CySEC 30th Anniversary Conference, 29th April

PRESS RELEASE

CySEC Marks 30 Years of Supervision with Landmark Anniversary Conference

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Heads of ESMA and IOSCO among keynote speakers. Special guest speaker to address the third wave of artificial intelligence. NICOSIA, 15 April 2026 - The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) proudly announces its 30th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history of innovation, growth, and financial supervision. To celebrate this achievement, CySEC is hosting a special anniversary conference on 29 April at the Hilton Nicosia. The opening address of the conference will be delivered by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Nikos Christodoulides. The conference will also feature a high-level discussion between Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and Jean-Paul Servais, Chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), focusing on key topics such as regulation, new products, and the evolution of the markets. Renowned artificial intelligence expert and author, Huy Nguyen Trieu, will deliver a keynote speech on the third wave of artificial intelligence. This will be followed by a panel discussion on artificial intelligence, featuring Carlo Comporti, Commissioner of CONSOB, Claude Marx, Director General of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), and Dr. Vassiliki Lazarakou, Chair of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission. Since 1996, CySEC has evolved into a recognised authority in capital markets supervision, investment services regulation, and investor protection. Over the past 30 years, it has overseen the significant growth of the Cyprus capital market and the expansion of regulated

entities operating in an increasingly complex European and international financial environment. CySEC Chair, Dr. George Theocharides, stated: "This is a very special milestone for CySEC, giving us the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to continuous improvement and modernisation of the sector. This conference brings together European regulators to discuss recent developments and the future of financial markets. Investor protection remains at the heart of our collective efforts, driven by innovation and cooperation." The event will be followed by an Honorary Ceremony, honouring former CySEC Chairs who have contributed to its growth, and a Cocktail Reception. 30th Anniversary Commemorative Logo CySEC has created a new logo - featuring pearl-like characteristics - to mark its 30th anniversary. Further initiatives will follow as part of the anniversary celebrations. END. Press Office Contacts For media information and interviews, please contact Ms. Eleni Nicolaou at media.communications@cysec.gov.cy