Founder & Entrepreneur
Robert Kopi is an AI systems architect and entrepreneur focused on the engineering foundations of modern artificial intelligence. His work centers on designing AI systems that operate reliably in real production environments — not demos, proofs of concept, or isolated models.
With a background in classical computer science, software architecture, and distributed systems, Robert builds AI platforms where autonomous agents, reasoning layers, and system-level decision logic replace traditional rule-based software. His focus lies on architecture, failure modes, and scalability — the areas where most AI initiatives break down.
Rather than treating AI as a standalone tool, he approaches it as an operational layer that reshapes how software systems are designed, deployed, and governed. His work bridges practical engineering with long-term system thinking, translating advanced concepts into deployable architectures.
In recent years, Robert has also explored the realistic intersection between AI and quantum-inspired algorithms, particularly in optimization and complex decision-making. His approach remains grounded in technical feasibility, economic viability, and architectural discipline.
In his current work, Robert is actively building AI agent systems and voice-based AI platforms that operate in real business environments. These systems handle complex workflows, customer interactions, and decision processes at scale, serving as practical case studies for the architectural principles
Founder of INTOKU | Psychologist - Psychotherapist | Business Consultant | EQF Certified Trainer
I use cutting-edge psychological methods to help you lead your organization in an empowering, supportive and confident way.
Telecom Commercial and Technical Strategy
I am a senior executive in Telecom with over 25 years of experience in leadership positions. I undertake
roles across Europe working with various large companies and innovation centers. I also have
experience in corporate management as I was a member of the board of JCC for 5 years. The domains of
my work include: (a) support the board to define and execute a 5-year strategy, (b) set detailed KPIs to
monitor success, (c) organize for agility (d) enable a culture of commercial and technical innovation (e)
and infuse a digitalization mindset. I have worked extensively with over 100 Global Telecom Operators on commercial,
strategic, technical and operational projects. I can lead CYTA to sustain its growth by strengthening its offerings to
Consumers, Gov, Tourists, High-value foreigners, Industry, Smart Cities, Blue Light, and Defense. I can also establish
mechanisms to win EU projects and enable a culture of innovation in both commercial and technical domains. Cyprus is
growing fast and CYTA has a great opportunity to catch and lead the digital wave.
Engineering Leader | AI Systems
Wael Masri is an engineering leader working at the intersection of applied AI, developer tooling, and cybersecurity. His background spans hardware systems and applied R&D, distributed cloud infrastructure, multi-tenant SaaS architectures, cybersecurity and financial crime systems, and AI-native software products.
Over more than a decade, he has built and led teams delivering complex software systems in environments where reliability, security, and real-world constraints are non-negotiable.
His work has received international recognition across major technology stages and organizations, including Web Summit and NASA.
He now focuses on building systems that make AI a dependable partner in real-world software development.
Municipal Councilor of Strovolos
Ari Habeshian was born and raised in Nicosia, in Strovolos. He completed his military service in the 211 Infantry Battalion. He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Cyprus, graduating with distinction and achieving the highest GPA in his department (8.9/10). As part of the Erasmus+ program, he studied at the University of Warsaw in Poland, specializing in European politics, governance, and international relations.
He works at the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), in the Department of European Affairs and Programs, where he coordinates EU-funded projects, organizes events and conferences, and promotes cooperation between the public and private sectors on issues of innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development.
At the age of just 23, he was elected Municipal Councilor of Strovolos in the elections of June 9, 2024. He serves as Chairman of the Committee on European Affairs, Research, Development and Innovation, and Head of the DEPA Municipal Group.
He has been active in youth and research organizations, including the Youth of the Democratic Alignment (NEO.DEPA), where he serves as Organizational Secretary.
Revenue & Partnership Leader
Anna Gurina is a Revenue & Partnerships Leader with 15+ years of experience building commercial organizations across enterprise SaaS, regulated fintech, and high-growth startups from global companies like Wrike and Veeam to payments infrastructure businesses operating across EMEA and the US.
She has run GTM strategy, partner ecosystems, and revenue growth in environments most leaders find genuinely hard: enterprise sales cycles, compliance-heavy markets, and founder-led companies transitioning to scale. Her ecosystem and partner work has spanned global platforms including AWS and Google, with deals reaching enterprise accounts such as Siemens, Walmart, Sony, and Estée Lauder.
Based in Cyprus, she is a mentor at Women in Tech Global Movement and a guest lecturer on Digital Sales.
CEO @ AINIRO - Inventor of Hyperlambda
Thomas have more than 25 years of professional experience as a software developer and entrepreneur. Thomas is an internationally renowned developer, architect, CTO, and vertical leader in the software development space and AI, and currently a solopreneur utilising AI to create his company. Thomas have written some of the most read software architecture articles ever published by Microsoft, and he has created several successful startups in his life – In addition to having worked on some of the largest software projects on earth.
Thomas started coding when he was 8 years old. That was in 1982! Thomas is also the inventor of Hyperlambda.
Founder & CEO | MamaCRM
Through his journey he has empowered and inspired many social media professionals. His vision aligns with MamaCRM to empower and inspire millions of professionals around the globe.
“The Social media management industry is broken, let’s do something about it!”
