6 NOVEMBER 2024 [DAY 1] 

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08:30-09:00

 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

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09:00-09:05

 WELCOME ADDRESS

Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events

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09:05-09:15

 CHAIRMEN OPENING ADDRESS

Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert
Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

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09:15-09:45

 PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Exploring the Latest Trends and Ideas in the Payments and RegTech Landscape 

• Navigating the evolving landscape of payments and RegTech

• Shaping the industry, driven by technological advancements, regulatory imperatives, and shifting consumer preferences

• Cybersecurity and data protection

• A convergence of innovation and compliance

​Moderator: Antonia Michail, Head of Compliance and AMLCO at Nuvei Limited

Brandon Birmingham, Senior Software Developer at Computime Fintech (Creators of ComplyRadar)

Isidoros Mezopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at DiPocket Group

Christiana Aristidou, Managing Partner at The Hybrid LawTech Firm

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09:45-10:10

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Instant Payments in Greece: Marriage After a Long Engagement​​

Yorgos Korfiatis, Deputy Director at Bank of Greece

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10:10-10:40

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Payments Leadership Roundup: Shaping the Future of Payments ​

• The long-term impact of current trends on global finance

• A paradigm shift in payment methods

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

Abbas Khamisa, Head of Treasury Solutions, Global Banking at MUFG Investor Services

Demetra Kalogerou, Independent Financial Advisor, Former Chairwoman at Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC)

George Athanasopoulos, Founder and CEO at UpGate

 

10:40-11:05

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Round-up on the Latest Developments on International Sanctions and AML/TF Developments-Key Trends and Challenges

George Apostolides, Chief Compliance Officer at Eurobank Cyprus

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11:05-11:35

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by ComplyRadar

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11:35-12:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Shielding the Future - Protect Native Financial Services​

As attackers become more sophisticated and numerous, our traditions are pushed to their limits. All it takes then is a single variation of a malicious payload to get through the web application firewall. A single undetected phishing email to inject ransomware into a corporate network. Or a single line modified in a third-party script to send credit card information to the dark web. To adapt to this new situation, we must extend our defenses with adaptive blocking methods. In this talk, you will learn how to find and block these unknown threats by using the power of Connectivity Cloud.

Amrit Toor, Solutions Architect | Cyber Security Expert at Cloudflare

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12:00-12:30

KEYNOTE DISCUSSION + Q&A

Embracing the Future: Navigating Rapid Change and
Empowering Employees to Lead Your Company into the Future

• Understanding the rapid pace of change: Explore the technological advancements and global shifts driving the current rapid changes and how these impact businesses and industries

• The rise of the creator economy: Delve into the creator economy, examining its growth, the opportunities it presents, and its implications for traditional business models

• Training for success: Discuss the importance of upskilling and reskilling employees to remain competitive and help your company succeed in the new environment

Ani Filipova, Founder and CEO of Change Advisory

 

12:30-13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
 Latest Advancements in Cross-Border B2B Payments​​

• Growth of global B2B eCommerce

• Transparent tracking of cross-border payments

• Addressing complex regulations and infrastructure

• Scalability and security in cloud-based platforms

​Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Georgia Agathangelou, Head of Payments at TFI Markets

George Christofides, Executive Director at Meerkat City

Kamran Hedjri, Group CEO at PXP Financial

 

13:00-14:00

 NETWORKING LUNCH 

Sponsored by HighRadius

 

14:00-14:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A 

The Growth of Cashless Payments

• Modern mobile wallets

• The growing popularity of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services

• The emergence of new payment technologies

Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Makis Savvides, Director of Payments and Fraud at Wargaming Group Limited

Christos Taratsides, Head of Sales at snappi

Kamran Hedjri, Group CEO at PXP Financial

Andreas Vassilopoulos, Founder and Managing Director at Sliq

 

14:30-14:55

INTERACTIVE SESSION + Q&A
 The Role of Strategic Supervision and Engagement in Supporting UK Payments Now and for the Future​​​

Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Oliver Hanmer, Head of Supervision and Compliance Monitoring at the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR)

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14:55-15:25

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Future of Financial Crime​​

• Current Framework and future expectations

• A greater collaboration among banks, payment providers and public
  sector in preventing fraud and money laundering

• Challenges of fighting Fin Crime and Customer Convenience

Moderator: Anna Stylianou, CEO at AML Cube

Andrea Moundi Savvides, Global Director of Risk and Compliance at Harneys; Chair and Founding Member of the Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA)

Christophoros Pericleous, Head of Compliance & AMLCO at Pay.com

Theodoros Stavrou, Head of Compliance of Société Générale and Member of the BoD and Founding Member of the Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA)

Jürg Baltensperger, Managing Director at JayBee Ltd

Marina Agathangelou, Senior Manager, Customer Success-EMEA Risk Intelligence at LSEG

 

15:25-15:50

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Branding Begins in the C-Suite

How your brand develops from the top down. Insights into the key elements that can revolutionise your business and brand

• Brand Value -  Understanding the value that brand brings to the vision and success of a company, in every industry and field. Not as an add-on, an afterthought, or a marketing function, but as a core element of business strategy, and building transformative companies with heart

• Building purpose driven organisations to drive more loyalty from within -  
  How your team and organisation can get behind your vision and mission to show up for you every day. Nurturing empowered and enlightened employees and stakeholders who will drive your bottom line

