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Finance Summit
The 5th ICPAC Mediterranean
An elite Gathering of World-class Finance Leaders and Key Decision-makers
A PREMIUM GATHERING OF FINANCE LEADERS
“There is Nothing Permanent Except Change”
Socrates
The 5th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit is a senior-level gathering of the most forward-looking CFOs and finance leaders in the region - executives who are not simply reporting performance, but actively shaping the future of their organisations.
Finance is changing fast. AI is redefining how decisions are made. Regulation is tightening. Capital is more expensive. Boards expect clarity, accuracy and strategic vision in real time. In this environment, the modern finance leader is no longer just the guardian of cost and compliance - they are the architect of growth, resilience, and trust.
Across two days of keynotes, round tables, workshops and high-value networking, this summit focuses on what truly matters: intelligent forecasting, cash and liquidity discipline, operational efficiency, tax and regulatory pressure, risk and governance, digital transformation, and talent for the next era of finance.
This is not theory. It’s about how you lead through volatility, protect profitability, and build a finance function that drives strategy at board level.
Join us for the 5th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit 2026 - a high-level platform for real learning, meaningful connection, and strategic clarity for today’s finance leaders.
OUR SPONSORS
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SUMMIT ORGANISING COMMITTEE
OUR SPEAKERS
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
THE AGENDA
21-22 MAY | LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
21 MAY 2026 [DAY 1]
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
Participants arrive, register, and enjoy welcome coffee
Sponsored by Scope Solutions, Fyorin and KPMG
09:00-09:10
SUMMIT OPENING
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
Theo Skagias, CEO at TH.C.SKAGIAS S.A.
Marianna Polykrati, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tetraktys Treasury
09:10-09:25
ICPAC WELCOME ADDRESS
Odysseas Christodoulou, President at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC)
09:25-09:50
OPENING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Current Macroeconomics in the EU, Geopolitical Factors and How They Affect the EU Banking Sector
Haris Hambakis, Deputy CEO at Eurobank Limited
09:50-10:15
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Leadership Beyond Finance: Human Skills, Smart Tech & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Redesigning the Finance Team for 2026
Ilias Papastathopoulos, Group CFO at Printec Group
10:15-10:40
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Calm in Chaos: How Great Leaders Make High-Stakes Decisions
Theo Skagias, CEO at TH.C.SKAGIAS S.A.
10:40-11:10
CEO PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
The CEO–CFO Partnership: Trust, Transparency & Transformation
Moderator: Stephanos Papadopoulos, Founder & CEO at Spatzia.eu
Andreas Theocharides, CEO at Kean Group
Sofocles Tymvios, Chief Executive Officer at Swissport Cyprus Ltd.
Charalambos Panayiotou, CEO at KEO
Eleni Kaloyirou, CEO at Hermes Airports
11:10-11:40
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
Opportunity for attendees to connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions
Sponsored by MDS Cyprus & IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
11:40-12:05
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
From Insight to Impact - Building the Future-Ready Finance Function
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Discover how the finance function is being redefined: from transactional control to strategic value creation, powered by data, AI, and new operating models
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Explore how leading organisations are transforming: through workforce upskilling, agile teaming, and democratization of data and technology
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Learn from OMV Petrom’s journey: how we built a data-literate finance organisation through our Data Citizens program and scaled innovation through “The Firm.”
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Understand why mindset matters: and how a growth mindset is the foundation for building a resilient, intelligent, and future-ready finance team.
Fabian Wedam, Vice President Controlling, Performance Management and Advanced Analytics at OMV Petrom Group
12:05-12:30
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Career Paths Reimagined/Future of Work in Finance and Accounting
Jamie Lyon, FCCA - Head of Skills, Sectors and Technology at ACCA
12:30-13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Cyberattacks, Digital Transformation, Cloud, AI, Agents, Regulations... Time for Digital Resilience
Moderator: Michalis Zinieris, Enterprise Technology & Performance Leader at Deloitte
Phil Demetriou, Chief Executive Officer at Positive Group
Michele Hili, Finance Solutions Team Lead at Scope Solutions
Panos Panayiotou, Founder & CEO at Circl3 Tech
13:00-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
Attendees network over lunch, fostering connections and discussions
Sponsored by the ACCA
14:00-14:30
WELLNESS SESSION
Psychological Safety
Vangelis Demosthenous, Managing Director at Kratis Consulting
Solonas Demosthenous, Partner, Organisational Psychologist, Licensed Aviation Psychologist at Kratis Consulting
14:30-14:55
KEYNOTE SESSION
The CFO as Chief Value Officer:
Strategy Beyond the Balance Sheet of the CFO
Wojtek Wieronski, Global CFO - E-comm, Retail. Pharma at PHH Group
14:55-15:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees and discuss key insights
Sponsored by TFI Ecommpay & Eurobank Limited & Positive Group
15:30-16:00
FIRESIDE CHAT + Q&A
Strategic Insights for CFOs from the Cyprus Tax Reform
Moderator: Constantinos Kounnis, Managing Director at C.Kounnis & Partners
Marios Andreou, Partner, Tax Advisory at PwC Cyprus
16:00-16:25
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Cost of Risk – A Strategic Perspective on Managing Insurance at CFO Level
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CFOs usually have limited information on Operational Risks. Psychology, availability and cost of insurance, market trends drive insurance decisions; not data
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Businesses end up:
- Overinsuring things that will not happen
- Underinsuring things that may happen
- Not insuring things that will happen -
This keynote presentation will take a pragmatic approach to these issues and present an alternative that integrates insurance as a dynamic component of enterprise risk management
Christos Gavriel, Managing Broker at MDS Cyprus
16:25-16:50
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Digital Euro: What's In It for You
Stelios Georgakis, Director General - Head, Directorate General Payments at the Central Bank of Cyprus
16:50-17:20
INSPIRATION SESSION
7 Summits: A Life Changing Journey
Christina Flampouri, Alpinist & Motivational Speaker
17:20-17:30
CO-CHAIRS CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 1
Summarising the key takeaways from the conference and addressing final questions from attendees
Theo Skagias, CEO at TH.C.SKAGIAS S.A.
