If 2020 taught us that uncertainty is the new normal, 2025 is making sure we never forget it. From the battlefields of Eastern Europe to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, from the tremors of inflation to the tidal wave of artificial intelligence, the world is spinning faster than ever before.
And for business leaders, survival isn’t just about endurance — it’s about redefining what leadership means in a world that never stops burning and rebuilding itself.
That’s the heartbeat of the session “The World on Fire: Impact on Business,” part of the 16th Limassol Economic Forum (24 October 2025, Parklane Resort & Spa).
A conversation that looks beyond market trends and political rhetoric — and into the essence of how modern leaders adapt when the old playbook no longer works.
Welcome to the Age of Permanent Disruption
Inflation, war, supply chain shocks, AI revolutions, and ever-changing regulations — the vocabulary of today’s economy reads more like a thriller than a financial report.
Business has become an act of constant navigation, a balancing act between opportunity and risk.
There’s no such thing as stability anymore; there’s only resilience, foresight, and the courage to evolve.
At the Forum, business leaders will explore how to build companies that don’t just withstand disruption — but use it as fuel for innovation. Because in this new reality, strategy has become a living thing — it breathes, shifts, and sometimes, defies logic.
Voices from the Frontline of Leadership
The panel brings together two of Cyprus’s most insightful business minds — professionals who have led through volatility and emerged wiser, stronger, and sharper.
Elias Neocleous, Managing Partner at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC, knows that regulation and innovation are not enemies but allies.
For him, compliance isn’t the obstacle; it’s the compass that points toward long-term progress.
Alongside him, George A. Pantelides, Partner and Consultative Businesses Leader at Deloitte Cyprus, brings a strategist’s lens — pragmatic, analytical, and deeply human. He believes that resilience isn’t about surviving the storm, but learning to sail through it while still charting a course forward.
Moderating the discussion is the incomparable Yousef Gamal El-Din, host of “You’re in Business” and former Bloomberg Television anchor. Known for his precision, warmth, and ability to make complex ideas come alive, Gamal El-Din will steer the dialogue with his signature mix of intellect and curiosity — ensuring that this won’t be another polite business chat, but a genuine exchange of insight, experience, and energy.
Europe Between Fire and Ice
The conversation will inevitably turn to Europe — a continent standing at a crossroads between self-reflection and ambition. Caught between over-regulation and the race for innovation, Europe must now prove that it can remain relevant in a world driven by speed, scale, and strategy.
Can it stay competitive without losing its soul? Can it lead in sustainability while keeping its industries alive? And how do European businesses see themselves within a global order increasingly dominated by the U.S., China, and emerging economies like India? The message from the panel is clear: Europe can still lead — but only if it dares to rethink what leadership means.
From Risk to Reinvention
Risk is no longer a temporary condition — it’s the default setting of the global economy. But within this volatility lies immense potential. The businesses that will define the next decade aren’t the ones that avoid risk; they’re the ones that transform it into strategy.
As the discussion will reveal, success in 2025 and beyond demands a new kind of leadership — agile, creative, and deeply human. A mindset that sees crisis not as a signal to retreat, but as a catalyst for reinvention.
Because as one speaker puts it: “Waiting for stability is like waiting for the wind to stop before you set sail — you’ll never leave the shore.”
Limassol: Where Ideas Turn into Strategy
The Limassol Economic Forum has become more than just a conference. It’s a mirror of the global moment — a space where reflection meets action, and where business leaders confront not just the market, but the meaning of progress itself.
The session “The World on Fire: Impact on Business” is not about fear — it’s about fire as a force of renewal.
Because if the world is burning, then perhaps it’s time to stop searching for shelter… and start learning how to build within the flames.
Conference Information
Organizers: IMH and IN Business magazine
Platinum Partners: Bank of Cyprus, Deloitte Cyprus, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
In collaboration with: Cyprus LSE Alumni Association
Technology Partner: ASBIS
Supporters: Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Ιnvest Cyprus, National Betting Authority
Media Sponsors: Alpha Cyprus, Cyprus Business News (CBN), GOLD magazine
For more information and registrations, please contact IMH:
Tel: +357 77777741│ Fax: +357 22679820
Email: events@imhbusiness.com
