Date
24 June 2026
Time
18:00
Location
Παλιό ΓΣΠ Λευκωσία
Language
English / Greek
UNFOLD FESTIVAL: The Next Wave of Gen Z & Millennial Entrepreneurs
Το UNFOLD Festival αποτελεί το the ultimate grand finale του Gen Z & Millennial Project, ενός διαλόγου που εξελίχθηκε καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια της χρονιάς.
Από την ποσοτική και ποιοτική έρευνα, μέχρι τα closed-door roundtables, τις θεματικές συζητήσεις ανά κλάδο, τις συναντήσεις με την πολιτική και επιχειρηματική ηγεσία και την έντονη media παρουσία, το project είχε έναν ξεκάθαρο στόχο: να δώσει φωνή στη νέα γενιά επιχειρηματιών της Κύπρου.
Να καταγράψει τον τρόπο που σκέφτεται. Να αναδείξει τις φιλοδοξίες, τις ανησυχίες και τις προτεραιότητές της. Να δημιουργήσει γέφυρες ανάμεσα στους θεσμούς, τις επιχειρήσεις και τους νέους decision makers που ήδη διαμορφώνουν το αύριο.
Το UNFOLD Festival είναι η στιγμή όπου όλα τα πιο πάνω αποκτούν σκηνή, ενέργεια και κοινό. Είναι η στιγμή όπου η νέα γενιά δεν βρίσκεται γύρω από ένα τραπέζι συζήτησης, αλλά στο επίκεντρο της επιχειρηματικής αφήγησης της χώρας.
Δεν πρόκειται για ένα παραδοσιακό conference format. Είναι μια σύγχρονη business experience βραδιά που συνδυάζει inspiration, conversation και celebration.
Η Νέα Επιχειρηματική Ταυτότητα Ξεδιπλώνεται
Η νέα γενιά επιχειρηματιών της Κύπρου δεν είναι οι “future leaders”. Είναι ήδη οι founders, οι successors, οι managers, οι innovators και οι disruptors που επηρεάζουν την επόμενη περίοδο του κυπριακού επιχειρείν.
Είναι μια γενιά που σκέφτεται πιο διεθνώς από την πρώτη μέρα.
Που συνδυάζει τεχνολογία με στρατηγική. Που βλέπει την επιχειρηματικότητα όχι μόνο ως οικονομική δραστηριότητα, αλλά και ως εργαλείο επιρροής, δημιουργίας και αλλαγής.
Στο UNFOLD Festival συναντιούνται οι successors μεγάλων οικογενειακών επιχειρήσεων με τους selfmade founders της νέας οικονομίας. Οι θεσμοί συναντούν τη νέα γενιά decision makers. Το corporate συναντά το disruptive. Η εμπειρία συναντά τη νέα νοοτροπία.
Το μήνυμα είναι ξεκάθαρο… Η επόμενη επιχειρηματική περίοδος της Κύπρου δεν θα είναι γραμμική. Θα είναι πιο γρήγορη, πιο διεθνής, πιο απαιτητική και πιο συνδεδεμένη με την καινοτομία, την τεχνολογία και τη νέα μορφή ηγεσίας.
Και αυτή η γενιά είναι ήδη έτοιμη.
Speakers
FESTIVAL INGREDIENTS
Festival Ingredients
Introduction by the Master of Ceremony
The New Era of Entrepreneurs, Founders & Successors
Ηow Gen Z & Millennials are bringing a completely new mindset to entrepreneurship, leadership and decision-making.
Whether as selfmade founders or next-generation successors of family businesses, younger leaders are challenging outdated structures, embracing innovation and building organisations designed for speed, agility and global relevance.
• The difference between managing and building
• Why younger leaders challenge old structures
• Digital-native thinking and global ambition
• Innovation through speed and agility
• The future of leadership and entrepreneurship
BUILDING THE NEW BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM
What needs to change for the next generation to thrive
The next generation of entrepreneurs does not only need inspiration. It needs opportunity, access, trust—and an ecosystem that enables growth.
This strategic discussion brings together leaders from business, academia and institutions to explore how Cyprus can evolve into a more modern, innovative and outward-looking environment for Gen Z & Millennial entrepreneurs.
