With the participation of senior executives from technology companies, decision-makers, and experts in the field of business and private relocation, the 3rd Cyprus International Technology Relocation Summit is set to present the country’s major advantages for foreign professionals from Europe, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean.
The event will take place on 13 and 14 October, 2025, at the Hilton Nicosia hotel under the title: “Cyprus: The New Global Tech & Innovation Hub.”
Among the key panels of this major event is: “The advantages for business owners and shareholders, HNWIs and their Families, and employees.”
The discussion will cover key tax features and advantages for shareholders and business owners, such as the Cyprus Non-Domicile Regime, capital gains and inheritance tax, as well as income repatriation. It will also address essential legal aspects, such as wealth protection and preservation through Cyprus International Trusts, wills, and estate planning.
There will be discussions on asset and wealth management, with a focus on managing private and family wealth in Cyprus. Finally, the employee and digital nomad experience will be explored, with emphasis on migration policy and the relocation process for employees and their families, as well as the tax exemptions and benefits available to them.
Among the distinguished guests participating in the roundtable is Christos Ioannou, Head of Private & Affluent Banking, Bank of Cyprus.
Who is Who
With more than 15 years of professional experience in the banking sector, Christos joined Bank of Cyprus with a position in Corporate Banking and Debt Recovery. Before taking over Private & Affluent Banking, he was responsible for designing and launching the Bank’s Transformation Plan as Chief Transformation Officer. Christos is a CFA Charterholder. He also holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Baruch College at the City University of New York, and a master’s degree in Global Finance from the New School for Social Research in New York.
A two-day experience of networking and knowledge sharing
The summit will open on Monday, 13 October, with a networking cocktail, exclusively for invited delegates and sponsors.
The second and final day, Tuesday, 14 October, includes four thematic roundtable discussions focusing firstly on the economy and investment environment of Cyprus, with the participation of policymakers and institutions such as Invest Cyprus and the Research and Innovation Foundation; secondly, on the corporate environment and the relocation of technology businesses to Cyprus; thirdly, on the advantages for shareholders, entrepreneurs, HNWIs, and employees; and finally, on presenting the experience of living and working in Cyprus.
Special interest is expected in the case studies from leading technology companies already active in Cyprus, which will confirm the island’s strategic advantages on a practical basis.
The future is being written in Cyprus
With an ambitious vision through the Vision 2035 Framework, Cyprus aspires to become one of the best places in the world to live, work, and do business. The 3rd Cyprus International Technology Relocation Summit confirms that the island not only has the infrastructure and framework in place, but more importantly, the determination to continue investing in technology and innovation.
Global interest
The summit follows the efforts of the Republic of Cyprus to establish its position as a global tech hub — a goal further confirmed by the symbolic visit of the President of the Republic to Silicon Valley, and the interest shown by giants like Amazon, NVIDIA, and Plug and Play to collaborate with or establish a presence in Cyprus.
Who it’s for
The summit appeals to a wide range of sectors, from fintech, regtech, and data management to entertainment, media, gaming, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications. Also attending are ICT consultants, legal and tax advisory firms, investment funds, and corporate service providers.
Event Information
In Partnership with: Invest Cyprus
Main Sponsor: Research and Innovation Foundation
Strategic Partner: Cyta Business
Gold Sponsors: Bank of Cyprus, ΕCOMMBX, PwC Cyprus
Silver Sponsors: Ioannides Demetriou LLC | Nobel Trust Ltd
Community Partner: TechIsland
Supporters: KPMG Cyprus, Pafilia Property Developers
Coffee Sponsor: Nespresso Professional
Organiser: IMH
Communication Sponsors: Cyprus Business News, GOLD magazine, IN Business magazine, Reporter
Contact Number: 77 77 77 41
Email Address: events@imhbusiness.com
Website: www.imhbusiness.com
