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Finance Summit
The 2nd ICPAC Mediterranean
A PREMIUM GATHERING OF FINANCE LEADERS
“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet”
Bobby Unser
The 2nd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit 2023 is an elite gathering of world-class finance leaders and key decision-makers. This interactive Summit will focus on the practical challenges and strategic solutions driving the finance function.
The 2nd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit 2023 is your opportunity to discover the most impactful strategies and choice technologies being implemented by leading companies to advance and transform the role of finance into a strategic partner capable of delivering the critical support and understanding necessary for long-term economic success.
The 2nd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit 2023 is the perfect platform to learn and connect through keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities and much more.
OUR SPONSORS
OUR SPEAKERS
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
DIGITAL MEDIA SPONSOR
WHERE GREAT MINDS UNITE
Interactive Panels. Disruptive Challenger Sessions. Insightful Keynotes
40
A PRESTIGIOUS
LIST OF OVER 40 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
1000
1000 MINUTES OF TAILORED CONTENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
400
OVER 400
INDUSTRY LEADERS PARTICIPATING
100
REPRESENTING
MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES
THE AGENDA
18-19 MAY 2023 | LIMASSOL | CYPRUS
18 MAY 2023 [DAY 1]
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
Sponsored by Deloitte
09:00-09:05
WELCOME
Co-Organiser: Lilly Pavlou, Director at QUBE Events
CHAIRMAN: Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate
09:05-09:15
ICPAC WELCOME ADDRESS
Pieris Markou, President of the INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF CYPRUS (ICPAC)
09:15-09:35
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEECH
Constantinos Herodotou, Governor at Central Bank of Cyprus,
Member of the Governing Council at European Central Bank
09:35-10:05
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
The Rockstar CFO
Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate
10:05-10:35
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Become a Valued Partner to Your CEO
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Managing client and stakeholder needs and expectations
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Developing big picture thinking
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Building a competitive advantage
Georgia Paphiti, CFO UBS Europe SE, Region EMEA and WM Europe at UBS
10:35-11:05
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
From CFO to CVO: Developing the Finance Team of the Future
This presentation outlines the changing expectations on the CFO and the finance team as they look to drive sustainable business value for the long term in light of changing stakeholder expectations. Drawing on ACCA’s global research programme, it will consider the critical skills and capabilities that are now necessary to future proof the finance team of the future, as well as identifying the key talent challenges that organisations need to address to deliver on this ambition.
Maggie McGhee, Executive Director - Strategy and Governance at the ACCA
11:05-11:35
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
Sponsored by AUDI AG
11:35-12:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
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An overview of what a typical business intelligence infrastructure
looks like -
Building a successful infrastructure by starting from the end
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Creating a data-driven culture and optimising businessperformance
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Using business intelligence tools
Demetris Tsiakkis, Senior Manager in Financial Advisory at Deloitte
12:00-12:25
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Hedging Currency Exposure During Volatile Times
Charis Charilaou, CEO at TFI Markets
12:25-13:00
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Increasing Focus on Technology Investment
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What are the benefits of investing in innovative technology?
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Top technology strategies
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How to overcome the challenges of technology investment
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Liquidity planning
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Innovative Forecasting Models & Tools
13:00-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
Sponsored by ACCA
14:00-14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Ensuring Compliance
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Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
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Protecting the vital assets of the company
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Best practices of communicating value and risk issues to boards and investors
Moderator: Christiana Diola, Head of Cyprus & Greece at ICAEW
Ariel Segev, Group CFO at Capital.com
Adonis Sotiriou, Group Chief Financial Officer at Lanitis E.C.Holdings Ltd
Georgia Paphiti, CFO UBS Europe SE, Region EMEA and WM Europe at UBS
14:30-15:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
CSRD: Another Compliance Obligation?
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Stakeholder demands
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Worldwide impact of CSRD - are you ready?
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Key concepts & example disclosures
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No regrets moves
Constantinos Taliotis, Head of Assurance Nicosia, In charge of Energy Team & ESG Platform at PwC Cyprus
15:00-15:30
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
Sponsored by PwC Cyprus
15:30-16:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
How to Do Money Laundering in 2023: The Criminals' Rulebook
Yiannis Pettemerides, Forensic, Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Registered Auditor and Insolvency Practitioner at eBOS Resident Consultant & Associate
16:00-16:35
PANEL DISCUSSION
Strategies for Coping with Inflation
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CFO tips for making inflation less harmful
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How much should you increase prices, and raise wages?
