Our Director Andreas Hadjisofocleous was invited to attend the Horasis Global Meeting which was held in Cascais, Portugal, over 5-8 May. Horasis is a global visions community dedicated to inspiring our future. Over 600 CEOs, thought leaders and senior politicians (including several heads-of-governments and Ministers) from around the world attended the meeting to discuss global issues. Andreas talked about Global Risks and how entrepreneurs could create positive change circumventing geopolitical tensions. The immediate Global Risks identified during the panel discussion: Regional Wars Irresponsible Leadership Cybersecurity Climate Change Fake News Misuse of A.I Technology

Nine schools participated in the Toastmasters Cyprus Inter School Public Speaking Competition which was organised by Toastmasters Cyprus and supported by our company, among others. Our Director, Andreas Hadjisofocleous, the Contest Chair of the event said: “We are happy to support such a great initiative, Public Speaking and Leadership Skills should be taught at schools and I am glad that we were able to give back to our community through the Toastmasters Cyprus Youth Leadership Program”. You can watch the Highlights of the Public Speaking Competition here. Creating social value is at the core of the mission of HJS Insurance and we take every opportunity to organise and support activities that improve our community.

Θέμα: Η Τέταρτη Βιομηχανική Επανάσταση: Πώς η τεχνολογία του Blockchain και τα Κρυπτογραφικά νομίσματα αλλάζουν τη ζωή μας #SEW18 Η ΜΕΓΑΛΥΤΕΡΗ ΣΕΙΡΑ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΕΩΝ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΜΑΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΥΡΩΠΗ, ΤΩΡΑ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΗ ΛΕΥΚΩΣΙΑ! 300+ ΠΟΛΕΙΣ 50+ ΧΩΡΕΣ Το Startup Europe Week (SEW) είναι ένα κίνημα του οποίου σκοπός είναι να βοηθήσει επιχειρηματίες σε όλο τον κόσμο να εξελιχθούν και να πετύχουν, μέσα από μια σειρά τοπικών εκδηλώσεων που τους ενημερώνουν για τη διαθέσιμη στήριξη από την οποία μπορούν να επωφεληθούν. Σας προσκαλούμε να συμμετέχετε στην εκδήλωση Startup Europe Week 18 Nicosia – Blockchain & Cryptos που συνδιοργανώνεται από την HJS Insurance και τους Global Shapers Nicosia με την αρωγή του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας (UNIC), του πρώτου πανεπιστημίου παγκοσμίως που προσφέρει εκπαίδευση για την τεχνολογία Blockchain. Σας περιμένουμε για να εξερευνήσουμε μαζί την Τεχνολογία Blockchain και τα κρυπτογραφικά νομίσματα – Πώς η τεχνολογία του Blockchain αλλάζει τη ζωή μας, πώς να αγοράσουμε και να αποθηκεύσουμε Κρυπτογραφικά νομίσματα, τι είναι τα ICO’s και ποιες οι συνέπειες για την Κύπρο. Πότε: Τετάρτη, 7 Μαρτίου 2018 Ώρα: 17.30-20.30 Χώρος: Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, Αμφιθέατρο Unesco– Δίπλα στο εστιατόριο UNIC (ισόγειο), Μακεδονιτίσσης 46, Λευκωσία 2417 *Απαιτείται προεγγραφή λόγω περιορισμένου αριθμού θέσεων * – Κρατείστε τη θέση σας εδώ: www.f6s.com/sew18nicosia Γλώσσα εκδήλωσης: Αγγλικά Είσοδος: Ελεύθερη Επίσημοι Συνδιοργανωτές SEW18 Nicosia: HJS Insurance Consultants: www.hjsinsurance.com.cy Global Shapers Community Nicosia: www.globalshapers.org Χορηγός: Decentralized Nicosia Chapter (Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας) www.unic.ac.cy Διαδικτυακή εγγραφή: www.f6s.com/sew18nicosia Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1526275964149409 Περισσότερα για το SEW: http://startupeuropeweek.eu/ ENGLISH Startup Europe Week Nicosia – Blockchain & Cryptos Theme: The Fourth Industrial Revolution: How Blockchain Technology and Crypto Currencies are Disrupting our Life #SEW18 THE LARGEST ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT IN EUROPE NOW IN NICOSIA! 300+ CITIES 50+ COUNTRIES Startup Europe Week (SEW) is a movement whose goal is to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive all over the world, through a series of locally focused events that show entrepreneurs what support is available at their particular city and regional level. We invite you to attend the Startup Europe Week 18 Nicosia – Blockchain & Cryptos Event co-organised by HJS Insurance & Global Shapers Nicosia and powered by the University of Nicosia (UNIC), the first university in the world for Blockchain Education. Join us to learn everything about the Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies – How the Blockchain technology is disrupting our life, how to buy & store Crypto currencies, what are ICO’s and what are the implications for Cyprus. When: Wednesday, 7th of March 2018 Time: 17.30-20.30 Where: University of Nicosia Unesco Theatre – Next to the UNIC Restaurant (Ground Floor), Makedonitissis 46, Nicosia 2417 *Pre-registration Required Limited Number of Seats * – Please Get your ticket here: www.f6s.com/sew18nicosia Language of the Event: English Entrance: Free SEW18 Nicosia Official Co-Organizers: HJS Insurance Consultants: www.hjsinsurance.com.cy Global Shapers Community Nicosia www.globalshapers.org Powered by: Decentralized Nicosia Chapter (University of Nicosia) www.unic.ac.cy Register online here: www.f6s.com/sew18nicosia Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1526275964149409 Learn more about SEW here: http://startupeuropeweek.eu/

