speakers almaty

1

Adam Barett

ON Three Investments Ltd, Managing director
Adam Barett is the founder of a development company and owner of the Best Western Premier Hotel in Antigua and Barbuda. He has extensive experience in design, construction and luxury property management. He deals with investments including residence by investment issues as part of his hotel business.
Antigua and Barbuda: citizenship by investments 24 april (mon)450pm – 520pm
2

Andrew Skorbatyuk

ORBI GROUP, Мarketing Director at ORBI GROUP
Andrew Skorbatyuk is marketing director at ORBI GROUP. He oversees the marketing department, maps out management and sales technologies for development companies, real estate agencies and international real estate holdings. Over less than eight months at ORBI GROUP, he has driven sales growth to over USD $50 mln. Andrew is willing to share his hands-on experience and real-life cases from his practice in real estate and investments.
International real estate marketing – Practical cases, life hacks and new technologies 24 april (mon)1220pm – 1250pm
3

Anna Diloyan

K&M Consultancy, financial analyst
Anna Diloyan worked for four years at Pegasus Global as a financial analyst. She dealt with institutional investors and depositors in the bond and fixed securities markets. Her responsibilities included local asset management, creation of investment pools and capital diversification in international markets. Anna Diloyan joined Dubai-based K&M Consultancy three years ago. She advises clients on management and company formation issues, including business structure, tax mitigation, public and commercial investment planning, foreign investment diversification, and export and import company setup.
Business in the UAE: Investment opportunities, peculiarities and pitfalls 24 april (mon)500pm – 530pm
4

Ben Zion Yigal

C.N. Immigration, President
Ben Zion is the founder and president of C.N.Immigration. He has 22 years’ experience in the immigration business. A citizen of Canada and Portugal, Ben Zion is fluent in Russian, English, French, Portuguese, and Hebrew. He will be more than happy to assist you with pursuing your dream!
Immigration to Canada and obtaining residence permits and citizenship in European Union, Australia and New Zealand 24 april (mon)330pm – 400pm
5

Dana Ziyabekova

EducationUSA, American Councils, Consultant
Dana Ziyabekova has a Master’s degree in foreign languages. A Fullbright Program alumni, Dana taught the Kazakh language to American students and studied at Indiana University in Bloomington. Her professional experience also includes teaching at a tertiary institution, developing curriculum, and adapting training materials. After three years of working at the Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research (KIMEP) where she advised students on program requirements and academic achievements, Dana joined Education USA.
Education in USA 24 april (mon)700pm – 730pm
6

Dmitry Pichugin

Goldblum and Partners, Managing Partner
Dmitry Pichugin, managing partner of Goldblum and Partners, specializes in Swiss immigration law. He provides well-rounded legal support to businesses and helps high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs obtain Swiss temporary residency permits.
Swiss: legal aspects of business and new immigration law 24 april (mon)300pm – 330pm
7

Evgeniya Lasytchuk

World Wide Company, CEO
Evgeniya Lasytchuk started her professional career with a government agency. In 2012, she set up Global Center, specializing in travel and educational services in Italy. In 2016, Evgeniya established a group of companies named WDW Company with headquarters in Milan and an office in Moscow. The holding is involved in travel, restaurant, and beauty businesses, as well as in cargo shipping, corporate event management, business immigration, and the acquisition of properties in Italy. In 2017, WDW became a member of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce.
Immigration and benefits of studying in Italy 24 april (mon)420pm – 450pm
8

Fiona Nel

MontAzure, Director of Sales
Fiona Nel was appointed as the Director of Sales at MontAzure in January 2015. She has had 10 years of experience working in the property industry in Phuket. She works with a dedicated and experienced sales team which has been very successful in selling the first phases of MontAzure.
An overview of Phuket, Thailand and the benefits of buying a freehold, resort residence at MontAzure 24 april (mon)410pm – 440pm
9

George Kachmazov

Tranio, founder and managing partner
George Kachmazov is the founder and managing partner of Tranio.com, an online overseas property broker with a network of 700 partners worldwide and a catalogue of more than 110,000 listings in 65 countries. He is a respected real estate and investment expert, as well as a keynote speaker at many national and international property conferences. George regularly contributes to print and online media with insight on real estate trends and advice for first-time investors.
Russian/CIS real estate investors report / Global investment opportunities 24 april (mon)540pm – 610pm
10

Inna Kogan

Inna Kogan (Immigration Law Firm of Inna Kogan B.A., LL.B.), licensed lawyer, founder
Inna Kogan is a licensed lawyer, and has been a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, a notary public and commissioner of affidavits in Ontario, Canada, since 2002. Inna graduated from York University with honors and was asked to teach a course on Immigration Law at Seneca College. She has authored a number of articles addressing various legal issues for leading industry publications. Inna frequently makes TV appearances as a guest expert, and she is a reputable media contributor and commentator on a variety of issues related to immigration to Canada.
Overview of the most popular education and immigration programs in Canada 24 april (mon)210pm – 240pm
11

Irina Abramyan

Czech College, Admissions Coordinator for the Russian-speaking region
Irina Abramyan graduated with distinction from the language school at the German Embassy in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan, earning a Bachelor’s degree in economics. Since 2010, she has lived in the Czech Republic. Since 2014, Irina has dealt with education programs for foreigners in the Czech Republic. She handles marketing programs and advises young people from abroad on matters related to study opportunities available in the Czech Republic.
Education in the Czech Republic 24 april (mon)530pm – 600pm
12

Jerome Morgan

Mercan Group, President and CEO
Jerry Morgan graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada and accomplished his MBA from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Currently, he is a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC). In 1989, he founded the parent company; Mercan Capital Ltd., with its head office in Montreal. Under his leadership, the company become one of the largest and most successful immigration-consulting firms in North America.
Investor immigration opportunities in USA, Canada and Portugal 24 april (mon)130pm – 200pm
13

Karina Grigoryan

Crown Ark Estates, Company Director
Karina has more than six years’ experience in the rental and sales of premium-class real estate, serving Russian-speaking and foreign clients. Seven years ago, Karina moved to Great Britain, where she graduated from the University of London.
14

Maya Pankova

Crown Ark Estates, CAG Director of Business Development
Maya Pankova has worked at Crown Ark Group for 3 years. She is in charge of the company’ s project development and market promotion in Russia, Kazakhstan and other CIS countries.
Purchase and rental of real property in London: Making the right choice 24 april (mon)1140am – 1210pm
15

Mona Shah

Mona Shah & Associates, Senior Partner
UK born, Ms Shah is a dual licensed attorney. She practiced as a prosecutor with the British Crown Prosecution Service before moving to New York, where she established her law firm in 1997. The firm works with clients worldwide. Mona has over 23 years of legal experience. Highly proficient and recognized as an industry leader in EB-5 investments, Mona has amassed many accolades and awards: She was voted one of the Top 25 EB-5 attorneys by EB-5 Investors magazine three years in a row; recognized as a Top Lawyer by Who’s Who International; and as a Top Attorney of North America.
The U.S. Investment Visas 24 april (mon)100pm – 130pm
16

Natalia Shevnina

Almansa&Asociados, International Lawyers, General Director
Natalia Shevnina has worked at Almansa & Asociados, International Lawyers, for more than 15 years. Employed as a paralegal assistant, Natalia has made a brilliant career. She has been general director of the Russian office for 10 years. Apart from extensive experience, Natalia has a deep knowledge of Spanish immigration law. She has launched a number of projects, including several international conferences dedicated to immigration to Spain under the Immigration Act and Entrepreneur’s Act.
Residency by investment in Spain 24 april (mon)340pm – 410pm
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Nevena Bekyarova

New Balkans Law Office, Associate, CBI Specialist
Nevena joined NBLO team in 2013. She has a Мaster's Degree from Sofia University, Bulgaria and specializes in both Internatonal Law and Law & Enforcement. She passed the Sofia Bar in 2015. Among her main practice areas are Citizenship by Investment, Immigration and Private Clients.
18

Olga Finkel

WH Partners, Partner
Olga Finkel is respected for her knowledge of gambling and technology law. She founded WH Law in 2006 which has progressed to become WH Partners. Olga provides advice on strategic, commercial, and regulatory matters to businesses in the gaming, ICT, financial services, and real estate industries, private client and taxation. Olga holds a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Malta as well as a Master of Science degree in IT and Economics from the Academy of Economics, Kharkov, Ukraine.
Malta for Citizenship, Residence and Business 24 april (mon)1100am – 1130am
19

Olga Karasik

Karasik Law Group, Founding Partner
Olga Karasik obtained her Master of Law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. In 1994, she was admitted to the California Bar. Olga is licensed to appear before the U.S. Federal Court. She is also a licensed real estate broker in the state of California. She specializes in business and corporate law, real estate transactions and Immigration. Ms. Karasik’s clients include multinational corporations, foreign investors, technology start-ups, and high net worth individuals.
Immigration to the USA 24 april (mon)1140am – 1210pm
20

Olga Weiss

ORBI GROUP, PR Director
Ms. Weiss is in charge of promoting the company internationally, creating a positive brand image, and building the region’s reputation. Olga will speak about the prospects of Georgia’s economic development, explain why this country is so popular amongst immigrants, and give practical advice on how to apply for and obtain a residence permit in Georgia, as well as the benefits of residency.
Georgia is the land of opportunity. Emigration, residence permit, and employment 24 april (mon)1250pm – 120pm
21

Sergey Filatov

Pafilia Property Developers LTD, Head of Representative Office in Russia
Sergey Filatov is head of the Moscow office of Pafilia Property Developers, Ltd., one of the largest private developers in Cyprus. Founded in 1977, Pafilia Property Developers, Ltd. offers a full range of services to foreign clients interested in obtaining residency or citizenship in Cyprus through investment in real estate.
Investment in real estate in Cyprus as the fastest legal way to obtain EU citizenship 24 april (mon)220pm – 250pm
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Sergey Tsitlionok

ООО «АртЛекс», General manager
A law graduate of Saint Petersburg State University, Sergey Tsitlionok provides professional advice on Italian immigration law. In 2009, he joined the Chi cerca trova! (“He who looks, finds!”) public project as a legal advisor, and later became the head of consulting at ArtLex, Ltd. Sergey specializes in a range of issues including Italian immigration law, company formation and operation, tax planning and applications of the convention for the avoidance of double taxation of income and capital.
Immigration to Italy - Myth and Reality 24 april (mon)140pm – 210pm
23

Simon Xuereb

KPMG in Malta, Director, Private Client and Global Mobility Services
Simon is a director in tax services at KPMG in Malta. His professional background includes international corporate and personal tax planning for multinational corporations and globally mobile high net worth individuals. Today, he leads KPMG in Malta’s Private Client and Global Mobility Services offering, and leads a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in this space. He is a visiting lecturer at Leiden University, Netherlands for the International Tax Planning course on the Masters of Advanced tax law and his work has been published in international publications including the European Tax Journal.
Malta as a base for your business 24 april (mon)250pm – 320pm
24

Vitaly Modlo

CMB Regional Centers, EB-5 Manager
Vitaly Modlo is an EB-5 manager for Eastern Europe and the former Soviet market. Mr. Modlo educates foreign individuals who want to obtain U.S. permanent residency (Green Card) visas through the EB-5 program. He also assists immigration attorneys and HNWI consultants with EB-5 information.Mr. Modlo has a life and work background in Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
EB-5 immigration program: the most expedient way to US permanent residency 24 april (mon)1100am – 1130am
25

Vladimir Fesenko

EY, Tax Director
Vladimir Fesenko has more than 20 years’ experience in tax law of the USA and Russian Federation. He deals with personal taxation issues in various jurisdictions and advises his clients on immigration and currency control. Vladimir has vast experience in resolving complicated cases related to the US taxation law, structuring of asset ownership and foreign personal holding income. Mr. Fesenko is a certified public accountant (CPA).
Tax returns, international exchange of information, double taxation and other pitfalls of immigration and foreign investments 24 april (mon)610pm – 640pm
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Yaroslava Shkolna

Feod Group, Legal Adviser, Area Manager, CIS countries
A proficient lawyer, Ms Shkolna has considerable experience in contracts and partnerships law, litigation, copyright and media law, immigration, civil and corporate law. Within Feod Group she specializes in immigration law of Europe and USA, particularly in programs of Business Immigration, Residency by Investment, Immigration for Highly Skilled Specialists. She provides professional consultations for clients on various aspects of immigration to Europe, USA and Ukraine.
Which country to choose for immigration in 2017? European and U.S. programs overview: requirements and conditions 24 april (mon)1220pm – 1250pm