The Rector of UBT, Prof. Dr. Edmond Hajrizi, presents his vision at the European Quality Congress in Reims, France

15/11/2024

At a prestigious event that gathered professionals and leaders from around the world, the Founder and Rector of UBT, Prof. Dr. Edmond Hajrizi, participated as the only representative from the Albanian-speaking region at the 65th European Quality Congress, held in Reims, France. This high-level congress, which attracted around 5,000 participants from Europe, the USA, China, India, Canada, and many other countries, serves as a global platform for exchanging successful practices and advancing quality across various fields. 

The main theme of this edition of the congress was “Quality as a Catalyst for an Olympic Performance,” where strategies and initiatives to achieve higher levels of quality and efficiency were discussed.

In this context, Rector Hajrizi shared with the broad audience his advanced vision for the future, presenting his topic “UBT Smart City – The Convergence Platform for Entrepreneurial Education, Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation-Based Ecosystem.”

This innovative concept, which encompasses the integration of education, scientific research, science, technology, and innovation, aims to create a strong and sustainable ecosystem that will transform the way we view economic and social development.

Rector Hajrizi emphasized that this coordinated platform is essential for stimulating new ideas and opportunities, providing avenues for young people and professionals to develop and contribute to the global economy.

At the conclusion of this congress, Rector Hajrizi will also participate in the awards ceremony, where he will be honored with the prestigious European Quality Leader First Finalist award. This is an important moment for Rector Hajrizi, who has dedicated his career to promoting quality in higher education and creating new opportunities for the development of innovation and sustainable education.

This award is an extraordinary recognition of his commitment and tireless work to improve quality management practices and to help create a better future for education and society.

This award brings Rector Hajrizi another significant achievement in his career and serves as a symbol of his ongoing commitment to quality and dedication to a better future.