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The Cyprus Diaspora Forum, founded by Paul Lambis, is a four-day B2B event that brings together Cypriot diaspora communities, prominent figures from Cyprus' public and private sectors, media, academia, and civic society with the goal of recognising and promoting the importance of Cyprus' diaspora while strengthening relations through entrepreneurship, innovation, philanthropy, cultural and social engagement.
In addition to prominent business professionals and talented Cypriot Diasporans who attend the event, the Cyprus Diaspora Forum attracts a high level of interest from HNWIs and foreign investors interested in the island's growth sectors and its unique investment opportunities.
The event has also piqued the interest of local and international communities interested in networking with Cypriots of the diaspora in their home countries, engaging with Cypriots who have relocated back to Cyprus, and hearing about the multiple advantages of Cyprus from foreign nationals who have either invested or established permanent roots on the island.
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum offers outstanding partnership opportunities, topics of discussion, an online exhibition, and the coveted CYDIA AWARDS, which are held on the final night of the Cyprus Diaspora Forum. This exciting initiative allows Cypriots of the diaspora to connect globally and showcase our wonderful island to the world.
Be inspired and empowered to think boldly, move confidently, and harness sage business advice and insight from global leaders.
Our aim is to connect Cypriots globally
and strengthen relations through entrepreneurship, innovation, philanthropy, cultural and social engagement.
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Paul Lambis, Founder
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DAYS
16
SECTORS
150
SPEAKERS
200+
INVESTORS
/ SPEAKERS 2024
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum is an annual global gathering that honours and promotes the entrepreneurial and inventive spirit of Cypriot Diasporans, Cypriots, and friends of Cyprus. The event hosts remarkable individuals as keynote speakers, which bring together a global community for meaningful networking, knowledge exchange, entrepreneurial spotlights, philanthropic causes, and cultural influences.
Paul Lambis
Founder, Cyprus Diaspora Forum
Cyprus
Theo Paphitis
Retail Magnate and Entrepreneur
United Kingdom
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos
Renowned Psychologist
United Kingdom, Canada
Tasoula Hadjitofi
Cultural Activist, Author, Entrepreneur
The Netherlands, Cyprus
George Logothetis
Executive Chairman, Libra Group
USA, United Kingdom
John Christodoulou
Real Estate Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
United Kingdom
Maria Markidou Georgiadou
Managing Director, Cyprus Seeds
Cyprus
Dr. George Theocharides
Chairman, CySEC
Cyprus
Emilia Papadopoulos
Television and Radio Journalist
United Kingdom, Cyprus
Marios Tannousis
CEO, Invest Cyprus
Cyprus
Yanna Darilis
President, NGTV
USA, Canada
Vassilios Demetriades
Former Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Cyprus
Branka van der Linden
Master Facilitator, Trainer, Consultant
Serbia, Cyprus, UAE
Anna Prodromou
PR, Communications and DEI Consultant
Cyprus
Philip Ammerman
Managing Director, Navigator Consulting
USA, Greece, Cyprus
Elly Symons
Vice President Australian Parthenon Committee, Australia, Greece
Dr. Panteli Theocharous
Chief Therapeutics Officer
United Kingdom
Christina Aristidou
Regional Director, Global Woman Club
Cyprus
Angelos Gregoriou
Co-Founder and CEO, Dynamic Works
Cyprus
Irene Loucaides
Managing Director, Grow Sustainability
Cyprus
Photis Photiou
Former Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Overseas Cypriots
Andrie Steliou
Vice President, Spinnaker International
USA, Cyprus
Panos A. Panay
President, The Recording Academy / GRAMMY Awards, USA
Andreas Athinodorou
CEO, ATG Fund Services Ltd.
