INSPIRE 2026: Two days, thousands of encounters, countless ideas - The festival that brought business to the centre of the capital city (pics)

INSPIRE 2026 concluded on the evening of Thursday, 8 October, leaving behind two days full of business stories, ideas, discussions, networking and new acquaintances in the heart of Nicosia.

With Makarios Avenue transformed into a large meeting point for two days, the festival brought together entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, young leaders, innovators and people from Cyprus and abroad, creating a different space for the exchange of knowledge and experiences.

 

  

  

  

 

The second day moved from the new generation of entrepreneurs and leaders and international business paths to startups, financing, sustainability, technology and artificial intelligence, with discussions focusing on the changes shaping the business environment of tomorrow.

On Wednesday, 7 October, the first day of INSPIRE 2026, the festival opened with a rich program on more than seven stages, with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, innovators and creators sharing stories, experiences and opinions on entrepreneurship, leadership and the changes that shape the economy and society. At the same time, Makarios Avenue was filled with people, networking, meetings and parallel activities, confirming from the very first day the different, festival-like character of INSPIRE 2026.

 

  

  

  

 

However, beyond the stages, INSPIRE had a strong element of networking and entertainment, with music, street food and parallel activities complementing the program and enhancing the festival character of the event.

Two days, dozens of discussions, hundreds of people and thousands of meetings created a business festival different from the usual.

Because ultimately, INSPIRE wasn't just about what was said on stage. It was mainly about the people, the discussions, and the ideas that continued to move outside of them.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

(Source: InBusinessNews)

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