Cyprus AI Expo 2026
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4,5,6 July, 2026
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca
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A Global Gathering of AI Innovators
Join thought leaders, developers, researchers, and founders as we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, creativity, and the future of work.
- Keynotes, Workshops, and Networking
- World-Class Speakers
- Startup Showcase and Live Demos
What You’ll Gain
Hear from global AI pioneers, industry disruptors, and bold thinkers shaping the future across every domain.
Artificial Intelligence powers data analysis, healthcare diagnostics, transportation, finance, education, marketing, cybersecurity, and automation. AI improves efficiency, personalization, and decisions across industries and daily life!
Meet the Visionaries
Whether it's a quick refresh or a deep clean transformation, our expert touch leaves your home or office shining.
Volodymyr Zhukov
Hello! My name is Volodymyr Zhukov, and I am a serial entrepreneur, consultant, and expert in selling Digital Transformation services with premium pricing.
Nikolas Stratis
Nikolas is a results-driven business consultant with a robust background in strategy, finance, and technology.
Dr. Tassos Anastasiades
With an extensive background in biochemistry, educational leadership, and positive psychology, I bring a holistic approach to fostering student growth and institutional excellence.
Andreas Vyras - Mayor of Larnaca
Various AI Topics
Volodymyr Zhukov
Venture & Ecosystem Development
Session: AI in Research
Volodymyr Zhukov is a serial entrepreneur and consultant specializing in selling premium Digital Transformation services. With 20+ years in IT, he helps companies package and sell advanced technologies to high-ticket clients and scale into US and European markets.
Nikolas Stratis
Business Consultant
Session: AI in Accounting
Chrysanthos Alexandrou
Tech Entrepreneur & Personal Development Coach
Session: AI in Lifestyle
Chrysanthos Alexandrou is an entrepreneur, international public speaker, and Co-Founder of LiveNow AI Ecosystem. He focuses on empowering entrepreneurs and organizations to leverage AI, digital platforms, and global affiliate networks to scale their businesses and build modern digital communities.
Haim Michael
Software Development Trainer
Session: When Code is Cheap, Specifications Matter
Haim Michael is a software development trainer, entrepreneur, and lecturer with nearly 25 years of experience. He founded life michael (lifemichael.com), delivering professional training in Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Kotlin, and more. Haim has lectured at leading universities, including Bar-Ilan, HIT, Shenkar, and Technion, and has trained developers at top tech companies.
Dr. Tassos Anastasiades
Director Education Speaks
Session: AI in Education
With an extensive background in biochemistry, educational leadership, and positive psychology, I bring a holistic approach to fostering student growth and institutional excellence. My career spans multiple continents, where I have held key leadership roles, developed bespoke training programmes, and guided schools through accreditation processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and innovation.
Christiana Aristidou
Founder Partner / Director – The Hybrid LawTech Firm
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Christiana Aristidou is a Transnational Technology Lawyer, Founder, and Managing Partner of The Hybrid LawTech Firm, with more than 28 years of experience in business, technology law, regulatory
compliance, and digital transformation.
She is widely recognised as one of the most reputable experts in blockchain regulation and standardisation internationally, with extensive expertise spanning fintech, artificial intelligence, digital assets, payments, banking, investment services, sustainable finance, and emerging decentralised ecosystems.
Her work sits at the intersection of fintech, blockchain, and AI, where she advises startups, SMEs, incumbent financial institutions, regulators, supervisory authorities, and governments on the integration of advanced technologies within complex, multijurisdictional regulatory frameworks.
Christiana has served and trained a significant number of regulated entities, executives, policymakers, regulators, and government bodies on fintech regulation and policy design, blockchain governance, digital asset compliance, AI oversight, AML frameworks, electronic identification and trust services, and digital financial infrastructure. She is particularly known for transforming regulatory complexity into clear, operational, innovation-enabling compliance strategies.
Fawzi Goussous
Founder & CEO of Qualia Solutions
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Qualia Solutions Solutions: Founder and CEO of Qualia Solutions, an award-winning AI company based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the European University Cyprus, with a track record of delivering custom AI agents, voice assistants, web platforms, and automation solutions to clients across 7+ countries. Combining deep technical expertise with a strong business foundation to help companies implement AI that drives real results.
Artemis Kontou
AI in Healthcare Researcher & Entrepreneur
Session: AI in Healthcare
Dr Artemis Kontou is a Senior Researcher at KIOS CoE, University of Cyprus, and an entrepreneur focusing on innovation and growth. She leads a research team applying deep learning and AI to improve health outcomes. She is the founder of Tseepor and co-founder of Malloc, a data security startup that has reached over 1 million global downloads. She also serves on the Board of Directors of MEDTL Medical Technologies and is an Appointed Member of the Board of Directors of the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Artemis holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London and has research experience across academia and industry, including roles at Shell UTC, AkzoNobel, and the European Commission Joint Research Centre. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and holds international patents.
