Poland in Cyprus

AGENDA

 

09:30–10:00 | REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

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10:00–10:30 | OPENING SESSION – OFFICIAL ADDRESSES

10:00–10:05 | H.E. Marek Szczepanowski – Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Republic of Cyprus

10:05–10:10 | Andreas Tsouloftas – President of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

10:10–10:15 | H.E. Dr Nicodemos Damianou – Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus

10:15–10:20 | Andreas Andreou – Deputy Secretary General, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

10:20–10:25 | Representative of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus (TBC)

10:25–10:30 | Representative of the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland (TBC)

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10:30–11:10 | KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

10:30–10:40 | Rafał Sordyl – Head of the Defence Industry Unit, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland

10:40–10:50 | Dr Łukasz Przybyło – War Studies University, Poland

10:50–11:00 | Dr Aimilia Pistrika – Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Office in Cyprus

11:00–11:10 | Aleksandra Lisicka-Firlej – Expert, Investment Support Department, Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH)

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11:10–11:25 | COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

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11:25–12:10 | EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

The Role of Traditional Defence Capabilities in the Age of Digital Technologies and Cybersecurity Threats

Balancing conventional military capabilities with emerging technologies, addressing cybersecurity challenges, and adapting to an evolving security environment.

Moderator:

Dr Marios P. Efthymiopoulos – Director General and Co-Founder of Strategy International (SI); Professor of International Security and Strategy, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania

Panelists:

• Dr Tasos Kounoudes – Vice-President for Policy, Institutional Affairs and Public Relations, Cyprus Defence and Space Industry Cluster (CyDSIC); President, Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE).
• Dr Angelos K. Marnerides – Assistant Professor of Cyber-Physical Systems Security, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus; Faculty Member, KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence.
• Dr Łukasz Przybyło – War Studies University, Poland.
• Rafał Sordyl – Head of the Defence Industry Unit, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.

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12:10–13:10 | NETWORKING LUNCH

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13:10–14:50 | POLISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY SHOWCASE

Innovative Polish Defence Technologies and Solutions

Duration: 100 minutes

13:10–13:30 | WB GROUP

https://www.wbgroup.pl/wb-electronics/

Presentation of advanced defence technologies, unmanned systems, secure communications, and command-and-control solutions.

13:30–13:50 | CREOTECH INSTRUMENTS

https://creotech.pl/en

Presentation of satellite technologies, space systems, and advanced electronics for defence and security applications.

13:50–14:10 | PONAR WADOWICE

https://www.ponar-wadowice.pl/en/

Presentation of advanced hydraulic systems, components, and technological solutions for military and defence applications.

14:10–14:30 | MIRANDA

https://miranda.pl/en/

Presentation of advanced technical textiles, camouflage systems, and innovative materials for defence applications.

14:30–14:50 | REVOBEAM

https://revobeam.com/

Presentation of intelligent antenna technologies, interference-resistant wireless communications, and solutions for unmanned systems.

14:50–15:30 | INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION & Q&A

Opportunities for Polish–Cypriot Defence Industry Cooperation

Interactive discussion involving representatives of Polish defence companies, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Defence and Space Industry Cluster (CyDSIC), and relevant Cypriot stakeholders.

The session will focus on identifying opportunities for bilateral industrial cooperation, technological partnerships, and joint projects, including those potentially supported through European defence initiatives such as the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument.

15:30–17:00 | B2B MEETINGS & NETWORKING

Individual business-to-business meetings between Polish defence companies and Cypriot partners, including representatives of the defence industry, technology companies, and relevant public institutions.

Opportunities to explore bilateral industrial cooperation, joint technological projects, and potential partnerships within European defence programmes and initiatives.

17:00 | END OF BUSINESS FORUM