AmCham Cyprus was honored to host an engaging Roundtable Discussion with Demetris Skourides , Chief Scientist and Chair of the National AI Strategy, on the topic “Building Cyprus’s AI Future: From Vision to National Framework.”
The event brought together business leaders and stakeholders for a thought-provoking discussion on how Cyprus can harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. As AI continues to reshape industries and societies worldwide, participants explored how Cyprus can position itself at the forefront of the digital economy through a clear national vision and an actionable AI framework.
A key focus of the discussion was the progress of the National AI Strategy, emphasizing the importance of moving from vision to implementation while ensuring broad stakeholder participation. The presentation highlighted that future AI initiatives and programs should be developed through close consultation with business, government, academia, and civil society to create a framework that delivers tangible value for the entire country, through:
✅ Enhanced Economic Competitiveness – Leveraging AI to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and create new business opportunities.
✅ Attracting Investment and Talent – Creating an environment that attracts technology companies, startups, researchers, and highly skilled professionals.
✅ Innovation Across Industries – Accelerating AI adoption in both the public and private sectors to stimulate innovation and growth.
✅ Improved Public Services – Supporting the modernization and digital transformation of government services.
✅ Skills Development and Workforce Readiness – Equipping future generations and today’s workforce with the capabilities needed in an AI-driven economy.
✅ Responsible and Trusted AI Ecosystem – Building confidence in AI through governance, transparency, and ethical deployment.
✅ Cross-Sector Collaboration – Strengthening cooperation among government, industry, academia, and society to maximize AI’s impact.
The discussion reinforced that AI is not merely a technological advancement but a strategic national priority. Through collaboration, stakeholder engagement, investment in talent, and responsible implementation, Cyprus has a unique opportunity to establish itself as a regional leader in AI and digital innovation.
AmCham Cyprus extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Demetris Skourides for sharing his vision, expertise, and insights, and to all participants for contributing to a meaningful dialogue on the future of Artificial Intelligence in Cyprus.
