The Ignite Foundation is pleased to announce the RiNNOVATE conference, an event dedicated to exploring the future of regional development in the Famagusta region. The conference will take place on June 29 at the famous Ayia Napa Marina and is expected to be an influential gathering of industry leaders, policy makers and academics active in promoting sustainable development and innovation in Cyprus.
Founded in 2022 by a group of young university graduates, Ignite is a non-profit organization with the mission of addressing the economic challenges of Famagusta province, as well as promoting its sustainable development. Through extensive collaboration with government officials, industry leaders and academic experts, the Ignite Foundation has established itself as a catalyst for community-led regional development.
The RiNNOVATE conference aims to promote the exchange of knowledge, strengthen dynamic cooperation and active participation of local communities in shaping their future. Through a series of panel discussions, this conference aims to become a major hub for discussion and alignment of the region's priorities in vital sectors. The ultimate goal is none other than the promotion of insightful and practical solutions to critical issues for the development of the region.
The first panel, on “Leveraging EU grants to attract research excellence and resources”, will offer valuable insights into how EU funding for regional development can be maximized. Speakers will share strategies for establishing new businesses, strengthening infrastructure and supporting innovative research projects that contribute to sustainable development.
In the second panel, on “Integrating technology into agriculture and preventing food loss”, participants will examine how technological innovations and advanced research can address agricultural challenges. The discussion will highlight opportunities for managing food loss arising in the tourism sector, converting waste into valuable products and developing new markets.
The third panel, entitled "Differentiating our tourism product", will focus on strategies that will strengthen the attractiveness of the Famagusta area to attract alternative forms of tourism. Experts will analyze innovative practices, the possibilities of cooperation between different sectors and ways of adapting to global tourism trends for the benefit of the local economy.
The final panel, on “Creating channels of engagement and expression for the local community”, will focus on empowering communities through engagement and innovation. The use of the latest technological tools and artificial intelligence to enhance community interaction, strategies to meet the challenges of social innovation and best practices to integrate local communities into decision-making processes to ensure development will be discussed differentiated and inclusive.
The RiNNOVATE conference aims to become an annual institution and act as a platform for the exchange of valuable knowledge and practical solutions concerning regional development. Through this initiative, it promotes networking and collaboration between various actors, such as government, industry and academia, while actively engaging local communities in sustainable development initiatives. By bringing together different perspectives, the conference aims to create an overall vision for the future of Famagusta and the wider areas.
In addition to promoting dialogue and collaboration, the RiNNOVATE conference offers unique sponsorship opportunities. Businesses and organizations wishing to support this important event and gain exposure to key stakeholders can contact the Ignite Foundation for further details.
For more information about the RiNNOVATE conference, including registration details, please visit www.rinnovateforum.com or contact by phone at +357 99145169.
