The Conference — Founding Day
Not just a date. A starting point.
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
stathis sahinis
10:10 – 10:35 · Founding Keynote
Stathis Sahinis — Business & Communication Strategist, Founder / Lead Curator KYKLOS365
I believe that our lives are shaped by people.A friend who sees something in us that we cannot yet see ourselves. Someone who challenges us to grow. Someone who, often without realizing it, changes the course of our lives forever.In this keynote, I will not talk about success.
I will talk about the people who shaped me, the moments when I had to begin again, and how those experiences ultimately led me to create KYKLOS365.
I will share what I have come to believe: that knowledge only fulfills its purpose when it is shared, that personal growth begins when we have the courage to listen and evolve, and that one person truly can change another person's life.
This is not simply the story of KYKLOS365.It is my story. And perhaps, through it, you will discover part of your own.
Because every meaningful change begins with one person.
Business Strategist with over 25 years of experience across business strategy, marketing, advertising, 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. His experience spans multiple industries, where he has led high-performing teams, designed innovative marketing strategies, and implemented data-driven solutions to optimize business performance.As a certified expert in communication and management, holding a Bachelor Degree from Deree and an MBA from Boston University, he brings deep insight into market dynamics, consumer behavior, and emerging trends.
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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
10:40 – 11:00
Keynote 1 ·
Dr. DIMITRIADIS
11:05 – 11:25
Keynote 2 · KOURTOGLOU
11:30 – 11:50
Keynote 3 ·
Dr. TRICHAS
11:50 – 12:15
Coffee Break I
12:20 – 12:40
Keynote 4 · KALOGIANNI
12:45 – 13:05
Keynote 5 · DIMOGLI-STATHI
13:10 – 13:30
Keynote 6 · Zafeirakopoulou
13:35 – 14:20
Lunch
10:40 – 11:00 · Keynote 1
Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis — University of York Europe Campus
Applied Neuroscience Lab, EY 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 showcases how our brains work in times of change, providing actionable recommendations on how to identify and best handle such situations.
You will learn :
-How our brain reacts to events that disrupt our daily lives.
-The true meaning and impact of fear, stress and pain.
-Brain strategies for optimal adaptability during uncertainty.
-Practical Tips for immediate relief and improvement
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).
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11:05 – 11:25 · Keynote 2
Xenia Kourtoglou — Founder Focus 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.
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11:30 – 11:50 · Keynote 3
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.
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11:50 – 12:15 · Interlude
A moment to connect.
The conversations continue beyond the stage.
De'Longhi enriches these moments with an authentic coffee experience.
12:20 – 12:40 · Keynote 4
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.
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12:45 – 13:05 · Keynote 5
Sonia Dimogli‑Stathi — Global Executive & Identity Strategist
Most people move through life carrying identities shaped by their past, their roles, or the expectations of others. But identity is not something you inherit - it is something you build.
In this keynote, Sonia invites participants to rethink the way they see themselves and the way they show up in the world. Drawing from three decades of global leadership across eight countries, she explores why so many professionals feel misaligned with their own potential, and what shifts when they begin to design their identity with intention.
Sonia opens a window into the inner mechanics of confidence, presence, and self‑perception. Through stories, lived experience, and subtle but powerful demonstrations, she challenges long‑held assumptions about who we are and who we can become.
Sonia Dimogli‑Stathi is a Global Executive and Identity Strategist with a 30‑year international career, having lived in eight countries and led teams across seven multinational organizations including The Coca‑Cola Company, BAT, J&J, and JTI.Her work focuses on helping anyone close the gap between who they are internally and how they appear in the world: a theme at the heart of her keynote How to Create Yourself. As the founder of Your Persona Blueprint™, she blends neuroscience, identity strategy, and presence engineering to help professionals build clarity, confidence, and authentic leadership identity.Alongside her corporate career, she has dedicated thousands of hours to mentoring and volunteering, supporting individuals through reinvention, career transitions, and personal evolution. She also advises family and mid‑size companies on strategic growth and transformation.Sonia lives in Vienna and works across Europe, speaking and teaching on leadership identity, reinvention, and the science of presence.
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13:10 – 13:30 · Keynote 6
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).
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13:35 – 14:20 · Interlude
The conversations move from the stage to the table. A place where ideas are shared, questions emerge, and meaningful connections are formed. Franke experience transforms the table into a place where people meet, ideas evolve, and new perspectives begin.
Find your mentor. Continue the conversation.
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
14:25 – 15:00
Round Table I · AI & ESG
15:05 – 15:35
Audience Interaction · TRICHAS
15:40 – 16:05
Keynote 7 · Papadimitriou
16:10 – 16:30
Keynote 8 · Dimitriadis
16:35 – 16:50
Coffee Break II
14:25 – 15:00 · Round Table I
Curated by:
Maria Xytaki, Group Corporate Affairs, Communications and ESG Senior Manager, Saracakis Group of Companies
Two powerful forces are reshaping us and our 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.
About Maria Maria is a senior executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in Corporate Affairs, ESG & Sustainability, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, and Purpose-driven Transformation. She currently serves as Group Corporate Affairs, Communications & ESG Senior Manager at Saracakis Group of Companies, and she also oversees marketing and communications for Kinsen (Europcar and Goldcar) in Greece and Austria.
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15:05 – 15:35 · Audience Interaction Session
Dr. Savvas Trichas — Organizational Psychologist & Leadership Expert
Fear is a universal human experience, yet we rarely stop to examine what lies beneath it. In this interactive session, Dr. Savvas Trichas draws on over a decade of behavioral research and 70 million global viewers to invite the room into an honest, thought-provoking exploration of the fears that quietly shape our decisions, our leadership, and our lives.
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?
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.
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15:40 – 16:05 · Keynote 7
Pakis Papadimitriou — Chair, Corporate Sustainability Committee Amcham Greece
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 more than 25 years of leadership experience across highly regulated industries, including aviation, banking, and pharmaceuticals. Chair of the Corporate Sustainability Committee at the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece) and Board Member of the Corporate Affairs Professional Association (CAPA). An experienced transformation leader with extensive expertise in corporate strategy, sustainability, business transformation, corporate governance, corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement, ethics, and compliance.
16:10 – 16:30 · Keynote 8
Stefanos Karagos — Founder & Senior
AI Consultant, CAIO Group
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.
Lead AI Transformation Advisor, driving executive ROI through strategic GenAI implementation, award-winning speaker and recognized thought leader in Digital Transformation. With more than 25 years of experience, they help executive teams become AI-confident leaders who move beyond adapting to change to strategically leveraging Artificial Intelligence for measurable business impact. Awarded Innovator of the Year 2019 (USA).
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16:35 – 16:50 · 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
16:55 – 17:15
Keynote 9 · SAHINIS
17:20 – 17:40
KYKLOS365 Mentors Dialogue
17:40 – 17:55
Closing Remarks
16:55 – 17:15 · Keynote 9
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 with over 25 years of experience across business strategy, marketing, advertising, 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. His experience spans multiple industries, where he has led high-performing teams, designed innovative marketing strategies, and implemented data-driven solutions to optimize business performance.As a certified expert in communication and management, holding a Bachelor Degree from Deree and an MBA from Boston University, he brings deep insight into market dynamics, consumer behavior, and emerging trends.
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17:20 – 17:40 · 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.
17:40 – 17:55 · 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.
