Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) said the Minds in Cyprus programme will return in 2026 with an expanded international footprint aimed at attracting highly skilled Cypriots back to the country. The chamber said the initiative has already generated significant interest among Cypriot professionals living abroad.
Programme background and aims
Keve said Minds in Cyprus was first launched in 2025 as part of the government’s action plan for the repatriation of talent. The chamber said the programme has resonated with highly skilled Cypriot professionals in the diaspora and supports the view that targeted incentives and direct engagement can help address long-standing brain drain trends.
International events planned for 2026
Keve said the programme’s return in 2026 reflects growing confidence in its ability to connect Cypriot companies with experienced professionals willing to consider returning. The chamber said the initiative will be promoted through three major international events to showcase government incentives and employment opportunities in Cyprus.
Event locations and timeline
The chamber said events are scheduled for New York and San Francisco in March 2026, followed by Athens or Thessaloniki in June 2026, and concluding in the United Kingdom in October 2026.
Government and business participation
Keve said representatives of the Cyprus Presidency are expected to present the government’s action plan at the events, outlining incentives designed to support the return and reintegration of skilled Cypriots. The chamber said the events will also allow Cypriot firms to engage directly with professionals abroad, explore recruitment prospects and assess longer-term repatriation opportunities.
Call for early expressions of interest
The chamber encouraged businesses interested in participating to express their interest early, saying strong private sector involvement is essential for the programme’s success. It added that the renewed push comes as fresh data points to growing demand for such initiatives among Cypriots overseas.
Would you consider attending one of the Minds in Cyprus events if you were a Cypriot professional living abroad?