On Thursday, 19 November 2026, the Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association, in association with Spector Constant & Williams, will host its annual International Business Conference, GBCY BUSINESS ORIENTATION CYPRUS 2026.
The conference will bring together business leaders, investors, legal experts, and professionals from Cyprus, the United Kingdom, and beyond to discuss the latest developments in international business, investment, real estate, finance, and cross-border collaboration.
The event will feature opening remarks by Savvas Kyriakides, Founder and President of the Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association, and Mr. Kyriacos Kouros, High Commissioner of Cyprus in the U.K., followed by keynote speeches and panel discussions covering investment opportunities in Cyprus, the strength of the London real estate market, international finance, cryptocurrency, and global business relations.
Speakers and panellists will share insights on why Cyprus continues to attract international investors and businesses, while also highlighting London’s position as one of the world’s leading investment centres.
The conference will conclude with lunch and networking opportunities, offering delegates the chance to connect with fellow professionals and explore future collaborations.
A special thank-you goes to all speakers, sponsors, and delegates for their continued support and participation in making BUSINESS ORIENTATION CYPRUS 2026 a successful and valuable event.
8.45 a.m. – 9.30 a.m.
Registrations
9.30 a.m.
Opening speech
by Savvas Kyriakides, Founder and President of the Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association
9.35 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
by H.E. DrKyriacos Kouros, High Commissioner of Cyprus in the U.K.
PART A
9.40 a.m. – 9.55 a.m.
Main Speech by a Minister of the government of the Republic of Cyprus. (Name TBA)
9.55 a.m. – 10.05 a.m.
Invest in Cyprus
Speech by Lia Riri, Deputy Director General at Invest Cyprus
10.05 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
Cyprus can compete with the rest of Europe successfully
Speech by Philokypros Roussounides, Secretary General at Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
10.15 a.m. – 10.55 a.m.
Panel 1 – Is Cyprus the safe bet?
Following the uncertainty in the Middle East, in addition to the several advantages Cyprus offers, is Cyprus the right place for the non-Dom, as well as for businesses and individuals to relocate, retire and to invest?
10.55 a.m. – 11.25 a.m.
Coffee Break
PART B
11.25 a.m. – 11.35 a.m.
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Speech by Kat Eletskikh, Senior Manager – Relationships, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
11.35 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.
Another Good Day for London – How London Real Estate still thrives
Speech by Antony Antoniou, Managing Director at Robert Irving Burns
11.45 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Panel 2 – London Business Mergers and Acquisitions
12.30 p.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Coffee Break
PART C
1.00 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.
Panel 3 – International Transfers/Cryptocurrency and Finance
Ways of collaboration between the U.K., Cyprus and the rest of the world
1.45 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.
GBCY Live: The Hot Seat
The audience asks. Industry leaders answer.
2.15 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
LUNCH AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES