Cyprus International
Businesses Forum
Four Seasons Hotel | Limassol | Cyprus
Key decision-makers from the EU’s Representative office, Government ministers and Regulators will present updates on their policies and future initiatives. We will investigate the impact of European legislation on inward and outbound investment, talk about the impact of AI, the increased regulatory reporting requirements in conjunction with Cybersecurity and ESG, investigate best practices in ESG implementation and Talent Management and many more…
Join us to celebrate these 30 years taking stock of current developments but also the future.
Focus Areas
- Economic Trends in Cyprus and the world
- Government initiatives and agenda
- Banking and Finance
- Investment regimes
- Taxation
- Legislation Landscape
- ESG
- Compliance
- Technology, Cyber Security and AI
Conference
DAY 1
Coffee registration
Sponsored by Astro Bank
Opening Address
By Mrs Doxia Nikia Hadjivassiliou President of the Cyprus International Businesses Association
Welcome Address
By Mr Adrian Coxon, Chief Marketing Officer - EXANTE
Ministry of Transportation
Outlining the vision and priorities of the Ministry of Transportation, by the Minister of Transport Mr Alexis Vafeades
The EU Priorities
The EU Priorities as outlined by the Head of Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus Mrs Myrto Zambarta
Ministry of Finance
The Priorities of the Ministry of Finance presented by the Head of European Policy Unity, Mrs Aliki Sergi
EU Digital Decade Program: State of Play
Cyprus’ take on EU Digital Decade Program: State of Play presented by Dr Neofitos Papadopoulos, Permanent Secretary Deputy Ministry of Research Innovation and Digital Policy
Registrar of Companies
The changing environment of the Registrar of Companies with the Registrar, Mrs Irene Mylona-Chrysostomou
Coffee Break
Sponsored by Astro Bank
Vision 2035
Update on policies and initiatives by the Government, Deputy Minister to the President, Mrs Irene Piki
GDPR
A five-year review with the Commissioner for Data Protection, Mrs Irene Loizidou-Nikolaidou
Changes in the Registry and Migration Department
Changes in the Registry and Migration Department, with the Director of the Registry, Mrs Maria Adamidou
Lunch Break
The changes in the Regulatory Environment and the Ethical Dimension
The Cyprus Bar Association
The important role of the legal regulator, reform and future initiatives
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
The important role of the legal regulator, reform and future initiatives
Panel Discussion
Integrity: The key element for Real Sustainability
Networking and Cocktails
Conference
DAY 2
Coffee registration
Sponsored by Astro Bank
What's on the Horizon for Financial Markets heading into 2024
Presented by Mr Adrian Coxon - Chief Marketing Officer - EXANTE, Mr Demetrios Efstathiou - Chief Investment Officer - Blue Diagonal Capital and Mrs Fiona Mullen - Director - Sapienta Economics
Banking Trends in Cyprus & Greece
Mr Nondas Nicolaides Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Financial Institutions - Moody's will be outlining the Banking Trends in Cyprus & Greece: Prospects and Challenges ahead
Foreign Direct Investment
Mr Pantelis Christofides Director - L. Papaphilippou & Co LLC will be discussing the Foreign Direct Investment mechanisms in the face of increased geopolitical risk, the measures taken by EU to control them & how they influence Cyprus
Coffee Break
Sponsored by Astro Bank
Keynote Speech: Role of Compliance
The role of Compliance in the face of technological and legislative changes, presented by Mr Antoun Massaad - Chief Executive Officer - Cedar Rose
Keynote Presentation
Best Practices in the Implementation of an ESG Framework presented by Mr Manolis Nicolaou, Legal Counsel - Columbia Shipmanagement
Panel: ESG Impact
Discussion on ESG & its impact on the industry. Moderator: Mrs Nikoletta Constantinou - GRS Recruitment
• Mrs Monica Ioannidou Polemiti, Director, Strategy & Management Consulting - Baker Tilly
• Mr George Savva, Global ESG & EMEA CSR Manager - Amdocs
• Mr Manolis Nicolaou, Legal Counsel - Columbia Shipmanagement
• Mrs Aglaia Dili, Managing Director of the Sustainability Knowledge & Director of the UOL Center for ESG
Lunch Break
The International Taxation Framework
What are the expected developments and how can Cyprus position itself in the face of an increasingly level playing field. Presented by Mr Christos Theofilou - TAXAND Partner and Mrs Margarita Liasi, Principal, Tax Services - KPMG
Keynote Speech: Talent Acquisition
Connecting the Power of Your People - The Evolution of Talent Acquisition, presented by Mr Ross Pitman - Director Business and Communication - GRS Recruitment
Panel: Cyber Security
Addressing Cyber Security Challenges
Closing Session
By Mr Andreas Pishias - General Manager - Cyprus International Businesses Association
Meet the Speakers
MONICA IOANNIDOU
Head of Strategy and Management Consulting – Baker Tilly South East Europe
NONDAS NICOLAIDES
Vice President – Senior Credit Officer – Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Investors Service
Who will Attend?
INDUSTRIES
- Shipping / Maritime
- Insurance
- Law & Compliance
- Tax
- Audit
INDUSTRIES
- Human Resource
- Technology & IT
- Fintech
- Banking & Finance
- Real Estate & Property
What to expect
Top executives and international keynote speakers
from 10 industries creating a dynamic global community.
30 Years Anniversary Sponsors
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