Conference Host
FinanceMalta Conference

Trudy Kerr

Having studied and graduated as a graphic designer, Trudy has enjoyed 20 years in the design and communications industry across 4 countries and 3 continents, from strategy to hands on design, creative direction to media production.

In 2013 she jumped at the opportunity to try something different, and her career took a new direction as she ventured into radio and television presenting and production, and live events presenting. Producing over 400 television shows, presenting 250 shows meant taking on new skills such as script writing, running order creation, branding, financials and so much more.

Trudy’s journey led her to full time drive time radio DJ and show production, live events MC, and then onto the passion project of The SHE Word - a female-centric podcast.

Through a new career in media she found her first love - interviewing. Over the past 12 years she has 'clocked up' over 1,500 interviews - from Prime Ministers and Presidents to Pop stars and Personalities. But also the unknown individual with an empowering story.

Keynote Speaker • Big Stage Events MC • Public Speaking and Podcast Workshops • Podcast Founder, Producer and Presenter • Designer • Author • Voice Over Artist • Host

Empowering financial services

Empowering financial services

Speaker's Agenda

Day 1

Nov 19th

0:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
13:00
Opening by Conference Host

Trudy Kerr, Award Winning Interviewer, Presenter, Motivational Speaker and Live Events MC

13:15
Opening Address & Keynote Speech

George Vella, FinanceMalta Chairman

13:25
EnVision 2050: Quality as the Pillar of Malta’s Financial Future

Delegates can expect a walk through Malta Vision 2050, its key pillars and the critical role of the financial services sector in realising this vision.


Jonathan Spiteri, Member - Malta Vision 2050 Team

13:40
The Future of Malta’s Financial Services – Raising the Bar on Quality

Presentation:

Jürgen Kreuz: The impact of AI on Financial Services
IT-Security and Governance Expert, Automation of Compliance using AI


Panel session:

- How regulatory frameworks can support high-quality financial services
- Ensuring Malta remains a competitive yet sustainable jurisdiction
- The role of talent, governance, and technology in financial excellence


Moderator
: Keith Zahra, Communications & EU Affairs Specialist

Panelists:

- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Malta Financial Services Authority
- John Mcilwaine, Senior Regional Representative for Italy and Malta, European Investment Fund
- Kenneth Farrugia, CEO, Bank of Valletta plc
- Joseph Zammit Tabona, Chairman, Malta Financial Services Advisory Council
- Jürgen Kreuz, IT-Security and Governance Expert, Automation of Compliance using AI

14:35

In this session, Giovanni Cunti, CEO Europe of Gate Group, will explore Malta’s increasingly central role in shaping Europe’s—and by extension, the global—crypto landscape. With Gate Technology Ltd (Gate Europe) recently securing a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Mr. Cunti is uniquely positioned to share insights on how regulatory compliance, security, and user protection are driving the exchange’s European expansion.


Giovanni Cunti, CEO Europe, Gate

14:55
FIRE UP! Your Habits: Where executive wellbeing meets high-performance returns

We'll take a moment to reflect, connect and take actionable steps that boost performance and wellbeing. Mindset is at the core of the FIRE framework, which we will use to get more Flow, make a better Impact, fulfil our Roles and Excel in our days.

Daphne Grech Cumbo

Up your Level | Coach & Trainer (ICF ACC)

15:15
Coffee Break
16:00
Host Intervention

Trudy Kerr, Award Winning Interviewer, Presenter, Motivational Speaker and Live Events MC

16:15
Fireside chat: Rethinking Scale: A small nation’s Role in a Digitally-Driven Financial World

Ed Vaizey (Lord Vaizey of Didcot), member of the House of Lords, broadcaster and business adviser
Dimitris Litsikakis, Director, Profile Software

16:35
Fireside Chat: Geo Economics and the Future of Finance: Navigating Power, Policy, and Regulation

Christopher Buttigieg, Chief Officer Supervision, MFSA

Dan Hanqvist, Deputy Director, Helsinki Geoeconomics School

16:55
Spotlight Sessions: Key Trends Shaping Malta’s Financial Future

Moderator: Jon Mallia, Podcaster & TV Producer


Family offices: Navigating a shifting regulatory landscape
Conrad Cassar Torregiani, Chairperson, Family Offices and Tax Working Group, MFSAC

Aircraft Finance Leasing
Nicholas Valenzia, Partner, Mamo TCV

Fintech: Digital transformation in banking and financial services
Herman Ciappara, Chairperson, Fintech Working Group, MFSAC

The evolution of ESG and sustainable finance
Gabriella Borda, Chairperson, Sustainable Finance Working Group, MFSAC

Auto-enrolment - Pillar 2 Pensions
Matthew Brincat, Partner, Pensions and Employment, Ganado Advocates

AI: Malta’s AI in Fintech Strategy
Ian Gauci, Chairperson, AI Working Group, MFSAC

17:55
Evening Networking Reception

Informal networking over drinks and canapés

Day 2

Nov 20th

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