19:00 – 21:00 Networking Cocktail for all international delegates and sponsors
08:30 – 09:15 Registrations
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09:15 – 09:40 Welcome Remarks by the Chairman of the Summit: The Economy, the Investment
Climate and Government Policies and Initiatives for the Growth of the Tech Cluster
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The Cyprus Economy: Building on Steady Growth for Long-Term Sustainable Development
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Why Cyprus: An Overview of the Investment climate
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Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
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09:40 – 09:50 The Government’s vision and policies for further growth of the Cyprus tech cluster
Dr. Konstantinos Kleovoulou, Director of Research and Innovation,
Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Republic of Cyprus
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09:50 – 10:00 The Cyprus Innovation and R&D ecosystem
Marilena Paraskeva, Head of Funding Programmes, Research and Innovation Foundation
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10:00– 10:15 Fireside Chat: Case studies from some of the best-known tech companies operating in
Cyprus
In conversation with:
Ilya Aristov, Engagement manager, Director DataArt Cyprus
Moderator:
Artemis Pnevmatikou, Head of PR & Communications, TechIsland
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10:15 – 11.00 Panel Discussion: The Corporate Offering: An International Business Centre with an Attractive
Framework for Technology Companies
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The Technology Ecosystem of Cyprus
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Corporate Relocation: Why Cyprus is ideal for relocation of Technology Companies
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Setting up and running a business in Cyprus
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The Legal Framework for Corporates & Corporate Taxation
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The Cyprus Intellectual Property Advantage: IP protection, preservation and taxation
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Establishing Family Offices: Structuring, governance, and succession tools within Cyprus
Panelists:
Tony Hadjiloucas, Partner, In charge of Private Wealth Services, PwC Cyprus
Nayia Morphi, Managing Director, Nobel Trust Ltd
Christoforos Panagi, Alternate CFO, ECOMMBX
Andrea Kallis Parparinou, Partner, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
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Moderator:
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
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11:00-11:15 BOC – IBUs Tech Gateway 2025
George Hepis, Manager IB Network Limassol/Paphos, Bank of Cyprus
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11:15-12:00 Networking Coffee Break & One-to-One Meetings
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12:00 – 12:45 Panel Discussion: The advantages for business owners and shareholders, HNWIs and
their Families, and employees
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Key Tax Features and Advantages for Shareholders and Business Owners:
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The Cyprus Non-Domicile Regime
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Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Income Repatriation
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Key Legal Aspects and Advantages for Shareholders and Business Owners:
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Wealth Protection and Preservation
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Cyprus International Trusts
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Wills and Estate Planning
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Asset Management and Wealth Management. Managing your private wealth and your family’s estate in Cyprus
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The Employee and Digital Nomad Experience:
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Migration Policy and Relocation Process for Employees and their Families
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Tax exemptions and advantages available to Employees and Tax Nomads
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Panelists:
Alexis Christodoulou, Associate, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
Herodotos Iakovou, Senior Consultant, A. Karitzis & Associates LLC
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Moderator:
Petros Mavrommatis, Board Member and Head of Asset Management, KPMG Cyprus & Vice-president of Cyprus Investment Fund Association
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12:45-13:00 Fireside Chat: Case studies from some of the best-known tech companies operating in Cyprus
In conversation with:
Hassan Kamal, Head of Beirut and Nicosia, Murex
Moderator:
Tanya Romanyukha, General Manager, TechIsland
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13:00-13:30 Panel Discussion: Striking the Perfect Balance: Live and Work in Cyprus
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The Real Estate Landscape:
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Commercial and Office Property
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Residential Property
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Luxury Living
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Affordable Living
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Living and working in Cyprus:
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Lifestyle, infrastructure, telecommunications and other facilities
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Panelists:
Niki Ioannou-Chandriotou, Director of Cyta Business, Cyta
Orestis Katsaros, Head of Strategy and Development, Tor Properties
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Moderator:
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
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13:30-13:45 Fireside Chat: Case studies from some of the best-known tech companies operating in
Cyprus
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In conversation with:
Elena Prochaskova, Managing Director, JetBrains Cyprus
Moderator:
Tanya Romanyukha, General Manager, TechIsland
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13:45-15:00 Networking Lunch and One-to-One Meetings​
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