Digital Agenda

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.

Multimedia artist and former Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy & Mather China

Graham Fink is one of the world’s most awarded international Creative Directors. 
He is also a Multimedia Artist. Working in Photography, Film, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Music, and Technology.
He is an agent to Sophia, the Social Humanoid Robot.
He has developed software that allows him to draw using just his eyes.
He has exhibited in the US, UK, China, France, Germany, and the UAE. 
He is in the Guinness book of records for creating the shortest ad ever made. 
He founded the UK’s most radical art school and held sessions in places as diverse as a Texaco Petrol Station and the Houses of Parliament. 
He was voted into D&AD’s book of the top 28 Art Directors of all time. 
He is responsible for the creation of, perhaps the most iconic TV commercial of modern times - British Airways “Face”. 
He has run one of the World’s largest creative departments, in China.
And taken them from little international recognition, to the Grand Prix at Cannes, in a few short years. 
He ran the Creative Department of M&C Saatchi London as Executive Creative Director during one of their most successful periods. 
He has worked across 3 continents. Worked with $100 million budgets and $10,000 and created landmark work. 
He is also a Prolific Speaker: TED X. Cannes. D&AD. SPIKES. IPA. Adfest. One Show. V&A Museum. 

Haas F1 Communications Director

Stuart Morrison, Communications Director for the Haas F1 Team and a key figure behind Formula 1’s transformation into a global entertainment phenomenon.
Since joining Haas F1 in 2015, Morrison has played a pivotal role in building the team’s public identity and media presence from scratch. He was instrumental in managing the team’s involvement in Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, a groundbreaking documentary that has reshaped Formula 1’s image and expanded its global fanbase. Morrison’s work helped turn Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner into one of the sport’s most recognized personalities worldwide.

YouTuber and founder of JVDB Studios

Jordi van den Bussche, widely known as Kwebbelkop, is a pioneering force at the crossroads of technology, gaming, and artificial intelligence. With a global audience exceeding 20 million across social media, he has built a dynamic community that looks to him for insights into the evolving landscape of digital innovation. Through his groundbreaking work, Jordi continues to redefine the possibilities of AI-driven content creation and technology.
Jordi’s journey began in 2011 as a YouTube creator, where his engaging content quickly gained traction. Over the years, he transitioned from a content creator to a visionary entrepreneur, founding JVDB Studios—a cutting-edge hub for AI-driven media, virtual influencers like Bloo, and game development. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital media has solidified his reputation as a forward-thinking industry leader.
A highly sought-after speaker, Jordi has taken the stage at prestigious global events, including Oxford University, LEAP in Riyadh, IFA in Berlin, and TNW. He has also led exclusive workshops and keynote sessions for leading brands such as Google, Deloitte, Snapchat, MediaMarkt, Samsung, and HP, sharing his expertise on AI, gaming, and the future of content creation.
Jordi is passionate about making AI and technology accessible to everyone, from industry leaders to everyday users, helping them navigate and leverage innovation in an ever-evolving digital world. His unique approach and dedication to technology continue to shape the future of the tech, gaming, and entertainment industries, positioning him as a key voice in the global conversation on AI’s evolving role in our world.

Chairman and CEO of VODA.AI

George is the Chairman and CEO of VODA.ai, an American award-winning artificial intelligence company dedicated to helping utilities leverage data to reduce water loss, lower greenhouse gases, and better serve their communities. Water infrastructure is essential, delivering life's most valuable resource and ensuring proper sanitation. VODA.ai has emerged as the leading solution for predicting pipe failures and assessing infrastructure risk, utilizing a continuously refined AI-driven platform developed in collaboration with some of the world's largest and most innovative utilities.
Before founding VODA.ai, George worked at Mueller Water Products, assisting hundreds of utilities in managing non-revenue water and implementing smart metering solutions. George serves on the Board of the Hellenic Innovation Network, is a mentor for Cyprus Seeds, holds a Master's degree from Harvard University, and is based in Boston, MA.

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. 

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.

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.

Chairman, Fiscal Council

Experienced Director Corporate Affairs with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry, focusing on CSR, CX, Marketing and Branding. Skilled in Crisis Communications, Journalism, International Relations and Corporate Communications. Strong media and communication professional.

