Sum It Up in Cyprus

8:00–9:00 | Registration & Breakfast Networking
Start the day with breakfast networking, fresh fruit, vegan savouries and croissants.

9:00 | Official Opening
Music, celebration and a warm welcome from SUM IT UP Founder Farah Shammas.

9:15 | Opening Speech

9:25 | Welcome Address
By Farah Shammas, Founder of SUM IT UP and Managing Director of St Raphael Resort & Marina.

9:30 | Dame Tessy de Nassau
Former member of the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family.

10:00 | HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia

10:30 | Baria Alamuddin
International journalist.

11:00 | Persella Ioannides
Director, EmKap Ltd.

11:15 | Coffee Break & Networking

11:45 | Niklas Wilhelm
The Island Keeper.

12:00 | Fireside Chat
Farah Shammas in conversation with Karen Millen OBE, internationally renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur.

12:45 | Dr Yulia Kuzyaeva
Lung specialist.

13:00 | Zeina Kreichaty
Anxiety expert.

13:15 | Premium Buffet Lunch & Networking

14:30 | Welcome Back
Dance and raffle hosted by Cleo Papadopoulou.

14:45 | Cleo Papadopoulou
Partner, PwC.

15:15 | Marianna Rossett
Actress and writer.

15:30 | Fireside Chat
Farah Shammas in conversation with Peter Kypri, influencer and creator.

16:00 | Mirela Sula
Founder of Global Woman Club.

16:30 | Andrew Scott
Entrepreneur and Forbes Business Council Member.

17:00 | Demetra George
International soprano and Grammy nominee.

17:00 | Day One Concludes

8:00–9:00 | Registration & Breakfast Networking
Start the day with breakfast networking, fresh fruit, vegan savouries and croissants.

9:00 | Welcome & Celebration

9:15 | Opening Speech
By Jose Christodoulides.

9:25 | Welcome
By Farah Shammas, Founder of SUM IT UP, together with Olga Balakleets, Founder of Creative Women Platform.

9:30 | Matt Fiddes
Entrepreneur and former bodyguard of Michael Jackson.

10:00 | Jill Douka
Master Coach and author.

10:15 | Monique Blokzyl
Business mentor.

10:30 | Olga Balakleets
Founder of Creative Women Platform.

11:00 | Paul Lambis
Author and Founder of the Cyprus Diaspora Forum.

11:15 | Coffee Break & Networking

11:45 | Jules Francis
Healthy lifestyle coach.

12:00 | Finance & Legacy Panel
Moderated by Ian Speirs, featuring:
Naji Haddad • Michael Papadopoulos • Persella Ioannides • Emily Yiolitis

12:45 | Fireside Chat
Farah Shammas in conversation with Sophia Hadjipanteli, international model and influencer.

13:15 | Premium Buffet Lunch & Networking

14:30 | Welcome Back
Stretch session with Roberto Ioannides, personal trainer and tennis player, followed by a raffle.

14:45 | Kohila Sivas
Suicide survivor and coach from Mexico.

15:00 | Health & Balance Panel
Led by Natalia Kardash, Founder of Successful Business Leaders Club.

Featuring:
Dr Cesar Daoud • Jordan Stanford • Layla Edward • Anat Tsour Segal

15:30 | Marios Priamos
Influencer and television personality.

15:45 | Fireside Chat
Farah Shammas in conversation with Pan Dragomir, influencer and TV/radio host.

16:00 | Nicole Buffett
Artist and granddaughter of Warren Buffett.

16:30 | Dr Natasha Kojamani
Breast health specialist.

17:00 | SUM IT UP Day Two Concludes

The Gala Dinner is happening at the stunning location of Golden Monkey Authentic Thai Restaurant, with a set sharing menu of delicious authentic Thai dishes accompanied by beautiful local wines.


Before dinner, all guests will enjoy an exclusive cocktail reception in The Tower Lobby, surrounded by local art, with drinks, networking and an award ceremony.

The evening will also feature performances by world-renowned stars, including Grammy-nominated soprano Demetra George from the USA, Mitsch Kohn, an internationally acclaimed intuitive musician from Germany, celebrated pianist Olga Balakleets and hall of fame singer from Moldova, Olesea Ceaicovschi.