6th Dec 2024 – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
CYPRUS FINTECH SUMMIT 2024
#CFS2024 - 5th Edition
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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN Cyprus Fintech Summit 2024
The Cyprus Fintech Summit gathers international speakers to talk about the future of technological innovation in financial services.
100
Exclusive Participants
15
International Speakers
5
Keynotes and Panels
2
Networking and Parties
#CFS2024 Event Speakers
Demetris Skourides
Chief Scientist, Chairman of Research and Innovation Foundation
Demetris Skourides
Chief Scientist, Chairman of Research and Innovation Foundation
Demetris Skourides is the Chief scientist of Research innovation and Technology of the Republic of Cyprus appointed by H.E. President Nicos Christodoulides. The Chief Scientist has an expanded Technology role acting as the CTO advising the President, and Deputy Minister of Innoviation, Digital Policy, Research and Innovation on the country’s Digital transformation journey. As chairman of the Research Innovation Foundation, National coordinator committee coordinating R&I across Ministries, and AI strategist, he is responsible for accelerating the transformation of the Cy R&I ecosystem. In addition, he represents Cyprus at European level on the Board of Governors of JRC, European Scientific Advisor Forum. Previously he held the role of the Industry Strategist GSI AWS Commercial EMEA PSM team, Head of Cloud Business Transformation & ISV Solution engineers, at Alliances & Channels EMEA & APAC, Cloud Transformation. He has been instrumental in leading the pivot of Oracle's partner ecosystem EMEA and has substantial experience working multi-cultural teams, building partner and digital ecosystems from the ground-up. Through his tenure in leading the programs office, he has built high-performing GTM & business development teams that have been instrumental in adopting Oracle’s product portfolio including database, middleware, engineered systems and Cloud. His guidance, vision, strategic thinking, management skills have been instrumental in supporting Oracle’s partner channel in transforming to build & sell solutions, implement state-of-art solutions. Innovation is at the core of his DNA and a. great time of his time has been spent on working with startups, recruiting them to Oracle’s ecosystem and mentoring them on business model, go-to-market strategies. He launched the ECEMEA Partner architects community, lead the creation of 8 new Partner Cloud centers of excellence. Additional initiatives. Include the design of a Cloud first partner program known as the Cloud accelerator program, a Cloud marketplace promoting 1000+ partner solutions, service offerings, and a sales methodology focused on digital transformation. He is a thought leader in the domain of digital transformation and cloud transformation, a technology visionary evangelist, connector and channel rainmaker and accelerator. An avid keynote speaker, visionary strategist, with 300+keynotes, having coached 100+ startups, engaged with 1000+ customers and engaged with world leaders, Presidents, Ministers focused on driving sustainable change. He has received global accolades including 94+ refs
Theodoros Loukaidis
Director General at Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation
Vanessa Antoniadou
Sales Specialist - Microsoft
Vanessa Antoniadou
Sales Specialist - Microsoft
I am passionate about technology and how it can transform businesses and people’s lives. Helping organisations rethink the employee experience and flexible work.
Tanya Romanyukha
General Manager - Techisland
Tanya Romanyukha
General Manager - Techisland
Accomplished Can-Do Manager & Leader
Visionary leader bringing over ten years of experience in Program Management, Business Development in the innovations field, primarily international. Converts strategic plans into tactical reality by creating top-performing teams and leading them to the common goal.
I worked in various positions, ranging from startup accelerator, venture capital fund, corporate innovation programs, business angels club, to non-profits. I boosted the growth of different innovation ecosystems in CIS and CEE, USA, Switzerland, Israel, and the Middle East. Also, I'm a mentor and lector for various accelerators on investor relations and fundraising topics.
Currently on a mission to promote and accelerate the growth of technology and the innovation ecosystem in Cyprus.