Professor at Frederick University

Professor Costas Mantzalos was trained as a visual artist and specialized in information design in the UK at the University of West London and De Montford University. He then registered for a higher research degree at the University of Central England and investigated the survey of postmodern graphic arts in Cyprus. His academic career started in 1989 at Frederick in Nicosia, Cyprus, where he still resides until present in the Department of Arts and Communication.
For several years he was the Dean of the school of Arts, Communication and Cultural Studies. His teaching and research involvement revolves around the areas of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teaching and learning. Main teaching area is in Information Design, Research Methodologies and Contextual Studies for undergraduate and postgraduate students; and the teaching pattern has always been characterized by a variety of methods, which contributed to efficient and exciting teaching and learning as well as the promotion for visual intelligence, literacy, and competence. 
He has been actively involved as a keynote speaker in various conferences in Cyprus and abroad.
Parallel to his academic career, Costas Mantzalos is a design consultant for international organizations such as Hilton Hotels, Tetra Pak, Unicef , as well as the cofounder of the TWO|FOUR|TWO art group, a two-person group working as an entity. An arts collective with shows in Amsterdam, Athens, Dortmund, Erlangen, Melbourne and Nicosia, and participations in various art events and festivals in Athens, Berlin, Bucharest, Naples, New Delhi, Frankfurt, Paris and Thessaloniki.

Professor and director of INSEAD executive education program

Professor of Technology & Business at INSEAD and director of multiple Executive Education programs on AI for boards, C-suites and senior executives. He has been working on Machine Learning and AI for almost 30 years, on areas ranging from AI innovations for business process optimization and improving decisions, to AI strategy, AI regulations, AI governance, as well as on new Machine Learning methods. His research has appeared in leading academic and business journals and he is referenced in leading global media including the FT, Bloomberg, Times Higher Education, Fortune, and many others. He has been a member of the OECD Network of Experts on AI, an advisor on AI for the BCG Henderson Institute, and a World Economic Forum Academic Partner for AI. He is also co-founder of two companies: Tremau, a B2B SaaS company in the space of Governance, Risk & Compliance for digital regulations, and NoeSysAI, a next generation AI Strategy Consulting firm. He gives talks, advises CEOs, and consults organizations in his areas of expertise. He holds four degrees from MIT. 

Integrated Operations Engineer at Rocket Lab

Eleni Charitonos has been working as an Integrated Operations Engineer at Rocket Lab since January and has recently become a qualified Avionics Operator, launching rockets into space from New Zealand. With a strong foundation in mathematics and a passion for space exploration, Eleni has held two internships at NASA—at the Glenn Research Center and Johnson Space Center—where she worked in projects ranging from optimizing medical software for future lunar missions to pioneering space debris mitigation strategies. She is also the first Cypriot Female Analog Astronaut, having participated in two international analog missions, including one on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano. Beyond her technical expertise, Eleni is committed to inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders through advocacy, education, and public outreach. Her long-term ambition is to advance humanity’s presence in space and one day apply to become an astronaut.

General Manager at JCC Payment Systems Limited

Markos Shiarly, based in Nicosia, Cyprus, is currently a General Manager at JCC Payment Systems Ltd. Markos Shiarly brings experience from previous roles at Bank of Cyprus and Mellon Technologies. Markos Shiarly holds a Master of Business Administration - MBA @ CIIM - Cyprus International Institute of Management. 

CEO and co-founder of FitWise

Anna Kogan is the CEO and co-founder of FitWise, a sports analytics company that transforms ordinary game footage into 3D biomechanical data for performance, scouting, and injury-prevention insights. Previously, she led the development team of OpenCV, the world’s most widely used computer vision library. With over a decade of experience applying AI to real-world problems, she is building globally from Cyprus and contributing to the next wave of AI-powered innovation.

