Pleased to welcome Prof. Arben Merkoçi, a leading global name in nanoscience and nanotechnology, together with Prof. Gjergj Dodbiba from Tokyo University and Prof. Yasuaki Einaga from Keio University, both invited as keynote speakers at the upcoming NanoBalkan Conference to be held in Tirana. We had an insightful discussion on the opportunities to strengthen Albania-Japan scientific and technological cooperation, and on Albania’s growing role in research and innovation, especially through NanoAlb, now emerging as a regional hub for nanotech advancement.