The event, titled, Cyprus Diaspora Forum '24, will be held 6-9 March will bring together Cypriot diaspora communities, prominent figures from Cyprus' public and private sectors, media, academia, and civic society with the goal of recognising and promoting the importance of Cyprus' diaspora while strengthening relations through entrepreneurship, innovation, philanthropy, cultural and social engagement, as stated by the organisers.
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The Forum is expected to have a strong presence from Australia’ Cypriot community. Among the speakers, originating from Australia are: Mr Peter Abraham, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Abu Dhabi, UAE, Ms Elly Symons, Vice President Australian Parthenon Committee and Ms Andrea Michaels Member of Parliament in South Australia and Minister for Small and Family Business, the Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs and the Minister for Arts.
Mr Peter Abraaam- Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Abu Dhabi, UAE Source: Supplied
Ms Elly Simons- Vice President Australian Parthenon Committee
Ms Andrea Michaels Member of Parliament in South Australia and Minister for Small and Family Business, the Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs and the Minister for Arts. Source: Supplied
· In addition to prominent business professionals and talented Cypriot Diasporans who will be attending the event, the Cyprus Diaspora Forum has attracted a high level of interest from HNWIs and foreign investors interested in the island's growth sectors and its unique investment opportunities.
· The event has also piqued the interest of local and international communities interested in networking with Cypriots of the diaspora in their home countries, engaging with Cypriots who have relocated back to Cyprus, and hearing about the multiple advantages of Cyprus from foreign nationals who have either invested or established permanent roots on the island.
· The event will also be attended by ambassadors and high commissioners in an exclusive panel that will highlight the importance of their presence in Cyprus, the strengthening of bilateral ties, and how Cypriots who are based in their countries can act as ambassadors to further cement ties between their nations and Cyprus.
· There will also be a few one-on-one keynote panel conversations with UNWI from across the globe to speak about their expertise in their various growth sectors; these exclusive sessions will include high-profile individuals such as Theo Paphitis, Peter Abraam, John Christodoulou, George Logothetis, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Tasoula Hadjitofi, Philip Christopher, Dr. Panteli Theocharous, Panos Panay, Dr. Stavros Nicolaou, Tonia Buxton, and Peter Droussiotis, among others.
Growth sectors
There are several growth sectors that will be covered at the event over the four days, aiming to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment into Cyprus. They include:
Hospitality and Tourism, Financial Services, Education, Legal Services, Real Estate, Start-ups and innovation (Technology), Gaming, Business, Shipping, Energy, Politics, Health and Wellness, Literature, Media, Culture and Arts, Film, Television and Drama, Sports, Social Issues and Philanthropic causes.
Cyprus Diaspora Awards (CYDIA 2024)
On the final day of the forum, there will be a formal gala dinner that will include the an annual award ceremony celebrating diaspora individuals in several categories. The event will also be streamed live on various online platforms that have been created specifically for the forum, as well as through NGTV USA and Canada, UK, Australia, and South Africa. State broadcaster RIK SAT will be covering the event in its entirety, as well as the DIAS Media Group.