• The future competitiveness of Cyprus
• Talent retention and brain gain
• Innovation, entrepreneurship and new opportunities
• Building a more agile and entrepreneurial economy
ENTREPRENEURIAL CONVERSATIONS
An authentic and human-centered conversation with a self-made entrepreneur who turned an idea into a dynamic business journey. The discussion focuses on the real challenges behind entrepreneurship—the difficult decisions, failures, uncertainties, pressure and the story behind every growth journey.
• Starting without “secure” foundations
• Risk, pressure and personal sacrifices
• Building a brand
• Growth through adversity and disruption
• The importance of resilience and adaptability
• What success truly means today
Legacy, Transformation & The Courage to Change
A conversation with a second- or third-generation representative of a family business, exploring the transition from legacy management to modern business transformation. The new generation is not simply continuing a successful path—it is redefining, modernizing and repositioning businesses within a completely different environment.
• The reality of succession
• Respecting legacy while driving evolution
• Innovation within traditional structures
• The challenges of next-generation leadership
• The human side of family entrepreneurship
Ideas, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Without Borders
A conversation exploring how Europe empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs through funding, innovation programmes, mobility opportunities and startup support initiatives. From local ideas to international growth, the discussion will highlight how young entrepreneurs can leverage European opportunities to build, scale and compete in an increasingly connected world.
Closing Reflections & Community Celebration
DJs • Cocktails • Networking
- International Keynotes
- Powerful business Stories
- VIP DJs
- Cocktails & Street Food
- Closed Guest List, Limited Access
Agenda
Introduction by the Master of Ceremony
The New Era of Entrepreneurs, Founders & Successors
Ηow Gen Z & Millennials are bringing a completely new mindset to entrepreneurship, leadership and decision-making.
Whether as selfmade founders or next-generation successors of family businesses, younger leaders are challenging outdated structures, embracing innovation and building organisations designed for speed, agility and global relevance.
• The difference between managing and building
• Why younger leaders challenge old structures
• Digital-native thinking and global ambition
• Innovation through speed and agility
• The future of leadership and entrepreneurship
BUILDING THE NEW BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM
What needs to change for the next generation to thrive
The next generation of entrepreneurs does not only need inspiration. It needs opportunity, access, trust—and an ecosystem that enables growth.
This strategic discussion brings together leaders from business, academia and institutions to explore how Cyprus can evolve into a more modern, innovative and outward-looking environment for Gen Z & Millennial entrepreneurs.
• The future competitiveness of Cyprus
• Talent retention and brain gain
• Innovation, entrepreneurship and new opportunities
• Building a more agile and entrepreneurial economy
ENTREPRENEURIAL CONVERSATIONS
An authentic and human-centered conversation with a self-made entrepreneur who turned an idea into a dynamic business journey. The discussion focuses on the real challenges behind entrepreneurship—the difficult decisions, failures, uncertainties, pressure and the story behind every growth journey.
• Starting without “secure” foundations
• Risk, pressure and personal sacrifices
• Building a brand
• Growth through adversity and disruption
• The importance of resilience and adaptability
• What success truly means today
Legacy, Transformation & The Courage to Change
A conversation with a second- or third-generation representative of a family business, exploring the transition from legacy management to modern business transformation. The new generation is not simply continuing a successful path—it is redefining, modernizing and repositioning businesses within a completely different environment.
• The reality of succession
• Respecting legacy while driving evolution
• Innovation within traditional structures
• The challenges of next-generation leadership
• The human side of family entrepreneurship
Ideas, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Without Borders
A conversation exploring how Europe empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs through funding, innovation programmes, mobility opportunities and startup support initiatives. From local ideas to international growth, the discussion will highlight how young entrepreneurs can leverage European opportunities to build, scale and compete in an increasingly connected world.
Closing Reflections & Community Celebration
DJs • Cocktails • Networking
Pazzi has become one of the most distinctive names in Cyprus’ contemporary electronic music scene, known for creating experiences that bring people together through rhythm, atmosphere and energy. At UNFOLD, he will set the tone for an evening where meaningful conversations evolve into new connections, shared moments and unforgettable memories.
Representing a new generation of electronic music creators, Givasso combines creativity, innovation and international ambition in every performance. His sound reflects the same spirit that drives the entrepreneurs of UNFOLD: bold thinking, constant evolution and the desire to push boundaries while creating something uniquely his own.
Project Partners
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
Mobility Partner
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