At the Global Entrepreneur Stage of INSPIRE 2025, the audience will meet one of the most visionary and impactful leaders of the European business scene: Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO of payabl., mentor, changemaker, and passionate advocate of entrepreneurship with a human touch.
Ugne is not simply the leading figure behind a successful organization. She is a storyteller of tomorrow, with nearly two decades of experience in strategy and leadership, who has mastered the art of turning challenges into opportunities and vision into reality.
Decision. Focus. Transformation.
Her journey — from banking and strategic consulting to the helm of a global technology organization — is marked by boldness and perseverance. For Ugne, success has never been only about knowledge. It has always been about supporting people, guiding teams, and investing in innovation.
With her eyes set firmly on the future, she focuses on how leadership can transform businesses, markets, and—most importantly—cultures. It’s no coincidence that she serves on the Board of TechIsland, contributing to the vision of Cyprus as an international hub for technology and innovation.
Leadership with People at the Core
For Ugne, success is not measured solely in numbers. Her priority is creating conditions for growth and personal development. As a mentor in European programs such as Money20/20 RiseUp, and as the Cyprus Ambassador of the European Women Payments Network, she places strong emphasis on empowering emerging talent—especially women in entrepreneurship and technology.
Through her presence at INSPIRE 2025, Ugne does not speak of job titles or accolades. She speaks of daily decisions, of managing pressure, of keeping teams united and inspired, and of cultivating a culture of empowerment and trust.
Cyprus: The New Innovation Lab
The decision to establish payabl.’s headquarters in Cyprus was no accident. Ugne sees the island not only as a business opportunity, but as a canvas for creation: a place rich in talent, collaboration, and international mindset—ready to grow into a true technology powerhouse.
Location: Makariou Avenue & surrounding areas, Nicosia
Dates: Thursday 25 – Friday 26 September 2025
For more information & to get your free ticket: www.inspirecyprus.com
Festival Partners & Sponsors
Strategic Partner: Cyta Business
Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Cyprus
Gold Sponsors: ECOMMBX, Zorbas Group, Cyfield
Silver Sponsors: PwC Cyprus, Bioland, Petrolina
Academic Sponsor: University of Nicosia
Stage Sponsors: National Bank of Greece (Cyprus), KPMG Cyprus, Odyssey, CyRIC/Gravity Ventures Incubator
Panel Sponsor: HRDA, OPAP
Podcasts Presenter: payabl.
Sponsors: Hermes Airports, IMR, Libertex
Technology Partner: KOTSOVOLOS
Community Partner: TechIsland
Ιnnovation Partner: RIF
Mobility Partner: PIlakoutas Group
Sustainable Transport Partner: Cyprus Public Transport
Sustainability Partner: EAC
Supporters: ASBIS, CSR Cyprus, Capacitor Partners, HJS Insurance Agents, Mastercard, Robura, Superad, Kapodistrias, Photos Photiades Breweries & Epilogi, Voici La Mode Group of Companies, GrantXpert, Gap Vassilopoulos, Techbiz, Grow Sustainability Consulting, ASBIS, Μurex, Drastyc
With the support of: Cyprus Computer Society, CITEA, CPMA, Youth Board of Cyprus, OEB, Skills Cyprus, National Betting Authority
Media Sponsors: Alpha Cyprus, CBN, IN Business, REPORTER, SuperFM
INSPIRE 2025 – Where passion meets action, and action changes the world.
