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The Conference — Founding Day
Not just a date. A starting point.
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One day. Four acts. A founding moment for KYKLOS365. From research and dialogue to action — leaders, scientists, and changemakers come together to set the tone for the next 365 days.
Act I
The day opens with arrival, ritual, and the founding statement of why this cycle exists.
Morning · Act I
09:15 – 10:00
Registration · Coffee · Networking
10:00 – 10:10
Opening Visual Experience
10:10 – 10:35
Founding Keynote
10:10 – 10:35 · Founding Keynote
Stathis Sahinis — Business Strategist, Lead Curator KYKLOS365
The founding statement: an annual cycle of strategic thinking, dialogue, and action — and what it asks of leaders, organizations, and the people who choose to step in.
Business Strategist with over 25 years of experience across business strategy, marketing, sales, and executive management. A pioneer in digital transformation, e-commerce, and digital marketing, with a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic planning, product marketing, and team leadership.
Act II
Six keynotes that decode the hidden science of influence, the brain under pressure, the new shape of resilience, and the courage to lead, to live by values, and to keep creating yourself.
Late Morning · Act II
10:35 – 11:00
Keynote 1 · Trichas
11:00 – 11:25
Keynote 2 · Dimitriadis
11:25 – 11:50
Keynote 3 · Kourtoglou
12:15 – 13:35
Keynotes 4 – 6
10:35 – 11:00 · Keynote 1
Dr. Savvas Trichas — Communication Psychology
Before you speak a single word, you’ve already sent a thousand signals. Dr. Savvas Trichas — ranked #1 globally for his research on Leadership and Facial Expression, seen by over 70 million viewers worldwide — pulls back the curtain on the hidden science of human influence. The signals you send before you speak. The trust you build, or destroy, in the first seven seconds. The invisible forces that decide whether a room leans in or checks out.
Not a session about convincing. A deep dive into the psychology of perception, the neuroscience of trust, and the non-verbal intelligence the world’s most compelling leaders have always used — often without knowing it.
A world-renowned expert in communication psychology, bridging elite academic research and frontline leadership. Ranked #1 globally on Google Scholar for his work on “Leadership and Facial Expression,” Dr. Trichas decodes the hidden signals that determine the success or failure of every human interaction.
11:00 – 11:25 · Keynote 2
Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis — Head of the EY Applied Neuroscience Lab, Greece
In a world of constant demands, rapid change and endless information, pressure has become a defining feature of modern life. Yet while stress is often viewed as an obstacle, understanding how the brain responds to pressure can unlock new levels of performance, resilience and well-being.
This keynote explores the relationship between neuroscience, decision-making, emotions and behavior under challenging conditions. Why do some stay calm and focused while others become overwhelmed? How does pressure shape judgment, creativity, leadership and performance — and how can we train our brains to respond more effectively?
Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis has been applying neuroscience to business and education for the last two decades. Head of the EY Applied Neuroscience Lab in Greece, offering cutting-edge Neuromarketing, NeuroHR, Neuroleadership and Neurosafety services. He has scanned more than 9,000 brains from 25 countries globally and co-authored “Neuroscience for Leaders” and “Advanced Marketing Management” (Kogan Page, London).
11:25 – 11:50 · Keynote 3
Xenia Kourtoglou — FounderFocus Bari, Strategic Advisor Performance, Leadership & Human Resilience,Author
Resilience today is not simply about bouncing back. It is about adapting, growing, and finding meaning in the face of challenges — the ability to stay focused under pressure, hold emotional balance during uncertainty, and keep moving forward when the path ahead is unclear.
Drawing on the latest insights from psychology, neuroscience and human behavior, this keynote explores how mindset, emotional intelligence, purpose, connection and self-awareness shape our ability to navigate change and perform at our best.
This keynote reveals the current psychologyof Greeks as faced with their fears, anxieties, worries and attitudes towardsour turbulent times and the challenges they present. Also, it outlines the “Greek personas” today,inviting the audience to reflect on which typology they belong, as well as waysto reframe their mindset towards a fearless way to the future. Underlying thepillars of Self-Leadership, [articipants will discover how mindset, emotionalintelligence, purpose, connection, and self-awareness influence our ability tonavigate through change and perform at our best.
For more than 35 years, Xenia has worked at the intersection of business strategy and human behavior — through Market Research and the study of how people and organizations respond to change. As Founder of Focus Bari she has developed a deep, practical understanding of what truly drives performance in real business environments.
Seemore www.xeniakourtoglou.com www.focusbari.gr
11:50 – 12:15 · Interlude
A pause between voices. Conversations carry on in the foyer.
12:15 – 12:40 · Keynote 4
Sandra Zafeirakopoulou — CEO, Make-A-Wish Hellas
In a world shaped by uncertainty, disruption and constant change, the greatest risk is not change itself — it is passive observation. Being informed should not lead to anxiety or resignation. It should inspire action.
The challenges of our time — technology, sustainability, talent, competitiveness, social cohesion — ask for leaders and citizens willing to think critically, act courageously and take responsibility for shaping the future. Fearless Minds is about turning awareness into action, ideas into initiatives, concerns into opportunities. Meaningful change begins when knowledge meets courage.
Sandra has coordinated the Make-A-Wish Greece team for 12+ years. She prefers to be called a “fairy facilitator” rather than CEO/General Manager. BA in Political Science (Athens University), MSc in European Social Policy (LSE), Diploma in Communications and PR (London Chamber of Industry and Commerce).
12:40 – 13:05 · Keynote 5
Pakis Papadimitriou — Chair Corporate Commitee Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Director ESG Pharmaten
In an era of disruption, polarization, institutional distrust and the normalization of cynicism, leaders face a new challenge: how to stay anchored when everything around them appears negotiable.
Values are not relics of a more innocent past, nor corporate slogans framed on office walls. They are practical operating systems for decision-making under uncertainty — strategic assets that strengthen resilience, guide difficult decisions, build trust, and protect both organizations and individuals from the consequences of short-term thinking.
Aligned with the KYKLOS365 philosophy of Ideas — People — Action, this session opens an ongoing exploration of Principled Leadership across the year ahead.
Sustainability Executive with 25+ years of leadership across regulated sectors including aviation, banking and pharmaceuticals. Chair Committee American – Hellenic Chamber of Commerce. Board member in business associations. Transformation Lead with broad expertise across strategy, sustainability, operational processes, governance, corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement, ethics and compliance.
13:05 – 13:35 · Keynote 6
Rena Kalogianni — Business Consultant & Leadership Coach
In a world that constantly demands adaptation, the greatest act of creation is not building a business, launching a product or developing a new idea. It is continuously creating yourself.
New challenges, failures, transitions, technologies and opportunities push us to question old identities and discover new ones. Most people are not held back by lack of talent or opportunity — they are held back by the fear of change. This keynote invites participants to see change not as something to survive, but as an opportunity to become.
Rena Kalogianni (MBA, ICF-ACC) is a Business Consultant and Leadership Coach specializing in team empowerment and executive leadership. After a 15-year career driving Retail Marketing for corporate organizations like HP and Louis Vuitton across Greece, France, Italy, and Spain, she made a deliberate career shift to coaching. Today, she leverages her deep international experience to help executives build high-performing teams and navigate complex business environments.
13:35 – 14:30 · Interlude
Mentoring tables. Conversations move from the stage to the room — mentors and participants share a table and turn ideas into questions.
Act III
A round table on the twin forces reshaping organizations — AI and ESG — followed by three keynotes on leading through uncertainty, the future of work, and the resilience of organizations themselves.
Afternoon · Act III
14:30 – 14:55
Round Table I · AI & ESG
14:55 – 15:20
Keynote 7 · Sahinis
15:25 – 15:45
Keynote 8 · Dimitriadis
15:50 – 16:10
Keynote 9 · Trichas
14:30 – 14:55 · Round Table I
Curated by:
Maria Xytaki, Group Corporate Affairs, Communications and ESG Senior Manager, Saracakis Group of Companies
Two powerful forces are reshaping organizations. AI is redefining how we work, decide, innovate and create value. ESG is redefining why we work, asking us to balance performance with responsibility, sustainability and human impact.
