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The Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2026 brings together world-class industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries for a dynamic series of keynote experiences that inspire, challenge, and ignite new ideas. Across sectors—from finance, technology, and entrepreneurship to culture, real estate, public policy, and the creative industries—these influential speakers will share cutting-edge insights, future-focused perspectives, and powerful personal stories. Designed to energise audiences and spark meaningful dialogue, each keynote offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from the professionals shaping industries and driving impact on a global scale.
7 MAY 2026 | 09:00 – 09:30
CONFERENCE ROOM A
Chief Scientist of the Republic of Cyprus, Demetris Skourides will offer an inspiring and forward-looking perspective on the transformative role of the Cypriot diaspora in shaping the nation’s future. His opening address will highlight how the Forum is not merely a gathering of great minds, but a powerful platform designed to activate global connection—linking Cypriots across continents, industries, and generations.
Attendees can expect a compelling vision for how Cyprus and its diaspora can work together to strengthen the nation’s brand, expand its global reach, and build new pathways for collaboration, investment, and shared success.
7 MAY 2026 | 11:30 – 12:15
CONFERENCE ROOM B
James Demetriades is a 22-year-old entrepreneur and e-commerce mentor who has built multiple seven-figure online brands, including Undeniable London, several dropshipping stores, and now ZAROS — a luxury men’s leather goods brand designed for ambitious founders and professionals.
Having generated over £5.5 million in online sales in his early twenties, James now mentors entrepreneurs across the UK, Cyprus, and Europe, helping them to build profitable, sustainable e-commerce businesses that create financial, time, and location freedom.
His work bridges brand-building, digital marketing, and modern wealth creation, combining strategic business development with a focus on discipline and mindset.
James is passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to take ownership of their future, build online assets, and design a life entirely on their own terms.
7 MAY 2026 | 12:20 – 13:30
CONFERENCE ROOM B
Join internationally acclaimed business and executive coach Stephanos Papadopoulos for an inspiring and interactive session, Levels of Connection 4.0. Drawing on his extensive C-suite and global consulting experience, Stephanos offers rare insight into the pressures, opportunities, and demands of high-stakes international leadership.
Participants will explore practical strategies to enhance creativity, focus, and decision-making, gaining the tools to make stronger, more confident choices. With a career spanning advisory, board, and executive roles across multiple industries—from financial services and FMCG to high-tech, retail, and manufacturing—Stephanos brings a wealth of real-world experience from startups to mature, investor-backed organisations.
Attendees will leave equipped with actionable leadership insights, renewed perspective, and a deeper understanding of connection and performance in today’s fast-paced global business landscape.
7 MAY 2026 | 14:30 – 15:00
CONFERENCE ROOM B
Creativity has the power to unite, inspire, and reshape how communities flourish across the world. In this talk, Matthew Zorpas examines how creative individuals can harness storytelling, collaboration, and digital platforms to forge meaningful connections that strengthen both personal identity and collective purpose.
Drawing on more than 17 years of international experience in fashion, lifestyle, and community building, Matthew illustrates how creativity can serve as a bridge between cultures and a catalyst for enhancing Cyprus’ global presence.
7 MAY 2026 | 14:30 – 15:20
CONFERENCE ROOM D
BLIS Global Solutions will deliver an insightful keynote on the future of financial and business planning for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded by Naji A. Haddad and strengthened by the expertise of Partner and Consultant Jade W. Dagher, BLIS Global Solutions is dedicated to raising public awareness around the importance of strategic planning and fostering stronger collaboration across the ten interrelated professions within the financial and business planning ecosystem.
In this keynote, audiences will gain a clear understanding of how BLIS is helping SMEs thrive by improving access to funding, promoting best practices, and opening doors to an international network that supports sustainable growth. The session will also highlight the organisation’s mission to enhance public understanding of financial literacy—empowering individuals and businesses alike to make informed, confident decisions.
Attendees can expect practical insights, real-world strategies, and a compelling vision for how coordinated expertise and global partnerships can transform the SME landscape across Cyprus and the wider diaspora.
7 MAY 2026 | 14:30 – 16:30
CONFERENCE ROOM A
George Fokas is a globally recognised stock market educator with more than 25 years of real-market experience, having begun his investing journey in 1999. What started as a personal pursuit to escape the rat race and build wealth through mastering the markets quickly evolved into a lifelong mission to empower others with the same clarity and confidence.
By 2005, George began teaching his proven, structured investment strategy to audiences around the world. From packed international seminars to private mentorship programmes, he has helped thousands of students understand the market with simplicity, precision, and discipline.
His strategy is not theoretical—it is built on decades of experience and refined through real-world results. For over 21 years, George’s students have achieved outcomes that speak for themselves, with trading statements that demonstrate reliability, consistency, and performance.
What makes George stand out is his ability to take complex market principles and translate them into practical, actionable steps that ordinary people can follow. He removes confusion, alleviates fear, and replaces uncertainty with confidence rooted in strategy.
Crucially, George teaches what most overlook: the income and cash flow people seek are not earned at the end—they are secured at the beginning of each transaction. This single principle distinguishes his work and underpins the powerful strategy he shares globally.
Combining experience, proven results, and world-class teaching, George Fokas has become a true leader in investment education. Driven by purpose and decades of documented success, he remains dedicated to one mission: helping people achieve financial freedom through disciplined, intelligent, and strategic stock market investing.