Meet Our Speakers​ 2025
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Gerd Leohnhard

Futurist | Speaker | Author

Gerd Leonhard is one of the world’s leading futurists, known for helping people and organizations make sense of where the world is headed and how we can shape it for the better. His mission centers on people, planet, purpose, and prosperity, and he’s worked with major names like Google, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, NBC, and the European Commission. Gerd has delivered over 2,000 talks across 50+ countries and is the author of the bestselling book Technology vs Humanity. He’s a strong voice for ethical tech, human-centered progress, and smarter innovation. Before stepping into the future, Gerd was a professional musician and filmmaker since creativity still powers everything he does.

Stefan Dobrev

Chair of the Governing Board at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)​

Stefan Dobrev is Chair of the Governing Board at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), where he helps guide Europe’s top innovation network. With 25 years of experience in business, tech, and investing, Stefan has worked with major global names to turn big ideas into real-world impact. He was Global Head of Innovation Partnerships at Nestlé, helped lead strategy at the Theo Müller Group, and co-founded MassChallenge Switzerland, supporting hundreds of startups. He’s also built and advised clean-tech ventures like Plantopia, focused on sustainability. Stefan believes collaboration and smart technology are key to solving big challenges and building a better future. 

Mohamed Bin Taliah

UAE’s Chief of Government Services​

Mohamed Bin Taliah is the UAE’s Chief of Government Services, leading efforts to make public services smarter, faster, and more people-focused. He oversees key programs like the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program and the Global Star Rating System, which have played a major role in Dubai’s rise as a leader in government innovation and enterprise. He also runs initiatives like the GovTech Prize, encouraging young talent to design digital solutions for public use. With experience in IT, cybersecurity, and leadership, Bin Taliah has worked across sectors. He holds degrees in computer engineering, project management, and leadership training from MIT.

Vangelis Liakos

Co-founder Beetroot Design Group​

Vangelis Liakos co-founded Beetroot Design Group in 2000 and is one of the creative minds behind Greece’s most decorated visual design agency. Born in Thessaloniki in 1976, and splitting time with Athens, he earned degrees in graphic design and media before building Beetroot into an international standout. The agency has delivered bold branding and campaigns for clients like Microsoft, the Onassis Foundation, and L’Oréal.  Notably, Beetroot was named Red Dot: Agency of the Year in 2011, a prestigious design honor awarded only to agencies that consistently demonstrate outstanding quality and vision in communication design. Vangelis also created Beetroot’s traveling “Monsters of Greek Mythology” show and works on cultural projects such as concept stores blending art, food, and retail in Greece, Seoul, and Los Angeles.

Theodoros Evgeniou

Professor and director of INSEAD executive education program

Theodoros Evgeniou is a longtime professor at INSEAD, where he’s been shaping the future of AI and business since 2001. With nearly 30 years of experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, he helps companies around the world harness tech to make smarter decisions and avoid costly risks. He directs INSEAD’s executive program “Transforming Your Business with AI” and co-founded Tremau, a company working to make the digital world safer. A frequent speaker and advisor, Theodoros has published in top journals like Science and Harvard Business Review, and holds four degrees from MIT, including a PhD in Computer Science.

Gary Rafalovsky

C​o-founder of Swarmly

Gary Rafalovsky is the co-founder of Swarmly, a fast-growing company based in Limassol, Cyprus, that builds advanced unmanned systems like drones and robotic boats. Despite being a young company, Swarmly has a team of over 60 experts in aerospace, engineering, and manufacturing. Under Gary’s leadership, Swarmly has become Europe’s biggest producer of unmanned aerial and maritime vehicles, with products used in tough environments worldwide, from mountains to deserts and open seas. Their cutting-edge factory uses some of the world’s most advanced machines, allowing them to build everything in-house quickly and efficiently, helping customers get the best value and performance.

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6th CYPRUS COCKTAIL FESTIVAL

Nicosia Municipal Theatre
​​October 9th, 2025

WHAT IS DIGITAL AGENDA CY?

SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE
Nicosia, Cyprus, being an international service centre, is becoming a regional education hub with 6 Universities, 30K students, from more than 120 countries. Living in changing times we gather A-class technology speakers and policymakers to discuss about the future of humanity in regional ​and European perspective.

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