We begin with an introductory video, followed by the harmonies of Vasilis Vasiliou’s music. Our hosts, Artem Rodichev and Eleni Savva, will guide you through the evening with precision and grace, while Mayor Charalambos Prountzos will deliver a keynote address, setting the tone for an inspiring event. Together, they form the perfect overture, inviting you into a world of shared wisdom and discovery.

Our symphony opens with Christos Passas, the Architect, who represents the structural base upon which all creativity is built. Architecture is like the deep, resonating bass notes in music, shaping the spaces where life, art, and ideas unfold. Passas will explore how the built environment forms the foundation of our societies, grounding our lives in a world designed for connection and expression.

Next, we layer on the melody of Polina Maltseva, our Educational Expert. Just as a symphony requires discipline and understanding of its rules, education molds the minds of the future. Maltseva will delve into how education can be the tuning fork that brings harmony to a chaotic world, teaching future generations to compose their own paths in life.

The symphony now swells with the dynamic, vibrant energy of Achilleas Michaelides, the Street Artist, whose work reflects the spontaneous, improvisational nature of art. Street art, much like jazz, is an improvisation of colors, shapes, and meanings that respond to the world around it. Michaelides will show how this form of expression reflects society’s heartbeats, turning city walls into canvases that echo the voices of the people.

Enjoy a selection of refreshments, visit the kids in the play area, or seize the opportunity to network and share inspiring ideas with fellow attendees.

We transition into a more structured, lyrical passage with Galina Yuzefovich, a Literary Critic and Author. Literature is like a well-composed symphony—a narrative that resonates across time, connecting the past with the present, and the present with the future. Yuzefovich will share how stories, like musical compositions, hold the power to evoke deep emotions, making the abstract tangible and the distant familiar.

The next movement takes us to the rich interplay between cultures, with Vasilis Papavasiliou, a Tourism Expert, leading the way. Tourism, like the intricate interplay of instruments in a symphony, connects people across continents, allowing them to experience the different rhythms and melodies of cultures around the world. Papavasiliou will show how responsible travel can harmonize diverse cultural experiences, weaving them into the fabric of our shared human experience.

Vasilis Vasiliou will captivate the audience with a unique musical performance, featuring the soothing sounds of the handpan and lyra as part of the "Gaba Project."

Then, we shift to a different kind of movement with Arianna Economou, a Contemporary Dance Specialist. Dance, like a symphony, is movement in harmony, the body’s music. Economou will explore how dance expresses our internal rhythms, communicating emotions and ideas beyond words. Her movements are like the crescendo of a symphony, illustrating the constant flow of energy, emotion, and creativity.

As the symphony progresses, we slow to the steady, grounding rhythm of nature. Miranda Tringis, a Herbalist, brings us back to the Earth—the heartbeat that sustains us all. Just as a symphony’s rhythm keeps the composition grounded, nature provides the pulse that keeps us connected to the world around us. Tringis will share how the wisdom of plants and natural cycles reminds us; of the harmony we can find in simplicity and balance.

Enjoy a selection of refreshments, visit the kids in the play area, or seize the opportunity to network and share inspiring ideas with fellow attendees.

From nature’s rhythm, we transition into the call for balance in our global systems with Kelly Christodoulou, a Sustainability Expert. Sustainability is the conductor ensuring that the symphony of progress does not drown out the delicate melody of the Earth. Christodoulou will speak to the necessity of preserving the planet’s delicate balance, ensuring that human innovation and nature coexist in harmony.

We invite our guests to think about the ideas they've heard, add their own perspective, and share it with the audience while standing in the iconic TEDxEleftheriaSquare red circle during our Open Mic session. This is your moment to inspire!

After exploring the grand movements of cultures, nature, and sustainability, the symphony pauses for a moment of quiet reflection with Dmitry Dumik, a Serial Entrepreneur Turned Life Coach. In every symphony, there are soft, vulnerable moments where the music slows to reveal deeper emotions. Dumik’s talk on vulnerability reminds us that beneath the grand notes of success and innovation, there is a human need for connection and openness. Vulnerability, like the rests between notes, is not a weakness but a crucial element of the composition that allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves and others.

As the event draws to a close, the audience is left with a powerful realization: every field, every discipline, every mind has a unique part to play in the symphony of human progress. The evening’s journey has shown that when we listen to each other, when we allow our diverse perspectives to harmonize, we can create something truly beautiful—an enigmatic, powerful, and touching symphony that resonates far beyond the walls of the auditorium.

Symphony of Minds is more than an event; it’s a call to embrace our interconnectedness, to see the potential in our diversity, and to work together to compose a future where every voice, every discipline, contributes to the music of life.