Tech Horizons of the Mediterranean

Accelerating regional collaboration in cyber, maritime, and energy innovation

Please note: This event is postponed until further notice.

Shape the currents of cyber and maritime innovation

The Mediterranean is facing fast-rising cyber threats, complex maritime security needs, and growing energy demands that require a coordinated response grounded in innovation and regional collaboration.

Tech Horizons of the Mediterranean brings together diplomats, decision-makers, investors, and technology leaders, to foster dialogue between the public and private sectors and highlighting how strategic partnerships strengthen the region’s critical infrastructure.

Is your startup developing tech that applies to maritime challenges?

Join the event to access potential business opportunities.

Connections

Meet high-level stakeholders looking for innovative solutions in cyber, energy, and maritime innovation.

Visibility

Showcase your startup and technology to prominent business and government leaders.

Acceleration

Apply your tech to maritime challenges to unlock new opportunities and business growth.

Speakers

Avi Hasson

CEO,
Startup Nation Central

Kornelios S. Korneliou

Ambassador,
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel

George Michealides

Commissioner of Communications,
Republic of Cyprus

Sofronis Papageorgiou

Head,
Cyprus Embassy Trade Center - Tel Aviv

Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou

CEO,
Tototheo Global

Dadi Gertler

Executive Director of Innovation and Technology Partnerships, Israeli National Cyber Directorate (INCD), Israel

Chrysostomos Kridiotis

Managing Director,
Logicom Solutions

Lital Eshel

Innovation Diplomacy Director,
Startup Nation Central

Agenda

16:00
Registration and Mingling
16:30
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central,  kickstarts the evening

16:35
One Sea, One Fate

Ambassador of Cyprus to Israel, H.E. Kornelios S. Korneliou.

A geopolitical landscape overview for bilateral and regional cooperation on energy, maritime, and cyber infrastructure development.

16:50
Panel: Governments setting the stage for multilateral cyber collaborations

Moderator: Sofronis Papageorgiou

Participants:

  • George Michaelides, Commissioner for Electronic Communications, Cyprus

  • Dadi Gertler, Executive Director of Innovation and Technology Partnerships, Israeli National Cyber Directorate (INCD), Israel
17:30
Private Sector Panel: Investing in Infrastructure

Diving into the private sector’s role in securing our future

18:10
Audience Q&A
18:30
Networking and Drinks
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