Award-winning macroeconomist who specializes in the economics of labour markets, growth and structural change, especially as they relate to obstacles to free-market clearing. Received knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. A professor at both London School of Economics and the University of Cyprus.

A literary reviewer, writer, online news channel columnist, jury member of literary awards, TV and podcasts host. Highly regarded by peers as the the most influential modern Russian literary critic, publishers state that her reviews on the cover significantly raise sales for every book.

Mr Passas has developed a broad spectrum of architectural designs in locations all over the world, including the United States, Europe, China, Eastern Europe, Russia, North Africa, and the Middle East. He also worked on creating Eleftheria Square where our TEDxES event is being held.

Arianna is a dance artist and dance activist. She brought modern dance to Cyprus in the 80s, co-founded the Dance House Lefkosia and was its director for more than ten years. Festival Director of the NO_ BODY Movement/Dance Performance Arts Festival since 2008.

Kelly is a responsible investor and sustainability expert. She assesses the behaviours of companies and engages with them to improve their environmental, social, and governance performance. Kelly has been in the responsible investment industry since 2008, starting the practice at a large Australian pension fund.

Paparazzi is a Cypriot artist that has embraced the art of graffiti and street art. He has presented his works in 6 solo exhibitions and many group shows and festivals in Cyprus, Greece, England, Germany, France, Russia, Switzerland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Qatar, the UAE, Georgia and Bulgaria.

Miranda witnessed the healing qualities of Cypriot herbs and decided to create a botanical park where people could discover these plants for themselves and reconnect with nature. With a commitment to sustainability, Cyherbia aims to minimize our ecological footprint and inspire environmental awareness.

Dr Vasilis Papavasiliou is a distinguished tourism expert and the Head of Hospitality and Tourism at CTL Eurocollege. Active and passionate in culture-related activities, Vasilis will talk about narratives in tourism, which can transform tourist experiences, bridge cultural divides, and promote global understanding.

As an ex-COO of a leading IB school and a founder of an ed-tech startup, Polina's on a mission to empower parents worldwide with insights into child development and education strategies. Holds an MBA degree from Harvard with experience working at McKinsey & Company.

Having founded several successful companies in Silicon Valley, including Chatfuel, and participated in Y Combinator, Dmitry Dumik has transitioned from a tech entrepreneur to someone deeply invested in unlocking human potential. Now, he leads retreats, facilitates psychological groups, and develops ed-tech products aimed at maximizing human potential.