Frank Ikegwuonu, Publisher, Cultural Diplomat and Creative Industries Strategist, and President of The Nelas Academy, is among the international personalities listed as speakers for SUM IT UP 2026 – International Summit on Health, Happiness & Balance.
The international spotlight will turn to Limassol, Cyprus, this November as SUM IT UP 2026 – and brings together an extensive international line-up of entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives, wellness professionals, influencers, authors, investors and changemakers..
The two-day summit is scheduled for 12–13 November 2026 at St Raphael Resort & Marina in Limassol. Current event information describes a programme built around talks, panel discussions, networking and conversations concerning health, happiness, personal growth, leadership, wellbeing and work-life balance.
Ikegwuonu’s participation brings an African creative-industries and cultural-diplomacy perspective to an international programme bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, health and wellness professionals, creatives, influencers and other distinguished personalities.
His professional profile includes work as a publisher, filmmaker, director, producer, researcher and creative-industry strategist. The Nelas Academy describes his work as having evolved from the documentation and recognition of Nigerian entertainment personalities into a broader international platform focused on arts, media, culture, creative industries and international exchange.
His appearance at SUM IT UP 2026 also creates another international connection between the work of The Nelas Academy and Cyprus.
The Nelas Academy previously recognised Lady Farah Shammas, founder of Farah’s Club and creator of SUM IT UP, among its Top 50 Most Inspirational & Humanitarian People 2025/2026. The Academy’s September 2026 publication specifically referenced SUM IT UP as one of Shammas’ international initiatives.
Meet the SUM IT UP 2026 Speakers:
The SUM IT UP 2026 speaker line-up presented by the organisers features personalities from several different professional and cultural backgrounds.
From international fashion and business figures to wellness professionals, entrepreneurs, entertainers, authors, investors and humanitarian personalities, the programme reflects the summit’s broad focus on the relationship between professional achievement, personal wellbeing, leadership and purposeful living.
The SUM IT UP 2026 Speakers
Karen Millen
British Fashion Designer and Founder of the Karen Millen brand
Karen Millen is presented among the headline international personalities participating in SUM IT UP 2026.
Her presence brings the perspective of international fashion, entrepreneurship and creative enterprise to the summit.
Tessy Antony de Nassau
Humanitarian, Businesswoman and Former Princess of Luxembourg
Tessy Antony de Nassau is listed as one of the international speakers participating in the summit.
Her profile combines humanitarian interests, entrepreneurship and international public engagement
Farah Shammas
Managing Director of St Raphael Resort, Businesswoman and Founder of SUM IT UP
Farah Shammas is the founder of SUM IT UP and the Managing Director of St Raphael Resort & Marina.
The Cyprus Business Group’s event listing identifies Shammas as the author of the SUM IT UP event and states that the summit is organised through Farah’s Club.
Her vision for SUM IT UP is centred on bringing together international speakers and professionals around health, happiness, balance, personal development and meaningful connection.
Olga Balakleets
Founder & CEO, Creative Women Platform | Founder, Venus Global Events
Olga Balakleets is listed among the international speakers.
Her work connects entrepreneurship, women’s leadership, networking and global professional engagement.
Emily Yiolitis
Lawyer, Business Leader and Former Minister of Justice and Public Order
Emily Yiolitis brings a legal, business and public-leadership perspective to the SUM IT UP programme.
Her participation adds another dimension to the summit’s wider discussions around leadership, professional achievement and society.
Josiah Fraziej
Influencer and Comedic Creator
Josiah Fraziej is presented as an influencer and comedic creator with a large international social-media following.
His participation represents the growing role of digital creators and social media personalities in contemporary culture and communication.
Niklas Wilhelm
Environmental Advocate & Influencer | Founder of The Island Keepers
Niklas Wilhelm is presented as an environmental advocate, influencer and founder of The Island Keepers.
His inclusion brings environmental awareness and sustainability into the wider range of perspectives represented at SUM IT UP 2026.
Jil Douka
MBA, Master Certified Coach and 2x TEDx Speaker
Jil Douka is presented as a master certified coach and TEDx speaker.
Her professional background connects coaching, leadership, personal development and organisational growth.
Zeina Kreichaty Lakin
Clinical Hypnotherapist | Anxiety Expert
Zeina Kreichaty Lakin is listed as a clinical hypnotherapist and anxiety expert.
Her participation contributes a wellbeing and personal-development perspective to the summit.
Andrew Scott
Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Investor | CEO of the Ascot Group
Andrew Scott is presented as an entrepreneur, investor and business leader.
His participation adds an entrepreneurial and investment perspective to the SUM IT UP programme.
Matt Fiddes
Award-Winning Franchiser | Former Personal Bodyguard to Michael Jackson
Matt Fiddes is presented as an award-winning franchiser and former personal bodyguard to Michael Jackson.
His career represents a distinctive combination of entrepreneurship, franchising and personal experience in the international entertainment environment.
Ian Speirs
Trader and Investor | Founder of Global Man Club
Ian Speirs is listed as a trader and investor and founder of Global Man Club.
His participation adds finance, investment and business development to the range of subjects represented at the summit.
