23 MAY 2024 [DAY 1] 

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08:30-09:00

 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

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09:00-09:05

 WELCOME ADDRESS

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

CHAIRMAN: Peter McKenzie, General Manager at Anticipa Real Estate

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09:05-09:15

ICPAC WELCOME ADDRESS

Nicos Chimarides, President of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC)

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09:15-09:40

 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

 

09:40-10:10

PANEL DISCUSSION

Navigating the Evolving Role of Financial Leadership​

​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)

 

10:10-10:35

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Sustainability and the Role of the Accountancy Profession​​

Caitriona Allis, Head of Europe at ACCA

 

10:35-11:05

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

 

11:05-11:35

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, CEO at TFI Markets

Constantinos Tziamalis, Deputy CEO at Asbis Group 

Nicolas Tzirkas, Deputy CEO at Island Oil 

Anthoulis Papachristoforou, Group Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Managing Director at Logicom Public Ltd

Haris Topharides, Group Finance Director at Medochemie Ltd

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11:35-12:00

 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

 

12:00-12:30

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

​George Roussos, CFO at Dixons Southeast Europe – Kotsovolos

Savvas Pashias, Chief Financial Officer at Flyfish

Angelina Markari, Finance Director at Sodexo Cyprus Limited

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12:30-13:00

KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE​​

Levels of Connection

Stephanos Papadopoulos, Founder & CEO at Spatzia.eu

 

13:00-14:00

 NETWORKING LUNCH
 

14:00-14:25

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

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

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14:25-14:50

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

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14:50-15:15

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​

15:15-15:45

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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15:45-16:10

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Talent Management and Succession Planning Cross Collaboration: Breaking Silos in the Finance Function

• Strategies to improve collaboration and communication, leveraging technology and team-building activities

• Case studies showcasing successful cross-functional collaboration initiatives in finance

• Addressing common challenges to collaboration and providing actionable solutions

• Future trends in collaborative work practices and how to preparefor them

 

16:10-16:40

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

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16:40-17:00

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SESSION

Costas Vichas, 2020 European Citizen Award Winner

 

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

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17:35-19:00

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

 

19:30-22:30

NETWORKING DINNER

Traditional Tavern Experience 

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24 MAY 2024 [DAY 2]

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08:30-09:00

MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE

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09:00-09:30

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, CFO at Superhome Center (DIY) Limited

 

09:30-10:00

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

​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, Independent

Andreas Theocharides, Commercial Director at PepsiCo (Greece)

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10:00-10:25

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Beyond Numbers: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Financial Leadership

• Understanding the importance of emotional intelligence in finance

• Strategies for developing emotional intelligence

• The role of EI in conflict resolution, negotiation, and team-building

ICPAC SESSION (TBC)

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10:25-10:50

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 

 

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10:50-11:20

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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11:20-11:45

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Finance​​

• The business case for diversity and inclusion in finance

• Best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion

• The role of leadership in advancing D&I

​Constantinos Mourouzides, CFO at IKEA UK&IE

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11:45-12:15

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

The Future of Work in Finance: Remote Work, Flexibility, and Work-Life Balance​​

• Current trends in remote work and flexible work arrangements in finance

• The impact of remote work on productivity and employee satisfaction

• Strategies for managing remote finance teams

 

12:15-12:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

Talent Management and Succession Planning​​

• Strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining finance talent

• The importance of succession planning in finance

• Best practices for talent management

• Implementation of workplace mental health initiatives and their impact on employee well-being and productivity

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12:45-12:50

ICPAC CFO CLOSING REMARKS

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

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13:00-14:00

CLOSING NETWORKING LUNCH

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