TechIsland Connect#10 event in Nicosia brings tech executives and partners together (pics)
12:15 - 29 May 2025

Over 200 C-level tech executives and TechIsland partners joined the organisation for an evening of networking, idea-sharing, and collaboration at the TechIsland Connect#10 event in Nicosia.
"We were especially honored to be joined by esteemed representatives of the state, including Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou, PhD, Commissioner of Gender Equality Josie Christodoulou, President of Democratic Party Nicholas Papadopoulos and Member of the House of Representatives, Harris Georgiades," a LinkedIn post noted, continuing, "Their presence reaffirmed the importance of strong collaboration between the private and public sectors—a partnership that is essential for driving sustainable growth and innovation in Cyprus."

Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou

Commissioner of Gender Equality Josie Christodoulou

President of Democratic Party Nicholas Papadopoulos
In his welcome speech, TechIsland Chairman Valentinos Polykarpou shared that the estimated contribution of the tech sector to Cyprus’ economy is €8.5 billion - that’s 16% of the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA), according to KPMG.

"These figures aren’t just impressive—they are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and collective drive of our community to make Cyprus a true Tech Island," the post noted, "Thank you to everyone who joined us—we hope the evening was as productive as it was enjoyable."
TechIsland also gave a special thank you to Snap Inc., its official Partner for all TechIsland Connect events in 2025.

A selection of photos from the event can be seen in the gallery below: