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The Largest Women Empowerment Conference in Cyprus

Connect with visionary women in Cyprus at a unique all-day event filled with enriching discussions, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, local business exhibitions, and entertainment.

The Warehouse by IT Quarter, Limassol
October 9-10, 2026
IT Warehouse
October 9-10 2026

Women in Business and Beyond Conference is Cyprus’s largest women empowerment event, focusing on business, growth, innovation, and tech, with local female exhibitors and a full day of learning, networking, and giving back to the community.

Video 2024 Conference Highlights

4
Stages
1200+
Attendees
60+
Speakers
80+
Exhibitors

Networking

Community

Exhibition

Transformation

Support

Networking

Community

Exhibition

Transformation

Support

Who Attends

🚀

Entrepreneurs, Leaders & Business Owners

Ambitious women building, scaling, and leading businesses, from startups to established enterprises.

💼

Professionals & Aspiring Changemakers

Driven individuals advancing their careers, developing leadership skills, or stepping into the world of business and innovation.

🎨

Innovators, Creatives & Future Leaders

Visionaries in tech, design, and social impact, along with students eager to learn and shape the future.

🌟

Anyone Ready to Grow

If you’re passionate about learning, connecting, and making an impact, this conference is for you!

Why Attend

🔥

A Catalyst for Growth

Whether you’re building a business, scaling a startup, advancing your career, or transforming yourself, this event will fuel your journey. 

🎯

Gain Actionable Insights & Strategies

Walk away with expert advice, real strategies, and tools to drive your personal and professional success.

🤝

Connect & Expand Your Network

repreneurs, executives, and changemakers, building valuable relationships that last beyond the

Be Inspired & Empowered

Join a thriving community of ambitious women and thought leaders, gaining the confidence and clarity to pursue your biggest goals. 

What To Expect

Keynotes & Speeches

Gain insights, trends, and inspiration from industry leaders and influential speakers.

Panel Discussions

Engage in thought-provoking conversations with experts sharing real-world experiences and business strategies.

Workshops

Participate in hands-on learning sessions designed to enhance professional skills and personal growth.

Local Business Exhibition

Discover and support female-led businesses showcasing innovative products and services.

Networking & Gatherings

Build valuable connections through structured and informal networking opportunities.

Entertainment & Shows

Enjoy live performances and creative showcases that add energy and excitement to the event.

Meet Our 2025 Speakers

This conference will feature some of the most inspiring speakers and experts in both business innovation and personal growth, tailored for ambitious women ready to elevate their careers, expand their networks, and make a lasting impact.

Speaker
Josie Christodoulou
Commissioner for Gender Equality
Speaker
Farah Shammas
St Raphael Resort and Marina
Speaker
Rita Anson
Nordic Ignite Angel Investment Fund
Speaker
Cleo Papadopoulou
PwC
Speaker
Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades
Theramir // Promed Bioscience
Speaker
Olina Sokratous
Business is Female
Speaker
Dimetris Skourides
Research and Innovation Foundation Cyprus
Speaker
Natalia Nicolaidis
Dynamic Counsel
Speaker
Stylianos Lambrou
Heart Group
Speaker
Natalia Kardash
Successful Business Leaders' Club
Speaker
Sandra Da Silva
Mindset & Corporate Wellbeing Coach, TEDx Speaker
Speaker
Tanya Romanyukha
TechIsland
Speaker
Stephanos Papadopoulos
ICF Cyprus // Spatzia Advisory
Speaker
Raluca Ioana Man
RSEVEN
Speaker
Louiza Sophocleous
The Mighty Kitchen
Speaker
Frixos Larkos
Crowdbase
Speaker
Christina Aristidou
Mindset Coach
Moderator
Monica Ioannidou Polemitis
Research and Innovation Foundation Cyprus
Speaker
Marianna Hadjiandoniou
PERHA Group
Speaker
Maria Stylianou
QBeat Academy
Speaker
Natallia Cvetkovich
Zubr Capital
Speaker
Stavriana Nathanail
Digital Tree Group
Speaker
Nadia Ivanova
Unlimit
Speaker
Nadine Bloom
Business Coach
Speaker
Juliana Saavedra
APPRECI
Speaker
George Savva
Amdocs
Facilitator
Anna Palaiologk
Future Needs
Speaker
Evangelia Athanasiou
Elysia Solutions
Speaker
Hélène Alexi Ioannides
Empowered New You
Speaker
Elena Kkolou
BNI Cyprus
Moderator
Victoria Esaulova
You Inspire
Facilitator
Lina Giannivasili
Future Needs
Speaker
Jessica Lacher
JoyfulByJess
Moderator
Hess Adnani
Unity Growth
Speaker
Amelia Šestilo
TalentED
Speaker
Natassa Liapaki
Keeppet
Speaker
Christiana Genie
Inner Growth Academy
Speaker
Gala Grigoreva
Yoga & Well-being Coach, Corporate Trainer
Moderator
Andreas Mathikolonis
Unity Growth
Moderator
Tom Borgerding
Unity Growth
Moderator
Viktorija Poluektova
Regu Solutions
Moderator
Ouranio Anastasiou
Senior Technical Project Manager
Moderator
Yannis Stefanou
BNI Cyprus
Moderator
Julia Karpushyna
Natura Escape CY
Hostess
Maria Gojkovic
Gojkovicc
Hostess
Olha Bashtovenko
MIFIDA