Sarah Kearney
Software Engineering | AI automations | Stock Investing | M&A
Session: AI in Investing
With over 20 years of experience in software development and cloud architecture, I work at the intersection of technology, AI, and investing. I’ve spent my career helping enterprises design scalable systems, modernize legacy platforms, and apply data-driven thinking to complex problems.
In parallel with my work in technology, I have a long-standing interest in investing and financial literacy. I approach investing the same way I approach engineering—using structured analysis, disciplined processes, and increasingly, AI-powered tools to improve understanding and decision-making.
In this talk, I’ll share how individual investors can use AI responsibly to assist with stock research, pattern recognition, and learning—while staying grounded in fundamentals, risk management, and long-term thinking.
Elpidoforos Anastasiou
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION at SatteliteLegal Ai
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Elpidoforos Anastasiou leads the strategic development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies across the cyprus investment hub ecosystem. He fosters partnerships with tech startups, and ensures seamless integration of emerging tech solutions.
Elpidoforos is a prominent leader in educational innovation, currently serving as Head of Educational Innovation for STEAM & Emerging Technologies at Globeducate. He founded the Cyprus Space Foundation, creating a platform for integrating space science into education, which includes nine Space Centers across Europe that provide hands-on experiences in AI, robotics, and sustainability.
Elpidoforos developed AInstein Junior, the first multilingual educational AI chatbot, which has inspired the creation of twelve additional AI-driven robots across Europe. He also leads the award-winning AI Sustainable Cities Project, empowering students to design eco-friendly cities through AI and real-time data. As a Ph.D. candidate at the Cyprus University of Technology focusing on Space Exploration in Education, he aims to redefine STEAM learning, fostering growth mindsets and ethical technology use to prepare students to actively shape the future. He also serves as Head of Innovation at Pascal International Education, one of the most forward-thinking institutions.
Pavlos Charalambides
Business Leader | HRTech Consultant | MBA Oxford | Ex-Deloitte
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Silia Vassiliou
HRDA Certified Trainer | AI, VR, Social Innovation (EULEP) Certified Trainer
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Konstantinos Karamatzianis
Co-Founder, Dabster Labs | Electrical & Electronic Engineer | AI & Automation Specialist
To Be Announced
Konstantinos Karamatzianis is Co-Founder of Dabster Labs, an Electrical & Electronic Engineer, and works for CX Financia. Throughout his university years, he gained broad experience across engineering, AI, IoT, and technology-driven projects. Today, he focuses on AI automation, CRM/CX systems, and intelligent workflows that help SMEs improve efficiency and customer experience.
Theodora Christou
Co-Founder, Dabster Labs | Electrical & Computer Engineer | AI & Machine Learning Specialist
To Be Announced
Theodora Christou is Co-Founder of Dabster Labs and an Electrical & Computer Engineer and works for Centre8 Education. With expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, prediction, and pattern classification. She combines engineering, research, and education experience to support AI-driven solutions for businesses and organizations.
Linus Erley
AI & Automation Transformation Expert
To Be Announced
Linus Erley is the founder of OptimaProc, a consulting firm focused on AI adoption and business process automation for international clients. With a background in large-scale ERP and digital transformation projects, he has led implementations for Fortune 1000 companies across supply chain, procurement, and finance. His work combines deep enterprise systems expertise with practical AI applications, helping organizations move from fragmented processes to scalable, data-driven operations. Linus is known for his human-centric approach to automation, ensuring technology enhances productivity without sacrificing clarity or control. Based in Cyprus, he works globally with organizations looking to turn AI from hype into measurable business impact.
Katerina Chernevskaya
AI Lead at KPMG
To Be Announced
Katerina, an MVP, MCT, and renowned public speaker, focuses on AI & Power Platform. With twenty years of experience and key certifications in PROSCI, PMI, Power Platform Solution Architect, she leads in app development, AI, and adaptive work models. Active in the Microsoft community, Katerina mentors new tech talent and supports innovation.
Giorgos Kosta
Machine Learning Engineer
To Be Announced
Giorgos Kosta is a Machine Learning Engineer at Aseto, where he specializes in advancing speech recognition technology for AI voice agents. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Leeds, he has built expertise in fine-tuning and deploying state-of-the-art STT models for low-resource language dialects. Prior to joining Aseto, Giorgos has led R&D initiatives spanning generative AI, large-scale geospatial analytics, and medical imaging classification. His work included delivering tutorials and presentations on AI and HPC topics and building educational HPC infrastructure to promote computational science adoption.
René Krikke
Strategic Advisor for Digital Sovereignty & Open Innovation, ELLAK
Human-centric, Sovereign and Interoperable AI Ecosystems
A seasoned thought leader with deep experience in aligning complex technological systems, organizational processes, and human potential across across a wide variety of environments. René specializes secure local AI, cross-compatible AI integrations, and open yet interoperable or even distributed AI ecosystems. Dedicated to excellence in meeting societal needs, he helps enable resilient digital futures for all, with rapid yet equitable innovation powered by adaptive, decentralized growth.
