Artificial intelligence is no longer just a concept from science fiction – it is already part of everyday life. As pioneers in promoting the importance of shaping the future, together with Najdenovski Law Office, on March 15, 2024, we hosted the premier event: #AI42024, as a follow-up to previously held workshops on this topic. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all guests, honorary speakers and panelists, sponsors and supporters of the event, and participants who secured their spots on time. We promise this is just the beginning – interest is high, and we will continue working on this topic, even more motivated, together with you, with a single goal: to stay ahead of the changes shaping our world. To AI or not to AI? – That is no longer a question. Check out the photo album from the event on our  Facebook page.

On March 29, 2024, the 18th Annual Assembly of the Chamber of Commerce for Information and Communication Technologies – MASIT was held. The Assembly is the highest governing body of the Chamber and is composed of all MASIT member companies. During the MASIT Assembly session, attendees were provided with a detailed overview of the activities the Chamber carried out in 2023. The Assembly also approved the Chamber’s plans and activities for the upcoming year, 2024. We extend our gratitude to all member companies for their active participation and contribution to the work of the Chamber, and we will continue to work together to support the growth and development of the ICT sector. The full album of photos from the 18th Annual Assembly can be viewed on our Facebook page.

11.12.2023 At the invitation of the President of the Republic, Stevo Pendarovski, MASIT organized a pre-New Year gathering and meeting for its member companies and patron partners at Villa Vodno. During the event, Ilija Gospodinov, President of the MASIT Management Board, emphasized the importance of the ICT industry as a strategic sector for the prosperity of the Macedonian economy and once again highlighted the economic indicators that clearly demonstrate the remarkable growth and progress of this industry. During the meeting, MASIT also presented its proposals for the further development of the ICT industry, aiming to better address the challenges faced by ICT companies. We extend our sincere gratitude to President Pendarovski for his cooperation and the warm reception of MASIT member companies, as well as to all participants at the event. Презентација

Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Global 2023, the world’s leading investment platform shaping the future of investments and driving meaningful connections with industry leaders. A unique platform for investment professionals to network, share insights, and collaborate on groundbreaking ideas from around the globe.  Featuring over 15000 delegates, 600 distinguished speakers and more than 150 insightful sessions. This year’s event promises to be more expansive than ever before, showcasing an array of remarkable features: Download AIM Global 2023 Program AIM Global 2023 will be a melting pot of innovation and inspiration, bringing together professionals from various sectors to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and forge lasting partnerships. Be part of the debates that will redefine the investment landscape and unlock new growth opportunities.MASIT members can get a special discounted rate of 10% off from the registration packages for delegates and SME’s. Learn more about AIM Global 2023 at the following link.

Open job position in MASIT – Membership Coordinator / Project Coordinator The Chamber of Commerce for Information and Communication Technologies MASIT announces a call for employment for the position of “Membership Coordinator / Project Coordinator”. Required Qualifications: University diploma; 5 + work experience in similar organizations as MASIT such as: Non-governmental organizations, associations, chambers of commerce, public institutions and agencies; international projects etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Excellent knowledge of the English language; Excellent computer skills (MS Office, social media, other/financial software); Skills and Abilities: Managing a membership database and actively working on a strategy for new potential members and supporters of the chamber. Preparation of promotional materials and brochures for acquiring new members. Provision of useful information in the domain of the ICT industry, development of services and organization of events for the benefit of MASIT members. Provides information and support to the working groups and bodies of MASIT in order to provide professional assistance in achieving their goals. Designing and conducting surveys to understand member needs, assist in member relations initiatives and monitor new industry trends that may affect the advancement and development of the ICT industry and business environment. Identifying and creating additional web content and newsletter that will be considered valuable and useful for the membership of MASIT in order to enable access to information, education, legal advice, cooperation, networking and promotion at domestic, regional and international level Coordinating the activities and initiatives in the domain of the work position. Assistance in writing international projects, project budgeting, project implementation and execution. Support of the program manager in the execution of the projects. Other services and support of MASIT members whenever necessary. Working hours: 8 hour working hours from 09:00 to 17:00 Mon-Fri (40 hours per week) All interested candidates are required to send their CV to contact@masit.org.mk no later than 22.08.2022 (Monday) by 13:00. Only selected candidates will be called for an interview.

We are pleased to inform you that MASIT and ProCredit Bank will continue their cooperation in the area of ​​patron partnership in the next period as well. We are proud that in the past period, through mutual cooperation, we have contributed to the improvement of the conditions for the growth and development of the ICT industry. Through the continuation of this partnership, ProCredit Bank will support MASIT in its activities to represent the Macedonian ICT industry and promote and represent the business interests of ICT companies in order to promote and develop the ICT industry and the business environment. ProCredit Bank has been a proven business partner for the past two decades. The first and only digital bank in the country that, with its concept of work, has an individual approach and high-quality service for small and medium-sized enterprises, but also for individuals who want to use simple and modern banking 24/7. In cooperation with MASIT, ProCredit Bank confirms its commitment and dedication to the ICT sector. For more information, visit the website of ProCredit Bank https://pcb.mk/. Започни соработка со ProCredit Банка

MASIT and the American University of Europe – FON, as an associate member of the chamber, signed the Memorandum of Cooperation in order to establish useful academic connections, relations and cooperation in the field of careers and employment, as well as mutual cooperation in the field of labor market research for the graduates in information technologies (IT) from the Faculty.Mutual cooperation is the basis of increasing competitiveness through capacity building and qualification of human resources in the field of informatics.For MASIT, this Memorandum represents the officialization of the successful cooperation with the American University of Europe – FON, as well as an opportunity to deepen it. In the period ahead, we expect to jointly contribute significantly to encouraging innovation activity and technological development in the domain of the ICT sector.