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Adjusting scenario planning
Moderator: Stavros Photiou, Director, Finance & Tax at BP Eastern Mediterranean
Nicholas Valanides, Head of Finance at Natural Gas Public Company
(DEFA)
Vladimir Tofoski, CFO and Member of the Executive Board at Eurobank Direktna
Andreas Theocharides, CFO at PepsiCo
Guillaume de Braquilanges, Former-CFO at Carrefour Group
16:35-17:25
INSPIRATION SESSION
Nikos Zisis, General Manager at Greece National Basketball Team, Greek Basketball Executive and former Professional Basketball Player
17:25-17:35
CHAIRMAN CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 1
17:35-19:00
NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Sponsored by ICAEW
19 MAY 2023 [DAY 2]
08:30-09:00
NETWORKING MORNING COFFEE
Sponsored by NetU
09:00-09:25
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Be What's Next! The Modern Finance Journey
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Digital revolution
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Finance as the catalyst of the digital transformation
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The cultural shift to consider
Mikaël Zakarian, CFO at Adobe
09:25-09:50
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
A Future-Focused CFO
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Successfully balancing traditional and digital business models
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Delivering on a business digital transformation agenda
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Creating effective strategies for sustainability
Eliza Livadiotou, Executive Director Finance & Legacy at Bank of Cyprus
09:50-10:30
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
How To Tackle Staff Retention Amidst the War for Talent
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Strategies for staff retention and satisfaction
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Salaries, recognition, and personal growth
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Innovative changes
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Implementing innovative changes whilst keeping costs low
10:30-11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION
Investing in Digital Currencies & Payment
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How to successfully adopt crypto?
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Concerns regarding digital currencies and payments
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Aligning crypto and ESG policies
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Anticipated updates for digital payments
Charis Savvides, Partner at Grant Thornton
Alexis Alichanidis, Global Head of Finance & Accounting at Exness
Michael Ioannides, Cyprus Country Manager, Visa Europe
11:00-11:30
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
Sponsored by eBOS
11:30-12:00
FIRESIDE CHAT+ Q&A
War for Talent
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Rethinking workforce culture and hiring practices, and investing in employee well-being and inclusion
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How CFO can reinvent the company culture?
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Workforce and workplace transformation
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Cloud and management tools to ensure the flexibility of employees
Moderator: Efi M. Marcou, Head of Learning and Development at the INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF CYPRUS (ICPAC)
Mikaël Zakarian, CFO at Adobe
Sofia Miltiadou, Commercial General Manager at Charalambides Christis Ltd
Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate
Guillaume de Braquilanges, Former-CFO at Carrefour Group
12:00-12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Next-Generation CFO Leadership
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How to communicate with influence?
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Improving problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Success Stories: ways to become your own Master
Moderator: Stephanos Papadopoulos, Founder & CEO at Spatzia.eu
Alexis Alichanidis, Global Head of Finance & Accounting at Exness
Kostas Kontogiannis, CFO at Skroutz
Stavros Stavrou, CFO at Altamira Asset Management Cyprus
Sofia Miltiadou, Commercial General Manager at Charalambides Christis Ltd
12:30-12:40
ICPAC GENERAL MANAGER CLOSING COMMENTS
Kyriakos Iordanou, General Manager at the INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIEDPUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF CYPRUS (ICPAC)
12:40-12:50
CHAIRMAN CLOSING COMMENTS & KEY TAKEAWAYS
Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate
12:50-14:30
LUNCH
Sponsored by TFI Markets
MEDIA PARTNERS
KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING
Interactive Hybrid Platform
Hybrid events enable you to put a virtual face to your organisation or come actually face-to-face by speaking to your viewers, attending meetings and networking
Build Thought Leadership
Showcase expertise and establish yourself as an industry thought leader
Generate Leads
It is the most cost-effective way to generate qualified leads of key B2B decision makers
Targeted Audience
Meet & engage with your target group
Global Reach
Hybrid events enable you to connect with your target audiences both locally and globally
New Prospects
Engage with new prospects and support existing relationships thus helping to drive leads into your sales funnel
PAST EVENT VIDEO
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
Finally we are back with in-person events! The time to connect with our colleagues and peers in the Finance sector is here! Our aim with the The 2nd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit 2023 is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking. No spamming, no irrelevant conversations, just quality conversations that promote business growth.
