Date: Thursday, 5 June 2025
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Venue: Salini Resort, Salina
Money Meets Vision: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Growth | Celebrating 10 Years of FPEI
Agenda
09:00 – 09:30 Registration & Coffee
09:30 – 09:40 Introduction by FPEI Manager, Giselle Borg Olivier
09:40 – 10:00 Keynote Speaker – TBA
10:00 – 10:50 Panel 1: Money Matters: From Basics to Bookkeepers
Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, you’ll walk away with actionable financial insights to strengthen your business foundation. Perfect for entrepreneurs who want to transform financial management from a source of stress into a strategic advantage. This session includes dedicated Q&A time where our panelists will address your financial questions and challenges.
Speakers
- Shawn Galea – Taxentra Limited
- Kris Bartolo – Zampa Partners
- APS Bank representative
10:50 – 11:10 Coffee break
11:10 – 12:00 Panel 2: Tax Compliance and Efficiency Unpacked
Gain valuable insights into financial planning, compliance requirements, and business structure decisions. Experts will explain how effective financial planning can help individuals and businesses maximise tax efficiency and align with long-term goals. The session will also cover key compliance obligations, helping participants understand how to stay ahead of deadlines and avoid costly penalties. Additionally, panelists will explore how different business structures can affect tax strategies and future growth opportunities. The panel will conclude with a live Q&A, where attendees will have the chance to ask questions.
Speakers
- Raphael Aloisio – FPEI Board Member & Deloitte
- Gresham Joseph Duca – Business First
12:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch & 10th Anniversary Celebration
Registration & Tickets
Registration fee: €55
Future Founders Plus members: €30
The fee includes coffee breaks and networking lunch. If you are a Future Founders Plus member, please contact [email protected] for the discount code.
Speakers
Shawn Galea CPA
Shawn Galea is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of Taxentra – a Malta-based tax advisory firm specialising in investment taxation. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Master in Accountancy from the University of Malta, and began his career in audit at a Big 4 firm before transitioning into tax advisory with a medium-sized firm. Over the years, he has worked with clients ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Shawn is a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants, an associate member of the Malta Institute of Taxation, and also serves on the Tax Technology Committee within the Malta Institute of Taxation. At Taxentra, his mission is simple: to help people keep more of what they earn – through smart, compliant and forward-thinking tax planning.
Kris Bartolo – Zampa Partners
A Certified Public Accountant and Registered Auditor who graduated from the University of Malta after completing the Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.) degree. In 2014, Kris joined Zampa Partners and was appointed Partner in 2021, leading the financial advisory function. Throughout his work experience, he was exposed to various funding projects, preparation of business plans, feasibility studies, financial modeling, valuations, cost-benefit analysis, fundraising for the private sector and other financial advisory assignments.
Raphael Aloisio – FPEI Board & Deloitte
Raphael is a certified public accountant and auditor with over 43 years public practice experience. After 36 years of service with the firm, he retired as partner of Deloitte Malta in 2023.
During his tenure with Deloitte, Raphael led its Financial Advisory function for close to 25 years. In this role, he was actively involved in the delivery of a wide range of corporate finance, transaction advisory, business advisory, and valuation engagements for both private and public sector clients. His primary areas of expertise are the Tourism & Hospitality, Consumer Industry and Real Estate sectors in Malta.
Raphael currently occupies the position of non-executive chairman of the MBB and is a board member of FPEI.
Gresham Joseph Duca – Business First
Gresham Joseph Duca is a Customer Care Officer with six years of experience at Business First.
Sponsors
This event is supported by APS Bank and Creditinfo Malta.
Photography & Social Media
Photography will take place during this conference, conducted by the organising team, sponsors, or attendees. Images captured may be used in social media posts, websites, or other promotional materials. By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to the potential use of your image for promotional purposes.