Demos Katsis
Vice Mayor - Limassol Municipality
Demos Katsis
Vice Mayor - Limassol Municipality
Specialties: Corporate and Commercial Law, Trusts, Contract Law, Tax
Eric Mclean
Chief Executive Officer - FabZing
Eric Mclean
Chief Executive Officer - FabZing
Eric McLean is a seasoned business strategist and change consultant with a diverse background in Financial Services, Banking, Emerging Payments, Telecommunications, Technology, Retail, and AI. His expertise spans multiple sectors, making him a versatile and impactful leader in navigating complex challenges and driving transformational growth.
Eric is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and has a passion for 'all things people' within organizations and industries. His work reflects a commitment to understanding and enhancing the human element of business, fostering cultures that empower individuals and promote effective change.
Over his extensive career, Eric has contributed to a wide array of companies, and functions, including notable names such as IBM, Orange, Oracle, BNP Paribas, Exness, and others. And key areas like Marketing, Business Development, Operations, People, and Procurement, allowing him to bring a holistic perspective to every project he undertakes.
Eric currently consults as an AI and Business Strategist for a small number of Fintech companies.
Recently, he built and launched a Digital Assets Start-up in Kharkiv, Ukraine that offered a Digital Time Capsule function to the user.
Marat Karpeko
Co-Founder @ Wargaming.net Co-Founder @ InData Labs
Marat Karpeko
Co-Founder @ Wargaming.net Co-Founder @ InData Labs
With over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry, I am a co-founder of InData Labs, a data science company that transforms the way businesses use their data in pursuit of their goals. I also serve as the COO and Business Development leader at Wargaming.net, one of the world's leading game developers and publishers, with over 200 million players worldwide.
As a co-founder of InData Labs, I am passionate about delivering business-focused solutions that enhance insightful and data-driven management. As the COO and Business Development leader at Wargaming.net, I have helped the company expand globally and create innovative and engaging games that appeal to a diverse and loyal audience. I have a strong background in physics and computer science, and I have completed executive education programs at Stanford GSB and MIT Sloan, where I learned how to solve complex business problems and lead organizational change. I believe that games and data science can help transform the world and make it a better place.
Denis Efremov
Principal @ R136 Ventures
Denis Efremov
Principal @ R136 Ventures
Denis specializes in B2B tech and fintech investments at R136 Ventures, a Mid- to Late-Stage venture capital firm primarily supporting Israeli or US-based startups. Noteworthy fintech startups in the past and current portfolio include eToro, Blockchain.com, Roofstock, Clearcover, Ladder Life, and Insurify.
In addition to his primary role, Denis serves as a mentor at Alchemist Accelerator.
Denis’s previous roles include serving as a principal at the US venture capital firm Fort Ross Ventures, a venture partner for the Swiss accelerator Seedstars, and as an investment director at a midmarket private equity firm supported by institutional investors such as EBRD, DEG, and others.
He has played a key role in 15+ deals amounting to over $120M and has contributed to the launch of several funds totaling more than $250M.
Yuriy Romanyukha- Moderator
Managing Partner - ICLUB Global
Yuriy Romanyukha- Moderator
Managing Partner - ICLUB Global
Yuriy is a venture capital professional with over a decade of experience, ranging from founding his own startup to managing corporate development programs for industry giants such as Uber, L'Oreal, and Walmart. Currently, as the Managing Partner at ICLUB Global, Yuriy leads Ukraine's largest angel investor community, which boasts over 1,000 members. Under his leadership, the community has facilitated $50 million in co-investments across 86 startups, achieving 9 successful exits and generating $15 million in returns.
Niki Charilaou
Manager Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance Department @ Bank of Cyprus
Niki Charilaou
Manager Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance Department @ Bank of Cyprus
Niki Charilaou (ACA, CAMS, CGSS) is currently the Manager of the Group Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance Department of the Bank of Cyprus Group and has been leading the cultural transformation of the Bank since 2014, completely revamping its AML and Sanctions Compliance Framework, in terms of policies, procedures, monitoring systems, controls, assurance, risk assessment and training.
