Innovation Meets the Growing Agricultural and Water Markets
of the Balkans

IMPROVATE invites leading AgTech, WaterTech, Precision Agriculture,
Automation and Sustainability companies to participate in a unique
business conference connecting innovation with senior decision-makers
from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.
The Balkans are undergoing a major modernization process supported by
government investments, international development programs and
EU-backed funding initiatives. The region is actively seeking proven
technologies that can improve agricultural productivity, water efficiency,
food security and climate resilience.

Major Opportunity in the Water Sector
Albania is currently implementing a nationwide modernization program for
water and wastewater infrastructure.

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Key Organizations Expected to Participate
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
The primary governmental authority responsible for agricultural policy,
water resource management and rural development.
National Water Supply and Sewerage Agency (AKUM)
The national authority responsible for water and wastewater infrastructure
throughout Albania.

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Current priorities include:
• Rehabilitation of aging infrastructure
• Reduction of water losses
• Modern filtration systems
• Digital transformation of water networks
• Large-scale modernization projects
Tirana Water Utility (UKT)
One of the most influential water utilities in the country.
UKT is actively evaluating and investing in:
• Smart water meters
• AMR / AMI remote meter reading systems
• Water network monitoring solutions
• Non-Revenue Water reduction technologies
• Digital water management platforms
15 Newly Established Regional Water Utilities
Following a national reform, Albania established 15 regional water
corporations.
Many are still upgrading infrastructure and have not yet completed smart
meter deployment.
 

Key challenges include:
• Intermittent water supply
• High water losses
• Lack of modern metering systems
• Need for digital monitoring solutions
• Smart operational management platforms

Major Opportunity in Agriculture
Agriculture contributes approximately 20% of Albania’s GDP and employs
more than one-third of the country's workforce.
The country is investing heavily in productivity improvements and alignment
with European agricultural standards.
In addition to its growing wine industry and vineyards, Albania has
extensive:
• Greenhouse operations
• Protected cultivation facilities
• Fruit and vegetable production
• Large agricultural growing areas
Labor Shortage Driving Demand for Automation
A significant portion of Albania’s younger workforce is leaving for
employment opportunities elsewhere in Europe.
As a result, agricultural producers are actively seeking technologies that
reduce labor dependency and improve operational efficiency.
 

Priority Areas:
Smart Irrigation & Water Management
• Drip irrigation
• Irrigation automation
• Smart water monitoring
• Fertigation systems
• Water optimization technologies

Precision Agriculture
• AI-based crop monitoring
• Agricultural drones
• Satellite analytics
• Yield forecasting
• Farm management platforms
 

Agricultural Automation & Robotics
• Autonomous harvesting solutions
• Agricultural robotics
• Autonomous tractors
• Equipment management systems
• Labor-saving technologies

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Greenhouse Technologies
• Advanced greenhouse systems
• Climate control solutions
• Greenhouse automation
• Controlled Environment Agriculture

Water Technologies
• Water treatment
• Agricultural water reuse
• Desalination
• Resource optimization

Sustainable Agriculture
• Biological pest control
• Soil regeneration
• Bio-fertilizers
• Sustainable crop protection

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Who Will You Meet?

Government & Public Sector
• Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
• National Water Supply and Sewerage Agency (AKUM)
• Tirana Water Utility (UKT)
• Regional Water Utilities
• Government agencies and regulators

Private Sector
• Large agricultural producers
• Greenhouse operators
• Irrigation companies
• Food processing companies
• Agricultural distributors
• Investors and agricultural funds
• Agricultural cooperativesYou Meet?challenges include:
 

Why Join?
Direct Access to Decision Makers
Meet senior government officials, water authorities, agricultural producers,
distributors and investors.
Real Business Opportunities
Projects and procurement programs are already being planned and
implemented across the region.
Partnership Development
Identify distributors, integrators, pilot customers and strategic partners.
Combined B2G & B2B Platform
A focused business environment designed to generate tangible commercial
opportunities.

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Participation Includes
• Conference participation
• Speaking opportunities
• Government meetings
• Targeted B2B meetings
• Networking sessions
• Market intelligence briefing
• Local partner introductions
 

Participation is limited. Companies will be selected based on their relevance
to current market needs in Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.​

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For more details, contact us at:
info@improvate.net​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​