What makes an international entrepreneur choose Cyprus? What convinces someone not only to establish a presence here, but also to invest, build relationships, grow a business, and see the island as the launchpad for the next big step?
Christoph Pliessnig, Founder & CEO of Teroxx Global Group, is coming to INSPIRE 2026 – Entrepreneurial Festival, taking place on 7–8 October in Nicosia, to share his answer.
At the Beyond Borders Stage, during the session "Breaking Borders: International Entrepreneurs Transforming Cyprus," he will share his personal entrepreneurial journey, the path that led him from the world of traditional finance to the new era of digital assets, and the reasons why he chose Cyprus as the foundation for bringing his entrepreneurial vision to life.
Christoph's story began in the insurance industry, where he quickly encountered a fundamental challenge: How do you turn a complex financial product into something people can truly understand and trust?
That experience profoundly shaped his entrepreneurial philosophy. In a world where technology continuously creates new opportunities—but also greater complexity—he saw the opportunity to build a bridge between the traditional and the new.
That is how Teroxx was born. With a mission to bring greater transparency, professional guidance, and trust to the digital asset space, the company has evolved into a boutique platform that connects the experience and principles of traditional finance with the opportunities of the new era of digital wealth management.
Behind the growth of every international business, however, lies another important story: choosing the right place to grow. For Christoph Pliessnig, Cyprus has become an integral part of that story.
At INSPIRE 2026, he will explore the question "Why Cyprus?" through his own experience: what he discovered in the country, the opportunities he recognised, and how a relatively small business ecosystem can serve as a gateway to much larger international markets.
He will also speak about something just as important as business strategy: trust. He will explain how an international entrepreneur integrates into a new environment, builds meaningful local relationships, understands a different business culture, and gradually evolves from a newcomer into an active member of the ecosystem.
Christoph Pliessnig's participation in the Beyond Borders Stage perfectly reflects the philosophy of "Breaking Borders." It is about international entrepreneurs who see Cyprus not simply as another destination on the business map, but as a place from which they can create, connect, and grow internationally.
Because borders may define where a country ends. They never define how far an idea can go.
Location: Nicosia, Makarios Avenue and surrounding areas
Dates: Wednesday, 7 & Thursday, 8 October 2026
More Information & Free Tickets: www.inspirecyprus.com
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Strategic Partner: Cyta Business
Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Cyprus
Innovation Partner: Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF)
Gold Sponsors: Cyfield, Zorbas Group
Silver Sponsor: Bioland
Stage Sponsors: National Bank of Greece (Cyprus), KPMG Cyprus
Academic Partner: University of Nicosia
Sponsor: IMR
Panel Sponsor: Allwyn
Exhibitors: Emphasys Centre, GrantXpert, onlyseo, Photos Photiades Breweries – Epilogi, Wolt
Supporters: CP Herbal Skin Care, Robura, Voici La Mode, University of Limassol
With the Support of: Cyprus Computer Society, CITEA, CPMA, Youth Board of Cyprus, Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB)
Media Sponsors: ALPHA Cyprus, CBN, IN Business, REPORTER, SuperFM
Organiser: IMH
Under the Auspices of: Municipality of Nicosia