Our Director, Andreas Hadjisofocleous, has been selected as 1 of 100 Young Innovation Leaders in Europe to be awarded the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship, a program of the U.S. Department of State in partnership with The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF). “YTILI empowers young European entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, networks, and resources they need to grow their enterprises and contribute more fully to economic development and job creation, security, and good governance in the region”. Fellows will use the tools and knowledge they gain through the program to grow their business and improve the state of their communities. Discussing Entrepreneurship and the Transatlantic Relationship at the Department of State

Our Director was selected to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs information visit to the European Commission and European Parliament in Brussels. During the information visit, in February 2017, the participants had the opportunity to discuss with European Commission officials and Parliamentary Representatives about entrepreneurship, innovation, support to Small/Medium Enterprises and the current state of the Union. At the European Parliament Meeting with EU Commissioner Christos Stylianides, responsible for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management. Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship June 29, 2017 In "HJS Insurance Activities" The Director of HJS Insurance Consultants speaking at Startup Europe Week Nicosia March 23, 2017 In "About" Startup Europe Week Nicosia 2019 Event Highlights April 7, 2019 In "HJS Insurance Activities"

“Είναι νέος, αλλά έχει καταφέρει πολλά και συνεχίζει. Ο Ανδρέας Χατζησοφοκλέους μιλά στο Yang.gr και μας δίνει τη δική του ματιά για τη νεανική επιχειρηματικότητα, τον κόσμο των start ups, τι χρειάζεται για να πετύχεις τους στόχους σου στο επιχειρείν, ενώ αποκαλύπτει τις ασχολίες του και τα μελλοντικά του σχέδια.” Περισσότερα στο Yang.gr. Επιτυχία στις εξετάσεις του Chartered Insurance Institute December 3, 2018 In "About" Η HJS Insurance στηρίζει τη Νεανική Επιχειρηματικότητα August 22, 2018 In "HJS Insurance Activities" Εκπαίδευση: Αποτελεσματική εξυπηρέτηση του πελάτη στο εργασιακό περιβάλλον October 23, 2018 In "HJS Insurance Activities" The Director of HJS Insurance Consultants speaking at Startup Europe Week Nicosia

Andreas Hadjisofocleous represented our company at the Startup Europe Week Nicosia event. Startup Europe Week, the largest entrepreneurship event in Europe, is an initiative of Startup Europe / European Commission. From 6th to 10th February 2017 the SEW put a spotlight on everything the regions are doing to support European entrepreneurs. Andreas talked about entrepreneurship, failure and how important is perseverance in the business world. The talk was mainly focused on empowering young people to take the leading role in their life and to not be afraid to risk and fail. These values form the founding principles of our company. As part of our mission we believe that we have a social responsibility to improve the state of our community and empower the younger generation. Startup Europe Week Nicosia 2019 Event Highlights April 7, 2019 In "HJS Insurance Activities" Πρόσκληση - Invitation Startup Europe Week 18 ~ Blockchain February 27, 2018 In "HJS Insurance Activities" ΔΙΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ ΤΟΥ STARTUP EUROPE WEEK 19 NICOSIA March 12, 2019 In "HJS Insurance Activities" Συνέντευξη του διευθυντή της HJS Insurance Consultants στο Yang.gr Information Visit to European Commission