ΚΥΡΙΑ ΟΜΙΛΙΑ του
Προέδρου της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας
κύριου Νίκου Χριστοδουλίδη
το Επίσημο Μεσημεριανό Γεύμα
στο πλαίσιο του
“3ου Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum”
την Παρασκευή, 4 Απριλίου 2025, Metropolitan Club, στη Νέα Υόρκη
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Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, επικοινωνήστε με την κα. Όλγα Μπορνόζη, Managing Director, Email: obornozi@capitallink.com ;
ή με την κα Ελένη Μπέη, Chief Operating Officer, Email: ebej@capitallink.com ; ή στο τηλ. +1 (212) 661-7566.
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Η ΤΑΥΤΟΤΗΤΑ ΤΗΣ CAPITAL LINK
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3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum
A Premier Forum For Business in Cyprus
Cyprus President and Ministers Address International Investors
We are honored that H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus and Ministers Giorgos Papanastasiou, Marina Hadjimanolis and Nicodemos Damianou, are participating as Keynote Speakers.
Organized in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and supported by the Deputy Shipping Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus and Invest Cyprus, this premier Forum will foster an open dialogue on Cyprus’s business and investment landscape, highlighting its openness and competitiveness on the global stage.
This forum aims to elevate Cyprus’s profile within the international investment and business community and spotlight the country’s growing role as a hub for investment and economic activity, providing exclusive insights
The event will convene a distinguished delegation of government public officials from Cyprus and industry leaders from the private sector to address key topics, including security and stability, energy, cyber technology, banking and finance, and shipping.
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
8:40 – 8:45 am
WELCOME REMARKS
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link Inc.
Mr. Polys Hajioannou , Chairman & CEO – Safe Bulkers (NYSE: SB); Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
CYPRUS AS A BUSINESS & INVESTMENT DESTINATION
9:05 – 9:40 am
Moderator: Ms. Elvina Montanios, Partner – Montanios & Montanios LLC
Panelists:
Mr. Andreas Kramvis, Former Vice Chairman – Honeywell; Operating Partner – AEA Investors
Mr. Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman – Invest Cyprus
Ms. Dorothea Ioannou, CEO – The American P&I Club
Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri, President – American University of Beirut
CYPRUS – A REGIONAL ENERGY – TRADE & COMMERCIAL HUB
9:45 – 9:55 am
KEYNOTE REMAR
H.E. Giorgos Papanastasiou, Minister of Energy, Commerce & Industry – Republic of Cyprus
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
9:55 – 10:30 am
Moderator: Mr. Andreas Mylonas, Founder & Managing Partner, AMG Mylonas & Associates
Panelists:
Ms. Christina Karapataki, Partner – Breakthrough Energy Ventures (TBC)
Ms. Maritina Opizzi, Head of North Africa and Levant Region – Eni
Dr. John Ardill, Vice-President of Global Exploration – ExxonMobil
THE ECONOMY OF CYPRUS
10:35 – 10:45 am
THE ECONOMY OF CYPRUS – Developments & Outlook
KEYNOTE REMARKS
Dr. Chris Patsalides, Governor – Central Bank of Cyprus
CYPRUS AS A BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES HUB
10:50 – 11:30 am
Moderator: Mr. Philippos Soseilos, CEO & Chairman – PwC Cyprus
Panelists
Mr. Miltos Michaelas, CEO – Alpha Bank Cyprus
Dr. Charis Pouangare, Deputy CEO & Chief of Business – Bank of Cyprus
Mr. Michalis Louis, CEO – Hellenic Bank
Mr. Konstantinos Kostopoulos, Managing Director, Head of Greece & Cyprus, Investment Banking – Morgan Stanley
CYPRUS: A TECHNOLOGY GATEWAY TO EUROPE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
11:35 – 12:10 am
Panel Discussion:
H.E. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy – Republic of Cyprus
Mr. Evan Kotsovinos, Vice President of Engineering and General Manager – Google
Mr. Giorgos Zacharia, Co-CEO – Insurify; Member – Cyprus AI Taskforce
Mr. Christopher Sharrock, Vice President, United Nations and International Organizations – Microsoft
Mr. Andreas Panayi, Founder – Kinisis Ventures Ltd; Investment Advisory Committee member – Kinisis Ventures Fund
CYPRUS – A GLOBAL SHIPPING & SHIPMANAGEMENT HUB
12:15 – 12:25 am
KEYNOTE REMARKS
H.E. Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President – Republic of Cyprus
12:25 – 1:05 am
Moderator: Mr. Richard Brand, Partner – White & Case
Panelists
Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis, CEO – Cyprus Sea Lines / Hellenic Tankers; President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
Mr. Andreas Hadjipetrou, Chief Commercial Officer – Columbia Group; Managing Director – Columbia Shipmanagement
Mr. George Mouskas, CEO – Olympic Ocean Carriers / Zela Shipping
Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO & Chairman – Safe Bulkers (NYSE: SB); Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
Ms. Nicole Mylona, CEO – Transmed Shipping
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS
H.E. Nikos Christodoulides
President
Republic of Cyprus
INTRODUCED BY
Hadjyiannis
Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis
President
Cyprus Union of Shipowners
CEO
Cyprus Sea Lines / Hellenic Tankers
NYSE Closing Bell
Within the context of the “Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum”, Safe Bulkers, which is listed on NYSE (NYSE: SB), will host a reception and organize a special ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange in honor of Cyprus. Mr. Polys Hajioannou, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of SAFE BULKERS, INC with the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, will ring the “Closing Bell” on Friday April 4, 2025. The NYSE Closing Bell is broadcasted live on major news stations in the United States and abroad to an estimated audience of 150 million viewers worldwide.
