Agenda
08:30 – 09:15
REGISTRATIONS
09:15 – 09:20
INTRODUCTION BY CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON
09:20 – 09:30
HARNESSING INNOVATION FOR A SAFER FUTURE: CYPRUS’ VISION FOR HARM REDUCTION ACROSS SECTORS
- Overview of Cyprus’ national strategy in research and innovation.
- How public-private partnerships and R&D drive real-world solutions in health, sustainability, mobility, and digital safety.
- Examples of Cypriot innovation initiatives that reduce harm — from eHealth to green tech and AI in workplace safety.
09:30 - 09:45
HARM REDUCTION POLICIES – HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS – AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH
09:45 - 09:55
HARM REDUCTION IN ROAD SAFETY: DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, POLICY & AWARENESS
09:55 - 10:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: HARM REDUCTION IN ROAD SAFETY
- Innovations in vehicle safety technology (e.g., autonomous vehicles, collision avoidance systems).
- Policy and infrastructure changes to reduce traffic accidents (e.g., speed limits, road design).
- Campaigns promoting safer driving behaviors (e.g., discouraging drunk driving, seatbelt usage).
10:15 - 10:35
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION: HARM REDUCTION NEEDS TO START EARLY
10:35 - 11:05
PANEL DISCUSSION: INNOVATIVE HORIZONS: PIONEERING HARM REDUCTION IN TOBACCO, FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Redefining food and beverage safety by pioneering methods to eliminate harmful ingredients and set groundbreaking industry standards.
- Inspiring and empowering consumers through transformative nutrition and wellness education, enabling healthier lifestyle choices.
- Uncovering how cutting-edge nicotine and tobacco alternatives – such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco – may help in reducing cigarette smoking.
- Delving into visionary strategies and emerging trends that are reshaping harm reduction in the tobacco sector.
11:05 - 11:35
PANEL DISCUSSION: HARM REDUCTION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources to reduce environmental degradation.
- Reducing waste through circular economy models and sustainable product design.
- Addressing plastic pollution: alternatives, recycling innovations, and global policies.
11:35 - 12:05
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
12:05 - 12:15
HARM REDUCTION IN WORKPLACE SAFETY
- Implementing advanced safety measures and technologies to reduce workplace injuries (e.g., automated safety systems).
- Mental health harm reduction strategies in the workplace, such as wellness programs and support systems.
- The role of regulations and corporate culture in creating safer, more supportive work environments.
12:15 - 12:45
PANEL DISCUSSION: HARM REDUCTION IN DIGITAL AND DATA PRIVACY
- Cybersecurity innovations to protect individuals and organizations from data breaches.
- Reducing the risks of social media addiction and misinformation through better user education and platform design.
- Policies to ensure digital privacy and reduce harm from data misuse.
12:45 - 12:55
CONCLUDING REMARKS FROM CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON
13:00 - 14:00
END OF CONFERENCE – NETWORKING COCKTAIL