Marianna Polykrati, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tetraktys Treasury
17:30-19:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
A closing networking reception to foster connections among attendees and speakers,
featuring local drinks & snacks
19:30-22:30
CLOSING NETWORKING DINNER
Traditional Tavern Experience
The ICPAC CFO Society invites you to join us for a Traditional Tavern Dinner at Taverna Agios Epiktitos for an evening of authentic cuisine and warm connections, fostering networking in a relaxed and culturally
rich atmosphere
22 MAY 2026 [DAY 2]
08:30-09:00
WELCOME COFFEE DAY 2
Participants arrive, and enjoy welcome coffee
Sponsored by Reconcilio & PWC Cyprus & Positive Group
09:00-09:15
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SESSION
Theodoros Hatzizacharias, President at Faros Zois
09:15-09:40
FIRESIDE CHAT + Q&A
Geopolitical Macro Outlook 2026: Rates, Inflation & Growth - What it Means for CFO Decisions
Moderator: Stelios Marathovouniotis, Editor-in-Chief at en.philenews, Phileleftheros Media Group Professor James Ker-Lindsay, Academic and Analyst
09:40-10:10
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Technology Trends for CFOs: Insights for 2026 and Beyond
Summarising the key takeaways from the summit and addressing final questions from attendees
Moderator: Marianna Polykrati, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tetraktys Treasury
Alain Mulder, Region Head Europe at IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
Elena Vassiliou, CFO at KARMA
Christina Papandreou, Vice Chair at SEODI (Association of Greek Chief Financial Officers)
10:10-10:35
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
The Role of the CFO in Driving Growth
Peter Van Veen, Director of Corporate Governance and Stewardship at ICAEW
10:35-11:05
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees and discuss key insights
Sponsored by Deloitte Cyprus & Axia Search
11:05-11:35
PANEL SESSION + Q&A
Beyond the Checklist - Elevating Risk Management to Enable Strategic Resilience of the CFO
Moderator: Argyro Efstathiou, Chief Operations Officer & Chief Financial Officer at Cyprus Trading Corporation FMCG Logistics and Distribution
Nicholas Pettis, Chief Financial Officer at PepsiCo
Eleni Aristodemou, CFO at Superhome Center (DIY) Limited
Agnieszka Kreciszewska, Chief Financial Officer - Member of the Board at Caparol Polska Sp. z o.o.
11:35-12:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Cost Transformation Without Killing Growth:
Margin Protection, Productivity & Value-Based Spend
Moderator: Angelina Markari, Finance Director at Sodexo Cyprus
Christoforos Evlavis, Board Member, Risk Consulting at KPMG in Cyprus
Chrysanthos Christou, CFO at DP World
Roberto Karahannas, Chief Financial Officer / Executive Member of the Board of Directions at State Health Services Organization (ΟΚΥπΥ)
12:05-12:35
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Talent, Change & Culture: The Human Side of AI Adoption
Session lead: Christiana Christofi, Chief Executive Officer at Human Asset Ltd
12:35-13:00
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Neuroleadership - The Meta-Competence of Tomorrow’s Leaders
Agnieszka Kreciszewska, Chief Financial Officer - Member of the Board at Caparol Polska Sp. z o.o.
13:00-13:05
CO-CHAIRS CLOSING COMMENTS & KEY TAKEAWAYS
Summarising the key takeaways from the summit and addressing final questions from attendees
Theo Skagias, CEO at TH.C.SKAGIAS S.A.
Marianna Polykrati, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tetraktys Treasury
13:05-13:15
PRIZE DRAW
An exciting chance to win gifts and experiences
13:15-13:30
ICPAC CFO SOCIETY CLOSING
Stavros Kattamis, Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the ICPAC CFO Society
13:30-15:30
CLOSING NETWORKING LUNCH
Attendees connect over a closing lunch, fostering meaningful conversations and lasting connections
Sponsored by the ICAEW
MEDIA PARTNERS
KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING
Build Thought Leadership
Showcase expertise and establish yourself as an industry thought leader
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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
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring the The 5th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit provides you with the perfect opportunity to showcase your solutions and interact with your target audience in a purposeful way.
You can expect to secure new direct connections with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
Our Sponsorship packages take on a holistic approach and are tailored to accommodate your specific business objectives.
Packages can include:
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25-minute Keynote presentation
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Inclusion in an industry-expert panel discussion
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Access to The Meeting Point, which includes ONE-TO-ONE pre-qualified meetings
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A bespoke integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
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Social media campaigns
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Customised email campaigns to over 200 000 subscribers
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Dedicated booths and promotional areas
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Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with the international media
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
This is the perfect time to connect with your colleagues and peers in the Finance sector! Our aim with the 5th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking and practical conversations that promote business growth.
