• Arrival of international delegates
• Welcome cocktail for International delegates and netwotking with local stakeholders
08:30 - 09:15
Registration
09:15 - 09:25
Introduction by the Chairperson of the Summit
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
09:25 - 09:35
Cyprus: A dynamic and Vibrant Business Centre. The Investment Climate and Investment Sectors.
Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairperson, Invest Cyprus
09:35 - 09:45
The Outlook for the Cyprus Economy
Tassos J. Yiasemides, Board Member, Head of Global Compliance Management Services, KPMG Limited (Cyprus)
09:45 - 09:55
The Cyprus R&I Ecosystem
Theodoros Loukaidis, Director General, Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF)
09:55 - 10:55
Panel Discussion
Digital Cyprus: The Government’s vision and policies for making
Cyprus a dynamic and competitive economy, driven by research, scientific excellence, innovation, technological development, and entrepreneurship.
Panelists
• Niki Ioannou Chandriotou, Head of Business Solutions, Cyta Business
• Kyriacos Kokkinos, Former Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Republic of Cyprus
• Valentinos Polykarpou, Chairperson, Techisland
• Kyriacos Stylianides, Managing Director, Supernova Consulting
• Vasilis Zertalis, CEO, Prospectacy
Panel Coordinator:
• Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
10:55 - 11:25
Networking Coffee Break
DOING BUSINESS IN CYPRUS – CYPRUS AN IDEAL BUSINESS LOCATION FOR ICT COMPANIES
When it comes to choosing the right location to establish international and regional headquarters, Cyprus is increasingly gaining momentum as a prime contender in the minds of decision-makers of multinational companies. This segment will highlight the reasons why Cyprus is one of the leading business and headquartering locations in the EU.
11:35 - 11:45
Taxation in Cyprus for Corporations and Individuals: Key Benefits
Costas Markides, Board Member, International Tax Services, KPMG Limited (Cyprus)
11:45 - 11:55
Cyprus - a great place to live and work
• Relocating employees and families
• A snapshot into employee related legislation
• An outlook on human capital in Cyprus
• More on living in Cyprus
Phryni Yiakoumetti Mina, Director - Relocation and Private Wealth Services, PwC Cyprus
Alkis Simopoulos, Senior Manager, Tax and Legal Services, PwC Cyprus
11:55 - 12:05
The Legal and Regulatory Framework
Melina Pyrgou, Managing Director, Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm
12:05 - 12:15
The Banking and Financial Services Sector: An Overview
Haris Pistos, Director, International Banking, Bank of Cyprus
12:15 - 12:25
The Cyprus IP landscape: Taxation aspects
George Constantinides, Director-Tax Advisory, PwC Cyprus
12:25 - 13:05
Case studies from Tech-related companies who relocated in Cyprus
Panelists
• Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO, payabl.
• Hiko Rajczyk, Founder, Yomora4Media
• Patrik Wilkens, Vice President Operations, TheSoul Publishing
Panel Coordinator:
Yanna Raevskaya, Head of Legal Department, Prospectacy
13:05 - 13:55
Questions & Answers: Roundtable with the protagonists
Moderator:
Marios Giorgoudis, General Manager, TechIsland
13:55 - 14:00
Closing Remarks by the Chairperson of the Summit
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
14:00 - 15:00
Networking Cocktail
15:00
End of Summit
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
18:30 - 19.30
A panoramic view of Limassol on Catamaran (for international delegates)
20:00 - 22.00
Dinner at Karatello Tavern, Carob Mill Restaurants, in Limassol