Date
24 October 2025
Location
Parklane Resort & Spa, Limassol,
Language
English / Greek
Global Diplomacy & International Relations, Security & Defence and Economics Redefined
The global landscape is being reshaped at an extraordinary pace. From mounting geopolitical rivalries and economic protectionism to accelerating technological change and the resurgence of armed conflict, the foundations of the post-Cold War order are under immense strain. Traditional alliances are being tested, global institutions face declining influence and a new era ot fragmentation, uncertainty and competition is emerging.
President Donald Trump is implementing dramatic changes to US foreign policy, with less intervention around the world and a greater focus on America’s national interests. Trump’s tariffs also aim to create a new world economic order. This isn’t a new idea but, given today’s shifting relations with the European Union, Russia and China, it is one that may fundamentally reshape the existing world order.
What will Trump 2.0 mean for the global world order? What is the future of Europe and European Integration in this new world order? What is the role and future of China and Russia? What will the global economy look like in 2026 and beyond? How can nations, regions and enterprises foster resilience in the face of volatility? What does strategic foresight look like in a world marked by shifting power, disrupted markets and rapidly evolving societal expectations?
THE CONFERENCE
An invitation to CEOs and Business Leaders to make sense of an increasingly volatile world and take the right decisions.
It is in this complex and challenging context that the Limassol Economic Forum returns in 2025 as one of the region’s leading platforms for high-level discussion and thought leadership. Convening in Cyprus, a strategic crossroads between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, the Forum brings together senior policymakers, business executives, economists, academics and global strategists to explore the defining issues of our time.
This year’s theme is “The Dawn of a New World Order: Global Diplomacy & International Relations, Security & Defence and
Economics Redefined. The Role of Europe. The Impact on Business.”
The Limassol Economic Forum 2025 is an invitation to CEOs and Business Leaders to make sense of an increasingly volatile world and take the right decisions.
Focusing on four interconnected pillars – Geopolitics, Security & Defence, Global & European Economics and Business Strategy – the Forum will examine how governments, institutions and businesses can not only withstand disruption but harness it as a catalyst for innovation and progress.
WHO WILL ATTEND
The 16th Limassol Economic Forum is addressed to business leaders and decision-makers such as Board Members, CEOs, Managing Directors and other senior management executives from all the major corporations in Cyprus and abroad. The Forum also welcomes politicians, diplomats, government officials, academics and other international experts on political and economic issues.
Speakers
Key Topics
Geopolitics: Diplomacy & International Relations
- A Fragmented World: Diplomacy at a Crossroads.
- The evolving diplomatic landscape: The redrawing of alliances, economic blocs and global influence.
- Europe and the Future of European Integration. Can Europe emerge as a cohesive global actor?
- The US and its place in the world. Is US Foreign Policy changing?
- What will Trump 2.0 mean for the global world order?
- The future of Russia.
- War in Ukraine: Predicting the outcome and its significant global geopolitical and economic ramifications.
- The Middle East and Israel.
- China’s Global Strategy: The role and place of China in the new global order. China’s economic statecraft, its trade tensions with the West and the future of China’s relations with the US and EU.
Security & Defence
- The European Security and Defence Agenda and ambitions. What does “strategic autonomy” mean in practical terms?
- The Future of European Defence and Security: Rebuilding Security in the Age of Conflict. With the return of war to the continent and instability on its periphery, Europe is rethinking its security architecture.
- Eastern Mediterranean Security Dynamics: Regional energy politics, naval strategy and Great Power interests. The role of Cyprus and Greece.
- The Middle East.
- The War in Ukraine.
Global & European Economics
- Forecasting the Global Economy: What will the global economy look like in 2026 and beyond?
- US Economic Policy & Trade Wars: Trump-era tariffs are reshaping global trade and protectionism is on the rise. The global implications.
- The European Economy in Transition: Between fiscal rules reform, competitiveness gaps and ambitious green targets, the EU faces a delicate balancing act. Can it drive sustainable growth while ensuring social and energy stability?
- How governments and institutions are navigating instability and designing future-proof economic models. The European economy.
- Economies Under Pressure: Protectionism, Recovery & Power Shifts.
- Emerging Markets & Global Growth: BRICS expansion, Gulf sovereign wealth funds and new development banks are altering global capital flows. Where does Europe fit in a world no longer centred around the G7?
- Energy Economics: Energy markets are in flux – from LNG expansion and renewables investment to price volatility and security concerns. How will Europe balance its green ambitions with reliable access?
Business
- What does it all mean for business?
- Adapting to Disruption: Leadership, Innovation & Corporate Strategy. How companies across sectors can build agility and resilience.
- Navigating Uncertainty: CEOs must take decisions amid inflation, conflict, regulatory shifts and geopolitical risk. How are global and regional businesses adapting their strategies to this new era?
- Innovation & Technology: AI, deep tech and green innovations offer a competitive edge but also new risks. How are firms investing, protecting IP and managing ethical dilemmas?
- Finance & Capital Markets: Interest rate hikes, ESG compliance and geopolitical tensions are reshaping investment decisions.
Organiser
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