• How to build personal brands for leaders - Embodying your personal brand in a leadership position with authenticity and consistency, to inspire others, build trust and align your personal values with your company’s mission

​Peter Grech, Founder & CEO at BRND WGN

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15:50-16:20

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by Infocredit Group

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16:20-16:50

FIRESIDE CHAT + Q&A

The Rise of A2A Payments and Its Effects on the Payments Industry

• What are the driving factors behind the rising popularity of A2A payments

• Pay By Bank Trend as a next front in merchants

• Impact on financial institutions

Panagiotis Kriaris, Commercial Director - Business Development at Unzer

Stavroula Kampouridou, CEO at DIAS

 

16:50-17:20

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Regulatory Frameworks: What Lies Ahead in 2024
and Beyond​

• Promoting regulatory cooperation and convergence

• Encouraging harmonisation of regulatory standards across jurisdictions to facilitate cross-border payments and financial innovation

• Updating regulatory frameworks to address emerging technologies and risks

Moderator: Mateo Jarrin Cuvi, Global Manager for Partners & Media at The Association of Governance, Risk & Compliance, UK

Elena Niki Karletidi, General Secretary and Founding Member of the Cyprus Compliance Association, Athens & CY Bar, Banking Expert

Demetris Taxitaris, Chief Executive Officer of MAP S.Platis

Andria Papageorgiou, Managing Director at Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm

Jiří Ambrož, Head of Payments and Oversight Unit | Deputy Director of Payments Regulation Division at the Czech National Bank

Andreas Roussos, Partner at Point Nine

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17:20-17:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Future Trends in Cryptocurrencies​

• Moving toward decentralized finance and decentralized autonomous organizations

• Tokenization and its impact on traditional financial markets

• Advancing regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and tokenization

Moderator: Antonia Michail, Head of Compliance and AMLCO at Nuvei Limited

Justine Scerri Herrera, Partner at MK Fintech Partners Ltd

Stan Safronov, DeFi and Marketing Expert at Mercuryo

Jürg Baltensperger, Managing Director at JayBee Ltd

 

17:50-18:00

CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS DAY 1 

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18:00-19:30

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Sponsored by Cloudflare and LSEG

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7 NOVEMBER 2024 [DAY 2]

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08:30-09:00

MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE

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09:00-09:30

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Transforming Financial Services with AI:
Current Progress and Future Prospects

• How is AI currently being utilised to improve customer experience in financial services, and what are some examples of successful implementations?

• Discussion on the ways AI has enhanced risk management and fraud detection in the financial sector, and what are the measurable outcomes?

•  What are the regulatory and ethical challenges associated with the adoption of AI in financial services, and how are companies addressing these issues?

• What initiatives and innovations are major financial institutions and fintech companies investing in to stay competitive with AI advancements in the industry?

• Adapting to Hybrid Fraud Tactics: we will cover the evolving fraud in a hybrid world, next-generation authentication and digital payment methods

Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Viktorija Poluektova, Chief Risk Officer at Ecommpay

Evangelia Pefkou, CEO at Zipp Europe Limited

Andreas Theodosiou, Senior Group Compliance Officer at Capital.com

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09:30-09:55

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

How to Win the Digital Race for Traditional Banks in Europe

Matthias Horvath, Senior Pre-Sales Consultant at BPC

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09:55-10:20

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

AML & Sanctions Challenges Ahead

Yiannis Pettemerides, Forensic Investigations, Sanctions Compliance, Anti Money Laundering Compliance

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10:20-10:50

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

The Next Wave of the Consumer Payment Experience​

• Purpose-driven and predictive customer experience

• Main changes in consumer payment experience expectations and
  behaviors

• Modernising the consumer payment

• Real-world examples

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

Alessandra D’Este, Senior Payments Expert, EMEA at Swift

Eva Taleva-Borislavova, CEO at Remitly Europe Limited

Josip Tolić, Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at Aircash

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10:50-11:15

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

Future of Trusted Payments​​

Aravind Narayan, Global Director - Customer Strategy, GTM at LSEG

 

11:15-11:45

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

Sponsored by Premier Financial​

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11:45-12:10

KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A

The Next-Gen Payments’ Landscape: The Rise of Instant Payments, the Connection with A2A Payments and How these Change the Industry Dynamics and Beyond​​

Panagiotis Kriaris, Commercial Director - Business Development at Unzer

 

12:10-12:30

COLLABORATIVE KEYNOTE + Q&A

Latest DORA Updates​

1. Facing tomorrow with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

• Who will be affected

• Which areas companies should focus on

• Key considerations moving forward

2. Compliance role in a cross functional agile team on the implementation of DORA

Dorina Mastora, Compliance Officer at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC 
Michael Ioannou, Chief Information Officer at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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12:30-13:00

The Role of RegTech in Open Banking​

• Exploring how RegTech streamlines adherence to open banking regulations by automating compliance processes and ensuring data security

• Innovation catalyst

• Highlighting the role of RegTech in safeguarding consumer data and privacy rights

• Regulatory evolution

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

Christos Makedonas, Partner | Digital Risk at Grant Thornton

Nassos Paltayian, Head of Compliance & Information Security Officer at Abacus Limited

Tim Khamzin, CEO & Founder at Vivox AI

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13:00-13:05

CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS & KEY TAKEAWAYS

Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd

 

13:05-14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH

Sponsored by BPC

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