The centre of Nicosia is set to remain a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation today as INSPIRE 2026 – Entrepreneurial Festival continues this afternoon with events being held at multiple locations on and around Makarios Avenue.
The A-Z of Entrepreneurship in the heart of the capital city had a highly successful first day, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, speakers and visitors for a programme combining business, networking and entertainment.
The festival features more than 60 panels, fireside chats and keynote sessions, alongside over seven stages, three DJs, a stand-up comedy show and two exclusive VIP events over its two days.
Networking is also a central element of INSPIRE 2026, with three networking zones, while visitors are able to enjoy a dedicated street food experience.
The festival is also expected to generate more than 100 podcasts, with more than 150 speakers participating and an anticipated 6,000-plus visitors attending over the two days.
Today, visitors can, among other things, look forward to hearing from the New Generation of Business Leaders: Leadership, Legacy and Inspiration where second-, third- and fourth-generation Cypriot business leaders discuss what it means to take the wheel in a rapidly changing world, balance legacy with transformation and establish their own leadership identity.
Elsewhere, Cypriot business leaders succeeding internationally share the personal and professional realities of starting over, proving themselves in unfamiliar markets and navigating the pressures behind global success.
Paralympian Stylianos Malakopoulos will share his personal experience of how life’s greatest challenges can become opportunities for growth, achievement and lasting impact.
The above are just a small taste of what visitors can expect from the highly anticipated event.
Under the theme “Two days. One city. Endless inspiration,” INSPIRE 2026 aims to create a broad platform for ideas, connections, entrepreneurship and engagement in the heart of Nicosia.
Location: Nicosia, Makarios Avenue and surrounding areas
Date: 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, CSR Cyprus
Communication Sponsors: SuperFM, REPORTER, IN Business, Cyprus Business News, Alpha TV
Organiser: IMH
Under the Auspices: Nicosia Municipality
