TechIsland launches new platform for Cyprus technology professionals

TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, on Thursday announced the launch of the TechIsland TechPro Community powered by The Vault, a new professional community for tech experts.

According to the announcement, as technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity increasingly shape how businesses operate and societies function, the initiative responds to the growing need for trusted dialogue among technology professionals.

The TechPro Community is a professional community under the TechIsland umbrella, created for technology professionals working at the forefront of the tech and innovation sector in Cyprus.

More specifically, it brings together CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, technology architects, data scientists, AI and cybersecurity specialists, DevOps and platform engineers, software developers, UX designers and digital transformation professionals, thereby creating a focused, peer-driven platform for meaningful exchange.

Its purpose, the announcement said, is to enable members to share insights, discuss real-world challenges and collectively explore the future of digital transformation, AI governance and emerging technologies, through open dialogue, experience-sharing and collaboration across disciplines and levels of seniority.

At the same time, unlike traditional networking initiatives, the TechIsland TechPro Community is designed as a trusted professional environment, prioritising substance, experience-sharing and forward-looking discussion.

Members will engage through a dedicated Telegram group, enabling continuous interaction and rapid exchange of knowledge, while quarterly in-person meetups will offer deeper discussion through curated panel conversations, followed by informal networking.

The community will be led by Liza Charalambous, co-founder and CTO of Malloc, Christina Orfanidou, head of group AI at Columbia Group, and Ivan Sysoev, head of AI at Ecommpay.

Together, according to the announcement, they bring hands-on expertise across software engineering, AI strategy and applied innovation, ensuring that discussions remain relevant, practical and aligned with the realities faced by senior technology professionals.

Commenting on the launch, TechIsland general manager Tanya Romanyukha said that technology professionals today play a critical role well beyond building or maintaining systems.

As she put it, “Across roles and disciplines, they are shaping how organisations adopt technology, manage risk, and respond to the opportunities and challenges created by AI and data.”

She added that, with the TechIsland TechPro Community, “we are creating a space where professionals can exchange perspectives, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another”, adding that “this is about strengthening the people who are actively shaping technological progress in Cyprus.”

The TechIsland TechPro Community is powered by The Vault by Tria Finance, a Cyprus-based digital assets infrastructure company, combining a software vendor and a licensed Crypto Asset Service Provider.

The company, according to the announcement, brings deep domain expertise in security and regulatory compliance. Through The Vault, institutional clients can access SaaS and on-premise custodial crypto treasury solutions, including custody wallet infrastructure.

Romanyukha also welcomed The Vault as the Exclusive Community Partner of the TechPro Community, saying that its support reinforces the initiative’s focus on meaningful, future-oriented engagement within the tech leadership ecosystem.

On behalf of The Vault, managing director Artem Stopnevich said “we are thrilled to become the Exclusive Community Partner of TechIsland’s TechPro Community.”

He added that, at The Vault, “we recognise the vital role tech professionals play in building resilient, future-ready businesses, especially as Cyprus continues to grow as a technology hub.”

Through the partnership, he said, “we aim to share our expertise in secure custody infrastructure, asset transfers, and capital management, contribute to meaningful conversations, and support initiatives that benefit the island’s economy and society.”

The TechPro Community forms part of TechIsland’s broader strategy to develop specialised professional communities that address the evolving needs of the tech sector, while contributing to a stronger, more connected technology ecosystem in Cyprus.

To join the TechIsland TechPro Community powered by The Vault, interested parties can apply via the relevant online form here.