Overview
This hands-on training programme empowers organisations to tap into the fast-moving wave of AI and IoT-driven digital transformation shaping Cyprus today. With the national Smart Cyprus initiative rolling out island-wide smart infrastructure, from smart lighting to smart parking and waste management, businesses of every size will gain access to real-time data ecosystems that were previously out of reach.
Leveraging IoT networks, such as LoRaWAN or NB-IoT, for example Cyta’s NB-IoT network, which offer low-power, long-range and cost-efficient connectivity across the country, participants will learn how sensors are deployed, and how analytics and automation are used to streamline operations, reduce costs, and make smarter daily decisions grounded in actionable data. The course will also include a guest lecture from international experts in the field.
What you’ll gain
Who should attend
Prerequisites: None. No prior technical expertise is required. The course is designed for professionals of all backgrounds.
Programme content
Eight modules delivered across the two days:
- Definitions of AI, IoT, and sustainability
- The transformative potential of AI and IoT in creating sustainable environments
- Common misconceptions and realistic expectations for AI and IoT implementation
- Novel uses of machine learning, data analytics, and IoT networks
- Practical Tools and Techniques: IoT sensors, data visualisation and AI algorithms
- Aligning AI and IoT initiatives with broader organisational and operational goals
- Real-time data collection, processing, and analysis for actionable intelligence
- Industry applications and case studies
- Steps to integrate data-driven decision-support techniques into an organisation
- Understanding the scope and constraints of AI-powered and IoT-powered support tools
- The concept of smart, sustainable buildings and their benefits
- Novel techniques for monitoring and analysing building management systems
- Balancing energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational costs
- AI and IoT in different domains for resource management and optimisation
- Digital twins for quality monitoring and personalised decision support
- Utilising AI analytics to implement what-if scenarios in system operations
- Roadmap for integrating AI and IoT into existing business operations
- Addressing resistance to change and skill gaps
- Change management and employee upskilling for AI and IoT adoption
- Industry 4.0: next-generation AI and advanced IoT applications and their role in the new industrial revolution
- Privacy, transparency, and responsible use of AI and IoT technologies
Trainer
Dr Ryan Grammenos (EngD, SFHEA) is an experienced technology consultant and HRDA-certified VET trainer specialising in AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics for business impact. He has extensive experience in bridging the gap between advanced technology and real-world implementation across multiple industry sectors. He is engaged in multiple National and EU-funded projects and advises organisations in Cyprus and across Europe on the effective adoption of AI, IoT, and emerging digital technologies. Ryan is a Visiting Academic at University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom (UK), a contractor with UCL consultants, as well as an external collaborator with Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the Cyprus Productivity Centre (CPC). He has partnered with and delivered seminars to notable organisations including IBM UK, Arup, National Instruments, Digital Jersey and Inria-Paris. Ryan’s training approach facilitates practical AI and IoT adoption without requiring technical expertise, thus helping non-technical professionals understand and leverage advanced technologies and tools.
Timetable
| Day | Date | Start | End | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Saturday | 24 October 2026 | 09:00 | 18:30 | In-class |
| Day 2 · Sunday | 25 October 2026 | 08:45 | 17:15 | In-class |
14 hours of training over two days, plus 4 hours of onsite consultation, and a guest lecture from international experts.
Fees & HRDA funding
This seminar is 100% subsidised by the HRDA
For HRDA subsidy beneficiaries, the programme is fully funded, and free overnight accommodation at Pendeli Resort is included. We handle the entire HRDA application for you.
Two days at Pendeli Resort, Platres
Learn, connect and unwind in the cool pine forests of Platres. Overnight accommodation is included for HRDA subsidy beneficiaries.
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