Achieving transformation for the greater good: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Achieving transformation for the greater good: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Come join us at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing - Nicosia for an event that focuses on driving positive change in our society. Learn how to promote equality, embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and work towards sustainability for a better future. This in-person gathering aims to inspire and empower individuals to make a difference in their communities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation!

09:00 – 09:30 Registration & Coffee

09:30 – 09:45 Welcome

- Dr Katerina Pavlou, CIM & Cyprus Centre for Business Research

09:45 – 10:15 Keynote Lecture

Chair: Dr Christos Hadjiyannis, Dean, CIM

“Transformation for all: Learning from Philosophy, Disability Studies and the Arts”

- Prof. Julie Allan, University of Birmingham

10:15 – 10:45 String 1: Services

Chair: Dr Christiana Charalambidou, CIM

“Connecting the Dots on Urban Planning with Inclusive Tourism and

Accessibility for People with Disabilities: The Case of Limassol, Cyprus”

- Ms Christiana Stylianou, CUT

- Dr Sotiroula Liasidou, CUT

- Ms Anastasia Aslanides, CUT

“The Integration of Service Robots in Hospitality: Enhancing Hospitality Experiences”

- Dr Zanete Garanti, City Unity College

- Ms Galina Berjozkina, City Unity College

10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:30 Keynote Lecture

Chair: Dr Georgia Thrasyvoulou, CIM

“Gender in Higher Education”

- Dr Miranda Christou, University of Cyprus

11:30 – 13:15 String 2: People

Chair: Dr Georgia Thrasyvoulou, CIM

“Digital Manipulation by Enterprise Leaders:

A Cross-Cultural Comparison of China and the UK”

- Dr Yuan Zhai, Teesside University

- Dr Derek Watson, Sunderland University

“Emplacement Leadership – Navigating the Unknown:

Lessons from the RNOAFA Approach of “Growing Leaders”

- Prof. Elena Antonacopoulou, GNOSIS Research

- Dr Christian Moldjord, Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy

- Mr LtCol Kare Skarsvag, Royal Norwegian Force Academy

- Major Christina Stokkeland, Royal Norwegian Force Academy

- Dr Cornelia Vikan, Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy

“Factors Affecting Career Advancement of Women in Journalism:

The Glass Ceiling Theory in Cyprus”

- Mr Polykarpos Thoma, CIM

- Dr Maria Socratous, CIM

“The Balancing Act Take Two. The gendered caring penalty for working

in the performing arts”

- Prof. Almuth McDowall, Birkbeck, University of London

“Leadership amongst in-migrant Chinese women in the UK”

- Ms Ivy Sheng, Heriot-Watt University

- Prof. Laura Galloway, Heriot-Watt University

13:15 – 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 – 14:45 String 3: Business

Chair: Dr Louis Kangas, CIM

“Energy Transition: Economic Trends and Implications in Italy and Europe”

- Prof. Valerio Mancini, Rome Business School

“Western Strategic Communications and the formation of Geopolitics

amidst the Ukranian Crisis”

- Dr Panayiotis Hadjipavlis, CERIDES – Excellence in Innovation and Technology,

European University Cyprus, Research Fellow

- Dr Constantinos Constantinou, CIM

14:45 – 15:00 Coffee Break

15:00 – 15:35 Views from the Industry

Chair: Dr Constantinos Constantinou, CIM

“Sustainability from the eyes of a Marketer.

Is it a passing trend or an ongoing investment for the brands?”

- Mr Panos Choutris, EY Cyprus

15:35 – 16:00 Round Table Discussion

Chair: Dr Maria Socratous, CIM

“Achieving transformation for greater good:

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability”

Host or Publisher Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM)