Dates: February 23–27, 2026
Location: Tirana, Albania
Airport: Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)
Hotel Location: Tirana Marriott, Sheshi Italia, Tiranë 1001, Albania
Schedule of Events
All sessions, meals, and events are listed in Central European Time (CET), which is UTC +1.
Monday, February 23: Welcome to Tirana
Location: Tirana Marriott, Sheshi Italia, Tiranë 1001, Albania
6:45–7:00pm: Group transportation
7:00–9:00pm: SLT Summit welcome dinner at Sofra e Ariut
9:00–9:15pm: Group transportation
Day 1: Tuesday, February 24
Location: Pyramid of Tirana (Piramida e Tiranës), Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tirana 1001, Albania
Breakfast on your own
8:45–9:00am: Walk to Pyramid of Tirana (approx. 7 min walk)
9:00–12:30pm: Welcome, strengthen SLT connections, and next steps from Davos
12:30–1:30pm: Lunch
1:30–3:00pm: Building resilience in our strategy
3:00–4:30pm: Introduction to JA Albania, and impact intelligence in action
5:00–6:30pm: Free time/side meetings
6:45–7:00pm: Walk to Padam Restaurant (approx. 5 min walk)
7:00–9:00pm: Group dinner at Padam Restaurant
9:00–9:15pm: Walk to Tirana Marriot (approx. 5 min walk)
Day 2: Wednesday, February 25
Location: Pyramid of Tirana (Piramida e Tiranës), Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tirana 1001, Albania
Breakfast on your own
8:15–8:30am: Walk to Pyramid of Tirana (approx. 7 min walk)
8:30–10:15am: Impact intelligence
10:15–11:00am: Revenue diversification and growth: Exploring outcome financing
11:15am–12:15pm: Forum
12:15–2:00pm: Lunch with JA Albania at Artigiano Restaurant (approx. 5 min walk)
2:00–2:45pm: AI and tech enablers for learning experience (LX) success
2:45–5:30pm: Toward a learning experience (LX) strategy
Free evening
Day 3: Thursday, February 26
Location: Pyramid of Tirana (Piramida e Tiranës), Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tirana 1001, Albania
Breakfast on your own
10:30am–11:00am: Group transportation to Ministry of Education of Albania
11:00am–11:30am: Visit the Ministry of Education of Albania
11:30am–1:00pm: Visit to Arben Broci High School
1:00–2:00pm: Lunch
2:00–3:00pm: Forum
3:00pm: Break
3:15–5:00pm: Investing in our people
5:00–5:30pm: Summary and close
6:30–6:45pm: Group transportation to Albanian Night (approx. 11 min drive)
7:00–10:00pm: Albanian Night, hosted by JA Albania
Attendees: JA Albania Staff, JA Albania Board Members, and JA Worldwide Senior Leadership Team
10:15–10:30pm: Group transportation to Tirana Marriott Hotel (approx. 11 min drive)
Friday, February 27
Departures all day
Weather Conditions
Late February in Tirana is cool and breezy, with daytime highs around 11–14 °C (51–57 °F) and lows near 2–4 °C (36–40 °F). Expect moderate rain chances, about half the days being cloudy, and it’s the windiest month of the year. Layers, a warm jacket, and a raincoat are recommended.
What to Pack:
A warm jacket or coat
Scarf, gloves, hat
Waterproof shoes and a compact umbrella
Cozy socks and layers
Dress Code
Meetings: Business casual
Dinners: Business casual
School visit & meeting with government officials: Business casual
Photography Guidelines
For security reasons, please ask for permission before taking photos. Feel free to share your experiences in a timely manner while keeping location specifics private until the event is over.
Etiquette during JA Worldwide Events
Responsible consumption: Alcohol may be served at certain JA Worldwide events, but it should always be consumed responsibly. Attendees are expected to exercise good judgment, remain professional, and be mindful of their own limits.
Professional conduct: Attendees are expected to maintain professionalism at all times. Behavior that is disruptive, offensive, or endangers the safety of others is not acceptable.
Transportation and safety: Attendees are encouraged to use safe and reliable transportation options, including ride-sharing services and taxis, for travel to and from the airport. For scheduled group events, JA Worldwide will arrange group walks or private transportation where appropriate. We strongly encourage participants to take advantage of these options to support a safe and seamless experience between event locations.
In Case of Emergency
If you require immediate assistance, please contact the appropriate emergency service below:
Ambulance: 127
Fire Brigade: 128
Rescue Police: 129
Traffic Police: 126
If you are attending a JA Worldwide event, please also notify Asheesh (+1-617-970-8625) or Tamara (+1-617-840-7875) as soon as it is safe to do so so we can provide support and coordinate assistance.