Her career commenced back in 1997 working as an auditor where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant and became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Subsequently she worked for Laiki Bank and Bank of Cyprus where she held several managerial positions in Finance, Investment Banking, Debt Collection and Compliance, thus acquiring a diverse banking knowledge.
Ms Charilaou is also a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from Cornell University (USA), a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS).
Nasos Katsiamides
Co-Founder @Klidi
Nasos Katsiamides
Co-Founder @Klidi
Bitcoin is hope for the rich and the poor, for individuals and businesses, for small towns as well as countries.
My name is Nasos and i am the CEO & CoFounder of Klidi.io, an institutional grade exchange and payments platform for Bitcoin and stablecoins.
With more than 8 years of experience in the industry, I was finally able to build my own project in order to solve the problems of a) high fees in remittances and b) the inefficiencies in the payment/banking system.
With a team of lawyers, accountants and software engineers, we are at the forefront of Bitcoin adoption in Europe.
Contact me at [email protected] for more information.
Akis Tsekouras
Mastercard Advisors Cluster Lead for Central Eastern Europe
Akis Tsekouras
Mastercard Advisors Cluster Lead for Central Eastern Europe
Dr. Akis Tsekouras is the Cluster Lead of Mastercard Advisors for Central Eastern Europe. He is leading the largest team of specialized payments Advisors in the region, with more than 120 consultants who cover 15 countries in the region as well as global projects with a special focus on Middle East and Europe.
He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from University of Athens. He has more than 18 years of experience as a strategy consultant in the area of banking, having worked with Mastercard Advisors, Accenture and McKinsey & Company. During his career, he has consulted major banking institutions, across more than 20 countries, in digital and product strategy, business process and operating model reengineering as well as in the implementation of large scale IT and digital transformation programs.
Eirini Fotiou
Founder of Lifelines
Eirini Fotiou
Founder of Lifelines
Eirini Fotiou is the founder of a private CBT practice focused on transforming mindsets and cultures within individuals and corporations. Certified in managing psychosocial hazards, she specializes in fostering safety and care in workplace environments. Her experience extends to strategic roles in international companies across London, Brussels, and Athens. She holds three Master’s degrees; two from the London School of Economics on Management and International Business and one from the University of Central Lancashire on Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy.
For more on my services, visit www.eirinifotiou.com.
Jaymes Payten
Launcher of Forex Brands, FX Operations Director
Jaymes Payten
Launcher of Forex Brands, FX Operations Director
As the 🔮 Chief Brandologist at JAYPAY, I lead my team in creating brands that are truly transformative. With a sprinkle of ✨ expertise, 🚀 innovation, and pure branding magic, my team and I are here to ignite your brand like never before!
Here's what it truly means to be the Brand Whisperer at JAYPAY:
🚀 Empowering Startups:
Everyone at JAYPAY understands the unique challenges startups face, and I personally thrive on turning their dreams into unforgettable brand experiences. Through strategic guidance, we're already building solid foundations, captivating brand stories, and compelling messaging that resonates with the startups target audience, and we're having fun while doing it!
💎 Nurturing Brand Identity:
From the flicker of an idea to a full-scale launch, we delicately nurture your brand's identity. Reach out to me and ask me which clients we're working on now. If I can show you the brand DNA magic we're creating, I will. With finesse and creativity, we develop visual aesthetics, define a distinct tone of voice, and craft a brand personality that brings your entrepreneurial vision to life.
📚 Storytelling Enthusiast:
As the Leading Brand Whisperer here, I lead a team of passionate storytellers at JAYPAY. We are masters of crafting narratives that engage, excite, and leave a lasting impact. By aligning your brand's story with its core values, we turn it into a magnetic force that draws in investors, customers, and brand enthusiasts. Ask me what a VMAO is and I'll show you!
❤️ Entrepreneurial Mindset:
I know and have the ingredients (as does everyone at JAYPAY) needed when it comes to understanding the passion, dedication, and perseverance required to build a successful brand. This entrepreneurial spirit permeates every aspect of our brand strategy, and do you know what that means for you and your brand? It sets you apart from the crowd.
