The CYENS Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with local and international partners, hosted the fourth edition of the WIP (Work in Progress) Arts and Technology Festival in Nicosia, providing thousands of visitors with the opportunity to explore the impact of technology on society and contemporary culture.

Sponsored by Chevron Cyprus, the 10-day event, held at various venues in the heart of the capital, offered more than 7,400 visitors a transformative experience combining interactive exhibitions, live performances, workshops, and thought-provoking discussions that explored the cutting edge of art, science, and technology.

With the festival’s core belief that both art and scientific research are continuous “works in progress,” attendees were encouraged not only to observe but to actively engage with creators and installations, sparking meaningful dialogue around the evolving relationship between technology and contemporary culture.

“Chevron is proud to support and be part of the WIP Arts and Technology Festival, an event that reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and creativity. The festival provides a valuable platform for artists and researchers to come together and share their work with the community but also stimulates dialogue on how technology shapes our world and our future. Congratulations to CYENS and all involved for making this festival a success,” said Elias Orphanou, Director of Chevron Cyprus Limited.

Chevron Cyprus engages and collaborates with local society by investing in various projects that aim to support education, promote environmental protection through innovative solutions, strengthen the representation of women in the STEM field, and encourage female entrepreneurship, among other initiatives.

One such project is the Tiganokinisi (InnovOleum) initiative, developed by the AKTI Project and Research Centre. Tiganokinisi, showcased at the WIP festival, is an educational-environmental program that promotes sustainability through the recycling of used cooking oil (UCO). The initiative transforms UCO into biodiesel, funding environmental education in 495 schools across Cyprus, while also operating a mobile unit, the Caravan, which delivers interactive environmental education. Tiganokinisi is a shining example of how environmental responsibility and education can create lasting positive impacts, inspiring sustainable practices and empowering future generations.

Virtual Reality Experience

Attendees also had an opportunity to get an insider’s view of a processing platform operating in the Chevron-run Wheatstone Project, one of Australia’s largest resource developments and the nation’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub.

The experience documents life on the Wheatstone Project’s offshore processing platform in Australia, located in 70 metres of water, approximately 225 km from the coast.

The offshore facilities gather and partially process gas and condensate from the Wheatstone, Iago, Julimar, and Brunello gas fields, delivering it onshore via trunkline for further processing.