Malta: Open for business - EY launches annual conference

Malta: Open for business is the chosen theme for the 11th edition of EY’s Malta attractiveness survey which will be held on 7 October at the Westin Dragonara Resort, St Julians.

The national conference aims to bring together key public and private stakeholders in the Maltese economy to review, discuss and explore new ways for Malta to maintain its momentum at becoming the chosen hub for foreign direct investors (FDIs).

Ronald Attard, Country Managing Partner, EY Malta, said, "EY is committed to help governments and businesses make informed investment decision to improve their respective business environment while lightening barriers that may intercept future growth. We aim to examine our attractiveness as a country while analyzing the reality and perception of FDIs which are already operating on the island, as well as their impact on our economy."

"This year we are once again honoured to present a line-up of foreign speakers which includes Baron Peter Mandelson, Former EU Commissioner and one of the architects of Tony Blair's 'New Labour'; Prof. Jan Peter Balkenende, Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands; Paul Brody, Americas Sector Strategy Leader at EY, Joseph Muscat,Prime Minister of Malta, Simon Busuttil, Leader of Opposition, ministers and their shadows will be present for the conference to offer their viewpoints and to discuss constructive ways forward, in making Malta open for business."

The event is supported by The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, FinanceMalta, the Malta Gaming Authority, John Taylor, HSBC Malta, GO plc, Mizzi Motors, Bank of Valletta and Malta Enterprise.

Early registration is highly recommended by sending an email to [email protected], or online www.ey.com/mt/mas.