Forum Overview

On Friday, April 4th, 2025 we are hosting the 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.

Organized in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and supported by the Deputy Shipping Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus and Invest Cyprus, this premier forum will foster an open dialogue on Cyprus’s business and investment landscape, highlighting its openness and competitiveness on the global stage.

Cyprus' strategic location, favorable business climate, access to international markets, and emerging industries have made it grow into a major hub for financial services, energy, logistics, shipping and technology as well as becoming an attractive destination for global entrepreneurs and investors.

The recent credit rating upgrades send a strong message to global investors and the business community that Cyprus offers a stable, reliable, and competitive economic environment. The Government’s commitment to sustainable growth, fiscal discipline and continued reforms contribute to enhanced investor confidence.

This forum aims to elevate Cyprus’s profile within the international investment and business community and spotlight the country’s growing role as a hub for investment and economic activity, providing exclusive insights on:

• Cyprus’s strategic position as a gateway for investment in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
• Key economic reforms and initiatives attracting global investors.
• The country’s role in regional energy developments and financial markets.
• The competitive advantages of Cyprus as a maritime hub, with a robust, versatile and efficient maritime cluster with growing shipowning and shipmanagement communities. More than 7% of the global fleet is managed out of Cyprus. Furthermore, Cyprus is a regional financial, insurance and legal hub adding to the versatility of the cluster.

The event will convene a distinguished delegation of government public officials from Cyprus and industry leaders from the private sector to address key topics, including security and stability, energy, cyber technology, banking and finance, and shipping.

Within the context of the “Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum”, Safe Bulkers, which is listed on NYSE (NYSE: SB), will host a reception and organize a special ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange in honor of Cyprus. Mr. Polys Hajioannou, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of SAFE BULKERS, INC with the President of Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, will ring the “Closing Bell” on Friday April 4, 2025. The NYSE Closing Bell is broadcasted live on major news stations in the United States and abroad to an estimated audience of 150 million viewers worldwide.

Luncheon Keynote Address

H.E. Nikos Christodoulides

President
Republic of Cyprus

OTHER KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

H.E. Giorgos Papanastasiou

Minister of Energy, Commerce & Industry
Republic of Cyprus

H.E. Marina Hadjimanolis

Shipping Deputy Minister to the President
Republic of Cyprus

H.E. Nicodemos Damianou

Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy
Republic of Cyprus

Dr. Chris Patsalides

Governor
Central Bank of Cyprus

Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum provides a high-level platform for informing the US investment, financial and business communities on the progress, developments and outlook of the Cypriot economy and relevant investment and business opportunities, focusing on its strengths and opportunities that remain untapped, including opportunities arising out of the oil and gas exploitation at the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone, with Cyprus enhancing its position as an energy, shipping and logistics hub.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicolas Bornozis at forum@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566.

For further information, contact Olga Bornozi, Managing Director at obornozi@capitallink.com or Eleni Bej, Chief Operating Officer, at ebej@capitallink.com or +1 (212) 661-7566.