Harris Georgiades

Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:49

Harris Georgiades (b. 1972, Nicosia) is Chairman of the Foreign and European Affairs Committee of the Cyprus Parliament and a former Minister of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus (April 2013-December 2019). He holds a BA and an MA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Reading. In 2011 he was elected to the House of Representatives with the Democratic Rally Party.  In 2013 he took over as Minister of Finance, at the height of a severe financial crisis.

Stavrinos Kyriakou

Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:41

Stavrinos is a dynamic and seasoned tech strategist recognized for inspiring innovation and guiding organizations on their digital and AI transformation journeys. With over 20 years of industry experience, he is a technology storyteller passionate about the integration of artificial intelligence within society and human cognitive processes.

Angelo Dalli

Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 11:09

Angelo Dalli is an Artificial Intelligence expert and serial tech entrepreneur. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Angelo has distinguished himself for melding profound technical expertise with sharp business insight.
 

Tanya Romanyukha

Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:30

Tanya is the General Manager of TechIsland, leading the organization's strategic and operational initiatives. She has over 12 years of experience in operations management, business development, and venture capital, contributing significantly to various sectors globally, including in Ukraine, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Tanya's expertise has benefited startup accelerators, venture capital, investment groups, and non-profits.

Christiana Erotokritou

Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 15:51

Christiana Erotokritou grew up in Nicosia and graduated from the English School in 1991. She studied law at the University of Wolverhampton and obtained the title of Barrister at Law at Lincoln's Inn in London. 

Since her youth, she has been a member of the Democratic Party. She was elected to the Democratic Party Executive Office in 2003, a post she has held ever since. She was elected Party Spokesperson in January 2014, a position she held until 2016.

Speech Agenda

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Opening Remarks of the TechIsland Summit 2024
Tech-Driven Cyprus: Cultivating a Competitive Economy

Theodoros Loucaides

Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 16:48

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.

Ugne Buraciene

Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 10:51

Ugne has extensive expertise in fintech, with 15 years of experience in complex banking and payments ecosystems. She also has comprehensive experience in business development, marketing and growth in the aforementioned areas. As the Group CEO of payabl. Ugne has directed the company to be one of the leading payment providers internationally. The company has experienced incredible demand over the past year, recording 182% year-on-year growth.

Elena Grigorian

Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 14:02

Elena has been in the gaming industry for more than 20 years, including eight years  including eight years at the top position at Disney's video games unit, and is a distinguished expert in marketing and strategic management.