2025 Conference Agenda Summary

Time

Session
Speakers

9:00 – 10:00

Welcome Coffee - Registrations

10:00 – 10:30

Stage Opening - Introduction - Special Guests
Josie Christodoulou
Demetris Skourides
Unity Growth Team

10:30 – 10:50

The Glass Ceiling and Beyond: Women Redefining Leadership
Cleo Papadopoulou

10:50 – 11:30

Panel: Operating as Female Leaders: Strategy and Operations
Farah Shammas
Cleo Papadopoulou
Natalia Nicolaidis
Julia Karpushyna

11:30 – 11:35

Mindful Break by You Inspire
You Inspire

11:35 – 11:55

The Roadmap to Fundraising for Female Entrepreneurs and Startups
Rita Anson

11:55 – 12:35

Panel: Female Founders and Investors: Navigating the Fundraising Landscape
Frixos Larkos
Rita Anson
Natallia Cvetkovich
Hess Adnani

12:35 – 13:05

Levels of Connections: Connecting People Throughout the World
Stephanos Papadopoulos

13:05 – 13:45

Panel: The Art of Networking: Unlocking Growth Through Meaningful Connections
Elena Kkolou
Stephanos Papadopoulos
Christiana Aristidou
Yannis Stefanou

13:45 – 14:45

Lunch Break

14:45 – 14:55

State Breakers: Somatic and Breathing Exercises
Hélène Alexi Ioannides

14:55 – 15:15

From Stuck to Strategic: Aligning Your Inner Self to Lead Authentically
Hélène Alexi Ioannides

15:15 – 15:55

Panel: Harmony Over Hustle: Success & Well-being for Ambitious Women
Amelia Šestilo
Sandra Da Silva
Nadine Bloom
Jessica Lacher

15:55 – 16:15

Business Development & Strategy for Female Entrepreneurs
Olina Sokratous

16:15 – 16:25

Coffee - Entertainment Break

16:25 – 17:05

Panel: Overcoming Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs and Startups
Louiza Sophocleous
Natassa Liapaki
Evangelia Athanasiou
Tom Borgerding

17:05 – 17:10

Mindful Break by You Inspire
You Inspire

17:10 – 17:45

Panel: Building Resilience in a Workplace: The Role of Mental Fitness and Emotional Intelligence
George Savva
Gala Grigoreva
Christiana Genie
Viktorija Poluektova

17:45 – 18:10

EcoAction Bootcamp Pitching Award Ceremony
CSI Cyprus

18:10 – 18:35

Closing Remarks
Unity Growth Team

Time

Session
Speakers

10:30 – 10:50

Inspiring and Fostering the Next Generation of Female Innovators
Dr Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades

10:50 – 11:30

Panel: Women in STEM, Research, and Innovation
Maria Stylianou
Dr Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades
Juliana Saavedra
Ouranio Anastasiou

11:30 – 11:35

Mindful Break by You Inspire
You Inspire

11:35 – 11:55

The Role of Men in Building a Balanced Tech & Innovation Ecosystem
Tanya Romanyukha

11:55 – 12:35 

Panel: Tech and Innovation Ecosystem in Cyprus: The Role of Woman Innovator in the Ecosystem
Monica Ioannidou Polemitis
Tanya Romanyukha
Stylianos Lambrou
Andreas Mathikolonis

12:35 – 12:55

Strategic Growth: The Power of Positioning, Branding, and Market Influence
Raluca Ioana Man

12:55 – 13:35

Panel: The Growth Code: Marketing, Branding, Technology & the Future of Business
Nadia Ivanova
Stavriana Nathanail
Natalia Kardash
Raluca Ioana Man

13:35 – 14:45

Lunch Break - Entertainment

14:45 – 14:55

Vision meditation from YouInspire
You Inspire

14:55 – 15:15

Climbing up the Career Ladder by Being Unstoppable
Marianna Hadjiandoniou

15:15 – 15:35

How Women Are Shaping the Next Tech Revolution: What to Expect
Maria Stylianou

15:35 – 16:35

EcoAction Bootcamp Pitching Battle
CSI Cyprus

16:35 – 17:00

Entertainment Break

Time

Session
Speakers

11:00 – 11:50

Human Design for Women's Career Types & Personalized Work Style
Nadine Ruiter

11:50 – 12:40

Wheel of Life: Prioritize What's Important in Life for You
Jessica Lacher

12:40 – 13:30

Mindful Living: 4 Questions That Will Show You The Way
Victoria & Nina (You Inspire)

13:30 – 14:40

Lunch Break - Entertainment Shows

14:40 – 15:40

Women in science: Funding opportunities and Research Themes in demand (Future Needs)
Anna Palaiologk
Lina Giannivasili

15:40 – 16:40

Career & Motherhood in Sync: Thrive in Both Worlds
Christiana Genie

16:40 – 17:40

The Prosperity Code: Master your Money Mindset
Sandra Da Silva
Agenda Coming Soon!

