PAIB Conference 2022 - Creating Value from Emerging Trends in Business

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May 25, 2022

PAIB Conference 2022 - Creating Value from Emerging Trends in Business

Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) are key to create value. In fact, as accountants, we have a role to play in ensuring that our organisations are forward looking and focusing on higher value activities. Accountants are also well placed to direct organisations to implement necessary changes to processes and procedures. During this Conference, experienced speakers from different fields will provide participants with insight into a number of areas that could contribute towards enhancing the performance of our organisations, while having a positive impact on society.The Malta Institute of Accountants - PAIB Conference 2022 (miamalta.org)

Overview

TIME: 09:00 - 09:15

SPEAKERS:

Mr David Delicata, MIA President
Ms Maria Cauchi Delia, MIA CEO

How the PAIB is to Create Value for Business

During this session experienced speakers will explore the need for accountants to take the necessary timely actions so that organisations remain on top of the various internal and external factors that influence business. Such actions include promoting the right activities to create value that extend beyond monetary terms.

TIME: 09:15 - 10:15

SPEAKER:

Mr Nick Xuereb, CFO at Toly Group and Vice President at the Malta Chamber
Mr Anthony Diacono, Medserv Executive Chairman

Networking Coffee break

TIME: 10:15 - 10:35

The Added Value to Society through PAIBs

The accountancy profession has a responsibility towards society. PAIBs play a key role to ensure that internally there is good knowledge of what ESG means in practical terms and the implications of ESG criteria. In addition, PAIBs are well equipped to inspire a forward looking culture within their organisation, instilling also an international mindset.

TIME: 10:35 - 11:35

SPEAKERS:

Ms Sharon Ditchburn, Certified Practicing Accountant, Lawyer and Managing Director at Capital Advantage, Dubai
Mr Steve Ellul, Financial Analyst
Mr Karl Bartolo, Member of the MIA PAIB Group and Medserv Group Deputy CEO (Business)

Improving Decision Making in the Digital Era

This session will cover key opportunities for our organisations in today's digital world. The discussion will focus on artificial intelligence and how data could be used to improve decisions.

TIME: 11:35 - 12:35

SPEAKERS:

Mr Kenneth Brincat, Malta Digital Innovation Authority CEO
Prof. Alexiei Dingli, Professor of AI, University of Malta

MODERATOR:

Mr Gordon Micallef Chairperson of the MIA Digital Committee and Partner RSM Malta

Lunch Break

TIME: 12:35 - 13:30

Corporate Finance – Sourcing Capital and Funding

Speakers will provide participants with a better understanding of the opportunities available in this area and how organisations could avail of such.

TIME: 13:30 - 15:00

SPEAKERS:

Ms Stephanie Galea, Head of Business Development & Marketing at the Malta Stock Exchange
Mr Mark Scicluna Bartoli, Executive - Product Management & Development, Business Banking at Bank of Valletta
Ms Joyce Grech, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC Bank Malta

MODERATOR:

Ms Doreanne Caruana, Head of Corporate Advisory at Rizzo, Farrugia & Co. (Stockbrokers) Ltd

Networking Coffee break

TIME: 15:00 - 15:20

Beyond Credit Management

Prior to onboarding a client, the necessary checks need to be carried out to ensure that the client is going to be of value. What information is required to take correct decisions? The session will also discuss how to tackle related problems.

TIME: 15:20 - 16:50

SPEAKERS:

Josef Busuttil, Director General of the Malta Association of Credit Management
Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Malta Business Registry
Ms Abigail Mamo, Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO