CONGRESS PROGRAM 2025

Experts will discuss macroeconomic and business trends in Cyprus:

• Fiona Mullen, independent analyst and economic adviser to the UN mission, will highlight the intersection of politics and economics.
• Philip Ammerman, international investment consultant and expert with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, will present practical insights into Cypriot business and investment prospects.
• Pieris Markou, CEO at Deloitte, will analyse the new tax reform and its impact on business.
• Marios Demetriades, financial expert, former Minister of Transport, Communication and Works will comment on industries related to technologies.
• Successful Business Leaders Club members will contribute to the content sharing data from their industries.

After the presentations - an open discussion where all participants can take part.
The event will be opened by Mr. Philokypros Roussounides, Secretary General of CCCI.

An in-depth discussion on investment opportunities in the health and beauty sectors, with entrepreneurs who have successfully built and now manage fast-growing businesses in these areas:

• George Xydas, Co-founder of Swissmed Health
• Igor Polishko, Co-founder of HL Cyprus
• Ekaterina Vavilova, Co-founder of Vavilova Clinic
• Natalia Georgiou, Founder of Skinlav
• Moderator: George Tavelis, Founder, Managing Director, Tavelis Spa Concept; Sanctum Spa & Fitness

Topics include wellness as an investment category, the science of beauty, biotechnology, longevity, biohacking, medical and spa tourism, digital healthcare, and personalised treatment strategies.

Held in collaboration with the ARTcy 2025 exhibition and conference, this roundtable will explore the art market as an investment direction, focusing on collecting, pricing strategies, and emerging markets. The discussion will feature four prominent experts in art consulting, asset management, and gallery business:

• Massimo Martina, collector and investor, representative of Conchos Ltd.
• Riana Raouna, investment consultant and owner of the Riana Raouna Gallery
• Varvara Roza, investment consultant and owner of Varvara Roza Galleries (London, UK)
• Georgios Thachiarchopoulos, Director of the Limassol Municipal Art Gallery, artist
• Moderator: Dr. Natalia Kardash, Founder, Successful Business Leaders Club

Topics for discussion include:
• The role of art as a stable investment asset
• Current trends and future prospects of the art market
• Strategies for building and managing art collections
• The impact of art on social and cultural dynamics

Congress delegates will have the opportunity to meet with expat business owners from Paphos and Larnaca—two cities experiencing rapid growth in international business. The event aims to foster connections between business leaders from different regions of Cyprus, facilitate experience sharing, and encourage joint initiatives.
Special Guests - expats-business owners from Paphos and Larnaca:
Alexander Sapov, Co-Founder, CEO, GetTransfer.com
Yury Zachek, Founder, CEO, YZ Global
Florian Reike, Co-Founder, Peanuds
Ance Gricmane, Founder, CEO, Emotion Lab
Pavol Miller, General Manager, Lugera Cyprus
Michael Grebennikov, Co-founder, Digiteum
Sergey Chudinov, Founder, CEO, Conglomerate Group
Marian Mokos, Founder & Leader, WeCare Medical Centre Paphos
Elena Lukashevich, Founder, Taleta Boutique
Andrey Korotkov, CEO & Founder, Zillion Whales
Patrick Soetens, Managing Partner Finwise

Organised as part of the Cyprus Diaspora Forum, this session will focus on Cyprus' strategic role as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), highlighting opportunities for mutual investments, trade partnerships, and financial cooperation between the regions.

Stavros Caramondanis, CEO / Director Caramondani Group, Ayia Napa Marina
Dr. Marc-Antoine Zabbal, Rector / President American University of Cyprus
Andreas Georgallis, Partner, Head / Deputy Chairman ECM Cyprus Ygia Polyclinic Private Hospital
Dr. Natalia Kardash, Founder Successful Business Leaders’ Club

At RealtyOn Expo, successful investors will share their stories and firsthand experience of investing in the Cypriot economy. These conversations will highlight key sectors, challenges overcome, and lessons learned.

This session will explore business cooperation between Cyprus and Armenia, focusing on the creation of joint ventures and promising directions for bilateral investment.

Yiannis Armeftis, Mayor of Limassol (Cyprus)
Dr. Natalia Kardash, Founder, Successful Business Leaders’ Club (Cyprus)
Gohar Ghumashyan, Executive Director, Armenian Businessmen Association (Armenia)
Tigran Ghazaryan, CEO, International Business Relations Support (IBRS) Council (Armenia)
Vadim Baghdasaryan, Commercial Director, ABC Textile Towel Factory (Armenia)
Karen Nersisyan, Founder, CEO, B2B Connection LLC (Armenia)
Aram Iskendaryan, IT Department Director, B2B Connection LLC (Armenia)
Garik Khachatryan, CEO, Founder of Rocket Systems, MiniMondo Travel, Puzzle Trip
Davit Hovhannisyan, CEO, Nairian
Matevos Barseghyan, Founder, One Way Group
Lilit Zaqaryan, CEO, Zaqaryan Jeans
Mher Parvanyan, Founder and CEO of Parvanyan Consulting LLC
Nairy Merheje, Advocate, Founding Partner Der Arakelian-Merheje LLC (Cyprus)
Lusine Aghajanyan, Entrepreneur & Strategic Partner, Maritime, AI & Financial Strategy (Cyprus)
Stepan Ovakimyan, Senior Associate, Katsis Law (Cyprus)
Haig Der Nishanian, Co-owner and Managing Director at Sekurinvest Group (Cyprus)
Monika Symeou, Executive Director, Fidomous Services (Cyprus)
Raffi Mahdessian, General Manager, CEX Markets (Cyprus)
Hayk Hambarchyan, Founder, Director HayBed (Armenia)
Syuzanna Grigoryan, Marketing Director Shkaff Furniture (Armenia)
Kevork Mahdessian, Executive Director of Vass Properties (Cyprus)
Lusine Mirzoyan, Director, Vestnik Kipra Group (Cyprus)

In collaboration with the Limassol Boat Show, this session will explore how the yachting industry is evolving from a symbol of luxury into a dynamic and high-potential investment sector.

Constantinos Papalucas, Founder, Pedalion Yachting (Cyprus)
Francesco Prignano, Sales Manager Apreamare Yachts (Italy)
Vassilios Demetriades, Former Shipping Deputy Minister to the President
Anastasia Yianni, Founder, CEO, Cyprus Sotheby's International Realty

Held in the exclusive VIP area of the Limassol Boat Show, this invitation-only event will provide networking opportunities with influential business leaders and investors in an elegant and relaxed setting.

A platform for open dialogue with founders and CEOs of high-tech companies, discussing innovation trends, investment opportunities, and scaling tech businesses from Cyprus.
Special Guest: Marat Karpeko, co-founder of Wargaming and founder of InDataLabs, a company developing AI-based projects since 2014. In conversation with Marat, we will explore current developments in artificial intelligence and what the near future holds for the industry.

Panelists:
Marios Kapiris, Director, Kyndryl Cyprus
Roman Gurskiy, Managing Director, GEM Capital
Kirill Gurskiy, Managing Director, GEM Capital

Guests:
Costas Michael, CEO, Revolut Digital Assets Europe LTD
Dr. Christos Christodoulou, Founder, AI & Product Lead, Double Eye
Hakob Mkhitaryan, Founder, Talesso
Sergey Osipov, Co-Founder, Placy AI
Denis Kornienko, Co-Founder, CEO, Aivotar
Nikolas Markou, Co-Founder, Chief AI Officer, iMe
George Malekkos, CEO, Software Innovation Architect, Powersoft
Sotiris Karotsakis, Founder, Managing Director, Digital Innovation Group Ltd
Dr. Maria Terzi, Co-Founder, CEO, Malloc Inc.
Joerg Meyer, Director, CEO, TBPS Paphos-Tech
Nik Uspenskiy, Co-Founder, CTO, Aivotar
Christos Drakos, Executive Director, CFO, Revolut Digital Assets Europe Ltd
Yiannis Menelaou, Board Member in Tier 1 Crypto Exchange, MD in Asset Manager
Edmond Hawila, СOO, Director, Correct Group Cyprus
Andrei Yarantsau, CEO of Steam Power Investements