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Digital Cyprus Conference 2026 Puts AI At The Heart Of Business Transformation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 2, 2026

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.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.