14-15 MAY 2017 THIRD INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT EVENT. Four Seasons Hotel and Trakasol Exhibition Centre, Limassol, Cyprus

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1 14-15 MAY 2017 THIRD INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT EVENT Four Seasons Hotel and Trakasol Exhibition Centre, Limassol, Cyprus

2 Organiser: With support of: Municipality of Limassol

CONCEPT of this event The BEST INVEST Conference is a

specific investment opportunities in Cyprus and gives an

opportunities in countriesparticipants of the Conference.

3 CONCEPT of this event The BEST INVEST Conference is a practitioneroriented networking event which promotes specific investment opportunities in Cyprus and gives an overview of International investment climate and opportunities in countriesparticipants of the Conference. Next conference will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol on the 15th of May 2017.

PARTICIPANTS: Business people working in the fields of

A key differentiator of the BEST INVEST Cyprus Conference

4 PARTICIPANTS: Business people working in the fields of International investments and finance. A key differentiator of the BEST INVEST Cyprus Conference is our focus on providing high quality networking opportunities. Previous events (2015, 2016) gathered hundreds professionals from countries. Majority of foreign participants know Cyprus well: they live here or have an International business company that services their interests in Cyprus and Europe.

Conference AGENDA The BEST INVEST Conference is a 1-day event (held on Monday 15 th of May) providing a balanced and comprehensive

It is oriented towards practitioners and provides a state-of-the-art review of main issues and opportunities.

00. There will be 400+ guests. The organisers invited CEOs, directors, shareholders of major international businesses in Cyprus.

5 Conference AGENDA The BEST INVEST Conference is a 1-day event (held on Monday 15 th of May) providing a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the Cyprus economy and investment opportunities. It is oriented towards practitioners and provides a state-of-the-art review of main issues and opportunities. VIP Cocktail RECEPTION A reception for conference participants and VIP guests from Cyprus will be organised on Sunday 14 th of May at There will be 400+ guests. The organisers invited CEOs, directors, shareholders of major international businesses in Cyprus. Last year 300 guests were from 29 countries, but all living and working in Cyprus or working through Cyprus with other countries. This year due to special thematic sessions many guests will represent Russia, India, countries of the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

George Vassiliou, former President of Cyprus; H.E. Mr.

Constantinos Petrides, Deputy Minister to the

Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, Minister of Energy, Commerce,

6 High profile speakers from Cyprus ( ) Among speakers of BEST INVEST 2015 and 2016: H.E. Mr. George Vassiliou, former President of Cyprus; H.E. Mr. Harris Georgiades, Minister of Finance; H.E. Mr. Constantinos Petrides, Deputy Minister to the President; H.E. Mr. Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism; H.E. Mr. Marios Demetriades, Minister of Transport, Communications and Public Works;

Exchange Commission; Sir Christopher Pissarides,

Andreas Christou, Mayor of Limassol; Dr.

7 High profile speakers from Cyprus ( ) Mr. Christodoulos Angastiniotis, President of Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency; Mr. Constantinos Herodotou, State Commissioner on Privatisations; Mrs. Demetra Kalogirou, Chairwoman of Cyprus Security and Exchange Commission; Sir Christopher Pissarides, Chairman of National Economic Council; Mr. Andreas Christou, Mayor of Limassol; Dr. Kiril Zimarin, President of Association of International Banks in Cyprus; Mr. Angelos Gregoriades, President of CIFA (Cyprus International Funds Association).

This conference is interesting for institutional investors as well as family offices, high net worth individuals, private investors and business people working in finance and banking.

8 This conference is interesting for institutional investors as well as family offices, high net worth individuals, private investors and business people working in finance and banking. This is the only International Investment conference in Cyprus that brings professionals from so many countries to discuss investments in Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean region and countries of former Soviet Union. Armenia Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Egypt Estonia France Georgia Greece Hungary Israel Kazakhstan Kirgizstan Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Moldova Monaco Poland Romania Russia Serbia Singapore Spain Switzerland Ukraine UAE Each time we had representatives of countries. The same is expected in UK USA Venezuela

BEST INVEST Conference Program. Saturday-Sunday, May 13-14 Arrival of foreign participants and guests of honor, free time for guests from abroad, pre-arranged business meetings.

