Preparations are already underway for INSPIRE 2026, which is coming to transform the heart of Nicosia into a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship. For two full days, on 7 and 8 October, 2026, Makarios Avenue and the surrounding streets are being transformed into an open, vibrant ecosystem of ideas, ambition and opportunity. Streets become stages. Conversations become collaborations. And curiosity turns into action.
On 7 and 8 October, 2026, the heart of Nicosia is transforming into a vibrant pulse of entrepreneurship, creativity, technology, innovation and human ambition. Makarios Avenue will host not just a festival, but thousands of stories of people who dared to start before they felt ready.
INSPIRE 2026 brings together the entire business community of Cyprus — founders, CEOs, creators, investors, students and the next generation of leaders — and connects them with international figures who open new horizons and provoke thought. It is the place where stories are told as they really are, risks are discussed without filters and ambition finds its place to flourish.
In an era where the business world is changing rapidly — with technology, artificial intelligence, and new generations redefining everything — INSPIRE acts as a creative reboot. It reminds us that success is not just the result of strategy, but also of courage, perseverance, creativity, and clear vision.
Location: Nicosia, Makariou Avenue and surrounding areas
Dates: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026
More information & Free tickets: www.inspirecyprus.com
Strategic Partner: CYTA Business
Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Cyprus
Innovation Partner: Ίδρυμα Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας/Research and Innovation Foundation
Gold Sponsors: Cyfield Group, Zorbas Group
Silver Sponsors: Bioland Energy, Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd
Stage Sponsors: Invest Cyprus - CIPA , KPMG Cyprus, National Bank of Greece, Odyssey Cybersecurity
Academic Partner: University of Nicosia
Mobility Partner: Pilakoutas Group
Sustainability Partner: Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Hospitality Sponsor: Hilton Nicosia
Sponsor: IMR/UNIVERSITY OF NICOSIA , Αρχή Ανάπτυξης Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού - Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus, Henry’s by Columbia, 33East
Panel Sponsor: Allwyn Cyprus
Technology Sponsor: Abasis.AI
Wellbeing Partner: wayfitco.
Supporting Organisations: National Betting Authority, SkillsCyprus
Exhibitors: drastyc, Emphasys Centre, Giorgio Armani, Factorial ,GrantXpert Consulting Ltd, onlyseo., Photos Photiades Breweries ,Wolt, Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon
Supporters: Cloud Office, CP Herbal Skin Care, Farm Wisely Cyprus, Chr. Kapodistrias & Sons Ltd, Superhome Center, Alphamega Hypermarkets, Mimajo Healthy Snacks Ltd, Robura Asset Management, University of Limassol, Voici la Mode Group of Companies
With the Support of: Cyprus Computer Society, CITEA, CCCI, CPMA, OEB, Youth Board of Cyprus,TechIsland, StudentLife Academy
Communication Sponsors: SuperFM, REPORTER, IN Business, Cyprus Business News, Alpha TV
Organiser: IMH
Under the Auspices: Nicosia Municipality
(Source: InBusinessNews)
