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Join industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers for a full day of panels, discussions, and networking. Discover the power of South Africa\u2019s Greek business community across innovation, growth, and collaboration.<\/p>\n

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PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

AGORA SA 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n


Itinerary and Speaker Programme
Friday, 20 February 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Exhibition opens at 08H00AM<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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SESSION 1:\u00a0 08H30 – 09H50<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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07h30 \u2013 08h50<\/b>
<\/strong><\/td>\n		Registration<\/strong><\/td>\nRegistration Opens to all Delegates and Exhibitors<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08h30<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nWelcome<\/strong><\/td>\nMC & Programme Director: Ms Catherine Constantinides<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08h45<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nGreeting<\/strong><\/td>\nH.E. The High Commissioner of the Republic of<\/strong>
Cyprus to South Africa, Mr. Antonis Mandritis<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08h50<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/b><\/strong>Greeting<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Counsellor for Economic and Commercial<\/strong>
Affairs, Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in Pretoria,<\/strong>
Mr. Stavros Stavrakos<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h00<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nGreeting<\/strong><\/td>\n Agora SA, CEO, Mr Savvas Pouroullis<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h10<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nOpening Keynote Speaker <\/strong><\/td>\nFounder & CEO, The Daily Maverick, Mr Styli Charalambous<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h40<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nGreeting<\/strong><\/td>\nPresident of the Pan African Hellenic Cypriot Chamber
of Commerce, Industry, Professionals and Entrepreneurs,
Mr. Constantinos Tsouroulis<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h45<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProgramme Director<\/strong><\/td>\nMs Catherine Constantinides<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Refreshment Break & Exhibition Walk About<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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SESSION 2: 10H15 – 13H00<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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10h15<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProgramme Director<\/strong><\/td>\nMs Catherine Constantinides<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10h20<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPanel Discussion with Q&A<\/strong><\/td>\nFranchising – Thriving in a competitive market
<\/b>What does it take to build \u2013 and sustain \u2013 a thriving business in South Africa\u2019s hyper-competitive franchise sector? From fast food giants to boutique concepts, this panel brings together franchise leaders, industry experts, and advisers to unpack the opportunities and challenges of franchising today.
Moderator: <\/b>Aki Anastasiou, Leading Tech Evangelist, Futurist &
Thought Leader
Panellists
<\/b>Mr Alex Protulis: Partner: Christodoulou Mavrikis Attorneys Inc
Ms Alegra Dijkstra, Business Growth Manager, Merchant Capital
Ms Andigoni Kokinos: CA(SA), Sorbet, Franchisee of the Year
Ms Val Nichas: CEO, Spur Corporation
Mr Fred Makgato, CEO, Franchise Association of SA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a011h20<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n Programme Director<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n Ms Catherine Constantinides<\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11h25<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nDiscussion<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nAki Anastasiou in conversation with Marko Stavrou,
The Gen Z Guy, Founder of Genlink and Investor
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11h55<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPanel Discussion with Q&A<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nDigital Disruption
<\/strong><\/b>How are digital technologies reshaping the way we do business in South Africa? This panel brings together tech pioneers, digital
commerce innovators, and industry leaders to explore the impact of AI, automation, and e\u2011commerce across multiple sectors.
Moderator: <\/strong><\/b>Aki Anastasiou, Leading Tech Evangelist, Futurist &
Thought Leader
Panellists
<\/strong><\/b>Mr George Georgiadis: CEO, Ollo
Mr Petro Pouroullis: Digital lead, Tharisa Minerals
Mr Takie Tsironis, Managing Member, Compugeddon
Mr Theo Pouroullis: CEO, Safer City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12h55<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProgramme Director<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nMs Catherine Constantinides<\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Lunch & Refreshment Break with Exhibition Walk About<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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SESSION 3: 14H00 – 15H40<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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14h00<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProgramme Director<\/strong><\/td>\nMs Catherine Constantinides<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14h05<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nSpeaker<\/strong><\/td>\nCEO, Proudly SA, Mr Eustace Mashimbye<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14h35<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPanel Discussion<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Goods to Greatness \u2013 Mastering the Manufacturing to<\/strong>
Retail Pipeline<\/strong>
How products move seamlessly from factory floor to store shelf? This panel dives into the heart of South Africa\u2019s manufacturing-to-retail supply chain, bringing together leading manufacturers, retail buyers and supplier development specialists.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong> Catherine Constantinides<\/p>\n

Panellists<\/strong>
Mr Basil Moutafis: CEO, JCJ Sweets
Mr Eustace Mashimbye: CEO, Proudly SA
Mr Louie Cranko: Director, Demisize<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

15h35<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProgramme Director<\/strong><\/td>\nMs Catherine Constantinides<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Refreshment Break & Exhibition Walk About<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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SESSION 4: 16H00 – 20H30<\/h4>\n

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16h00<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProgramme Director<\/strong><\/td>\nMs Catherine Constantinides<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16h05<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nClosing Keynote Speaker<\/strong><\/td>\nEditor in Chief, Kaya News, Co-Founder and CEO of<\/strong>
Mega Media Group, Ms Katy Katopodis<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16h35<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nProgramme Director<\/strong><\/td>\nMs Catherine Constantinides – Closing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NETWORKING COCKTAILS & EXHIBITION WALKABOUT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pitch Your Business & Cocktails in Exhibition Area.\u00a0<\/strong>
Networking! Networking!! Networking!!!
Cultural Entertainment by Saheti School<\/h4>\n

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