Raminta Skardinskaite Sunshine
Global Communication & Transition Expert
To Be Announced
Raminta Skardinskaite Sunshine is a Global Communication and Transition Expert, international speaker, transformation coach, and CBT consultant helping people and organizations navigate change, reinvention, and human connection in a rapidly evolving world.
Born and raised in Lithuania and currently based in Cyprus, she bridges international communities through transformational speaking, communication expertise, and emotional intelligence. With 19 years of experience in education and communication and 11 years in personal development, Raminta inspires audiences globally to embrace change, strengthen resilience, and thrive through transition.
Mo Machkour
Funnel Builder and AI Expert / Success NorthStar
To Be Announced
Mo Machkour is a World-Class Trainer, Serial Entrepreneur, Certified
Business Coach, Funnel Builder, and AI Expert — and the founder of Success
NorthStar. With over a decade of experience in the high-tech industry and
global business, Mo helps entrepreneurs and executives build smarter
systems, scale their businesses, and unlock their full potential.
He has trained and worked alongside some of the world’s greatest
performance and business trainers — including Tony Robbins, Robert
Kiyosaki, T. Harv Eker, and Joseph McClendon III — through one of the
world’s top promoter companies, and personally hosted a Robert Kiyosaki
event in Nairobi. His track record in high-performance sales, global
travel, and cross-cultural communication gives him a rare edge as both a
speaker and strategist.
Specializing in funnel building, digital marketing, AI-powered growth, and
business strategy, Mo combines cutting-edge tools with his proprietary
M.O.M.E.N.T.U.M Framework and Business Growth Model to deliver real,
lasting results.
Now based in Cyprus, Mo hosts business networking events and trainings,
empowering driven individuals to turn clarity into action — and action into
success.
Igor Akimov
AI Business Transformation Expert
TO BE ANNOUNCED
As an AI Technologist with a knack for innovation, I lead by merging groundbreaking tech with creative disruption, always staying ahead of the curve. My leadership is fueled by empathy and efficiency, guiding teams big and small towards achieving our shared dreams with minimal resources but maximum impact. I’m passionate about democratizing AI, making its benefits accessible across all teams, not just the experts. My mission is to inspire and drive change, showing that with the right blend of technology and vision, we can all leap towards a brighter future together.
Artem Chernevskiy
AI for Corporate Innovation & Startups
SESSION: Proven AI Agents Patterns for Regulated Industries: Security, Compliance, ROI
I help corporate universities, innovation units, and startups turn AI initiatives into measurable business impact, not pilots that look impressive and quietly fail after launch.
I work where enterprise learning, open innovation, and applied AI intersect. In this space, the main challenge is rarely technology. It’s alignment between corporate strategy, startup solutions, and outcomes that executives can actually measure.
Adonis Anastasiou
Managing Director at Adonis Business Academy
Panel: AI in Digital Marketing
Adonis Anastasiou as a self-made entrepreneur who started in 1999 from zero, actually with a negative bank balance and no other support, he manages to climb to the top of the seminar sector. After some years of hard work and determination he created Adonis Business Academy which is now one of the leading business academies in Cyprus.
Sebastian Niehaus
CEO & Head of Quant at Needlestack Technologies Ltd
AI First. Solution Last
Sebastian Niehaus is a FinTech founder and technology executive specializing in the intersection of Machine Learning and Finance. Originally from Northern Germany, he has a background in Business and Informatics with a strong focus on statistics and artificial intelligence.
He is the CEO and Head of Quant at Needlestack Technologies Ltd., where he leads the development of AI-powered software for price prediction across multiple asset classes, including equities, commodities, foreign exchange (FX), and bonds. Sebastian has been living in Cyprus for over three years.
Prior to founding his FinTech venture, he served as Head of Data Science at a MedTech company and conducted research at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. He holds several patents and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in Artificial Intelligence.
Alongside my business career, I remain actively involved in media and communications, working as a presenter and producer across radio, podcasts, live events, and digital platforms. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, PR, and social media strategy, helping brands and individuals translate vision into engaging narratives, community-driven content, and meaningful audience connection.
My background spans television, radio, magazines, and digital media, allowing me to combine strategic thinking with creative execution to amplify brand presence, public image, and engagement across multiple channels.
Theodora Petrou
Business Strategy and Marketing Specialist Founder & CEO of MIS | Market Inn Solutions
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Theodora Petrou is a business strategy and innovation professional with a strong background in marketing, operations, and AI-driven solutions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a master’s in Business Strategy and Innovation Management.
With extensive experience in brand building, campaign development, and consumer behaviour, she integrates artificial intelligence into marketing to enhance data analysis, personalization, and performance. Her progression into a Head of Operations role further strengthened her strategic approach to business growth and scalability.
