Agora SA 2026 Conference Programme
Where Ideas MET Action – 20 February 2026Join industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers for a full day of panels, discussions, and networking. Discover the power of South Africa’s Greek business community across innovation, growth, and collaboration.
PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
AGORA SA 2026
Itinerary and Speaker Programme
Friday, 20 February 2026
Exhibition opens at 08H00AM
SESSION 1: 08H30 – 09H50
| 07h30 – 08h50 |
Registration | Registration Opens to all Delegates and Exhibitors |
| 08h30 | Welcome | MC & Programme Director: Ms Catherine Constantinides |
| 08h45 | Greeting | H.E. The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to South Africa, Mr. Antonis Mandritis |
| 08h50 | Greeting | The Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs, Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in Pretoria, Mr. Stavros Stavrakos |
| 09h00 | Greeting | Agora SA, CEO, Mr Savvas Pouroullis |
| 09h10 | Opening Keynote Speaker | Founder & CEO, The Daily Maverick, Mr Styli Charalambous |
| 09h40 | Greeting | President of the Pan African Hellenic Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, Mr. Constantinos Tsouroulis |
| 09h45 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides |
Refreshment Break & Exhibition Walk About
SESSION 2: 10H15 – 13H00
| 10h15 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides |
| 10h20 | Panel Discussion with Q&A | Franchising – Thriving in a competitive market What does it take to build – and sustain – a thriving business in South Africa’s 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: Aki Anastasiou, Leading Tech Evangelist, Futurist & Thought Leader Panellists 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 |
| 11h20 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides |
| 11h25 | Discussion | Aki Anastasiou in conversation with Marko Stavrou, The Gen Z Guy, Founder of Genlink and Investor |
| 11h55 | Panel Discussion with Q&A | Digital Disruption 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‑commerce across multiple sectors. Moderator: Aki Anastasiou, Leading Tech Evangelist, Futurist & Thought Leader Panellists Mr George Georgiadis: CEO, Ollo Mr Petro Pouroullis: Digital lead, Tharisa Minerals Mr Takie Tsironis, Managing Member, Compugeddon Mr Theo Pouroullis: CEO, Safer City |
| 12h55 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides |
Lunch & Refreshment Break with Exhibition Walk About
SESSION 3: 14H00 – 15H40
| 14h00 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides |
| 14h05 | Speaker | CEO, Proudly SA, Mr Eustace Mashimbye |
| 14h35 | Panel Discussion |
Goods to Greatness – Mastering the Manufacturing to Moderator: Catherine Constantinides Panellists |
| 15h35 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides |
Refreshment Break & Exhibition Walk About
SESSION 4: 16H00 – 20H30
| 16h00 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides |
| 16h05 | Closing Keynote Speaker | Editor in Chief, Kaya News, Co-Founder and CEO of Mega Media Group, Ms Katy Katopodis |
| 16h35 | Programme Director | Ms Catherine Constantinides – Closing |