⚡ Disruptive Mindset:
JAYPAY isn't your average brand & marketing agency. We are disruptors and have no idea where the "box" that everyone keeps talk about is! We're going to make your brand stand out. We're not going to stop till it does!
If you're a startup or an established company that's looking for a true Brand Whisperer who can unravel the secrets of branding success, let's connect! Together, we'll create a brand story that leaves a lasting imprint on the world. 🌍
Feel free to reach out and let's transform your brand journey into something extraordinary! 🌟
Panis Pieri
Blogger & Podcaster
Panis Pieri
Blogger & Podcaster
Panis is the founder of Panis Media, a growth marketing agency helping startups and tech-enabled organisations to grow.
Panis Media runs Panis.News. Panis.News is an AI-driven media portal that covers the latest stories in startups, technology, innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and societal advancements.
Its mission is to provide insightful AI-generated content that inspires and informs our audience, fostering a community of forward-thinkers, change-makers, innovators and disruptors.
In addition to that, he hosts and produces the podcast Live with Panis.
At #PanisLive podcast we discuss tech, innovation, startups, inventions, entrepreneurship, founder stories and how technology affects society.
Furthermore, he runs a weekly newsletter at #PanisNewsletter and the social feed #PanisOnTour where he shares interesting moments from events he attends.
Furthermore, he organises the #PanisMeetups gatherings, connecting startup founders, entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs and investors.
His message is ”Keep innovating”
Connect with Panis at https://linktr.ee/PanisPieri
Monica Ioannidou Polemitis
Founder and CEO @Hybrid ConsulTech
Monica Ioannidou Polemitis
Founder and CEO @Hybrid ConsulTech
As the Founder and CEO of Hybrid ConsulTech, Monica leads a pioneering company dedicated to delivering data-driven strategies and developing cutting-edge digital solutions. With broad expertise in business operations, process improvement, and digital strategy, Monica has successfully helped numerous organizations harness data to drive growth, foster innovation, enhance efficiency, and make strategic, informed decisions.
Monica is a recognized thought leader, regularly speaking at international forums on AI, data-driven strategies, and the evolving landscape of digital transformation. Beyond her professional achievements, she serves as a Board Member of the Research and Innovation Foundation and is the President of the ICC Cyprus Women Network, where she champions gender equality and works to empower women in leadership positions.
Andreas Ioannou
CEO | Artificial Intelligence @Everneed AI
Andreas Ioannou
CEO | Artificial Intelligence @Everneed AI
I have a special interest in digital marketing, affiliate marketing, e-commerce platforms, and all kinds of startups as well.
My digital marketing specialties are to use creative growth hacking strategies in order to succeed in any given goal.
I also love all things related to real estate because I believe in the potential of creating wealth through real estate.
I am the author of the digital marketing book "Entrepreneur Makeover," the founder of the online community "The Entrepreneur Makeover," and the founder and CEO of Everneed AI.
Drosoula Hadjisavva – Moderator
CMO @SquaredFinancial
Stefano Sordini
CEO @NETSHOP ISP
Stefano Sordini
CEO @NETSHOP ISP
NetShop Internet Services is an award-winning provider of Data Center Services and Server Hosting, with privately-owned infrastructure across Cyprus, Malta, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brazil, and the United States.
Our world-class, carrier-neutral data centers are strategically located in key global technology and financial markets, delivering high-speed connectivity, ultra-low latency hosting, cloud scalability, and organizational flexibility to meet your needs.
The company’s founder, Stefano Sordini, brings 20 years of experience in the hosting industry, with half of his career dedicated to serving the financial services and gambling sectors.
During this time, he has gained deep expertise in critical application hosting solutions and low-latency network optimization.
