Theme: Symphony of Minds

TEDxEleftheriaSquare will turn Eleftheria Square — a symbol of freedom and unity — into a vibrant space for those who think big, seek fresh ideas, and connect with like-minded visionaries.

Join us as we gather speakers from around the world to reimagine how industries, cultures, and generations intersect, building bridges that lead to meaningful change. Think Beyond, Bridge Worlds!

Expect thought-provoking talks from experts shaping our future across fields like economics, artificial intelligence, architecture, art, education, literature, history, and more:

🎤 Christopher Pissarides — the first Cypriot to have been awarded a Nobel Prize, professor, macroeconomist.
🎤 Galina Yuzefovich — Professor of literature and a renowned literary critic.
🎤 Miranda Tringis — Herbalist, natural wellness expert, and founder of Cyherbia Botanical Park.
🎤 Dmitry Dumik — Serial entrepreneur, coach, and facilitator.
🎤 Polina Maltseva — Expert in children's education and the founder of the EDpower school for parents.
🎤 Achilleas Michaelides (aka Paparazzi) — Street artist and founder of Paparazzi Art Studio.
🎤 Kelly Christodoulou — Sustainability expert and leader in climate initiatives.
🎤 Arianna Economou — dance performance artist, dance activist and co-founder of Dance House Lefkosia.
🎤 Christos Passas — Award-winning architect and Design director at Zaha Hadid Architects.
🎤 Vasilis Papavasiliou — Cyprus cultural promoter, Tourism and hospitality professor.

*All the talks will be delivered in English.*

We welcome you to share this inspiring day with your family. A special zone for children under 12 will be available, thanks to our partner, Be Smart. Access to the children’s zone is included in your ticket.

Become a member of the community that’s shaping the future. Your ticket is a key to new perspectives and possibilities — embrace them!

Eleftheria Square
Eleftheria Square
Nicosia, Lefkosia, 1000
Cyprus

Achilleas Michaelides

Graffiti, Mural & Street Artist

Achilleas Michaelides (AKA 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.

Arianna Economou

Dance Artist, Founding President of DanceHouse

Arianna Economou 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.

Christopher Pissarides

Macroeconomist

Sir Christopher Pissarides is the 2010 Nobel Prize laureate in economics, the Regius Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and the Professor of European Studies at the University of Cyprus. He specialises in the economics of labour markets, economic growth and structural change. He has received several prizes, awards and prestigious Academy fellowships for his work, including the Grand Cross of the Republic of Cyprus and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. In the last decade, he has mainly worked on the employment implications of automation and artificial intelligence.

Christos Passas

Director at Zaha Hadid Architects

Christos joined Zaha Hadid Architects as a Senior Designer in February 1998 and has been a key member in the development of the overall artistic evolution of the Studio, its business development, the office culture and leader of a wide range of build and unbuilt projects and competitions within the practice. He 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.

Dmitry Dumik

Serial entrepreneur, coach, and facilitator

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.

Galina Yuzefovich

Literary critic, Author, Podcast host

Galina Yuzefovich, Literary critic, ex-professor of Higher School of Economics (Russia), bloger and TV-presenter. Author of the non-fiction books "Mysterious Map", "What do bestellers tell us about" and "Incredible Adventures of a Pilot Fish".

Kelly Christodoulou

Responsible & Sustainable Investor

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.

Miranda Tringis

Herbalist, Co-founder & Owner of Cyherbia

Miranda Tringis is a Dutch born entrepreneur and herbalist, living in Cyprus for 30 years now. She created a Cyherbia Botanical Park where visitors can see and learn about the herbs of Cyprus in 9 different herb gardens, witness the extraction of essential oil in the distillation room and go on a green adventure in the maze and woodland walk around Cyprus.

Polina Maltseva

Educational Consultant, Founder of EdPower

Polina Maltseva is an educational consultant, a founder of EdPower, company providing online courses for parents on children development, bloger, ex-founding COO of Letovo school (№1 IB school globally in 2023)

Vasilis Papavasiliou

Cyprus Cultural Promoter, Tourism & Hospitality Professor

A Cyprus cultural promoter and Tourism and hospitality professor, Vasilis Papavasiliou has deep roots in Cyprus’s tourism industry, having grown up in a family embedded in the sector. He holds a PhD in Hotel and Tourism Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (UNWTO TedQual-certified), with research focusing on “Collective Memory and Narrated Destination Image: Interpreting the Tour Guides’ Narratives in Guided Tours.” Currently serving as Head of Hospitality and Tourism at CTL Eurocollege, he actively promotes Cyprus through various media including video podcasts, travel videos, and comedic content. His academic work explores how storytelling influences tourists’ perceptions of destinations.