FINAL GEIN CONFERENCE

October 15-16, 2025

FINAL GEIN CONFERENCE

October 15-16, 2025

Location: Sport University of Tirana
Address: Rr. Muhamet Gjollesha, Tirana

Day 1-October 15 ( Aula Magna)

11:00 -11:30 Registration and welcome coffee

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Moderator Prof. Asoc. Dr. Elona Mehmeti

11.30 – 11.40 Welcoming Dance performance

11:40-12:30

Moderator – Elona Mehmeti

Welcoming Speeches –

Dr. Agron Kasa (Rector SUT)
Mr. Fidel Ylli (President of NOC)
Minister of Education & Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Vice Minister Mr. Endri Hoxha

Elite athlete (NOC Albania)
Chiara Funari, Project Adviser at European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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12:30-13:00

Presentation of GEIN Project proceedings, Marita Mattila-Project Coordinator of GEIN, Southeastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Youth Research and Development Centre Juvenia
Paralympic Committee of Kosovo, Njomza Emini, President

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13.00-14:00 Lunch catering at the Sports University of Tirana (SUT)

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14:00- 14.30

Moderator Prof. Asoc. Dr. Elona Mehmeti

Project Deliverables Presentation of Projects of Mentees and Mentors:
Video with the projects’ results
Presentation of the Education Module that will be introduced in the curriculum of SUT
Holtion Orhani – Project Researcher All in and GEIN Project

14:00 – 16:00 Follow the Hackathon in the campus (participants in the conference)

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16:00 – Conclusions and preparing for the next day

Day 2- October 16
Room 1.1 Conference room SUT

09:00 -09:15 Registration and coffee

09:15-11.20 – Short introductions and panel discussion Moderated by Zachary Ergish

Rachele Menga (UN Woman, Albania) – What UN Woman does for Gender Balance in Albania
Edith Zuschmann (CEO & President) founded 261 Fearless Inc., a US-based global non-profit organization
A Motivational Speaker involved in the project Dorarta Koka – Leading with heart
A presentation from our elite athlete’s student at Sport University of Tirana (Marinela Bici- Volejball player”)
Presentation of one teacher (also a mentor/Prof.Asoc.Dr.Rigerta Selenica ) what she/he is doing to motivate girls to engage in sport

11:20-12:00 – Launch of the Mentoring Network established by GEIN

Presentation of Tarja Krum (Mentor from Finland)
Advancing Gender Equality in European Sport
Equality Within Sport (EWS) Committee
ENGSO – European Organization for Grassroots Sport

Presentation of the guidelines of the mentor network promoting Gender Equality in Sports
Heli Kesämaa, Dr Sc. Principal Lecturer, South Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

12:00-13:30 Lunch catering at the Sports University of Tirana

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13:30-15:00 Moderated by Zachary Ergish

Mentoring Process

Where to go from here?

15:00– Hackathon at Sport University of Tirana

Pitch talks and awards ceremony of the GEIN Hackathon

16.00 Conclusions and comments

Our Stand for Gender Equality in Sports

Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we strive to break down barriers and promote inclusivity, fairness, and respect for all. Join us in our journey to empower women and build a more equitable future in sports.

About Us

The project “Female Sport Leaders Promoting Gender Independent Physical Activity” (GEIN), funded by the Erasmus program, is designed to empower sport actors in Albania and Kosovo. It focuses on promoting gender equality and leadership skills through a structured learning program and mentorship.