The real challenge is not whether businesses will adopt AI or embrace ESG, but how they will integrate both into a coherent vision of the future — building organizations that are technology-driven and human-centered at once.
14:55 – 15:20 · Keynote 7
Stathis Sahinis — Business Strategist, Lead Curator KYKLOS365
The world is changing faster than ever before. AI, economic disruption, geopolitical instability and shifting social expectations are redefining what leadership means. Leadership is no longer about having all the answers. It is about the courage to decide without certainty, to inspire trust during change, and to create clarity when others see confusion.
This keynote explores the mindset, values and behaviors of fearless leaders who embrace uncertainty as an opportunity rather than a threat — and how resilience, adaptability, emotional intelligence and purpose-driven action become powerful leadership tools in an increasingly complex world.
Business Strategist and Lead Curator of KYKLOS365. 25+ years across strategy, marketing, sales and executive management. A pioneer in digital transformation, e-commerce and digital marketing, with a track record of driving growth through strategic planning, product marketing and team leadership.
15:25 – 15:45 · Keynote 8
Dimitris Dimitriadis — Futurist and AI Innovator
As AI, automation and digital transformation reshape the workplace, the question is no longer whether jobs will change, but how people can evolve alongside them. In a world where technology can perform more tasks than ever, uniquely human capabilities are becoming more valuable: creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, adaptability, collaboration and lifelong learning.
This keynote explores how individuals, organizations and educational institutions can prepare for a future where human potential and technology work together rather than compete — challenging conventional assumptions about careers, leadership and employability.
Futurist and AI Innovator bridging strategic foresight, design innovation and policy-aware technology across enterprises, government and academia. Chief Innovation Officer of TheFutureCats, a leading innovation consultancy. His research on emerging technologies and human behavior helps Fortune 500 companies chart business transformation.
15:50 – 16:10 · Keynote 9
Dr. Savvas Trichas
In an era of disruption, uncertainty and rapid technological advance, organizations can no longer rely on stability as a competitive advantage. The ability to adapt, innovate and respond with confidence has become essential for long-term success.
This keynote explores what makes organizations truly fearless — not reckless, but resilient. How leaders can foster cultures of trust, agility, continuous learning and innovation, enabling teams to navigate complexity and turn uncertainty into momentum.
World-renowned expert in communication psychology, bridging elite academic research and frontline leadership. Ranked #1 globally on Google Scholar for his work on “Leadership and Facial Expression.”
16:10 – 16:25 · Interlude
A second pause. Last conversations before the closing act.
Act IV
The audience steps in. The mentors close the circle. The first KYKLOS begins.
Late Afternoon · Act IV
16:25 – 16:45
Audience Interaction · Kantaraki
16:45 – 17:00
KYKLOS365 Mentors Dialogue
17:00 – 17:10
Closing Remarks
16:25 – 16:45 · Audience Interaction Session
Anna Kantaraki — Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Fear is a universal human experience, yet we rarely stop to examine what lies beneath it. In this interactive session, Anna Kantaraki invites the room into an open, thought-provoking exploration of the fears that shape our choices, relationships, careers and daily lives — from the fear of failure and rejection to the fear of change, uncertainty and vulnerability.
Rather than a lecture, this is a shared journey of discovery built around one simple but powerful question: What are we truly afraid of — and what becomes possible when we face it?
Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, PhD from the School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; graduated with distinction from Paris V René Descartes University. MSc in Clinical Psychology, specializing in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults. Member of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.
16:45 – 17:00 · Mentors Dialogue
The day folds back into the people who carry it forward. The KYKLOS365 mentors close the circle on stage — reflecting on the founding, what was said, and what comes next.
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17:00 – 17:10 · Closing Remarks
One day ends. A 365-day cycle begins. Join us.
The first KYKLOS unfolds across the next twelve months — sessions, dialogues, and a community of leaders practicing what was set in motion here. Save the date and step in.