President of the House of Representatives

Place of origin and date of birth:
Troulloi, Larnaka District, and Famagusta (occupied by Turkish troops), 18 October 1985.
Marital status:
Married to Andreas Kyprianou.
Studies:
Social and Political Sciences (University of Cyprus) and MA in International Relations and European Studies (University of Kent, United Kingdom).
Profession before election:
Political Scientist.
Foreign languages:
English.
Parliamentary tenure/activity:
Representative of Larnaka constituency under the banner of DISY since June 2016.
On 10 June 2021 she was elected President of the House of Representatives for the Twelfth Parliamentary Term of the House.
Has previously served as:
- Clerk of the House (2016-2021).
- Deputy Chairperson of the House Standing Committee on Human Rights and on Equal Opportunities for Men and Women and of the House Standing Committee on Educational Affairs and Culture.
- Member of the House Standing Committee on Development Plans and Public Expenditure Control and of the House Standing Committee on the Environment.
Currently serves as:
- Ex officio Chairperson of the Committee of Selection.
- Ex officio Chairperson of the Special Committee on Ethics for the Members of the House of Representatives.
- Ex officio Chairperson of the Special House Committee on Declaration and Examination of Financial Interests.
- Ex officio Chairperson of the House Standing Committee on the Observance of the Rules of Procedure of the House of Representatives.
- Chairperson of the Ad Hoc House Committee on the Review and Update of the Rules of Procedure of the House of Representatives.
-  Head of DISY parliamentary group in the House since March 2023.
-  Ambassador on behalf of the House of Representatives of the Women Political Leaders’ Network since 2019.
Attending: 
- World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments (jointly organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the United Nations).
- Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).
- Conference of Speakers of European Union Parliaments.
- Conference of Presidents of Parliament of Small European States. 
Political career:
- Member of the Troulloi Community Council (2012-2016).
- Secretary for the Troulloi Local Committee of DISY (2013-2015).
- Financial manager of DISY Larnaka District (2014-2016).
- Spokesperson for Nicos Anastasiades (current President of the Republic of Cyprus) during his campaign for the presidential elections in 2018.
- Vice President of DISY (2020-2023).
- President of DISY since March 2023.

Deputy Minister to the President 

Irene Piki is the Deputy Minister to the President since 1st March 2023. She studied Economics in the UK, (BSc Regional Science – Economics and Human Geography) at the University of Reading, followed by an MSc on Environmental and Natural Resources Economics at University College London (UCL).
She was employed in the public service of the Republic of Cyprus as a career technocrat from 1997 to 2023, at various posts with a wide range portfolio, which includes issues relating to the economy, environment, regional policy, reforms and investments, as well as European issues. 
In September 2019 she took over as Head of the Strategy, Coordination and Communication Directorate at the Ministry of Finance. In March 2021 she was promoted to Director of Finance and in October 2022 she became the Director of Economic Policy and European Affairs.
She has served as member of the Board of Directors of Invest Cyprus (CIPA), the Research and Innovation Foundation, the Cyprus Organization for Standardization, as well as the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council. She has also represented Cyprus in various EU Committees relating to economic and cohesion policy issues.

Founder & CEO, Positronic Robotics

Sergey Arkhangelskiy is the Founder & CEO of Positronic Robotics, a startup developing an open-source platform and toolkit for machine learning–powered robotics. Before Positronic, he co-founded Wanna (a leading AR/3D try-on company acquired by Farfetch) and held senior product and engineering roles at Farfetch and Google. Sergey is based in Cyprus and has spent his career building products at the intersection of AI, platforms, and global scale.

​Professor and Founding Director of KIOS Center of Excellence

Marios Polycarpou is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Founding Director of the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus. He is also a Member of the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts, an Honorary Professor of Imperial College London, and a Member of Academia Europaea (The Academy of Europe).  His teaching and research interests are in intelligent systems and networks, machine learning and control systems, fault diagnosis, and critical infrastructure systems. 
Prof. Polycarpou is the recipient of the 2023 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Technical Field Award and the 2016 IEEE Neural Networks Pioneer Award. He is a Fellow of IEEE and IFAC. He served as the President of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (2012-2013), as the President of the European Control Association (2017-2019), and as the Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (2004-2010). Prof. Polycarpou’s research work has been funded by several agencies and industry in Europe and the United States, including the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, the ERC Synergy Grant and the EU-Widening Teaming program. 

