Rector Hajrizi Invited to Barcelona to Present UBT as a Model for Smart City at the Global Triple Helix and ACEEU Conference

27/06/2023

The Rector of UBT, Prof. Dr. Edmond Hajrizi, was invited to Barcelona, Spain, to participate in the Global Conference: “Triple Helix & ACEEU,” where he presented UBT as a unique model for Smart City, highlighting the role of entrepreneurship, the commitment of universities to sustainable development and the environment, as well as addressing climate change.

At this conference, Rector Hajrizi was a speaker during the session “Forward Force: Insights from Entrepreneurial Leaders – Presentations of the Triple E Award,” where he showcased UBT’s model for a smart city, developed within the Innovative Science Park.

The presentation titled: “UBT – Smart Self-Sustain Innovation based Ecosystem (Smart City),” illustrated the unique idea and implementation of an ecosystem that has been developed for the first time by a university, providing students with the opportunity to expand their horizons in science and knowledge.

In front of numerous participants from around the world, Rector Hajrizi represented Kosovo through UBT, showcasing it as a unique opportunity for the development of various activities, highlighting UBT as an institution that has managed to advance using the most sophisticated technologies of the time.

Rector Hajrizi’s participation in this conference is of great importance for creating new partnerships and excellent opportunities for youth from Kosovo and the region, as well as for the internationalization of Kosovo.

The ACEEU 2023 Stakeholders Forum is an event that brings together experts from around the world and serves as a major driver for advancing the boundaries of entrepreneurship and community engagement in higher education.