Cyprus
Anastasia Yianni
CEO, Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty
Cyprus
Andreas Christoforou
President, YoungShip Cyprus
Cyprus
Hon. Andrea Michaels MP
Minister
Australia
Dr. Stavros Nicolaou
Group Senior Executive, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, South Africa
Christina Shailas
Founder, CEO of Gear Education
USA
Christopher Kafizas
Managing Director, Shadeports Plus
South Africa, Cyprus
Roy Ionas
Founder and CEO, LeadSpotting
Israel
Yiorgos Chrysanthou
General Director, CYENS Centre of Excellence
Cyprus
Catherine Constantinides
Humanitarian, Environmental Activist
South Africa
Demetrios Zoppos
Co-founder and Partner, 33East
United Kingdom
Dr. Sophia Papamichalopoulos OLY
Medical Doctor, IOC Commission Member, Founder, Winds of Change, Switzerland
Tonia Buxton
Celebrity Chef and TV Presenter
United Kingdom
Stella Koukounis
Advocate, Managing Partner, Solsidus Law
Cyprus
George Eid
Chief News Editor, Al Mashad TV
Dubai
Marina Hadjimanolis
Shipping Deputy Minister to the President
Cyprus
Marina Emphietzi
Fine Artist and Curator
United Kingdom
Nicholas Pavlidis
Head of Shipping, Bank of Cyprus
Cyprus
George Kallis
Film Composer
USA
Melina Pyrgou
Managing Director, Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm
Cyprus
Filli Kaoullas
Surgical Technician, Philanthropist
Australia
Mary Charalambous-Papamiltiades
Director General, Cyprus Sport Organisation
Cyprus
Ms. Julie D. Fisher
Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus
Petra Terzi
CEO Women in Film and TV Cyprus, Film Director, Producer, Greece, Cyprus, USA
Sunil Kapoor
Partner, COO, OL Shipping Group
India, Cyprus
Antigoni Komodiki
CEO, Junior Achievement Cyprus
Cyprus
Myron Edwards
Writer, Author
United Kingdom, Cyprus
Katerina Andreou
Founder, HR Innovate
Middle East, Africa, Cyprus
Dr. Paul Costeas
Executive Director, Karaiskakio Foundation
Cyprus
Vivian Kanari
Journalist, Newscaster, Editor, Producer, Presenter, Greece, Cyprus
Savvas Savvides
Partner, Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC
Cyprus
Andri Christofides
Executive Manager
Home for Cooperation, Cyprus
Hayriye Rüzgar
Programme Planning, Comm. Officer
Home for Cooperation, Cyprus
Laura Neroulias Bisiotis
Founder, Cypriot Young Professionals of
the Cyprus-US Chamber of Commerce, USA
Muhammad Husain
President, Cyprus Cricket Federation
Pakistan, Cyprus
Stavros Stavrou
President, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cyprus
Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou
Deputy Minister of Culture
Cyprus
Christos Kassianides
Treasury Professional and Portfolio Manager
South Africa, Cyprus
Helen Argyrou
Peak Performance Strategist, Clinical Psychologist, Speaker, South Africa
Philippos Aristotelous
Business Consultant, Author
Cyprus
Kyriakos Charalampous
COO, Domenica Group
Cyprus
Vladimiros Tziortzis
NASCAR Professional Racing Driver
Cyprus
Tasos Michael
President of Board of Directors, Acting CEO, Cyprus Airways, United Kingdom, Cyprus
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Mandy Yamanis
Director of Global Partnership Centre, GOAL Zimbabwe, Cyprus
/ EVENTS 2024
6 - 9 MARCH 2024
6/03
WEDNESDAY
8:00am-9:00am
WELCOME
Arrival and Registration
9:15am-11:30am
OPENING CEREMONY
Breakfast Networking Event
12:15pm-1:30pm
THE ROLE OF THE DIASPORA
Brand Ambassadors and Contributors to Cyprus' Economic and Touristic Growth
2:30pm-3:30pm
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
The importance of Cultural Connectedness and its impact on Cyprus' hospitality and tourism sectors
Travel Trends 2024: redefining value through experience
4:00pm-5:00pm
TASOULA HADJITOFI
Special Guest Tasoula Hadjitofi, 'The Icon Hunter', is renowned worldwide for her work combatting art trafficking. In 1997, she coordinated 'The Munich Case', one of the largest art trafficking sting operations in European history since WWII.
