ENTRIES OPEN
The Future of Smart Things
About
Smart technologies are transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. From Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Data Analytics to Smart Cities, Smart Healthcare, Environmental Monitoring, and Digital Transformation, connected technologies are creating new opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and resilience.
This roundtable discussion will bring together experts from academia, industry, and the research community to explore current developments, real-world applications, emerging challenges, and future opportunities in the rapidly evolving Smart Things ecosystem.
2
Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
22 Jun 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- Cyprus Local Network
Registration information
Register here
Speakers
Panis Pieri - Moderator
Founder of Panis.News
Panis has over 20 years of hands-on experience in data-driven digital marketing, growth marketing, media, startups, innovation, and technology. He is the founder and chief editor of the media outlet Panis.News, which focuses on AI news and stories. Keep Innovating 🚀
George Georgiou
Phd (c) in Computer Science, Director of Novatex Solutions Ltd, Founder of ECECT - Novatex Solutions Ltd
George Georgiou is a robotics and artificial intelligence expert with more than 30 years of experience in industrial automation, intelligent systems, and European innovation initiatives. His robotics journey began in Manchester, where his early research focused on robotic assembly systems, laying a strong foundation in automation engineering and applied robotics.
In 1999, he founded NOVATEX SOLUTIONS LTD, delivering advanced technology solutions and digital innovation services. In 2020, he established the European Centre for Emerging Competencies and Technologies (ECECT), a non-profit research and educational organisation promoting STEM education, digital transformation, and European collaboration. He is also a co-founder and Board Member of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), contributing to the strengthening of Cyprus’ research and innovation ecosystem.
Since 2013, he has served as European Robotics Week Coordinator and is President of the Scientific Committee of Robotex. His current work spans Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), AI image classification, applied machine learning, and higher education initiatives exploring AI didactics and the transformation of classroom learning in the age of artificial intelligence.
Dr Vasos Vassiliou
Professor of Computer and Communication Networks - University of Cyprus
Dr George Milis
Director and Innovations Manager - PHOEBE Research and Innovation Ltd
Penelope Vasquez Hadjilyra
Project Developer - CYENS Centre of Excellence
Programme
17:30 – 18:00 Registrations
18:00 – 19:15 Roundtable Discussion
19:15 – 19:30 Q&A
19:30 – 20:00 Networking