09:00 – 09:30 Welcome Coffee

09:30 – 11:00 Panel Discussion: Social Integration and Preservation of Cultural Identity

Albanian diaspora leaders and integration specialists discuss how to preserve cultural heritage while successfully integrating into American society

11:00 – 12:30 Master Class: How to Build Social Connections in a New Country

Techniques for finding friends and colleagues, community involvement and volunteer programs
Integrating into local communities and participating in cultural and social projects

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break

Cultural exhibition: traditions, art and music of the Albanian Diaspora

13:30 – 15:00 Seminar: Family Adaptation Management

Discussion of family adjustment issues: education for children, cultural differences in parenting
Supporting adolescents in the transition to the American educational system

15:00 – 16:00 Workshop: Financial Literacy for Immigrants

How to manage finances in a new country: banking systems, loans, mortgages
Financial planning and taxes

16:00 – 17:00 Final session: Plans for the future and building a successful life in the U.S.

Results of the conference, planning further steps for adaptation and development
A word of thanks from the organizers, discussion of the next events

17:00 – 18:00 Closing dinner and networking session

Opportunity to summarize the results, exchange contacts and discuss further cooperation