5:30pm-7:00pm
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Strengthening Health and Wellness through Diaspora Engagement
*Livestreamed Discussion
7:30pm-9:00pm
DR. LINDA PAPADOPOULOS
Special Guest Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, one of the most recognisable and well-respected psychologists working in the UK today
7/03
THURSDAY
7:45am-8:45am
DAY 2
Registrations
9:00am-10:00am
MEDIA
The vital role of Media in Diasporic Communities
*Livestreamed Discussion
10:30am-12:00pm
CULTURE AND ARTS
Cultural Hybridity and the Art of the Diaspora
12:30pm-2:00pm
FILM, TV, DRAMA, MUSIC
Promoting and Connecting Cyprus' Culture and Heritage through Entertainment
3:00pm-4:00pm
SPORTS
The Role of the Diaspora in International Sport Entrepreneurship
4:30pm-6:00pm
LITERATURE
Literature and the Voice of the Diaspora
6:15pm-7:15pm
TEN LANTERNS
With Special Guest Evagoras Evagorou, best-selling author and positive-thinking-power master coach
Note: This presentation will be conducted in the Greek language
7:30pm-9:00pm
PETER ABRAAM
Special Guest Peter Abraam is a respected leader with over two decades global experience who has successfully held high profile CEO and Senior Executive positions in a range of international businesses
*Livestreamed Discussion
8/03
FRIDAY
7:30am-8:00am
DAY 3
Registrations
8:00am-9:30am
EDUCATION
Thinking and Working with Education
10:00am-11:00am
SOCIAL CONSCIENCE
Social Issues and Philanthropy as a Force of Change
11:15am-12:15pm
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The Importance of Embassies and High Commissions in Cyprus in strengthening bilateral relations
12:20pm-1:00pm
PANOS A. PANAY
Currently serving as the President of the Recording Academy, Panos A. Panay’s visionary leadership drives business growth and fosters strategic partnerships
2:05pm-3:05pm
FINANCE
Solutions offered by financial institutions for private clients, HNWIs and families. Cyprus' business growth and investment opportunities
3:10pm-4:10pm
THE LEGAL CHAPTER
Representing Communities of People who Live Outside their Shared Country of Origin
4:30pm-5:50pm
ENERGY
Forthcoming market trends, technological advancements, the ambitious aim of achieving carbon neutrality, and Cyprus’ future energy landscape
*Livestreamed Discussion
6:00pm-7:00pm
SHIPPING
Cyprus' commitment to accelerating the Shipping industry's transition towards a decarbonised future, while preserving competitiveness and safeguarding the well-being of seafarers
*Livestreamed Discussion
7:30pm-9:00pm
GEORGE LOGOTHETIS
Special Guest George Logothetis, one of the strongest entrepreneurs in the world
9/03
SATURDAY
7:30am-8:00am
DAY 4
Registrations
8:00am-9:30am
LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE
Forecast from Industry Experts
10:00am-12:15pm
FUTURE OF BUSINESS
Innovating companies who are revolutionising industries and achieving global reach
The Startup and Innovation Ecosystem in Cyprus
The Gaming Industry as a high-reward space for serious investors
Looking at Cyprus’ economic forecast
*Livestreamed Discussion
12:30pm-1:15pm
THEO PAPHITIS
Special Guest Theo Paphitis is a retail magnate and entrepreneur. He is best known for his appearances on the BBC business programme Dragons' Den and as former chairman of Millwall Football Club
1:45pm-3:15pm
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Be inspired and empowered to think boldly, move confidently, and harness sage business advice and insight from global leaders
7:00pm
GALA DINNER
Formal Event with Entertainment
CYDIA AWARDS '24
First Annual Award Ceremony Honouring Diaspora Individuals in Various Categories
*Televised Event
/ ACCOMMODATION
Located in the idyllic coastal city of Limassol, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, captures the essence of the Cypriot distinctive hospitality and the cosmopolitan aura of the island. An unparalleled transformative journey in which guests are inspired by local myths, enticed by fine local aromas and culinary arts, and mesmerised by the island's alluring lifestyle.
Welcome to the Parklane Resort and Spa, Limassol, the host venue for the Cyprus Diaspora Forum '24.
/ contact
Cyprus Diaspora Forum
P.O. Box 64291, Pafos 8073, Cyprus
T. +357 96 23 99 85
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