Limassol, Cyprus – The third edition of YouthTalks is just around the corner and is gearing up to be the biggest one yet! RESET and ENA Foundation join forces to bring another electric conference, by youth, for youth.

On Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at The Warehouse by IT Quarter (20 Sinergatismou, Lemesos 3010), young changemakers will once again take the stage.

This year’s edition has much to offer, with an impressive line-up of speakers, from explorers to social changemakers to extreme sport athletes, all with a story to tell, a lesson to share and a unique outlook that is bound to give plenty of food for thought.

What is YouthTalks?

The YouthTalks conference shines light on young people with a story to tell, giving them the platform and audience to tell it to. Through short but impactful 8-minute speeches, they share their experiences of overcoming barriers, mastering failure, challenging social norms and living as their most authentic selves.

YouthTalks was created by RESET to centre young voices and inspire others through their stories. This year, six speakers will take the stage, each focusing on their unique background and the defining moments that have shaped who they are today.

This Year’s Edition

This year’s line-up includes Savvina Koule, a mountain bike athlete and digital marketer, who will share how determination and discipline on the track translate into everyday life. Dr. Nicoletta Demetriou, ethnomusicologist and Director of the Cyprus Music Archive, will take us on a journey through culture, memory, and what music can tell us about who we are.

From the world of innovation, Anastasia Liopetri, co-founder of Girls in STEAM, will highlight the importance of creating opportunities for girls in science and technology. Meanwhile, Konstantina Alexandridou, inclusivity educator and CrossFit athlete, will reflect on the intersections of education, empowerment, and physical resilience – while also challenging the concept of “inspiration porn”.

Adding to these inspiring voices, Andreas Vasiliou and Symeon Stylianou, co-founders of Ablebook, will tell a story of building bridges in a society that often overlooks people with disabilities. Finally, Bora Markovich, photographer, explorer, and content creator, will share his perspective on adventure and the art of getting lost.

Together, these talks weave a powerful narrative about breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and reimagining what is possible when young people take centre stage.

It is worth noting that the venue space is fully accessible and that a Greek sign-language interpretation will be offered during the conference.

AfterTalks: Beyond the Stage

This year’s YouthTalks also brings a new element: the AfterTalks.

Following the conference, participants will move outside for an after-party filled with food, music and drinks, paired with local small businesses and organisations created and led by young people.

The aim is to shine the spotlight on social innovators off-stage too, giving attendees, speakers and young entrepreneurs the opportunity to mingle, form connections and, perhaps, spark future collaborations within the community.

 

The Power of Storytelling

We all have stories to tell – about success, about failure, about challenges we have conquered or have yet to overcome. The objective of the conference is twofold: to act as a platform for young voices to share these stories, and to serve as a source of inspiration and action for the audience itself.

Stories have the power to transform us, push us into action, and give us hope. Hearing others talk about their life trajectories can be a surefire way to motivate others to pursue their own passions, kickstart perpetually postponed projects and, hopefully, lead towards positive change.

As such, YouthTalks is more than a conference – it is a ripple effect of inspiration. It sparks curiosity, opens minds, and challenges beliefs. It is about learning and discovery, about seeing the world through different lenses, and about imagining possibilities beyond our own experiences.

Join Us!

YouthTalks is open to all.* While the conference aims to uplift young speakers, it invites people from all backgrounds to join in. Whether you are a student, an educator, a youth worker, an entrepreneur – or anything else in between – if you are interested in social change and the myriad ways through which you can achieve it – join us!

What should you expect from this year’s YouthTalks conference, then? Without a doubt, be ready to meet peers, local innovators and changemakers. Even more so, be prepared to be uplifted, motivated and intrigued by the stories and experiences that will be shared on stage. Perhaps, you will even be inspired to share your own.

When? Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 18:30-23:00

Where? The Warehouse by IT Quarter, Sinergatismou 20, Lemesos 3010

Follow us for more: @youthtalks.limassol

Save your seat (limited availability): https://bit.ly/4pL8ew5

*All speeches will be in Greek. Free entrance.

Please note that the venue is fully accessible and Greek Sign Language interpretation will be provided during the conference.

YouthTalks 2025 Speakers:

  • Savvina Koule – Mountain Bike Athlete and Digital Marketer
  • Dr Nicoletta Demetriou – Ethnomusicologist & Director of Cyprus Music Archive
  • Anastasia Liopetri – Co-Founder of Girls in STEAM
  • Konstantina Alexandridou – Inclusivity Educator and CrossFit Athlete
  • Andreas Vasiliou & Symeon Stylianou – Co-Founders of Ablebook
  • Bora Markovich – Photographer, Explorer & Content Creator

 

Our Supporters:

  • Lemesos2030
  • Youth Board of Cyprus
  • Polemidia Municipality
  • Officer for Gender Equality
  • Citizens Commissioner Office
  • FETEPAK
  • StudentLife
  • Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus
  • National Betting Authority & Safer Gambling Week

 

Under the Auspices:

  • Limassol Municipality