Vicky Christophidou
AMLCO @Ecommbx
Vicky Christophidou
AMLCO @Ecommbx
Vicky is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, member of the ICPAC and CAMS member. She joined ECOMMBX as the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer on April 1st, 2021 after being with PwC Cyprus for a total of 15 years. During her career, Vicky serviced a wide range of financial services clients including credit institutions, EMIs and investment firms, offering advisory services in the areas of risk management, regulatory compliance, governance and internal controls.
Maria Leontiou
Head of Eurobank Next– Digital Growth & Future Competitiveness
Maria Leontiou
Head of Eurobank Next– Digital Growth & Future Competitiveness
Engineer by degree, Financial Services expert by profession, Innovation enthusiast by nature, Maria Leontiou heads Eurobank Next – Digital Growth & Future Competitiveness within Eurobank with the aim to ensure the Bank’s future relevance. Maria holds a M.Eng. degree in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and has over 24 years of experience in the “Fin” part of FinTech. She joined Eurobank in 2002 and has over 17 years of managerial experience with a track record in corporate innovation, business development, project management and operations. Before that Maria was a stock broker in the Athens Stock Exchange Market and a certified Derivatives' Market Maker. Her curiosity for everything new makes her love and passionately seek innovation, a trait that grew through her participation in the organizing team of TEDxAthens and was then put in practice within her role as the head of Eurobank’s Innovation Center. She is very close to the startup community which she supports in her capacity as mentor or judge in various initiatives & programs. She firmly believes in the power of community, is actively pushing the gender equality agenda and is a strong advocate of "sharing means caring". Maria enjoys both creating and sharing content on digital media to engage with like-minded professionals and initiate meaningful conversations.
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SCHEDULE DETAILS Agenda of Event
Main Conference Stage
09.00 – 10.00
Welcome Coffee, Registrations, Networking
10.00 – 10.05
Welcome Note by CEO of XValley Technologies (Organiser)
Andreas Livadiotis
10.05 – 10.15
Welcome Note by the Chief Scientist, Chairman of Research and Innovation Foundation
Demetris Skourides
10.15 - 10.30
Welcome note by Director General at Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation
Theodoros Loukaidis
10.30 – 10.45
Company Presentation by Organiser - XValley
Andreas Livadiotis
10.45 – 11.00
Keynote by Microsoft
Vanessa Antoniadou
11.00-11:15
Keynote Speaker
11.15 – 11.45
Coffee Break - Networking
11.45 – 12.30
Chat 1: "Envisioning Cyprus: The Future of Fintech and AI Development"
Tanya Romanyukha
Demos Katsis
Eric Mclean
Marat Karpeko
Denis Efremov
12.30 – 13:15
Chat 2: "Revolutionizing Finance: How AI Enhances Product Innovation and Customer Engagement"
Yuriy Romanyukha
Ivan Sysoev
Nasos Katsiamides
Andreas Ioannou
Akis Tsekouras
Maria Leontiou
13:15 – 13.30
Chat 3: "The Role of HR and Wellbeing Innovations in Fintech"
Eirini Fotiou
13.30 – 14.30
VIP Lunch Break
14.30 – 15.00
Chat 4: "Branding the Digital Wallet: Innovative AI Strategies in Fintech Marketing"
Drosoula Hadjisavva - Moderator
Jaymes Payten
Panis Pieri
15.00 – 15.30
Chat 5: "From Margins to Mainstream: Women Redefining Fintech's Future"
Niki Charilaou
Monica Ioannidou Polemitis
Vicky Christophidou
15.30 – 16.00
Chat 6: "The Future of Forex and Crypto Trading with AI Automation"
Stefano Sordini
16.00-17.00
After Party - Drinks, Networking at the Lobby of Crowne Plaza
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General Ticket
€100
Access to Main Stage and Booth area. Includes all-day coffee and snacks.
Network Ticket
€200
Access to Main Stage, Booth area and Networking Party. Includes all-day coffee, snacks and after-party drinks.
VIP Ticket
€300
Access from the VIP entrance, front row on the Main Stage, Booth area, VIP table at the networking party. Includes all-day coffee, snacks, lunch, VIP table and after-party VIP drinks.
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