The 8th Cyprus-Israel Business & Investment Summit is taking place in Tel Aviv today, Tuesday, 20 October, with the participation of more than 200 delegates from the business, investment and financial sectors.
Organised by IMH, the conference aims to strengthen economic ties between Cyprus and Israel and to promote Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment, business relocation and the establishment of regional headquarters within the European Union.
It is aimed at entrepreneurs and senior executives across all sectors, technology and fintech companies, start-ups, venture capital firms, asset managers, family offices, banking executives, and professionals in accounting, tax, legal and advisory services.
The sessions will cover Cyprus’ investment environment, the advantages for international businesses, financial services, company relocation, technology and innovation, and real estate investment.
Speakers and sessions
The programme features representatives of institutions, banks and companies, who will present different aspects of Cyprus’ business and investment environment.
Marios Tannousis, CEO of Invest Cyprus – Presentation of Cyprus’ economic environment, investment climate and available investment opportunities.
Kornelios S. Korneliou, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Israel – Institutional participation in the context of strengthening economic relations between the two countries.
Stephanos Kassianides, Senior General Manager of Eurobank Limited – Participation in the programme to present Cyprus’ advantages as a business and investment destination.
George Karatzias, Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission – The institutional and regulatory dimension of Cyprus’ financial sector.
Financial services in Cyprus
The panel will cover banking services, electronic money and payment institutions, investment firms, fintech, digital finance and the Cypriot investment funds sector.
Participants include:
George Charalambous, Chief International Banking Officer, Alpha Bank Cyprus
Panayiotis Chrysostomou, Manager, Banking Services & Representative Offices, Eurobank Limited
Marina Timotheou Roussou, Manager, International Business Unit, Larnaca and Famagusta, Bank of Cyprus
Establishing companies and headquarters in Cyprus
This session will examine the practical and tax-related aspects of relocating business activities and establishing a corporate presence in Cyprus as a base within the European Union.
Participants include:
Iva Angelova, Tax Director, Tax Advisory, PwC Cyprus
George Kallinicou, Director, Nobel Trust Ltd
George Panayiotou, Executive Director, K. Treppides & Co Ltd
Technology, innovation and start-ups
Tanya Romanyukha, General Manager, TechIsland; Ecosystem Strategist and Women in Tech Leader
Real estate and investment opportunities
George Chrysochos, Executive Director, CYFIELD
Arina Rada, Head of Partner Relations, bbf:
Kosta Soteriou, Chief Executive Officer, DOMO
Sponsors
The conference is being held in cooperation with Invest Cyprus.
Platinum sponsor: Eurobank
Sponsors: Alpha Bank Cyprus, Bank of Cyprus, bbf:, CYFIELD, DOMO, PwC Cyprus, K. Treppides & Co Ltd
Exhibitors: Aristo Developers, City of Dreams Mediterranean, D. Zavos Group, St. Chara Developers
Supporters: Nobel Trust, Ioannides Demetriou LLC
Media sponsors: CBN (Cyprus Business News), GOLD, IN Business
Organiser: IMH