Head of Consulting Services of EY Cyprus

George is the Head of Consulting Services of EY Cyprus. He joined the firm in 2022 and he has more than 25 years of experience in management and consulting roles with a focus in Business and Digital Transformation. He has worked, on a full-time basis, in the United States, Switzerland and Cyprus helping organizations in different industry sectors transform and increase value. George has lead consulting practices, acted as a C level executive and has been a member of executive management teams, always brining the transformation and technology view to the executive and board level forums of organizations.
George enjoys assisting organizations re-define their operating model, optimize operations, develop new business models and leverage technology and digital services to increase revenue and optimize customer value and experience. He has managed and delivered engagements for clients in different countries and industry sectors with a focus on Banking, Payments, Government/eGovernment, Retail and Telecommunications, contributing significantly to national level initiatives such as national level digital signatures model and digital economy platforms.
Prior to joining EY George worked for the Louisiana University Office of Telecommunications for 2 years, was a member of KPMG for 22 years and acted as the Digital Transformation Manager, CIO and Digital Economy and Transformation Advisor at the Bank of Cyprus.

Deputy Minister Of Research, Innovation And Digital Policy

Dr. Nikodemos Damianou was born in Nicosia in 1973.
 He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Brown University in the United States, a Ph.D. in Electronic Computing and Network Management from Imperial College in the United Kingdom, a Diploma of Information Security from Imperial College, and an MBA from the University of Cyprus.
 He is a professional in information technology and information security, with extensive experience in Payment Systems and Fintech, Risk Management Methodologies, and Digital Transformation Technologies.
 He has served as an executive at the Bank of Cyprus and was the General Manager of JCC Payment Systems Ltd. for six years.
 He is married to Rodoula Damianos and is the father of two children, Eleni and Sofia.

CEO of Invest Cyprus 

Marios Tannousis is the CEO of Invest Cyprus. He has more than twenty-nine years of international corporate experience, with twelve years in the international banking and Financial Services group Societe Generale, where he served various key posts. 
He is a Member of the Board of the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) and co-founder and member of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA). He also served as President of the Cyprus Finance & Leasing Association and Board Member in various other organizations and bodies. 
He is a Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Rutgers University, NJ, USA and an MBA from Mankato State University (MSU), MN, USA. He has also completed the FinTech program of Oxford University, Said Business School and the program on Transformational Leadership of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. 
He is certified for offering investment services and has a special interest in Economic Development and job creation through Investments especially in Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Investment Funds and Private Public Partnerships across economic sectors. 
He represents Cyprus in various international and European Conferences. 

Co-founder & CEO at Wealthyhood

Alexandros Christodoulakis is the Co-founder & CEO at Wealthyhood, a wealth-building app helping Millennials and Gen-Z learn, save and invest seamlessly. Previously, Alex worked as a Trading Strategist at Morgan Stanley, developing trading strategies and algorithms. In his career, he has also led R&D teams in the design and implementation of tech products, including AI and Blockchain applications. Alex has a background in Computer Engineering and holds MScs from the LSE and Imperial, in Investment & Wealth Management.

Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at bbf:

Artem Burtsev is the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at bbf:, a leading real estate developer in Cyprus. With more than 15 years of international marketing experience, he drives the company’s brand strategy, growth, and digital transformation with a people-first, results-driven approach. Artem combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, making him a dynamic voice on branding, innovation, and the evolution of the real estate sector.

General Manager, TechIsland | Ecosystem Strategist | Women in Tech Leader

Tanya Romanyukha transforms Cyprus into a thriving tech powerhouse. As General Manager of TechIsland, the island’s largest tech association with 350+ member companies employing over 20,000 people, she drives strategic advocacy and ecosystem development that have shaped the tech sector’s annual contribution of more than €8 billion to the national economy—helping position Cyprus as a leading European technology hub.
With over 13  years of experience spanning venture capital, startup acceleration, operations, non-profits and innovation strategy across Ukraine, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East, Tanya has previously led Ukraine’s first angel network, UAngel, and held leadership roles at BYHMC, Imtiaz Middle East, IG.VC Venture Capital Fund, and Happy Farm Startup Accelerator.
Tanya is widely recognized for her cross-sector leadership and ability to align government, industry, and community interests. She works closely with policymakers on talent strategy, tax reform, education, and digital infrastructure, ensuring Cyprus remains competitive and future-ready.
She is also the Director of the Women in Tech Cyprus Chapter, founder of Cy4Ua, and the visionary behind Cyprus’s inaugural Women in STEM Forum, launched in 2024 to spotlight inclusive innovation and female leadership.
Tanya believes in the transformational power of connecting the right people at the right time - and building ecosystems where innovation and inclusion thrive.