9 BEST INVEST Conference Program. Saturday-Sunday, May Arrival of foreign participants and guests of honor, free time for guests from abroad, pre-arranged business meetings. Sunday, May 14 19:00 21:00 Official Opening Ceremony of the BEST INVEST Conference. Cocktail Reception for 400+ people: 250 selected prominent investors and investment specialists from Cyprus and abroad, 100 CEOs and directors of International and local financial institutions and 100 VIP guests (political and business leaders of Cyprus). Monday, May 15 08:15 08:45 Registration. Morning coffee. 09:00 09:15 Official Opening Ceremony. Official Guests Welcome Addresses. 09:15 10:30 Plenary Session 1 10:30 11:00 Networking Coffee Break 11:00 12:00 Plenary Session 2. 12:00 13:00 Plenary Session 3. 13:00 14:00 Networking Lunch 13:30 14:00 Registration for Thematic session Prospects of Shipping Development and Investments 15:30 16:00 Networking coffee break. Registration for Thematic session Cyprus and India: Mutual Investments and opportunities. 17:30 18:00 Networking coffee break. Registration for Thematic session Cyprus - Gateway to Europe for Middle East, a Bridge to Middle East for Europe.

10 Detailed program. 15 th of May Registration. Morning Coffee Opening Ceremony. Welcome speech by Nikos Nikolaides, Mayor of Limassol Welcome address by Demetris Syllouris, President of Parliament of Cyprus Opening Key Note Speech. Cyprus Today: Recent Reforms, plans and challenges. Government s Strategy for Further Economic Development and Incentives for Investors and Foreign Businessmen Constantinos Petrides, Minister under President The business model of International Banking in Cyprus. New Era of Digital Technologies and New Business Models in Private Banking. The Trends and the Future in Retail Banking and Wealth Management. Challenges for European banks: New Regulations. Mr. George Karageorgis, Hellenic Bank Group General Manager, Retail & International Banking Challenges ahead for the Cyprus Fund Industry. Angelos Gregoriades. President of CIFA (Cyprus International Funds Association) Panel discussion 1: World in An Age of Globalization This Panel of speakers will analyses economics, geopolitics or international security and terrorism issues, providing a unique perspective into what s really happening around the globe from China to Russia to the Middle East and Europe and what it means to professional investment and finance audiences of BEST INVEST Conference. Discussion will provide a look at where things are headed, and where the potential dangers and opportunities may lie. Both realistic and hopeful, this discussion will leave the audiences with a better understanding of current global issues, and a clear, compelling vision of the future.

11 Detailed program. 15 th of May Coffee break Cyprus for foreign business. Recent changes in laws and regulations Succession Planning, Family Governance, Estate and Asset Planning, Family Office Services. Trusts: Cyprus Trusts & Cyprus International Trusts. Wills, Estate Planning & Succession. Citizenship. Philanthropy. Family Office Trends Panel discussion 2 Cyprus as an International Business Centre Through the Eyes of Foreign CEOs, Businessmen and Entrepreneurs. Exchange of Views on the Future of the Cyprus Economy and Business Cyprus and Russia. Recent Tax Changes Overview. Substance and few precedents (court decisions). Advice on optimal tax planning and compliance. Michael Sobolev, Tax Expert on Russia and CIS Countries, Vice-President of Consulco Panel Discussion 3 Cyprus and Eastern Europe: new prospects of mutual investments and bilateral economic relationship. Investment prospects of Europe. Infrastructural projects, banking sector, trade and economic cooperation. Overview on the whole Eastern European market. Cyprus as Russia's investment and commercial partner: why Cyprus strategically suits Russia as a regular business partner and how Russian capital can benefit from cooperation while developing its global business. What are the prospects for Russia and Eastern Europe in the new Cypriot economy? What arrangements are being made to secure and protect investment interests? Panel Discussion 4. International investments new challenges. Is Cyprus able to attract only property investments? What about other sectors and especially IT and new technologies? How to attract serious businesses and business owners? Can Cyprus become a bigger and better international center for wealth management services? Closing Remarks Networking Lunch.

