Economist Conferences – Greece
The Cyprus Investment Summit
June 9th 2023 | London Stock Exchange
A new chapter ahead
In a global setting dominated by geopolitical upheaval, energy and supply-chain crises, and the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic, Cyprus is carrying out a significant effort to strengthen its economy and expand co-operation in the fragile eastern Mediterranean region. The small but extrovert Cypriot economy has shown resilience to the above-mentioned crises and is among the top economies worldwide in terms of post-pandemic foreign direct investment (FDI) recovery. On the other hand, the country still faces challenges such as the need to reduce its reliance on the volatile international financial markets, encourage innovation and diversify its growth model.
This year’s annual event is extremely timely as the newly elected Cypriot Ministers will have the opportunity to present their government’s new priorities to attract foreign investment in the areas of energy, finance, technology, innovation and real estate. Moreover, distinguished personalities including Lord Hanney of Chiswick and John Ardill, vice-chairman Global Exploration of Exxon Mobil, will join as speakers for a meaningful conversation on the geopolitics and the investment opportunities of the region as seen through the eyes of the investors themselves.
It is against this setting that The Economist Group has great pleasure in organising the London Cyprus Investment Summit entitled “A new chapter ahead” scheduled to take place on June 9th, 2023 at the London Stock Exchange.
Speakers
Marina Antoniou
Global head of global markets risk & control assessment
John Ardill
Vice-president, global exploration
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
Member of the European affairs committee of the House of Lords
Nikos Christodoulides
President
Stelios Demetriou
Partner, head of strategy and transactions services
Peter Droussiotis
Chairman
Evgenios Evgeniou
Chairman
Alex Fotakidis
Partner, CVC Capital, Head
Agenda
Registration
THE ECONOMIST'S OUTLOOK ON EUROPE, THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AND CYPRUS
Welcome remarks by:
John Peet, political editor and Brexit editor, The Economist
OFFICIAL OPENING
Keynote address:
Nikos Christodoulides, president of the Republic of Cyprus (recorded message)
THE GEOPOLITICS OF THE REGION FOLLOWING THE ELECTIONS IN CYPRUS, TURKEY AND GREECE
Lord Hannay of Chiswick, member of the European affairs committee of the House of Lords, United Kingdom
Menelaos Menelaou, Greek Cypriot negotiator for the Cyprus problem
Discussion
CYPRUS: IS IT A RISING STAR IN THE REGION?
● Presenting Cyprus’s new economic strategy
Chris Patsalides, special adviser to the President on economic affairs, Cyprus
Discussion
CYPRUS: A NEW CHAPTER AHEAD FOR BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT
● Presenting a new investment strategy
● What needs to be improved in the coming months?
● What are Cyprus’s strong points vis a vis other competitive markets?
The Economist in dialogue with:
Evgenios Evgeniou, chairman, Invest Cyprus
Discussion
THE BANKING SECTOR IN CYPRUS: THE CASE STUDY OF BANK OF CYPRUS
The Economist in dialogue with:
Panicos Nicolaou, chief executive officer, Bank of Cyprus
Discussion
FINANCING GROWTH IN CHALLENGING TIMES
Ayuna Nechaeva, head of Europe, primary markets, London Stock Exchange Group
George Theocharides, chairman, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
Discussion
Coffee break
THE MOMENTUM FOR INVESTMENT IN CYPRUS: WHAT ARE THE NEW INCENTIVES?
● An investment leader has the floor
Alex Fotakidis, partner, CVC Capital (via connection)
● Attracting foreign investment:
Which sectors should the new Cypriot government prioritise?
Stelios Demetriou, partner, head of strategy and transactions services, EY Cyprus
Discussion
AN UPDATE ON THE ENERGY LANDSCAPE - PART I
● Hydrocarbons exploration and production
George Papanastasiou, minister of energy, commerce and industry, Cyprus
John Ardill, vice-president, global exploration, ExxonMobil
Discussion
AN UPDATE ON THE ENERGY LANDSCAPE - PART II
● Connecting Europe, Asia and Africa
● The momentum for renewables amidst global energy crisis
● The region’s growing significance for Europe’s energy security
Toula Onoufriou, president, Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company, professor, Cyprus University of Technology
Stefanos Koutsakos, non-executive director, Green Energy Group
Discussion
WHY INVEST IN CYPRUS?
● A new chapter ahead: the need for market integrity, governance and trust
Peter Droussiotis, chairman, UKCEC (UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council)
● Technology & Innovation: Can Cyprus be the hub of the eastern Mediterranean?
George Tziortzis, head of consulting services, EY Cyprus
● ESG criteria and the future of the financial services sector
Marina Antoniou, global head of global markets risk & control assessment, BNP Paribas
● Real estate: Investing in real estate: sharing experience
Christophoros Papachristophorou, founder & managing partner, Invel Real Estate
Discussion
End of conference
Networking lunch
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