Deputy Minister Damianou joins Panis Meetups to discuss innovation in Cyprus
The tech and startup community in Cyprus is invited to join the next #PanisMeetups event, set to take place on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 19:00 to 22:00 at the CYENS Centre of Excellence in Nicosia.
The event, organized by Panis Media and co-organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and hosted at CYENS Centre of Excellence, will feature a fireside chat with Dr. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy of Cyprus, offering an evening of networking, insights, and collaboration among leading tech innovators and entrepreneurs.
#PanisMeetups has built a strong reputation as an international gathering for startup founders, tech executives, investors, academics, and entrepreneurs. With a cap of just 80 attendees, this event will deliver an intimate networking experience designed to foster meaningful connections and collaboration opportunities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Damianou and our esteemed guests to CYENS Centre of Excellence,” said Dr Styliani Petroudi, EIT Community Officer Cyprus at CYENS Centre of Excellence. “Hosting #PanisMeetups aligns with CYENS’s mission to drive innovation, research, and digital transformation in Cyprus and beyond. We believe events like these are essential for nurturing talent and partnerships that will help fuel the country’s digital economy.”
“This is a unique opportunity to connect with professionals across the startup and tech ecosystem,” stated Dr Panicos Masouras, Board Secretary & Programme Coordinator, Cyprus Computer Society. “Our goal with this event is to create an environment that encourages growth and collaboration, and we’re proud to be part of such a significant gathering of talent.”
Agenda Highlights
The evening will begin with welcome notes and presentations from key partners, including the launch of the startup accelerator AAlchemy Ventures Growth Lab and presentations from the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and EIT Cyprus. The highlight of the event will be a fireside chat with Dr. Damianou, followed by a networking session over drinks.
The event will be in English and the full agenda includes:
- 19.00 – 19.15 Registration and guests gathering
- 19.15 – 19.20 Welcome Notes
- 19.20 – 19.30 AAlchemy Growth Lab in association w/ Panis Media, Founder AAlchemy Ventures Andrey Kostyuk
- 19.30 – 19.40 Cyprus Computer Society Presentation, PR Officer Christina Papamiltiadou & Project Officer Toumazis Toumazi
- 19.40 – 19.50 CYPRUS EIT Community RIS Hub – Strengthening local entrepreneurship and building bridges, EIT Community Officer Cyprus, Dr. Styliani Petroudi
- 19.40 – 20.40 Fireside Chat with Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy Dr. Nicodemos Damianou
- 20.40 – 22.00 Networking over drinks
What to Expect
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Ministry’s initiatives aimed at driving innovation, network with key players in the industry, and discover potential business partners and investors.
“As the organizer, I’m thrilled to see how #PanisMeetups has evolved into a pivotal event for the tech community, both locally and internationally,” said Panis Pieri, Founder of Panis Media. “Bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders highlights our shared commitment to innovation and progress. We look forward to creating more spaces, programs, events where ideas flourish, partnerships form, and disruptive tech emerges. Keep innovating!”
Event Details
- Date: Friday, 8 November 2024
- Location: CYENS Centre of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Time: 19:00 – 22:00
- Capacity: Limited to 80 attendees to ensure a quality networking experience. Free admission, but pre-registration is required.
Registration Link :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxk7zXG5lJzqFcROlzOHLq6TxgGrcMbBGPJIPF7WQoXEKYGQ/viewform