E-Governance Activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (USAID/Bosnia) The development of the e-Social Registry System in the Federation of BiH. Millennium Partners is implementing the US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded E-Governance Activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability of government-led processes. Millennium Partners issues a request for proposals (RFP) from organizations for the provision of services for the development of an information system for the implementation of social protection and social policy development in the Federation of BiH, and the upgrade of the Unified Beneficiary Register. A fixed-price contract will be issued to the selected organization. Millennium Partners is issuing a notice request for proposals (RFP) from organizations to provide services to develop an e-Social Registry System in the Federation of BiH. Interested applications must meet the RFP’s minimum eligibility criteria as described in the Notice in attachment To obtain the RFP, send an email request containing the proof of eligibility criteria to info@usaidega.ba with the subject line “RFP FBiH e-Social Registry System” by Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 17:00h. Late submissions will not be accepted. Download PDF

June 16 and 17, 2022, Hotel “Mediterranean” in Becici, Montenegro The focus of the conference will be to increase the productivity of companies by introducing innovations, financial and technical forms of support for digitalization processes, fine tech-improvement of platforms for cashless payments, security and consumer education in online payments, digitalization of public administration, entrepreneurial infrastructure for innovation companies, syber security, etc. Panelists, lecturers and moderators are representatives of relevant associations, public and private companies, financial and public institutions, international organizations and academia. The conference is intended for top and middle level management of public and private companies, public administration, municipalities and cities, international and non-governmental organizations, financial institutions, educational institutions, IT companies, innovative companies, media and others. Participants from across the SEE region will be invited to the conference. We have provided you with more than 40 top lecturers, including: Borislav Tadić, Senior Vice President of Deutsche Telekom, Ivan Ostojić, former McKinsey Strategic Business Model Advisor, now Chief Business Officer at Infobip, Joshua Bell, Senior IT Security Consultant, company “Telexiom” from Berlin, a leader in IT consulting services, Davorin Miljić lead IT consultant, one of the most deserving people for the successful digitalization of the University of Graz.  “D Days” is not a conference where we will talk about the technical details of individual software and technologies, but about specific problems in everyday business and solutions that business digitalization provides. We hear all this from the conference participants who are directly involved in various spheres of digitalization in the public and private sector and can speak from personal experience about the problems and benefits that digitalization brings. New views, knowledge and contacts gained at the conference will certainly contribute to spreading insight into what can be done today in the region and which organizations and companies can help us financially and technically, but also how projects can be made in our region at the highest technological and scientific level. As an institutional partner, MASIT has provided a 25% discount for its members. You can find out more about the topics and lecturers on the conference website: “Digitalization of SEE countries -” One way ticket “

Избрано е ново раководство со мандат 2022 – 2025 година On March 18, 2022, the ICT Chamber of Commerce – MASIT Skopje, held its 16th Regular Annual Election Assembly at the Alexander Palace Hotel, at which the new leadership of the chamber was elected with a mandate of March 2022 – March 2025. Mr. Ilija Gospodinov from the company Endava was elected President of the Management Board, and Ms. Vesna Ivanoska from the company Seavus Educational and Development Center was elected Vice President of the Management Board. MASIT At the regular Election Assembly, for a new President of the Assembly of MASIT, Mrs. Aneta Antova Pesheva from the company Unet was elected. At the same time, new members of the Management Board, the Supervisory Board and the Court of Honor were elected. They are listed below: Members of the Management Board of MASIT are: Ilija Gospodinov, Endava, President of the Management Board Vesna Ivanoska, Seavus Educational and Development Center, Vice President of the MB Blagoj Hristov, Makedonski Telekom Goran Petrevski, ASSECO SEE Damjan Manchevski, Mak-System Software Dragan Chepujnoski, A1 Macedonia Nenad Chubrinovski, InPlayer Robert Pavlov, Musala Soft Sofche Jovanovska, Scalefocus Members of the Supervisory Board of MASIT are: Mile Stoilovski, Bransys, President of the Supervisory Board Goran Mitev, Edusoft lija Mishov, IT Labs Members of the MASIT Commission of Honor are: Tedi Conevski, Neotel, President of the Commission of Honor Viktorija Drangovska, Code IT Solutions Dashmir Istrefi, Hoyo Tech MASIT The new management of MASIT in the upcoming period will have several strategic priorities for strengthening the position of the chamber and protecting the interests of the ICT industry: establishing a regular process for monitoring the situation and growth of the ICT industry; lobbying of the interests of the ICT industry in front of the competent State institutions by transferring the problems and offering solutions; strengthening the chamber by introducing new and expanded membership services; strengthening coordination between the private and the public sector and education (formal and informal) in order to address labor force challenges; promoting the ICT industry and member companies.