Today, Theodora runs her own company, supporting businesses in developing clear, sustainable strategies that combine innovation, marketing, and AI, with a strong focus on customer retention and measurable results. She is particularly interested in how innovation, branding, and AI can drive growth in fast-changing markets, and remains actively involved in the entrepreneurial community through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Petros Mavrakis
LL.B | CyBar | ICA-AML
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Petros Mavrakis is a Lawyer and Compliance Officer based in Paphos, Cyprus and a member of the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA). He is the founder of Petros Mavrakis Law Office, where he advises individuals, entrepreneurs, corporations, and international investors on corporate and commercial law, real estate and investment, immigration, as well as constitutional and administrative matters.
Certified in Anti-Money Laundering by the International Compliance Association (ICA), he supports businesses in implementing compliance frameworks aligned with European and international regulatory standards.
His work also focuses on the intersection of law, compliance, and artificial intelligence, advising organizations on the legal, ethical, and regulatory implications of AI technologies and their responsible implementation in modern business environments.
Aletia Trakakis
Co-Founder Kakushin and Founders12
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Aletia Trakakis is a polymath, serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, HealthTech innovator, author, and lecturer with over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-centered design, and real-world impact.
She holds multiple academic diplomas and degrees, including a PhD, and has built her career on an unusual combination: rigorous research, hands-on venture building, and an enduring curiosity about how humans think, learn, and evolve alongside technology.
She is the co-founder of Kakushin, an innovation studio and venture builder that develops AI-powered platforms, digital ecosystems, and scalable products for startups, corporates, and public-sector partners across Europe, MENA, and Africa. Through Kakushin and her broader portfolio, Aletia has co-founded and scaled ventures across AI, HealthTech, EdTech, sustainability, and digital platforms, including initiatives such as Founders12, MT4Life, and AINTE.
In HealthTech, she leads projects such as KineXAI, an AI-powered musculoskeletal analysis platform, and DementiaBuddy™, an intelligent companion system supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers — two examples of her belief that technology should first and foremost serve dignity, mobility, and independence.
She is the creator of two patented algorithms and has designed proprietary systems in behavioral analytics, digital health monitoring, learning personalization, and predictive insights — always with the same question in mind: Will this genuinely make someone’s life better?
Aletia is the author of four books on entrepreneurship, resilience, creativity, and human potential, and regularly lectures on innovation and AI strategy. She is known for translating complex systems into stories people can understand — and act upon.
Beyond product development, she is a respected venture builder, accelerator founder, and mentor, leading programs such as Founders12 and collaborating with universities, research centers, and international consortia on deep-tech and EU-funded initiatives.
Often described as someone who “thinks in systems and speaks in stories,” Aletia advocates for ethical, inclusive, and purpose-driven AI. Her work focuses not only on what technology can do — but on what it should do for people, communities, and future generations.
Marie Pavlou
HR Consultant // People and Culture Strategist // HR Lecturer
TO BE ANNOUNCED
People & Culture Strategist with over 13 years of experience across FinTech, Financial Services, and Tech. Partners with leadership teams to align business transformation with culture, leadership capability, and employee experience.
Focuses on helping organisations move beyond implementation to real performance by building trust, clarity, and leadership alignment. Also a lecturer in HR and Talent Management.
Christina Ioannou
CEO Founder & Managing Director
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Christina Ioannou is Founder and CEO of Arete Strategy AI and a Policy Advisor recognized by the European Commission. She operates across the EU and MENA, turning AI, fintech, and ESG regulation into execution for high-stakes institutions, while actively shaping public policy and leadership agendas.
Sandra Da Silva
Founder of Da Silva Training Academy
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Sandra Da Silva is an international Coach, Mentor, Trainer, and TEDx Speaker who works with leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs to redefine success. Her work sits at the intersection of business strategy, human behaviour, and inner alignment, enabling individuals and organisations to elevate performance by deepening awareness.
With over 25 years of corporate experience, Sandra brings a grounded, real-world perspective to leadership and development. She is known for translating complex concepts, into practical, results-driven tools, such as emotional intelligence, mindset, and behavioural patterns, into practical, results-driven results that create impact.
Whether on stage or in executive training environments, Sandra is recognised for her calm authority, engaging delivery, and ability to facilitate meaningful, lasting transformation.
Sandra is an Accredited and Certified NLP Trainer, Timeline Therapy™ Practitioner, Emotional Intelligence Specialist, and corporate well-being coach.
She is the Founder of Da Silva Training Academy and The Inner Architect, and Co-Founder of IPG (Integrated Professional Growth), a human-centred corporate training initiative.
Through her academy and international coaching practice, Sandra partners with individuals and organisations to strengthen leadership capability, build emotional resilience, and create aligned, sustainable growth. Her approach demonstrates that when clarity, mindset, and energy are aligned, performance and success follow naturally.
