Artificial intelligence and digital transformation took centre stage this week as the 5th Digital Cyprus Conference 2026 brought together business leaders, policymakers, technology experts and internationally recognised speakers in Nicosia to discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of business.
AI Takes Centre Stage In Cyprus’ Digital Agenda
Organised by the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) and IMH, the conference explored how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, changing the way businesses operate and creating new opportunities for growth across the economy.
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Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou highlighted the strategic role of digital transformation and AI adoption in strengthening Cyprus’ long-term competitiveness.
Business Leaders Examine The Next Wave Of Transformation
Building on that theme, speakers from Cyprus and abroad shared insights into the latest developments in digital technologies, focusing on the strategies businesses can adopt to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven marketplace.
Alongside the conference programme, participants also explored an outdoor technology exhibition showcasing innovative products, services and digital solutions from companies across the sector.
CITEA Says AI Is No Longer Optional
Reflecting on the discussions, CITEA President Giorgos Malekkos said the conference demonstrated not only how rapidly artificial intelligence is evolving, but also how businesses are already putting the technology into practice while preparing for the opportunities it is expected to create in the years ahead.
“AI is here to stay and was the central theme of the conference, a topic that will continue to be highly relevant in the years ahead,”
he said.
Malekkos added that CITEA and its members stand ready to help businesses take the next step by supporting the adoption and effective use of artificial intelligence.
A Growing Platform For Cyprus’ Digital Ecosystem
This year’s event once again reinforced the conference’s role as one of Cyprus’ leading forums for the business and technology community. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and technology providers, it provided a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing expertise and building new partnerships across Cyprus’ growing digital ecosystem.