Ticket Options

Ticket Discounts

Pre-Sale (until 01/05/2025)
€58
Super Early Bird (until 03/06/2026)
€68
Early Bird (until 31/08/2026)
€78
Standard (until 19/09/2026)
€88
At the Door
€128

General Admission 2026 Ticket

€78
+VAT
€128
Early Bird Price

VIP Admission 2026 Ticket

€98
+VAT
€168
Early Bird Price

2025 Sponsors and Partners

We want to thank our sponsors and partners, whose support is essential to the event’s impact.

Organizer

Main Sponsor & Supporter

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Digital Sponsors

Media Partners

Mindfulness Partner

Community & Academic Partners

Business Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available here on the website. Early bird pricing and group discounts are offered for a limited time.

Upon registration, electronic tickets (e-tickets) will be emailed to you immediately. Please ensure your email address is correct during registration. You can present a printed copy or display the e-ticket on your mobile device at the event.

Yes. There are 2 types of tickets. One is a general admission and the other is general admission plus a lunch pass. 

Only the Pre-Sale and Super Early-Bird tickets are refundable by the 31st October, 2026, inclusive. Any other ticket types purchased are non refundable.

Due to anticipated demand, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Limited on-site registration may be available, subject to capacity.

Upon arrival, present your ticket confirmation email at the registration desk to receive your event badge.

Are men allowed to come?

Of course! This conference is for everyone.

A transformative experience featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and an exhibition showcasing female-led businesses.

Yes, there will be designated areas for networking over coffee and snacks. We order lunch for those who purchased lunch passes through our second tier tickets.

We recommend business casual attire to ensure comfort and professionalism throughout the event.

Yes, we welcome individuals of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, genders, sexual identities, backgrounds, faiths, and abilities. We strive to create an environment that respects and celebrates diversity.

Where is the event taking place?

The conference will be held at Carob Mill, Limassol, Cyprus, a historic venue known for its unique blend of traditional architecture and modern amenities.

Carob Mill is centrally located in Limassol and accessible via public transportation, taxis, and personal vehicles. You can use this link to find the venue on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3JhYcb9uU9KouJuNA

 

Detailed directions and parking information will be provided closer to the event date.

Yes, there are several parking facilities near the venue. We will share specific parking details and any associated costs as the event approaches.

Yes, Carob Mill is equipped with facilities to accommodate guests with disabilities. If you require specific assistance, please contact us in advance.

Are the panels and keynotes in English?

Yes, the entire conference is only in English

The conference will feature discussions on women in business, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, personal growth, and workplace transformation.

Our lineup includes top global and local industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts. A full list of confirmed speakers will be available on our website soon.

Keynote speeches typically last 30-45 minutes, while panel discussions run for 45-60 minutes, followed by Q&A sessions.

Yes! Many sessions will have live Q&A opportunities where attendees can submit questions to speakers.

Our panelists and moderators are selected based on their expertise, industry influence, and alignment with the conference’s mission. If you’re interested in being a panelist, reach out via email at [email protected] 

Will the workshops be interactive?

Absolutely! Our workshops are designed to be hands-on and engaging, providing practical skills and knowledge.

We have dedicated stage dedicated to our workshops. Our workshop room can only accommodate 100 people so workshop’s seats are first come first serve.

Yes, you may attend multiple workshops, but please note that some sessions may have limited capacity and require prior registration.

What networking opportunities are available?

The conference includes structured networking sessions, speed networking events, and informal gatherings throughout the day.

Yes! There will be designated networking corners where attendees can connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships.

Bring business cards, participate in speed networking sessions, and take advantage of our interactive networking features.

Yes! After the main sessions, there will be an evening networking reception where attendees, speakers, and sponsors can continue conversations in a relaxed setting.

Are there recommended accommodations nearby?

Yes, we’ve partnered with several hotels near Carob Mill, Limassol, offering exclusive rates for our attendees. Booking details and discount codes will be provided upon request at [email protected]

You can book directly with our partner hotels using the discount code provided in your ticket confirmation email.

Absolutely! We offer assistance with accommodation recommendations and can provide information to make your travel experience seamless. Please contact us for personalized support.

The closest airport to the venue is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), which is

Depending on where you stay, you can reach Carob Mill, Limassol by:

  • Taxi or Ride-Hailing Apps: Available across Limassol for a quick and convenient ride.
  • Public Transport: Limassol’s city buses operate throughout the area, with stops near the venue.
  • Walking: If staying in central Limassol, many hotels are within walking distance of Carob Mill.

If you need help with transportation, please contact us at [email protected]

Will there be an event app?

Yes, we will have an event app available for download, providing access to the agenda, speaker information, and networking features.

Select sessions may be recorded and made available to attendees post-event. Details will be shared closer to the event date.

If you’re interested in speaking, sponsoring, or exhibiting, you can send you request via one of our forms:

The Women in Business and Beyond Conference 2025 is organized by Unity Growth, a leading event organizer dedicated to empowering women in business.

Is there a question that didn’t get answered in the FAQs or just need to reach out?
Email us at [email protected]