Director-General, Research and Innovation Foundation (IDEK)

​Theodoros is the Director General of the Cyprus Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF), the national funding agency for research, technological development and innovation in Cyprus.
Prior to joining RIF in 2020, Theodoros held strategy and business development roles within large multi-national corporations, including CKHH and Colt. He has led the launch of new lines of business and has taken new services to the market.
Theodoros holds an MBA from Warwick Business School, UK, an MSc degree in Communications and Signal Processing from Imperial College, London and a BEng (Hons), First Class, in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from UMIST, UK.

Founder & CEO of Mokka AI

Max Krasnykh is Founder & CEO of Mokka AI, an HR-tech startup that helps talent acquisition teams cut through noise and focus on top candidates by automating sourcing, resume reviews, and pre-screening interviews with AI. Previously, he co-led Gett from Series A to $300M+ revenues as COO/Co-CEO. Prior to that he lead SaaS and marketplaces investments for Intel Capital in EMEA and US. With Mokka, Max and team are on a mission to make hiring fairer, faster, and more human by combining recruiter expertise with AI automation.

Co-founder and CTO of Nodes & Links

Dr. Christos Ellinas is the Co-founder and CTO of Nodes & Links. Christos is an alumnus of one of the most successful start-up incubators in Europe (Entrepreneur First, UK), where together with Greg Lawton, co-founded Nodes & Links in 2019. Nodes & Links is backed by some of the best VC funds in Europe and Silicon Valley, including Seedcamp, 2150 and ETF, and has raised a total of $30m to date. Nodes & Links is deployed in some of the world’s largest projects incl. Intel, BAM & AECOM. Christos has an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Complex Systems, and held faculty positions at Bristol University (UK) and Stevens Institute of Technology (USA). His research has attracted more than $600k in EU funding, and has been featured in a range of top-tier academic conferences, peer-reviewed journals and industry guides.

Agenda Cyprus Summits Founder

With the launch of the magazine Must in 1999, Dimitris Lottidis established a small magazine publishing business that, along with his brother Christis, has grown into one of the most significant media conglomerates in the nation. He is regarded as one of Cyprus' media industry's forerunners. He founded numerous Cypriot print and digital publications (such as Man magazine, Beautiful People Magazine, DECO, and WiZ Guide), as well as Must fashion, street festivals, and other events. In 2008, he spearheaded the initiative to publish the historic Athenian newspaper KATHIMERINI in Cyprus as a collaboration with its parent newspaper KATHIMERINI, with the goal of creating Cypriot media characterized by quality and propriety, supporting Cyprus's European direction. He founded the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, which aims to establish an annual regional technology conference that will support the country and the broader region as a hub for the exchange of ideas and solutions for humanity's future.
He studied journalism and law at the Kapodistrian University of Athens and has a Master's degree in  Communication Policy Studies from the CITY University of London. He is a supporter of biodiversity and sustainable development, serves on numerous boards and associations for the media industry, and has been publishing articles on a regular basis for 25 years.

Co-founder and CEO of Malloc

​Maria is the Co-Founder & CEO of Malloc, a cybersecurity company, and a YCombinator alumni. She advocates against stalkerware and for the protection of privacy. She holds a BSc in Computer Science Innovation and a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Recommender Systems from the University of Lancaster. She has previously worked as a Software Engineer at Google, Zurich.

