APEN - Albanian Professionals and Entrepreneurs Network

01/30/2026

Join us at Columbia University for a conversation on the Soft Diplomacy of the Albanian Diaspora with former Ambassador Mal Berisha. Thoughtful dialogue, community, and networking to follow. 🇦🇱✨
📅 Feb 6 | 6–8:30 PM.
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12/26/2025

Few days (and tickets) left! Join us on December 30 for an evening of celebration, continued friendships and new beginnings!

📅 December 30
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Starchild Rooftop
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12/15/2025

We hope you saved the date for our Annual Holiday Party! Join us on December 30 for an evening of celebration, continued friendships and new beginnings!

📅 December 30
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Starchild Rooftop
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11/27/2025

2/2 Creative Journeys was a night to remember. We’re grateful for the artists, authors, and community members who shared their work, stories, and energy. Thank you to everyone who gathered with us to celebrate our creative community.

11/27/2025

1/2 Creative Journeys was a night to remember. We’re grateful for the artists, authors, and community members who shared their work, stories, and energy. Thank you to everyone who gathered with us to celebrate our creative community.

11/15/2025

We’re excited to introduce the incredible Albanian artists and authors joining us for our Creative Journeys event. With two carefully curated panels and a showcase of their work, we’re honored to highlight their stories and celebrate creativity within our community.

📅 November 20
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Penthouse 45
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11/05/2025

✨ Join us for “Creative Journeys” — an evening celebrating Albanian artists and authors through art, literature, and conversation 🖼️📚

📅 November 20
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Penthouse 45

09/29/2025

APEN had the honor of welcoming Prime Minister Albin Kurti for a fireside chat with young Albanian-American professionals in New York.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for APEN’s work in creating platforms that bring together Albanian professionals, and highlighted the importance of building bridges between our homeland and diaspora.

A heartfelt thank you to Prime Minister Kurti and to all the attendees who joined us for this meaningful conversation.

09/22/2025

Due to high demand, we are pleased to announce the event location has now changed and the RSVP link is open once again!

The Albanian Professionals and Entrepreneurs Network requests the pleasure of your company at our Annual APEN Dignitaries Event, featuring a keynote address from Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosova.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 27, 4:30 PM, at The Grand Ballroom, 3 West Club.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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06/02/2025

🌇 Kick off summer with us at the LIC Waterfront!
Join us for an evening of connections, conversations, and cocktails with a view. 🌆🍸

📅 June 11
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Frank Ottomanelli’s LIC

05/28/2025