Maria Athanasiou
Founder @Athanasiou & Associates LLC @Maso Strategic
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Maria Athanasiou is a Cyprus-based Lawyer and Founder of Athanasiou & Associates LLC, as well as CEO of MASO Strategic, an international consultancy and lobbying firm. She specializes in Maritime Law and the Law of the Sea, with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and shipping matters.
She is also a Lecturer in Law and an active researcher, currently pursuing a PhD in the Law of the Sea. Her work includes contributions to international publications and research on maritime affairs and energy security.
Combining legal expertise with strategic advisory, she provides comprehensive, cross-border solutions to businesses and organizations operating in complex international environments.
Petros Nearchou
Director of Business Development at Gluu Inc
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Petros Nearchou is Director of Business Development at a US-based enterprise cybersecurity and identity access management / governance firm, operating across EMEA and US markets. He is a published analyst on AI authority governance for Cyprus firms, with recent work appearing in Cyprus Mail and KNEWS examining how organizations control what AI systems can access inside their operations. He also founded Tessera Cyber, a vCISO practice helping Cyprus SMEs meet NIS2, DORA, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
Vlad Pivnev
Founder & CEO of Stive.ai
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Vlad Pivnev is the Founder & CEO of Stive.ai — the #1 marketing agency for the LLM era, helping brands become the top recommendation on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. With 650+ marketing projects delivered and 7 years in digital marketing, Vlad is a recognized speaker and published author on AI-driven growth strategies.
Tony Jacobs
Co-founder Unplain Media
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Tony Jacobs is the Co-Founder of Unplain Media and a CEO-track product leader with deep experience in AI, product growth, and customer success transformation. He has pitched multiple B2C products, helped secure seven funding rounds, and scaled a product from MVP to more than $4.7 million in revenue with full P&L responsibility. He has also led large-scale AI and automation initiatives that transformed customer operations, improved speed and quality, and turned Customer Success into a measurable growth lever. Across the USA, Europe, the UK, and Australia, Tony has worked at the intersection of innovation, commercial performance, and operational change. He is also a public speaker who enjoys exploring how technology reshapes the way companies work. At this event, Tony will speak on “Will AI Replace Humans? What Really Happens Inside Companies.”
Manos Gryparis
CEO, PRWorld.gr Social Media Manager, Cryptonews.com
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Generated over 60 million views and 200.000 followers on YouTube and TikTok, across Gaming, Fintech and Podcast channels.
– Social Media Manager & Regional Manager in CryptoNews.com, managing 7 countries.
– CEO of PR World Ltd, which owns Social Media agency PRWorld.gr, gaming website Gameworld.gr (the largest Greek gaming news website) and game development team Loresoft. PR World Ltd has generated over 40M YouTube views and 140.000 subscribers, 20M TikTok views and 75.000 followers across 3 channels.
– Received BCA College Award for his work in Cryptonews.com.
– Former Media Relations Manager in Aventurine (Darkfall), creator of the MMORPG Darkfall Online, the most successful Greek video game with 150.000 copies sold.
– PR and Media Relations in Vintage Toys, 2nd Largest Retro games exhibition in Europe.
– Former Social Media Manager in Nordeus, SkillGaming.com, Artnroll and Zoo.gr.
Robert Kopi
Founder & Entrepreneur
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Robert Kopi is an AI systems architect and entrepreneur focused on the engineering foundations of modern artificial intelligence. His work centers on designing AI systems that operate reliably in real production environments — not demos, proofs of concept, or isolated models.
With a background in classical computer science, software architecture, and distributed systems, Robert builds AI platforms where autonomous agents, reasoning layers, and system-level decision logic replace traditional rule-based software. His focus lies on architecture, failure modes, and scalability — the areas where most AI initiatives break down.
Rather than treating AI as a standalone tool, he approaches it as an operational layer that reshapes how software systems are designed, deployed, and governed. His work bridges practical engineering with long-term system thinking, translating advanced concepts into deployable architectures.
In recent years, Robert has also explored the realistic intersection between AI and quantum-inspired algorithms, particularly in optimization and complex decision-making. His approach remains grounded in technical feasibility, economic viability, and architectural discipline.
In his current work, Robert is actively building AI agent systems and voice-based AI platforms that operate in real business environments. These systems handle complex workflows, customer interactions, and decision processes at scale, serving as practical case studies for the architectural principles
Kineret Aizenberg
Networking Expert | Connector | Lecturer | Author
Session: AI in Business Networking
Kineret Aizenberg, an esteemed international business connector, networking expert, lecturer, and author, is dedicated to bringing together businesses and individuals who are a good match for each other’s business requirements, working styles, and personalities.
In 2010, established Networking and Wine events, which continue to this day, creating a positive environment for high-quality connections.
Always happy to connect.
