Agenda
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| 8:45
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Stories of Resilience and Growth, challenges, and specific issues
| 9:30
Welcome Remarks & Introductory speech
Hon. Clint Camilleri – Minister for Gozo & Planning
Hon. Silvio Schembri - Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects
Hon. Silvio Schembri - Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects
| 9:50
Panel 1: Business in Gozo
Stories of Resilience and Growth, challenges, and specific issues
a) Joe Muscat – CEO, Gozo Tourism Association
b) Michael Galea – President, Gozo Business Chamber
c) Joseph Cefai - Founder, Cefai Formal Wear
d) Frank Sciberras – CEO, 3Bit
e) Omar Tanti– CEO, Threls Ltd
a) Joe Muscat – CEO, Gozo Tourism Association
b) Michael Galea – President, Gozo Business Chamber
c) Joseph Cefai - Founder, Cefai Formal Wear
d) Frank Sciberras – CEO, 3Bit
e) Omar Tanti– CEO, Threls Ltd
| 10:50
Coffee Break & Networking
| 11:15
Panel 2: Ease of Doing Business
Recognizing the importance of maintaining global competitiveness, ease of doing business remains a top priority while also posing challenges in terms of attractiveness.
a) Andrew Buhagiar – Director, Malta Tax and Customs Administration
b) Tania Brown - Chief Policy & Strategy Officer, Identita’
c) Mark Scicluna Bartoli- Head Product Development, Bank of Valletta
a) Andrew Buhagiar – Director, Malta Tax and Customs Administration
b) Tania Brown - Chief Policy & Strategy Officer, Identita’
c) Mark Scicluna Bartoli- Head Product Development, Bank of Valletta
| 12:05
Panel 3: Digitalising Your Business
The drive for digitalisation is gaining ground on an international level. Digitalisation is crucial for businesses as it enhances efficiency, expands market reach, and ensures competitiveness in an increasingly digital economy. In order to remain and increase competitiveness, it is of utmost importance that local business embark the digital journey.
a) Bernard Montebello - Head European Digital Innovation Hub, Malta Digital Innovation Authority
b) Brigitte Tanti – Head EU Programme, Malta Enterprise
a) Bernard Montebello - Head European Digital Innovation Hub, Malta Digital Innovation Authority
b) Brigitte Tanti – Head EU Programme, Malta Enterprise
| 12:45
Keynote Intervention: Dr. Joe Gerada – Regulator, Family Business office
| 13:20
Lunch & Networking
| 14:15
Panel 4: Incentives
a) George Gregory - CEO, Malta Enterprise
b) Rodrick Zerafa - CEO, Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta
c) Ronald Sultana - Director, Ministry for Gozo and Planning
b) Rodrick Zerafa - CEO, Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta
c) Ronald Sultana - Director, Ministry for Gozo and Planning
| 15:00
Closing Remarks
Ronald Sultana - Director, Ministry for Gozo and Planning
Marika Tonna - CEO, Business First
MoU Signing between Business First and the Ministry for Gozo and Planning
Marika Tonna - CEO, Business First
MoU Signing between Business First and the Ministry for Gozo and Planning
Empowering Growth - Unlocking Business Potential in Gozo
March 14, 2025, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Gozo Innovation Hub
Gozo Innovation Hub
Join us for an event dedicated to driving innovation and opportunity in the Gozitan business landscape.
Whether you're an entrepreneur or business leader, this is your chance to explore exciting opportunities, network with key stakeholders, and be part of Gozo's economic growth.
The event will feature engaging panel sessions with industry experts discussing key trends, challenges, and opportunities. Additionally, a dedicated exhibition area will allow attendees to connect directly with various entities, explore potential collaborations, and discuss tailored support and services.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, forge meaningful connections, and unlock new possibilities for your business in Gozo.
Whether you're an entrepreneur or business leader, this is your chance to explore exciting opportunities, network with key stakeholders, and be part of Gozo's economic growth.
The event will feature engaging panel sessions with industry experts discussing key trends, challenges, and opportunities. Additionally, a dedicated exhibition area will allow attendees to connect directly with various entities, explore potential collaborations, and discuss tailored support and services.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, forge meaningful connections, and unlock new possibilities for your business in Gozo.
Conference Location
Gozo Innovation Hub, Triq il-Pitkalija Xewkija, Gozo XWK 3000
The Gozo Innovation Hub is a unique campus style development offering a wide array of services all aimed at helping new companies set up with ease and then operate successfully, planned to accommodate various operations in the knowledge-based economy.
The Gozo Innovation Hub is a unique campus style development offering a wide array of services all aimed at helping new companies set up with ease and then operate successfully, planned to accommodate various operations in the knowledge-based economy.
Participating Entities
The participating entities, whether on the panel or at the exhibition area, represent key players in Gozo’s business ecosystem. From industry leaders and government agencies to support organizations and innovators, they will provide insights, guidance, and opportunities for collaboration. Attendees will have the chance to engage directly, ask questions, and explore tailored solutions to drive business growth.
