MEDIA & SPEAKING

A few open tabs.
A lot to talk about.

Writing, interviews, and conversations about AI and the people using it.

POLITIS · article · 2025

The mind behind the machine

A portrait of Ivan’s approach to human-centred AI, responsible design, and building technology around real needs.

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HISTORICA · article · 2023

Confident. Convincing. Wrong?

Ivan’s article on hallucinations in generative AI, and why plausible answers can drift away from facts.

Written by IvanSound familiar?Read the piece ↗
CYPRUS MAIL · article · 2026

Better conversations. Beyond the screen.

Coverage of the launch of TechIsland’s TechPro community, co-led by Ivan, Liza Charalambous, and Christina Orfanidou.

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QUADCODE HACKATHON · article · 2024

The first step is the hardest.

On getting started with AI, learning through experimentation, and how small attempts can build momentum.

Written by IvanLess waiting. More trying.Read the piece ↗
QUADCODE HACKATHON · article

Why do hackathons need more than just programmers?

An article exploring the people and perspectives needed beyond programming.

ArticleBring more than code.Read the piece ↗
QUADCODE HACKATHON · article · 2024

From “what if” to HackAIthon.

Ivan on the idea behind HackAIthon, the role of mentors, and making AI experimentation more accessible.

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Ivan Sysoev on the Made in Cyprus podcastMADE IN CYPRUS · podcast · 2025

What AI means for business & Cyprus

A conversation with Martin Zarian about practical AI, business transformation, and the risks of relying too heavily on machines.

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Expats Unpacked with Ivan SysoevEXPATS UNPACKED · podcast · 2025

Life, AI, and the future of work

Ivan joins Pavlos Christou to discuss Cyprus, bias in AI, and technology that extends human capability.

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AI IN 5 · podcast · 2024

Cyprus as an AI & tech hub

A short conversation with Simon Kriss about the island’s place in the AI and technology landscape.

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SPEAKING

Ideas for the room.

Subjects explored in Ivan’s public talks and interviews.

  • AI adoption and product development
  • Responsible AI and human judgment
  • Building practical AI communities
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Speaker information

Ivan Sysoev works where AI, business and people meet. Based in Cyprus, he leads AI at ECOMMPAY and co-leads the TechIsland TechPro community. His earlier work includes the Chief AI Officer role at Quadcode.

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