Senior Manager, News Partnerships at Google

Enrico Ciampini is Senior Manager, News Partnerships at Google, where he drives impactful collaborations with news publishers in South Europe countries. With a career spanning digital media and technology, Enrico has held leadership roles at Zalando and Salesforce, specializing in digital strategy and audience development. His background lies in the publishing industry, serving as Head of Digital at Gruner+Jahr/Mondadori, the lead publisher in the science journalism segment, and giving him a unique perspective on the evolving media and publishing landscape in Europe. Enrico is a valuable voice in the industry also committed as visiting professor of university programmes of Digital Media in Milan Italy where he is based.​

Εx-Deputy Minister to the President  for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy

Kyriacos Kokkinos is former Minister for Research, Innovation (R&I) and Digital Policy, Republic of Cyprus. He previously served as the National Chief Scientist and Chairman of the Board for Research & Innovation Foundation RIF. He is a distinguished professional with more than 30 years of experience in Executive Strategic Management, Technology and Consulting, served at senior Executive roles in global corporations -such as IBM Europe - and served at Board level of many organisations. He serves at Board level of private companies and Institutions as non-exec director as well as he is the founder and chairman of Outthink Insights Consulting, an advisory management and technology consulting firm. He is a Member of the Governing Board (and Member of the Executive Committee ExCo of the Board) of the European Institute of innovation and Technology EIT https://eit.europa.eu/ and he is a certified International Director and Corporate Governance from INSEAD business school https://www.insead.edu/ . 
 
He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for professional excellence. He holds an MSc and BSc degrees in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology NJIT (USA) and Executive MBA from Henley Management College (UK).

Dean of the School of Business Administration at the European University Cyprus

Professor Pieris Chourides is the Dean of the School of Business Administration at the European University Cyprus. He holds a BEng(Hons) in Electrical Engineering, a MSc in Strategic Management and a PhD in Knowledge Management. Is a multinational-awarded researcher, activities and interest involve and focus of developing best practice in Knowledge Management (KM). His research involves the development of sophistication scale, people portfolio matrix, knowledge adaptability matrix, knowledge management intelligent system, knowledge transfer model, and performance measurement. His research also investigates into the fields of Strategic Management, Project Management, Velocity Theory and Real Quality.  
He worked with organizations in the automotive industry on Strategy and Quality Management issues and in the aerospace industry on Knowledge Management issues. He was also Ηead of the Research and Strategic Planning Department, of the Cyprus Federation of Employers and Industrialists (OEB). He is the Chairman of the Board at Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission.  
Prof. Chourides also leads the cooperation of the European University of Cyprus with the Center for Alternative Finance of the Judge Business School of the University of Cambridge (Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance – CCAF) in the European Mediterranean (Euro-MED) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
He is an Award Assessor of the EFQM excellence model (European Foundation of Quality Management) and Advisor on IIP (Investor In People) model. He is also acting as a blind referee, for Journal of Business Excellence, and Electronic journal of Knowledge Management.

CEO & Co-Founder of Electryone AI

Ioannis Kasinopoulos is the CEO & Co-Founder of Electryone AI, previously worked at Meta, Palantir, McKinsey & Company, and Bloomberg.
He holds an MEng in Computing (AI) from Imperial College London and has a passion for building innovative enterprise AI products across industries.

Founder and CEO of Gear Education

Christina is an educator, technologist, and founder with over a decade of experience transforming technology programs in renowned schools from New York to Limassol. She established her Cyprus-based firm, Gear Education, as the island's first Google for Education Partner and became the first Apple Professional Learning Specialist in the region. Today, Gear Education is a leading partner for educational institutions, providing a comprehensive ecosystem for their digital transformation.

Co-founder and partner at 33East

Demetrios is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He's a founding Partner at 33East, the 
Venture Capital Firm for Cyprus. Demetrios has co-founded several startups, including 
GF-X, onefinestay, and Klevio. He is an angel investor in over 25 startups and a limited 
partner in several venture funds. He holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, 
where he was a Fulbright Scholar and a First Class MA in Economics from Cambridge.

Professor of Marketing Management and Strategic & Digital Marketing
Director of DBA

Waldemar Pfoertsch is Professor of Marketing at UoL. He holds a PhD from the Free University of Berlin, Germany. His research has been published in top-tier journals. He wrote more than 30 books, five of them co-authored with Philip Kotler, the marketing Guru, globally acknowledged as the father of marketing. Together they developed thought-leading concepts in the area of B2B and B2B2C brand management and now created the H2H Marketing principles, which has been translated in many languages including Greek. He has been a visiting professor at some of the world’s most prestigious business schools, including Kellogg Graduate School of Management, the Mannheim Business School, and the Technical University Munich.