Sophia Hadjipanteli
Cypriot International Top Model and Influencer
Sophia Hadjipanteli is presented as an international model and influencer from Cyprus.
Her participation brings fashion, identity, media and digital influence into the SUM IT UP speaker programme.
Pan Dragomir
Cypriot Influencer, Radio Producer and TV Presenter
Pan Dragomir represents the media and broadcasting dimension of the summit.
Her profile combines digital influence with radio and television.
Monique Blokzyl
International Speaker and Business Mentor
Monique Blokzyl is listed as an international speaker and business mentor.
Her participation adds entrepreneurship, communication and professional mentoring to the summit’s international programme.
Nicole Buffett
International Artist and Granddaughter of Warren Buffett
Nicole Buffett is presented as an international artist and granddaughter of Warren Buffett.
Her participation introduces an artistic and creative perspective to the diverse SUM IT UP speaker community.
Jordan Stanford
Fashion Entrepreneur, Wellness Advocate and Daughter of Karen Millen
Jordan Stanford is presented as a fashion entrepreneur and wellness advocate.
Her participation creates an additional connection between fashion, entrepreneurship and wellbeing within the summit programme.
Mirela Sula
Founder of Global Woman Club and Global Woman Magazine
Mirela Sula is listed among the international speakers and is associated with Global Woman Club and Global Woman Magazine.
Her profile represents international women’s leadership, entrepreneurship and professional networking.
Cleo Papadopoulou
Partner, PwC Cyprus | PwC’s Academy Leader
Cleo Papadopoulou brings a professional-services and business-education perspective to the speaker line-up.
She is presented as a partner at PwC Cyprus and leader of PwC’s Academy.
Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia
International Humanitarian & Philanthropist
Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia is listed as an international humanitarian and philanthropist.
Her participation adds a humanitarian and international social-impact perspective to the summit.
Dr. Cesar Daoud
Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrative Medicine
Dr. Cesar Daoud brings a health and integrative-medicine perspective to the programme.
His profile contributes to the summit’s wider focus on health and wellbeing.
Persella Ioannides
Director at EMKAP Ltd | Specialist in Finance
Persella Ioannides is presented as a director at EMKAP Ltd with a specialisation in finance.
Her participation adds another business and financial perspective to the international speaker line-up.
Paul Lambis
Founder and CEO, Cyprus Diaspora Forum
Paul Lambis is listed as the founder and CEO of the Cyprus Diaspora Forum.
His inclusion adds a Cyprus-focused diaspora and international-community dimension to the programme.
Josie Christodoulou
Commissioner for Gender Equality
Josie Christodoulou is presented as Commissioner for Gender Equality.
Her participation brings issues surrounding gender equality and public policy into the broader programme.
Peter Kypri – Cypriot Smurf
Award-Winning Cypriot Comedian & International Performer
Peter Kypri, also known as Cypriot Smurf, is presented as an award-winning Cypriot comedian and international performer.
His participation brings entertainment, humour and popular culture into the summit environment.
Naji A. Haddad
Financial Strategist, Speaker & Business Mentor | BLIS Founder
Naji A. Haddad is presented as a financial strategist, speaker and business mentor and founder of BLIS.
His participation adds financial planning, entrepreneurship and professional development to the programme.
Marianna Rosset
International Author, Actress, Performer and Producer
Marianna Rosset is listed as an international author, actress, performer and producer.
Her multidisciplinary creative background adds another artistic dimension to the international speaker line-up.
Baria Alamuddin
Award-Winning International Journalist and Mother-in-Law of George Clooney
Baria Alamuddin is presented as an international journalist.
Her participation brings journalism, media and international communications into the SUM IT UP programme.
Michael Papadopoulos
Lawyer | Expert in Maritime, Shipping and Commercial Law
Michael Papadopoulos brings legal and commercial expertise to the speaker line-up, with a particular focus on maritime, shipping and commercial law.
Tayyaba Jordan
Motivational Keynote Speaker | International Executive PeakPerformance Coach & Strategist for CEOs and Leaders
Tayyaba Jordan is presented as a motivational keynote speaker and executive performance coach and strategist.
Her profile connects leadership, performance, executive development and personal growth.
Anat Tsour Segal
Venture Capital Investor, Company Builder, Entrepreneur & Startup Mentor
Anat Tsour Segal brings a venture-capital, entrepreneurship and startup perspective to the summit.
Her profile represents the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem within the wider SUM IT UP programme.
Demetra George
International Soprano & Grammy Award Nominee
Demetra George is presented as an international soprano and Grammy Award nominee.
Her participation introduces classical performance and international music into the summit’s multidisciplinary speaker community.
Kohila Sivas
Educator, Global Speaker, Human Performance Innovator & Creator of Readiness OS™
Kohila Sivas is presented as an educator, global speaker and human-performance innovator.
Her participation reinforces the summit’s emphasis on personal development, performance and wellbeing.
Official Event Information
SUM IT UP 2026 – International Summit on Health, Happiness & Balance
Dates: 12–13 November 2026
Venue: St Raphael Resort & Marina, Limassol, Cyprus
Organiser: Farah’s Club / SUM IT UP Cyprus.
