19:00 – 21:00 Networking Cocktail for all international delegates and sponsors
08:30 – 09:15 Registrations
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
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
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
09:50 – 10:00 The Cyprus Innovation and R&D ecosystem
Marilena Paraskeva, Head of Funding Programmes, Research and Innovation Foundation
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
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
Moderator:
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
11:00-11:15 BOC – IBUs Tech Gateway 2025
George Hepis, Manager IB Network Limassol/Paphos, Bank of Cyprus
11:15-12:00 Networking Coffee Break & One-to-One Meetings
12:00 – 12:45 Panel Discussion: The advantages for business owners and shareholders, HNWIs and
their Families, and employees
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
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
Asset Management and Wealth Management. Managing your private wealth and your family’s estate in Cyprus
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
Panelists:
Alexis Christodoulou, Associate, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
Herodotos Iakovou, Senior Consultant, A. Karitzis & Associates LLC
Moderator:
Petros Mavrommatis, Board Member and Head of Asset Management, KPMG Cyprus & Vice-president of Cyprus Investment Fund Association
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
13:00-13:30 Panel Discussion: Striking the Perfect Balance: Live and Work in Cyprus
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
Living and working in Cyprus:
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Lifestyle, infrastructure, telecommunications and other facilities
Panelists:
Niki Ioannou-Chandriotou, Director of Cyta Business, Cyta
Orestis Katsaros, Head of Strategy and Development, Tor Properties
Moderator:
Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus
13:30-13:45 Fireside Chat: Case studies from some of the best-known tech companies operating in
Cyprus
In conversation with:
Elena Prochaskova, Managing Director, JetBrains Cyprus
Moderator:
Tanya Romanyukha, General Manager, TechIsland
13:45-15:00 Networking Lunch and One-to-One Meetings