19th Annual Cyprus Summit 2023 | Economist Impact events | 6 November 2023 | Hilton Nicosia, 1 Axaion street, Engomi Nicosia

Geopolitical turmoil, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the aftermath of health, energy and supply-chain crises, high inflation and high interest rates: the global scene is dominated by uncertainty and unpredictability. On the other hand, there is much discussion on accelerating the green transition, tapping into the opportunities that arise from tech disruption and strengthening Europe’s unity and solidarity in face of new challenges for collective security and democracy.

Without a doubt, the eastern Mediterranean region and Cyprus in particular, has a pivotal role to play in these developments both due to its strategic position and its importance for Europe’s energy security. In contrast to a legacy of conflicts and fragmentation, new partnerships are now offering hope for lasting peace and inclusive growth in the region.

● What are Europe’s strong and weak points in the turbulent global environment?
● Which reforms has the new Cypriot government prioritised?
● Can competitiveness and social justice go hand in hand?
● Is there optimism for a viable solution of the Cyprus problem in the near future?

2023 Speakers

John Peet
Associate Editor, Special Reports The Economist

Simon Ainsworth
Αssociate Managing Director, Moody’s Investors Service

Christodoulos Angastiniotis
President, Cyprus Chamber Of Commerce And Industry

Chris Barton
Cmg Hm Trade Commissioner For Europe

Shlomo Ben Ami
Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Israel, Vice-president, Toledo International Centre For Peace (Ticpax)

Byron Camilleri
Minister For Home Affairs, Security, Reforms And Equality, Malta

Michael C. G. Charalambides
Ceo & Managing Director, Ecommbx

Nikos Christodoulides
President Of The Republic Of Cyprus

Hila Ehrenreich
Ceo, Israeli National Center Of Blue Economy And Innovation

Stelios Elia
Managing Director, Bc Partners

Wolfgang Fengler
Ceo, World Data Lab, Fmr Lead Economist, The World Bank

Elisa Ferreira
European Commissioner, For Cohesion And Reforms (Recorded Message)

Julie Fisher
Ambassador, Of The United States Of America To Cyprus

Michalis Georgallas
Μinister Of Defence, Cyprus

Philippos Hadjizacharias
Deputy Minister Of Research, Innovation And Digital Policy, Cyprus

John Kalogerakis
Ceo, Jmk Anthropocentric Strategic Leadership Development, President Of Iupt Consultative Body

Shlomi Kofman
Vice-president & Head Of The International Collaborations Division, Israel Innovation Authority (Via Connection)

Constantinos Kombos
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Cyprus

Terpsa Konstantinidou
Director Of Higher Education, Ministry Of Education, Sport And Youth, Cyprus

Anna Koukkides-procopiou
Minister Of Justice And Public Order, Cyprus

Ian Lesser
Vice-president, The German Marshall Fund Of The United States (Gmf)

Elizabeth Mccaul
Μember Of The Supervisory Board, European Central Bank (Via Connection)

El-iza Mohamedou
Director, Oecd Centre For Skills (Virtual Participation)

Mario Monti
Former Prime Minister, Italy

Mario Nava
Director-general, Dg Reform, European Commission (Recorded Message)

Elena Pantazi
Partner, Talent And Portfolio Development, Northzone

George Papanastasiou
Minister Of Energy, Commerce And Industry, Cyprus

Ioannis Petri
Managing Director, Athlos Capital

Irfan Siddiq
British High Commissioner, To Cyprus

Philippos Soseilos
Ceo And Chairman, Pwc Cyprus

Dimitris Spentzas
Chief Technology Officer, Ambience

Colin Stewart
Special Representative And Head, United Nations Peacekeeping Force In Cyprus (Unficyp), Deputy Special Adviser Of The Secretary-general (Dsasg) On Cyprus

George Theocharides
Chairman, Cyprus Securities And Exchange Commission (Cysec)

Goran Tinjic
Programme Manager For Southern Europe, World Bank

Wim Van Aken
Mission Chief For Cyprus, European Stability Mechanism

Sofia Voultepsi
Deputy Minister Of Migration And Asylum, Greece

Marina Wes
Director, European Union Countries, World Bank

Andreas Yiasemides
President, Cyprus Investment Funds Association (Cifa)

Sofia Zacharaki
Minister For Social Cohesion And Family Affairs, Greece

Myrto Zambarta
Head, European Commission Representation In Cyprus

Panayiotis Zaphiris
Rector, Cyprus University Of Technology

Demetrios Zoppos
Founding Partner, 33east

Kypros Zoumidou
Group Ceo, Capital.com

Uzy Zwebner
Founder And Ceo, Basecamp, Co-founder, High Tech Park, Beer Sheva, Israel

2023 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
• PWC

PREMIUM GOLD SPONSOR:
• EcommBX

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Exonn Mobil
• Ambience

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Cyprus Public Transport
• European University Cyprus

COMMUNICATION SPONSOR:
• Kathimerini

OFFICIAL AIRLINE SPONSOR:
• Aegean