Founder and MD - Intelligencia Ltd
Pearson is the president of Intelligencia, an AI, business intelligence, data integration, digital marketing, and social media marketing company based in Asia. In 2019, Pearson published The A.I. Casino, a book about how analytics is used in the casino industry.
This was followed by other books in the A.I. series, including The A.I. Marketer, The A.I. Sports Book, and The A.I. Retailer. Pearson is also a noted columnist, whose articles on AI, analytics, social media marketing in such publications as The Journal of Mobile and Social Media Marketing, The Journal of Applied Marketing Analytics, and Journal of AI, Robotics & Workplace Automation have been heavily cited by researchers and other authors.
An avid traveler, Pearson’s first book of fiction, The Dead Chip Syndicate, was published by Brother Mockingbird in 2023. An avid traveler, Pearson is a sought-after speaker, lecturing on such disparate topics as AI + ML, casino and mobile marketing, data analytics, and social media.
Speaker, Trainer, Entrepreneur
Michael A. Kinazides is a speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and author, and the founder of Hero The Mentor Academy, Michael Kinazides Seminars, and the Millionaires Alliance.
Through his work, he empowers people to believe in their dreams, build confidence, strengthen their personal relationships, and achieve high performance in their professional lives. His mission is to help individuals turn the impossible into possible through clarity, direction, and collective action.
Business Communication Expert | Self-Leadership Coach | Speaker | Trainer | Consultant
Andrea Gémesi is a communication expert, executive coach, and university lecturer specializing in business and marketing communication at Óbuda University, Budapest.
Now based in Cyprus, she works with professionals and leaders on communication, self-leadership, and navigating change in fast-evolving business environments.
Her work bridges human development, leadership, and emerging technologies, offering a practical and human-centered perspective on communication in the age of AI.
General Manager at CYGMA
Andrey is now acting General Manager and Founding Member at CYGMA (Cyprus Game Makers Association), responsible for supporting the growth of local studios, and strengthening connections between the Cyprus game industry and the global market. Also, he is the co-founder of GDCy, the largest game development community in Cyprus. Over the past four years, GDCy – together with its team and partners – has grown into a central platform uniting developers, studios, publishers, and international stakeholders. Earlier in his career, he worked at Microsoft on games-related initiatives across CIS and Central & Eastern Europe, including AR/VR projects.
Founder & CEO of ShiftGears
Anton Abashkin is the Founder & CEO of ShiftGears, a University of Luxembourg spin-off building the AI operating system for European automotive retail. A repeat founder and operator at the intersection of SaaS/Fintech and Automotive Retail, he previously founded and led CM.Finance, a leading automotive B2B-fintech platform, and led CM.Expert, a leading dealer SaaS platform, through strategic acquisition by a major classified platform. He was also the founding COO of VNX, a Luxembourg-based digital-asset platform. Anton started his career as a consultant at PwC and was the founding director of PwC’s Center for Technology and Innovation (2010–2015), a consulting unit focused on accelerating technology businesses and corporate innovation.
Digital Transformation & Innovation Program Leader | Turning Complex Strategy into Executable Solutions | Bridging Business & Technology | Cloud, Data & AI Platforms | Trusted by Global Enterprises
Dr. Maryam Kazemi Manesh is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience, delivering enterprise software and digital transformation for international clients in different industries. As Senior Technical Project Manager at GILAWA Ltd, she leads the development of voice AI agents and intelligent real-time communication platforms for businesses. Passionate about turning emerging technologies into real business value, she also mentors professionals and teams in navigating AI-driven transformation.
Teacher Trainer and Educational Technology Specialist
Dr. Theodora Kakouri is a Teacher Trainer and educational technology specialist with expertise in the effective and responsible utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and an M.Sc. in Computer Science, combining strong pedagogical expertise with an extensive technological background.
For more than six years, she has served at the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, where she has led and supported numerous initiatives related to AI, digital transformation, and innovation in education. Her work includes the design and delivery of professional learning programmes for educators, as well as active participation in European projects, research initiatives, and expert working groups, including Learning from the Extremes, AI4EDU, AIDEA, the SELFIE for TEACHERS Expert Group, and the ASEF Faculty Collaboration Programme.
As an appointed member of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth’s cross-departmental Working Group on AI in Education, Dr. Kakouri contributed to the development of the Policy Document and Guidelines for the Responsible and Ethical Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence in Primary and Secondary Education, published in October 2026.
Dr. Kakouri is committed to advancing digital competences, AI literacy, and innovative pedagogical practices, supporting educators and learners in harnessing the potential of emerging technologies in ethical, inclusive, and meaningful ways.
Founder & CEO, Inceptus Technology Ltd
Richard Cooksey is the Founder & CEO of Inceptus Technology, building autonomous AI agents for real estate agencies. His AI works across voice and messaging – handling live calls and follow-ups in English, Greek and Russian – in synergy with human teams. Already live in production, it lifts revenue and efficiency across an agency’s operations, recovering opportunities that would otherwise be lost. In practice, it quickly pays for itself. Oxford-educated, Richard brings 20+ years of enterprise software architecture to the field. His focus is AI that holds up in the real world: measurable, trusted, and working alongside people.
