tnc23

“If ever there was a TNC you didn’t want to end, this is it!” – GÉANT CEO Erik Huizer

TNC the largest and most prestigious research and education networking conference was held in Tirana from 5-9 June 2023 organized by GÉANT Association and hosted by RASH, the National Research and Education Network of Albania. Chair of the GÉANT Board Gilles Massen and GÉANT CEO Erik Huizer this morning opened the highly anticipated TNC23 in Tirana, Albania, by welcoming participants and thanking the Tirana Folk Ensemble for the dramatic opening ceremony. Together, they set the scene for a week of collaboration at this exciting venue.

Participants were then also welcomed to Tirana by Arjan Xhelaj, Director General of host NREN RASH, and by Her Excellency Mrs. Evis Kushi, Minister of Education and Sports of Albania, who talked about the transformative power of education – now more critical than ever – and about the country’s initiatives to embrace innovation.

John Dyer then spoke on behalf of the Vietsch Foundation to award the Medal of Honour to Arjan Xhelaj.

715 participants from 59 different nations and 1,517 total streams took part. "If there was ever a TNC I didn't want to end, this is it!" Thanks again to everyone who contributed to the success of TNC23.