Socrates Panayi
Founder of INTOKU | Psychologist – Psychotherapist | Business Consultant | EQF Certified Trainer
To Be Announced
I use cutting-edge psychological methods to help you lead your organization in an empowering, supportive and confident way.
Marios Nicolaou
Telecom Commercial and Technical Strategy
Session: Latest Trends in Agentic AI and Implications for our Region
I am a senior executive in Telecom with over 25 years of experience in leadership positions. I undertake
roles across Europe working with various large companies and innovation centers. I also have
experience in corporate management as I was a member of the board of JCC for 5 years. The domains of
my work include: (a) support the board to define and execute a 5-year strategy, (b) set detailed KPIs to
monitor success, (c) organize for agility (d) enable a culture of commercial and technical innovation (e)
and infuse a digitalization mindset. I have worked extensively with over 100 Global Telecom Operators on commercial,
strategic, technical and operational projects. I can lead CYTA to sustain its growth by strengthening its offerings to
Consumers, Gov, Tourists, High-value foreigners, Industry, Smart Cities, Blue Light, and Defense. I can also establish
mechanisms to win EU projects and enable a culture of innovation in both commercial and technical domains. Cyprus is
growing fast and CYTA has a great opportunity to catch and lead the digital wave.
Khaled Cassim
Client Pertner at Aleph Group
To Be Announced
He carries a solid business DNA, on a mission supporting Aleph to capture, create, and deliver #value.
With over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship at VC-backed startups, strong knowledge and networks in business development and growth across diverse industries (including AI) in both regions EU & MENA, here to support a vision and enable its remarkable positive impact.
Wael Masri
Engineering Leader | AI Systems
To Be Announced
Wael Masri is an engineering leader working at the intersection of applied AI, developer tooling, and cybersecurity. His background spans hardware systems and applied R&D, distributed cloud infrastructure, multi-tenant SaaS architectures, cybersecurity and financial crime systems, and AI-native software products.
Over more than a decade, he has built and led teams delivering complex software systems in environments where reliability, security, and real-world constraints are non-negotiable.
His work has received international recognition across major technology stages and organizations, including Web Summit and NASA.
He now focuses on building systems that make AI a dependable partner in real-world software development.
Ari Habeshian
Municipal Councilor of Strovolos
To Be Announced
Ari Habeshian was born and raised in Nicosia, in Strovolos. He completed his military service in the 211 Infantry Battalion. He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Cyprus, graduating with distinction and achieving the highest GPA in his department (8.9/10). As part of the Erasmus+ program, he studied at the University of Warsaw in Poland, specializing in European politics, governance, and international relations.
He works at the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), in the Department of European Affairs and Programs, where he coordinates EU-funded projects, organizes events and conferences, and promotes cooperation between the public and private sectors on issues of innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development.
At the age of just 23, he was elected Municipal Councilor of Strovolos in the elections of June 9, 2024. He serves as Chairman of the Committee on European Affairs, Research, Development and Innovation, and Head of the DEPA Municipal Group.
He has been active in youth and research organizations, including the Youth of the Democratic Alignment (NEO.DEPA), where he serves as Organizational Secretary.
Anna Gurina
Revenue & Partnership Leader
To Be Announced
Anna Gurina is a Revenue & Partnerships Leader with 15+ years of experience building commercial organizations across enterprise SaaS, regulated fintech, and high-growth startups from global companies like Wrike and Veeam to payments infrastructure businesses operating across EMEA and the US.
She has run GTM strategy, partner ecosystems, and revenue growth in environments most leaders find genuinely hard: enterprise sales cycles, compliance-heavy markets, and founder-led companies transitioning to scale. Her ecosystem and partner work has spanned global platforms including AWS and Google, with deals reaching enterprise accounts such as Siemens, Walmart, Sony, and Estée Lauder.
Based in Cyprus, she is a mentor at Women in Tech Global Movement and a guest lecturer on Digital Sales.
Thomas Hansen
CEO @ AINIRO – Inventor of Hyperlambda
To Be Announced
Thomas have more than 25 years of professional experience as a software developer and entrepreneur. Thomas is an internationally renowned developer, architect, CTO, and vertical leader in the software development space and AI, and currently a solopreneur utilising AI to create his company. Thomas have written some of the most read software architecture articles ever published by Microsoft, and he has created several successful startups in his life – In addition to having worked on some of the largest software projects on earth.
Thomas started coding when he was 8 years old. That was in 1982! Thomas is also the inventor of Hyperlambda.
Xenia Neophytou
Founder CX Financia
To Be Announced
She holds a B.Sc. (Hons), the FCCA designation, and is an Advanced License Holder by the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission.
She has extensive experience as CEO and Board Member of regulated investment firms. Beyond her executive roles, she is a Registered Mediator for financial disputes, a Certified Trainer by the Human Resources Development Authority, and an active contributor to industry committees, including CYFA’s AML & Compliance Affairs Committee and CIFA’s HR & Training Committee. She also serves as a Board Member of the Cyprus-India Business Association.
