2026 Industry Affiliates Day
Hosted by the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus
📅 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 13:00
📍 Location: Amphitheatre LRC 012 “Filippos Tsimpoglou”, University of Cyprus Library - Stelios Ioannou Learning Resource Center
1 Panepistimiou Avenue, 2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia (check directions below)
Join us for the 2nd Industry Affiliates Day, an initiative by the Department of Computer Science aimed to foster stronger connections between academia and the tech industry. This half-day event brings together faculty, students, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, showcase cutting-edge research, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Coffee |
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome – Chryssis Georgiou, Prof & Department Chair |
| 09:05 – 09:30 | Department Overview – Haris Volos, Assoc Prof |
| 09:30 – 10:45 | Student Lightning Talks |
| - Indexing and Search Algorithms for Large Language Models on the Edge – Konstantin Krasovitskiy, MSc Student | |
| - BenchAgent: a Research Assistant for Benchmarking of Edge Infrastructures – Arina Kostina, BSc Student | |
| - Educational tools supporting human-AI knowledge work among generation Z students – Elena Eleftheriou, BSc Student | |
| - Automated Construction of Custom AI Agents Through a Structured Multi-Agent Workflow – Stefanos Panteli, BSc Student | |
| - Optimizing Processors for the Extreme Edge – Erotokritos Erotokritou, MSc Student | |
| - Automatic Translation of Purpose-Aware Multiparty Session Types in Rust – Georgios Evangelou, MSc Student | |
| - Cross-Morphology Motion Transfer – Alexios Mylordos, MSc Student | |
| - Emerging Technologies for Performing Arts – Theodoros Kyriakou, PhD Student | |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Break & Networking |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Industry Perspectives and Open Discussion |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Wrap-up |
Hover or tap on talk titles for more info.
Student Lightning Talks
Students will take the stage to present their latest research and projects. These are short, focused presentations designed to give the audience a clear look at the work happening at the department.
Industry Perspectives and Open Discussion
AI is shifting how we learn and how we do our jobs. This discussion explores what these changes mean for the future, focusing on the new skills needed for the workplace and how both universities and companies can stay ahead.
Getting to the Venue
The venue is at the University of Cyprus Library - Stelios Ioannou Learning Resource Center, which is marked as Building 17 on the map below. Click the image to enlarge it, or view it on Google Maps for interactive directions. Upon entering the library, follow the hallway to your right. Amphitheatre LRC 012 is at the end of this hallway.
Parking is available on the University of Cyprus campus. Please follow signs for visitor parking or refer to the university’s website for parking maps and regulations. Note that most parking spaces require a special permit. However, there are designated areas clearly marked for free visitor parking. Do not park in non-designated areas, as campus security may immobilize your vehicle (and releasing it will incur a fine).
For any additional information please contact the secretary of the department (cs@ucy.ac.cy) or the organizers (hvolos01@ucy.ac.cy)