12 Detailed program. 15 th of May Prospects of Shipping Development and Investments. Shipping & Shipbuilding Market Outlook. Forecasting the Main Shipping Markets. This session addresses key issues and best practices of shipping markets, the balance between demand and supply of shipping services, measures to develop the industry worldwide and in Cyprus. Opening Speech: H.E. Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Mr. Marios Demetriades Key Note Speech: Attraction of Investing in Cyprus, Shipping & Cyprus Flagged Vessels. Captain Eberhard Koch, Chairman, CEO & Partner of the ÖL Shipping Group Panel Discussion 1: Practical examples of shipping business development in Cyprus and role of Cyprus in the shipping business worldwide Panel Discussion 2: Brainstorming on the future of shipping in Cyprus and in the world. 15:30 16:00 Networking coffee break Cyprus and India: Mutual Investments and opportunities. India today is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic countries in the world with 1,3 billion citizens. The region s emerging markets are supported by fast-growing neighbour economies, young and skilled workers. This session will explore promising long-term opportunities that Cypriot, European and Russian business people can find in India and the way businessmen from India see Cyprus and its potential. Key Note Speech: Investments in Cyprus and India and prospects of development business cooperation. H.E. High Commissioner of India to Cyprus Mr. Ravi Bangar Panel Discussion 1: Practical examples of bilateral business relationship or Indian businessmen living and working in Cyprus. Panel Discussion 2: What is the future of the economic cooperation between two countries, mutual investments, exchange of goods and services. Closing Speech: Practical Ways to strengthen business links. Marios Andreou, President of Cyprus-Indian Business Association.

Detailed program. 15 th of May. 17:30 18:00 Networking coffee break. 18.00 19.

Identifying the numerous ways of building strong relationships/trading between the Arab World

The potential of investments for the Arab in Cyprus mainly in Oil and Gas, Tourism, Hospitality

Why the Arab people are considered the most interested people in Citizenship and Permanent

13 Detailed program. 15 th of May. 17:30 18:00 Networking coffee break Cyprus - Gateway to Europe for Middle East, a Bridge to Middle East for Europe. Identifying the numerous ways of building strong relationships/trading between the Arab World and Cyprus. The potential of investments for the Arab in Cyprus mainly in Oil and Gas, Tourism, Hospitality and Real Estate. Why the Arab people are considered the most interested people in Citizenship and Permanent Residency programs in Cyprus? How to connect Cyprus to the Arab World and vice versa? BEST INVEST Reception VIP speakers of previous years H.E. Mr. Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism; 2016 H.E. Mr. Demetris Syllouris, President of Cyprus Parliament.

14 Organiser of BEST INVEST Conference: Cyprus business magazine SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. Participation fee: 350 euro (including VAT) to be paid upon registration (includes opening reception on the 14 th of May and all sessions of the conference on the 15 th of May). Thematic sessions participation fee: 50 euro+vat (includes 1 thematic session access) Additional information on participation: Tel , ip@vkcyprus.com (event coordinator Ms. Irina Patsalidou) Requests on sponsorship and speaking opportunities: Natalia Kardash, nk@vkcyprus.com

14-15 MAY 2017 THIRD INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT EVENT. Four Seasons Hotel and Trakasol Exhibition Centre, Limassol, Cyprus

14-15 MAY 2017 THIRD INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT EVENT Four Seasons Hotel and Trakasol Exhibition Centre, Limassol, Cyprus Organiser: With support of: CONCEPT of this event The BEST INVEST Conference is a