Through CX Financia, Xenia leads a team that supports clients in multiple jurisdictions with company setup, office relocation, migration, and ongoing compliance with corporate, tax, and financial regulations ensuring smooth, business-focused solutions. A regular conference speaker, she shares practical insights on financial services, corporate governance, and regulatory developments.
Orestis Michael
Founder & CEO | MamaCRM
To Be Announced
Through his journey he has empowered and inspired many social media professionals. His vision aligns with MamaCRM to empower and inspire millions of professionals around the globe.
“The Social media management industry is broken, let’s do something about it!”
Andrew Pearson
Founder and MD – Intelligencia Ltd
To Be Announced
Pearson is the president of Intelligencia, an AI, business intelligence, data integration, digital marketing, and social media marketing company based in Asia. In 2019, Pearson published The A.I. Casino, a book about how analytics is used in the casino industry.
This was followed by other books in the A.I. series, including The A.I. Marketer, The A.I. Sports Book, and The A.I. Retailer. Pearson is also a noted columnist, whose articles on AI, analytics, social media marketing in such publications as The Journal of Mobile and Social Media Marketing, The Journal of Applied Marketing Analytics, and Journal of AI, Robotics & Workplace Automation have been heavily cited by researchers and other authors.
An avid traveler, Pearson’s first book of fiction, The Dead Chip Syndicate, was published by Brother Mockingbird in 2023. An avid traveler, Pearson is a sought-after speaker, lecturing on such disparate topics as AI + ML, casino and mobile marketing, data analytics, and social media.
Donna Stephenson
Founder & Principal Recruiter, Emerald Zebra
To Be Announced
Donna Stephenson is Founder of Emerald Zebra, a specialist recruitment consultancy in Limassol working with FinTech, FX, Crypto, iGaming, Payments, and Tech clients across EMEA and APAC, with two decades of experience in the Cyprus market.
An early adopter of AI in recruitment, Donna has built Emerald Zebra around an AI-fluent operating model, handling specialist and senior hires across Cyprus, the UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia from a single base in Limassol.
Michael A. Kinazides
Speaker, Trainer, Entrepreneur
To Be Announced
Michael A. Kinazides is a speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and author, and the founder of Hero The Mentor Academy, Michael Kinazides Seminars, and the Millionaires Alliance.
Through his work, he empowers people to believe in their dreams, build confidence, strengthen their personal relationships, and achieve high performance in their professional lives. His mission is to help individuals turn the impossible into possible through clarity, direction, and collective action.
Massimo Martina
CFO and Manager / Art Dealer
Session: AI in Art
I am a firm believer that art and beauty in our living spaces have a great impact on our health, energy, wellness and productivity.
An art dealer, specialized in Salvador Dali limited edition sculptures and prints, and a representative for a natural stone and porcelain lab in Verona, I aim to bring beauty to our living spaces through works of art and design. Beauty, in the deeper sense of the ancient Kallos, is what I seek in my proposals to my partners.
Engineer by formation, I have a background in business management as CFO of a multinational commercial group, in the M&A and Corporate Finance sector as well as as in process analysis and change management.
Chariton Christou
CEO @ Boltzmann Research
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
EVGENIOS GAVRIEL
Creative Director and Brand Designer
Session: Creative AI
Evgenios Gavriel is a Cypriot Creative Director and Brand Designer working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, visual culture, and strategic brand systems. His practice focuses on how
AI can be applied as a disciplined production tool, enhancing precision, scalability, and authorship, rather than as a surface-level creative shortcut.
He is the founder of Cyprus Surreal, an independent AI-driven visual project that reinterprets Cypriot landscapes, symbols, and everyday realities through a surreal and speculative lens.
The project explores cultural identity, perception, and the future of visual storytelling, positioning Cyprus within a broader global conversation around AI, art, and narrative construction.
Evgenios is also the Managing and Creative Director of 300PPI NextGen Studio, a nextgeneration visual production studio specialising in high-precision branding, AI-assisted content creation, and scalable digital ecosystems for forward-thinking brands.
Under his direction, the studio operates at the intersection of experimentation and commercial reality, delivering
systems designed for long-term brand equity rather than short-term trends.
Across both his creative and professional work, Evgenios places strong emphasis on ethics, authorship, and cultural intelligence in AI-assisted design.
Through public talks and industry discussions, he advocates for clarity, restraint, and responsibility in how artificial intelligence is integrated into creative practice and business strategy.
Sergey Chudinov
CEO, Founder in CGL Group | PhD | AI-Enthusiast
To Be Announced
I`ve started CGL Group in 2014 aiming to assist people in their international activities: personal and business. Through all the years I and my team were effectively serving clients in Europe, CIS-region and worldwide, lifting borders and binding people.
