23 MAY 2024 [DAY 1] 

​

08:30-09:00

 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

Sponsored by HighRadius

​

09:00-09:05

 WELCOME ADDRESS

Co-Organiser: Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events

CHAIRMAN: Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate

​

09:05-09:15

ICPAC WELCOME ADDRESS

Odysseas Christodoulou, Vice president of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC)

​

09:15-09:40

OPENING KEYNOTE

Changing to Meet the Future - Striving for Simplification and Digitalisation in Cyprus’ Public Sector

• Simplifying and automating procedures in Public Financial Management
  - New systems and platforms are coming online in the areas of financial reporting, payroll, fixed asset management, payment processing public procurement
  - Sustainability reporting

• Finance functions transformation
  - Value adding support to decision makers

• Turn-key and rational procurement
  - AI tools to streamline public tender competition
  - Enhanced framework agreements
  Andreas Antoniades, Accountant General at the Republic of Cyprus

 

09:40-10:05

 KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

The Human CFO: How EI will Trump AI in a Digital World

• Discussion on the challenges faced by Finance Heads & CFOs leading a function undertaking massive transformational change

• Why resisting the AI revolution is futile

• How to win as AI revolutionises the traditional finance role

• Detailed breakdown of what CFOs say are their current challenges

• Provide a Step-by-step framework to: "Humanise" and successfully guide the Finance function into an AI future

Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate

 

10:05-10:35

PANEL DISCUSSION

Navigating the Evolving Role of Financial Leadership​

​Moderator: Kyriakos Iordanou, General Manager at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC)
Maria Cauchi Delia, Chief Executive Officer at the Malta Institute of Accountants
Aristodemos Yiannakas, President of the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors

Alexander Kostopoulos, Founder & President of the Greek Association of CFOs (seodi.gr)

 

10:35-11:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Sustainability and the Role of the Accountancy Profession​​

Caitriona Allis, Head of Europe at ACCA

 

11:00-11:30

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by AUDI

 

11:30-12:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

Navigating through Currency and Interest Rate Volatility in a Complex Global Environment​

• Geopolitical Risks & US Elections

• Inflation and interest rate dynamics

• Currency trends and risks

• Lessons learned from the past and the approach forward

Moderator: Charis Charilaou, Chief Executive Officer at TFI Markets

Constantinos Tziamalis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Asbis Group 

Nicolas Jirkas, Deputy CEO & Executive Member of the Board of Directors at Island Oil (Holdings) Group 

Haris Topharides, Group Finance Director at Medochemie Ltd

​

12:00-12:25

 KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Digital Transformation and Leveraging AI/ML in Finance

• Getting Serious about Data

• What is AI and ML in Finance and How to Capitalize on Generative AI

• Key Use Cases

​Christoforos Christoforou, Senior Director - Operations and Strategy at Iron Mountain Central and Southern Europe

 

​

12:25-12:55

KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE​​

Levels of Connection

Stephanos Papadopoulos, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Spatzia.eu

 

12:55-14:15

 NETWORKING LUNCH

Sponsored by ACCA

 

14:15-14:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

Sustainable Finance: Green Investing and ESG​​

• The latest updates on ESG in investment decisions

• The current role of finance leaders in driving sustainable business practices

Moderator: Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate

Marios Charalambides, Partner, Board Member, Head of Financial Services at RSM Cyprus Ltd

Ronald Mizzi, Chief Financial Officer at APS Bank plc and a Council Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants

Antonis Diolas, Head of Audit and Assurance – Policy & Insights at ACCA

​

14:45-15:10

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Cybersecurity and Financial Data: Protecting Your Organisation in the Digital Age​

• Strategies and best practices for protecting sensitive financial data

• The role of finance leaders in fostering a culture of cyber security awareness and compliance

• Addressing common challenges to implementing robust cybersecurity measures

• Future trends in cybersecurity and how organizations can prepare for them

Yiannis Ioannides, Director, Cyber and Strategic Risk at Deloitte

​

15:10-15:35

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD):  The Next Era in Sustainability Reporting: from Compliance to Long-Term Value Creation​

The CSRD has entered into force in 2024, aiming ultimately at bringing non-financial reporting on a par with financial reporting. With a set of comprehensive European Sustainability Reporting Standards (“ESRS”) recently adopted, and a significant expansion in the scope of undertakings required to report on sustainability, it is expected that the CSRD/ ESRS will require extensive effort by most undertakings to achieve compliance. Compliance is the only way forward. But is the CSRD more than just mandating ESG/ sustainability disclosures?
George Shiammoudis, Director, PwC Advisory, Senior Member of the ESG Platform at PwC Cyprus​

15:35-16:05

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by NetU and Softline Computer Systems Ltd

​

16:05-16:35

PANEL DISCUSSION

Digital Transformation in Finance and Accounting

• The current state of digital transformation in the finance sector

• Case studies on successful digital transformations

• The future of finance in the digital era - key financial transformation trends and drivers

​Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

George Roussos, Chief Financial Officer at Dixons Southeast Europe – Kotsovolos

Savvas Pashias, Chief Financial Officer at Flyfish

Angelina Markari, Finance Director at Sodexo Cyprus Limited

Nicolas Panayi, Group Treasurer at OSM Thome

 

16:35-17:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

The Role of Financial Institutions in the Green Transition and its Impact on Our Clients​​​​​

• The green transition is here to stay

• What are the EU’s targets and what legislation is in place?

• What do Financial Institutions need to do?

• How will this impact their clients?

Eliza Livadiotou, Executive Director Finance & Legacy at Bank of Cyprus

​​​

17:00-17:30

INSPIRATION SESSION

ΑΝΑΤΡΟΠΗ

Angelos Charisteas, Vice Governor at Region of Central Macedonia, ex-National Professional Footballer

 

17:30-17:35

CHAIRMAN CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 1

Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate

​

17:35-19:00

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Sponsored by TFI Markets

 

19:30-22:30

NETWORKING DINNER

Traditional Tavern Dinner - Forsos Tavern 

Sponsored by Iron Mountain

​

​

24 MAY 2024 [DAY 2]

​

​

08:30-09:00

MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE

Sponsored by Deloitte

​

09:00-09:30

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SESSION

Costas Vichas, 2020 European Citizen Award Winner

 

09:30-10:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Building Resilience and Mastering Adaptability

• Redefining resilience for the modern-day CFO

• Evaluating the organization’s priorities

• Focusing business strategies on growth

​Eleni Aristodemou, Chief Financial Officer at Superhome Center (DIY) Limited

 

10:00-10:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Driving Growth through Strategic Financial Leadership

• The evolving role of the CFO as a strategic partner in the business

• Case studies on growth driven by finance leaders

• Future expectations from finance leadership

Moderator: Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

​Adonis Sotiriou, Group Chief Financial Officer at LANITIS E.C. HOLDINGS LTD

Ioannis Arampatzis, Commercial Finance Growth Manager GMCI (Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Israel) at BAT

Stathis Flangofas, Group Chief Financial Officer at HFM

Andreas Theocharides, Commercial Director at PepsiCo (Greece)

​

10:30-10:55

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Digital Euro: The Proposed Legal Framework & Implications for the Banking Sector​​

• How is geo-political instability and the economic downturn now impacting banks’ strategies?

• How should banks prepare for the evolving digital ecosystem?

​Valia Babis, Advisor to the Governor at Bank of Greece 

 

​

10:55-11:25

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by PWC

​

11:25-12:05

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Talent Management and Succession Planning​​

• Strategies for attracting talents in finance 

• Best practices for developing talents in finance

• Best practices for motivating and retaining talents in finance

• Importance of succession planning in finance and the value of talents

• Reasons for losing talents in finance and the consequences on succession planning

Session Lead: Marios Melanides, Managing Director of M MELANIDES People Advisory and Cyprus Country Partner of Evalion-SHL Greece and Cyprus

​

12:05-12:30

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

We are Better Together: Investing in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion​​

• The business case for diversity and inclusion in businesses

• Best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion

• The role of the CFO

​Constantinos Mourouzides, Chief Financial Officer at IKEA UK&IE

​

12:30-12:40

CHAIRMAN CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 2

Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate

 

12:40-12:50

ICPAC CFO CLOSING REMARKS

Stavros Kattamis, Chairman of the CFO Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC)

​

13:00-14:00

CLOSING NETWORKING LUNCH

Sponsored by Bank of Cyprus

​

​