Academy Alumni European Reunion

Overview

This program seeks to bring together alumni of the Academy of American and International Law to socialize, learn, and make new memories, while also introducing CAIL and the Academy to the guests of entities that participate in the Academy.

The EUR 350 registration fee includes the welcome reception on Day 0; the substantive program, lunch, and dinner on Day 1; and transportation, lunch, and dinner on Day 2.

CAIL’s goal is to keep the registration fee as affordable as possible to encourage broad alumni participation. Any additional optional activities will be offered at an additional cost, with details provided as plans are finalized.

Questions

If you have questions,  please contact Mr. Neritan Kallfa at nkallfa@tonucci.com.

Program Highlights

Thursday, October 1

7:30 to 10:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception hosted by Tonucci & Partners Albania

Tonucci & Partners Albania, Torre Drin, Rr. Abdi Toptani, Tirana, Albania

Friday, October 2

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Substantive Program

12:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Sightseeing Tour of Tirana

The walking tour will begin along the main boulevard, Dëshmorët e Kombit (“Martyrs of the Nation”), and continue past several of Tirana’s most notable landmarks, including the Orthodox Cathedral, the House of Leaves, and Skanderbeg Square. Along the way, participants will learn about the cultural and government buildings surrounding the city center.

The tour will also include a visit to the Et’hem Bey Mosque, known for its distinctive frescoes and unique place among historic mosques in the Balkans.

2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Lunch

Following lunch, the walking tour will continue to the Namazgah Mosque, a wonder of Ottoman-inspired architecture. From there, participants will visit the Pyramid of Tirana and continue along the boulevard to see the Prime Minister’s Office and other examples of Italian architecture dating from the Mussolini era.

The tour will conclude near Mother Teresa Square, with views of the Presidential Palace, the Palace of Congresses, and the surrounding civic and cultural buildings.

8:30 to 10:00 p.m. - Dinner

Albanian folk show

Saturday, October 17

8:30 a.m - Departure from Tirana for Shkodër

10:30 a.m. - Tour of Shkodër

The day will begin with a walking tour of Rozafa Castle, one of Shkodër’s most prominent historic landmarks. Perched on a rocky hill overlooking the Buna and Drin rivers, the castle offers impressive views of the surrounding area and a glimpse into the region’s long history.

The tour will then continue to the Lead Mosque, also known as the Mehmet Pasha Bushati Mosque. Built in the 18th century and named for the lead that once covered its domes, the mosque is recognized as a Cultural Monument of Albania.

2:00 p.m. - Lunch

Following lunch, participants will visit the Venice Art Mask Factory, which features an extensive collection of handcrafted Venetian-style masks.

If time permits, the group will also visit the Marubi National Museum of Photography. The museum preserves the remarkable photographic legacy of the Marubi family, beginning with Pietro Marubi, an Italian photographer who established his studio in Shkodër in the mid-19th century.

5:00 p.m. - Departure from Shkodër for Tirana

8:30 p.m. - Farewell Dinner

Sunday, October 5, 2026

Optional Informal Group Activities and Free Time

Accommodation

We have arranged special group rates at the following hotels for reunion attendees:

• Rogner Hotel Tirana (www.rogner.com/tirana)
• Marriott Bonvoy (www.marriott.com/TIAMC)
• Mak Albania Hotel (www.makalbania.com)

Other hotel options within walking distance or a short taxi ride of the venue include:

• Tirana International Hotel (www.tiranainternational.com)
• Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana (www.plazatirana.com)
• Sky Hotel Tirana (www.skyhotel.al)

Tirana also offers many other accommodation options. Attendees who prefer to stay elsewhere are encouraged to book directly through their preferred hotel or booking platform and compare available rates.

For convenient access to the reunion venue, restaurants, and other amenities, we recommend staying along or near Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit (Martyrs of the Nation Boulevard) or in the neighboring Blloku area.

Payment Registration Fee

Name : Neritan Kallfa
Bank: Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania
Account: 43375435103
IBAN AL18208110080000043375435103
Currency: EUR (euro)

Other Information

Emergency (First AID) - Mother Teresa University Hospital Center > Medical Emergencies (Surgery, Infections)
Phone numberr: 112

Police
Phone number: 129

Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza”
Phone number: +355 4 2381 800

Lost and found Baggage in Tirana Airport
Phone number: +355 4 2381 681 / +355 69 20 66626

Regional Directorate of Border and Migration
Phone number: +355 69 41 10263

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