My active participation in vast variety of business events as speaker, expert and moderator, along with organizing our own conferences gave me a unique opportunity to form a huge net of contacts and connections.
At present moment, following the development of technology and a human mind, CGL and me personally are actively involved in advance of projects in sphere of artificial intelligence.
Vassilis Tsakalos
Director of Research and Technical Support at The Cyprus Institute
To Be Announced
Vassilis Tsakalos has been the Director of Research and Technical Support at the Cyprus Institute (CyI) since February 2020. Since December 2022 he has been the Coordinator of the European Digital Innovation Hub in Cyprus (DiGiNN). From January 2011 up to his appointment at CyI he served as the Director General of the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), the executive arm of the Government for research and innovation, formerly known as Research Promotion Foundation.
At RIF, he led the design of the National Research and Innovation Framework Program (RESTART 2016-2020) and the digital transition of the Foundation, and set the basis for the transformation of RIF into a customer centric organization. During his term, the Government entrusted the Foundation the responsibility of managing the full spectrum of Innovation policy measures and programmes in Cyprus. Previously, Vassilis Tsakalos was for 12 years the Head of PRAXI (HELP-FORWARD) Network, a Technology Transfer, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Promotion Agency in Greece belonging to the Foundation for Research and Technology – HELLAS (FORTH) and operating under the auspices of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and the General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
Vassilis has served as a national expert, advisor, contact point or representative in numerous Committees and Bodies related to EU Framework Programmes, National research and innovation programmes and high technology entrepreneurship initiatives. He has advised several hundreds of entrepreneurs and researchers and has been personally involved in numerous cases of spin off company creation and the negotiation of licensing agreements from academic and research institutions.
Moreover, he served as a trainer in the above mentioned subjects in more than 15 countries. Vassilis is a graduate in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. He holds a DEA and a PhD degree from École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris in Materials Engineering.
Afrah Hassan
Team Lead and AI-Native Builder at inmind. ai
To Be Announced
Melissa Gamez
Founder, AI Clarity Architect, Educator/ Infrastructure Strategist
From Random Prompts to Real Systems
Melissa Gamez is an AI infrastructure strategist who helps founders turn artificial intelligence into a practical system inside their business. Rather than focusing on tools or trends, her work centers on helping small business owners design structured AI workflows that reduce overwhelm, organize knowledge, and turn scattered ideas into clear action.
Through her workshops and consulting, Melissa teaches entrepreneurs how to move beyond random prompts and build AI systems that understand their voice, support decision-making, and streamline everyday business tasks. Her approach combines strategic thinking, practical implementation, and a human-centered philosophy that keeps founders in control while using AI to extend their capabilities.
Melissa works primarily with small business owners and independent founders who want to integrate AI into their operations in a meaningful way, not as a novelty, but as a long-term infrastructure that supports growth, clarity, and efficiency.
Marios Kazakeos
Life & Wealth Protection Specialist
To Be Announced
Long-term advisor — not a salesperson.
Build wealth. Protect it. Repeat.
I help individuals, families, and business owners turn income into long-term financial security.
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Tax-Efficient Savings
Retirement Planning
Business & Key Person Protection
Clear strategy. No complexity.
Priyanka Yerandekar, STEM MBA
Private Equity & Venture Capital | Capital Raising, Investor Relations & Fund Strategy
I am a strategic, visionary, and results-driven Private Equity & Venture Capital professional with a strong track record in capital raising, investor relations, portfolio strategy, and fund operations. With a STEM MBA from Babson College (Quantitative Finance), I specialize in connecting innovative ventures and portfolio companies with the right capital, strategic guidance, and operational insights.
My experience spans Tech, AI, Healthcare, and Real Estate, enabling me to evaluate opportunities across high-growth and emerging sectors. I combine analytical rigor with a strategic mindset, helping funds identify high-potential investments, structure partnerships, and execute strategies that drive long-term value creation across U.S. and global markets.
I have a proven track record in LP/GP relationship management, deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio reporting, and investor engagement, leveraging a strong international network to connect capital with innovation. Recognized for delivering growth strategies and execution excellence, I focus on aligning capital, strategic deals, operational insights, and long-term business success.
As a venture partner and speaker, I am passionate about sharing insights on fundraising, portfolio growth, and investment strategy, while mentoring teams and building strong, high-impact networks across finance, venture, and innovation ecosystems.
I welcome connecting with professionals in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Family Offices, and related investment sectors to exchange insights, share perspectives, and explore opportunities to collaborate.
Volodymyr Zhukov
Venture & Ecosystem Development
Volodymyr Zhukov is a serial entrepreneur and consultant specializing in selling premium Digital Transformation services. With 20+ years in IT, he helps companies package and sell advanced technologies to high-ticket clients and scale into US and European markets.
Christina Michaelidou
ACC, ICF Life and Business Coach & Board Marketing & Communications Director, ICF Cyprus Chapter
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