1^st Cyprus Workshop:
Looking Ahead – the Future of the Cyprus Investment Programme

Thursday 5^th March 2020, Amathus Beach Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus

About the Workshop

The Investment Migration Council is pleased to present the 1^st Cyprus Workshop.

This unique workshop will provide delegates with key updates on the current status, and trends in the industry. Ideal for professionals directly or indirectly involved with the programme. An excellent opportunity to learn and network with local and international speakers and delegates.

Date:	Thursday, 5^th March 2020
Venue:	Amathus Beach Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
Cost:	Free for IMC Members
	90 euro + VAT for Non-Members

Programme Highlights

Professionalising IM: New Qualifications for the Industry
Keynote from the Government of Cyprus
Due Diligence and the Success of Citizenship by Investment Programmes
Due Diligence in Investment Migration Reports
IMC Update on EU Affairs
Real Estate Panel
Positioning for a Competitive Advantage

Who Should Attend

Lawyers, Financial Services Practitioners, Bankers, Accountants, Family Offices, Wealth Managers, Real Estate Agents, Property Developers, Investment Advisors, Luxury Yacht Brokers and Insurance Providers – all who are involved in Global Citizenship planning will find this a stimulating and beneficial workshop.

Why Attend

This half-day workshop brings together key industry stakeholders and covers a variety of highly topical subject matters which are of interest to the academic, professional and government community.

After learning from top-tiered industry professionals, the end-of-day cocktail reception provides delegates with additional opportunities to network amongst leading practitioners, senior government officials, academics, suppliers, potential clients and industry colleagues.

CPD Accreditation

The Cyprus Workshop has been independently reviewed and certified as conforming to university accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. A CPD Certificate of Attendance may be requested at the end of the workshop.

Partnership

A limited number of partnership opportunities are available for highly respected firms to contribute to this unique workshop and to improve their visibility. For further information please contact events@investmentmigration.org

Confirmed Speakers

Bruno L’ecuyer IMCM
Chief Executive, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland

Michalis Hadjipanayiotou
CEO, Cyprus Land & Building Developers Association, Cyprus

James Swenson IMCM
Vice President and Head of International, Exiger Diligence EMEA and APAC, UK

Markus Kramer
Partner, Brand Affairs AG, Switzerland

Denis Kravchenko IMCM
Head of Stakeholder Relations, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland

Vladimir Popov
Research Director, Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute, Germany

Rachel Coyle
Head of Corporate Intelligence, S-RM, United Kingdom

Laura Austin IMCM
Head of Investment Migration Due Diligence, BDO, USA

Marie Lou Cutajar IMCM
Education & Training Administrator, Switzerland

Sylwia Wolos IMCM
Head of Proposition (Enhanced Due Diligence), Refinitiv, UK

Programme

11:30	Registration & Lunch Buffet

12:45	Opening Address
	TBC

13:00	Keynote: Government of Cyprus
	Minister for Finance (TBC)

13:15

Billionaires, Millionaires, Inequality and Happiness

Vladimir Popov, Research Director, Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute, Germany

More Millionaires – Less Inequality?
More Millionaires – Less Happiness?
Do Happy Countries Have Lower Inequality, but Higher Concentration of Millionaires?
China’s Slowdown in Growth – What’s Happening?

13:45	Title: TBC
	Michalis Hadjipanayiotou, CEO, Cyprus Land & Building Developers Association, Cyprus

14:00

Why is Due Diligence Crucial for the Success of Citizenship by Investment?

Rachel Coyle, Head of Corporate Intelligence, S-RM, united Kingdom

What is Due Diligence?
Success or Survival?
Looking Ahead

14:30

Professionalising IM: New Qualifications for the Industry

Marie Lou Cutajar IMCM, Education & Training Administrator, Switzerland

Rationale for an Education Framework
New Qualification Features
Cert (IM) – the Essential Professional Designation

15:00	Refreshments Served in the Foyer

15:15	IMC Update on EU Affairs
	Bruno L’ecuyer IMCM, Chief Executive, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland

15:45

Due Diligence in Investment Migration Reports

Laura Austin IMCM, Head of Investment Migration Due Diligence, BDO, USA
James Swenson IMCM, Vice President and Head of International, Exiger Diligence EMEA and APAC, UK
Sylwia Wolos IMCM, Head of Proposition 9Enhanced Due Diligence), Refinitiv, UK

16:45	Real Estate Panel
	Moderated by Denis Kravchenko IMCM, Head of Stakeholder Relations, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland

17:15

Positioning for Competitive Advantage

Markus Kramer, Partner, Brand Affairs AG, Switzerland

Why and How Positioning Works
Positioning Countries in the 21st Century
Using your Strengths to Create and Communicate Advantage

17:45	Closing Remarks followed by a Cocktail Reception

19:00	End of Workshop

Venue

The Workshop will take place at the Amathus Beach – Hotel located in Limassol, Cyprus in the lovely Demetra Ballroom situated on the mezzanine floor.

Preferred hotel rates are being offered to our Delegates.

Superior Inland View 168 euro per night*
Superior Sea View 220 euro per night*

*Full buffet breakfast, service charge and all applicable taxes are included in the price

For bookings, kindly contact the reservations department at Amathus-reservation@amathushotel.com or phone +357 25832000. Please mention that you will be attending the Workshop to obtain these preferred rates.

Register

Please fill out the form if you wish to register for the 1^st Cyprus Workshop held on the 5^th March 2020 at the Amathus Beach Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus.

Registration fee for Non-members: €90 + VAT.

Free of charge for IMC Members