Speaker

Genci Kojdheli is 49 years old, a public administration professional with extensive experience in local governance, strategic planning, economic development, and international cooperation. Since joining the Municipality of Tirana in 2015, he has played a key role in shaping the city's development agenda, fostering international partnerships, attracting investment, and promoting urban innovation and environmental sustainability. His work has contributed to several major international initiatives and recognitions for Tirana, including European Youth Capital 2022, European City of Sports 2023, the Presidency of the B40 Balkan Cities Network in 2024, and Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2025. Previously, he held senior executive positions in Albania's central government, including at the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth. With an academic background in Law, International Law and Human Rights, Genci has also spent over a decade lecturing at universities in Tirana on international law, human rights, and international relations. His professional interests focus on sustainable urban development, city diplomacy, economic competitiveness, innovation ecosystems, and the role of cities as drivers of social and economic transformation.