8:00 AM - 8:45 AM |
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST |
MORNING SESSIONS |
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link |
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM |
Introductory Remarks - The Emergence of Cyprus As A Regional Business Hub |
Mr. Stavros Pantzaris, Country Manager Partner - EY Cyprus Presentation/PDF (Englidh) Presentation/PDF (Greek)
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ECONOMY - BUSINESS & INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK |
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM |
The Economy of Cyprus - Developments & Outlook |
KEYNOTE REMARKS:
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9:20 AM - 9:35 AM |
Cyprus: A Dynamic Business and Investment Centre |
Mr. Christodoulos E. Angastiniotis, Chairman - Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency
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9:35 AM - 9:55 AM |
Doing Business in Cyprus - Legal and Tax Considerations |
Mr. Pieris Markou, Partner, Tax & Legal Services Leader - Deloitte Limited
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9:55 AM - 10:10 AM |
Cyprus: Growth Opportunities in the Financial Sector and Beyond |
Mr. Ernestos Panayiotou, Partner – McKinsey & Co.
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BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES |
Introduced by:
Mr. Costas Kellas, CEO – Objecutive, Inc.; Former President – Hellenic American Bankers Association
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10:10 AM - 10:50 AM |
Banking & Financial Services |
Moderator: Mr. Stelios Demetriou, Partner - EY Cyprus
Panelists:
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10:50 AM - 11:15 AM |
Developing the Fund Industry Through Cyprus - Cyprus as the Gateway to the European Union |
Introductory Remarks: Mr. Andreas Christofides, Executive Director - Granfeld Wealth Management; Member of the Board of Directors - Hellenic Bank
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11:15 AM - 11:35 AM |
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK |
ENERGY |
Introduced by:
Mr. Aristos Constantine – Cyprus Trade Commissioner
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11:35 AM - 12:20 PM |
Cyprus as a Regional Energy Hub - Business & Investment Opportunities in Energy |
KEYNOTE REMARKS:
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PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Mr. Stavros Pantzaris, Country Manager Partner - EY Cyprus
Panelists:
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SHIPPING & LOGISTICS |
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM |
Cyprus as a Regional Maritime & Logistics Industry Hub |
KEYNOTE REMARKS:
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Cyprus as a Shipowning Hub
Moderator: Mr. Costas Georghadjis, Audit Partner - Deloitte
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Maritime Expertise and Infrastructure in Cyprus - Cyprus as an Operational Hub
Moderator: Mr. Costas Georghadjis, Audit Partner - Deloitte
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LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
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1:20 PM - 2:30 PM |
Introductory Remarks Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis, President - Cyprus Union of Shipowners
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Video Webcast |
AFTERNOON SESSIONS |
CYPRUS AS A BUSINESS & INVESTMENT DESTINATION |
2:40 PM - 3:20 PM |
Why Cyprus - The International Investor Perspective |
Moderator: Mr. Kyri Loupis, Managing Director, Head of Energy and Infrastructure Team and Portfolio Manager, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Panelists:
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3:20 PM - 3:55 PM |
Why Cyprus - The Cypriot American Investor Perspective |
Moderator: Mr. Nicolas Nicolaou, CFO – Mana Products, Inc.; President, Cyprus – US Chamber of Commerce
Panelists:
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3:55 PM - 4:30 PM |
Investing in Growth & Entrepreneurship - Investment Opportunities in SMEs |
Moderator: Mr. Takis Solomos, Co-Founder - First Athens Corporate Finance
Panelists:
- Dr. Stelios Himonas, Permanent Secretary / General Director - Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry & Tourism
- Ms. Michelle Small, Director, Head of Representative Office – North America - EBRD
- Mr. Dov Ehrman, Chairman, Founder & CEO – PointRF Systems PLC
- Mr. Evangelos A. Antonaros, Senior Advisor for Greece and Cyprus – European Investment Bank
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4:30 PM - 5:45 PM |
COCKTAIL RECEPTION |