Ermal Beqiri: It’s time to see Albania as an opportunity, not as an obstacle

“When I left for my studies in France in 2000, I had only one dream: never to return to Albania,” says Ermal Beqiri. But the years abroad taught him that the real path is to follow your own steps without forgetting your roots.

In 2006 he returned, even though the reality was difficult. There was no market for robotics, computer science was still unclear, and there were no models to follow. Where others saw emptiness, he saw ground for building.

Today, the landscape has changed completely. Albania is no longer the land of missing opportunities. It is transforming into a center for innovation and technological development. New ecosystems have been created, concrete references now exist, and above all, there are real opportunities for young people and professionals who want to build their future here.

If once leaving was the only option, today returning is a real possibility. Albania is not what we used to know. It is becoming a leader in the region. For those who want to create, grow, and make a difference, our country offers more opportunities than ever before.

As Chairman of the Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation (ACTI) and founder of Soft & Solution, Horizon, R&D Solution, and N Solution, Ermal Beqiri is committed to building a strong foundation where innovation and technology are at the heart of development.

Today, there are more than 20 companies and over 150 open positions awaiting the return of Albanian professionals, not just as a return to their homeland, but as a return to the future. An opportunity to build, to innovate, and to contribute by speaking Albanian, creating in Albanian, and leaving a mark in our own country.

There is no better moment to return, to invest, and to contribute. The future of technology in Albania is being built now, and you can be part of it.