistics and supply chain management for export

Student Design Competition

14:45 - 15:30

Student Design Competition

  • Presentation of projects and prototypes by students from vocational schools and universities
  • Design evaluation by an expert panel

Closing Ceremony and Awards

15:30 - 17:00

Closing Ceremony and B2B Meetings

  • Closing remarks by WPAK
  • Awards ceremony for the Student Design Competition winners
  • Thank-you notes to sponsors, partners, and participants
  • B2B meetings in the Vivaldi room - investment and export opportunities
  • Wood industry businesses from Kosovo and international companies

Digitalization Pavilion in front of Bethoven Hall

Business-to-Business (B2B) Meetings

13:00 - 17:00

B2B meetings with potential buyers and partners, local and international, organized by AWPK

VIVALDI HALL

Note: Those interested in meetings with foreign partners must first register on the "Business to Business Meetings" list

Convention Speakers

Experts and leaders of the wood industry

Albin Kurti

ALBIN KURTI

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo

Zenel Kelmendi

ZENEL KELMENDI

Chairman of AWPK Board

LUMI

Rozeta Hajdari

ROZETA HAJDARI

Minister of MINT

Eileen Devitt

EILEEN DEVITT

Mission Director

USAID Kosovo

Jonas Westerlund

JONAS WESTERLUND

Ambassador of Sweden to Kosovo

Arieta Pozhegu

ARIETA POZHEGU

Executive Director

AWPK

Dren Zatriqi

DREN ZATRIQI

Market Access Expert

USAID Kosovo Compete

Suzana Harxhi

SUZANA HARXHI

CEO

BIZZARRO

Argujan Hoti

ARGUJAN HOTI

CEO

Hoti Exclusive

Ideal Vejsa

IDEAL VEJSA

CEO

Maden Group

Burim Bajraktari

BURIM BAJRAKTARI

CEO

Modium L.L.C

Zamira Pode

ZAMIRA PODE

Marketing Expert

Luxembourg

Besnik Haziri

BESNIK HAZIRI

Business Department Head

ProCredit Bank

Diana Burri

DIANA BURRI

Partner

Dott

Zef Dedaj

ZEF DEDAJ

Acting Director

KIESA

Skender Rama

SKENDER RAMA

Project Director

USAID Kosovo Compete

...and many other speakers from industry, academia and international institutions

Partners and Sponsors

Organizations supporting the development of the wood industry

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