Under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus
The 3rd Greece–Cyprus | Strategic Horizons Forum, organised by BOUSSIAS, was successfully concluded on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at the landmark Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens.
For yet another year, the conference highlighted the strong and enduring cooperation between Greece and Cyprus, bringing together on the same stage ministers, institutional representatives, government officials and leading business executives from both countries.
A central highlight of the conference was the keynote address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, who underscored the strategic importance of Greek–Cypriot cooperation and the prospects for further deepening bilateral relations in key sectors such as energy, innovation and investment.
Important contributions were also delivered by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Mr Haris Theocharis, the Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Eirini Piki, the Second Vice-President of the Hellenic Parliament, Mr Giorgos Georgantas, the Chairman of the Board of Enterprise Greece, Mr Dimitris Skalkos, and the Deputy Director General of Invest Cyprus, Ms Lia Riri. Through their interventions, they highlighted growth prospects, investment opportunities and the pivotal role of institutions in shaping a unified framework for cooperation between Greece and Cyprus.
The conference opened with a welcome address by the CEO of BOUSSIAS Cyprus, Ms Maria Kyriakou, who emphasised the strategic importance of the Forum and BOUSSIAS’ ongoing commitment to strengthening business and institutional ties between the two countries.
Throughout the event, a series of panel discussions and fireside chats took place, covering a wide range of strategically important sectors — from the economy and entrepreneurship, climate change, innovation and digital transformation, to tourism and investment. The discussions showcased growth prospects and opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Greece and Cyprus.
Detailed Panel Programme
Institutional Stakeholders, Economy & Business
Topic: Growth Prospects and Business Momentum in Greece and Cyprus
Moderator: Giannis Seitanidis, Journalist
Speakers:
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Giannis Voutsinas, President, Central Union of Chambers of Greece
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Rene Scholten, CFO, Interamerican Group
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Tzovana Giusseli, Investment Promotion Advisor, Invest Cyprus
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Nayia Morphi, General Manager, Nobel Hellas S.A.
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Konstantinos Loizou, CEO & Founder, EMBIO, Representative of SKEE
Panel Discussion: Climate Change
Topic: Climate Change & ESG as an Investment and Growth Advantage
Moderator: Maria Nikoltsiou, Journalist
Speakers:
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Sofia Yalama, PhD Candidate (University of West Attica), European Climate Pact Ambassador
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Kostas Kalogirou, Senior Director, PLANET
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Danae Bezantakou, CEO, Navigator Shipping Consultants – Concept Founder, YES Forum
Panel Discussion: Digital States – Digital Citizens
Topic: Innovation, Ecosystems and Linking Research with the Market
Moderator: Christina Tachiau, Journalist
Speakers:
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Stavros Asthenidis, CEO, Information Society S.A.
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Pavlos Chatzidimitriou, Public Sector Lead Greece–Cyprus–Malta, AWS
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Antonis Tzortzakakis, CEO, 5G Ventures, Phaistos Investment Fund
Fireside Chat – Trade
Topic: Growth Agenda, Entrepreneurship and Opportunities
Moderator: Nikolas Zanettos
Speaker:
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Stavros Kalafatis, Deputy Minister of Development of Greece
Panel Discussion: Parallel Investments & Entrepreneurship
Topic: Growth Prospects and Business Momentum
Moderator: Takis Spiliopoulos, Journalist
Speakers:
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Takis Skandalakis, President, UNIC Athens & HEAL Academy
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Giangos Chatzigiannis, CEO, Cyprus Business School (CIM)
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Konstantinos Daltas, CEO, RedwolfOgilvy
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Nikos Marathias, COO, BIOIATRIKI Group
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Vicky Makrygianni, Director, International Relations & Regional Development Division, SEV – Hellenic Federation of Enterprises
Panel Discussion: Tourism
Topic: Upgrading the Tourism Product and Competitiveness – Business Challenges
Moderator: Kostis Kapopoulos, W2
Speakers:
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Thanos Michaelidis, President, PASYXE
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Stavros Karamontanis, CEO, Caramondani Group
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Roni Aloni, Managing Director, Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean
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Thanos Paschalis, CEO, Cyprus Airways
Panel Discussion: Research – Technology – Innovation – Connectivity
Topic: The Digital State as a Catalyst for Public Administration – New Partnerships
Moderator: Despina Panagiotou-Theodosiou, President, SKEE
Speakers:
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Konstantinos Koumidis, Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisor, Icon Advisory
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Nikolas Kyriakides, Partner, Harris Kyriakides, CEO, Zenox Public Affairs, Assistant Professor, UNIC
Fireside Chat – Technology
Topic: Citizen-Centric Digital Policies
Moderator: Niki Papazoglou, Journalist
Speakers:
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Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece
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Nikodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Research and Digital Policy
Fireside Chat – Diplomacy & Stability
Topic: Greece – Cyprus: Alliances, Stability and Regional Role
Moderator: Nikolas Zannettos, Head of PR & Events, RedwolfOgilvy
Speaker:
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Konstantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus
The conference was held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, with the support of Enterprise Greece and Invest Cyprus.
It was also endorsed by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), SEV – Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, and the Association of Cypriot Professionals in Greece (SKEE).
The event was organised by BOUSSIAS, with 4HATS and REDWOLF OGILVY as strategic partners.
The 3rd Greece–Cyprus | Strategic Horizons Forum further consolidated its position as one of the leading platforms for dialogue, strategy and business cooperation, reaffirming the long-standing and strong alliance between Greece and Cyprus.
