FPEI - Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Think ESG is just for big corporations? Think again.

Environmental, Social, and Governance is fast becoming a priority for businesses of every size. Larger companies are passing sustainability expectations down to their suppliers, while banks, investors, customers, and employees increasingly care about how a business operates, not just what it sells. For SMEs, that's both a risk and a real opportunity.

This session cuts through the jargon to show what ESG actually means for a small business, why it matters for access to finance, winning contracts, and attracting talent, and the practical first steps you can take. No sustainability department or big budget required.

Event details:
📅 Wednesday, 29th July 2026
🕔 17:00 – 20:00
📍 BusinessLabs, B'Kara

REGISTER HERE >> https://forms.gle/9nHYGrzfggzDUcS66

Spaces are limited. Register today and discover how ESG can work for your business, not against it.

Congratulations to Professor Leonie Baldacchino on her appointment as Pro-Rector for Internationalisation, Enterprise and Outreach.

Prof. Baldacchino sits on the FPEI Board of Administrators and brings expertise in entrepreneurship to the role.

We also welcome and congratulate incoming Rector Prof. Frank Bezzina to his new role.

University of Malta | Malta Business Bureau

Speaking at the final session of EU Unlocked | Law, Tech & Growth for Entrepreneurs, Dr Claire Cassar will be tackling the topic of digitalisation and artificial intelligence on SMEs, while Silvan Mifsud will analyse geopolitical tensions and their impact on business, gaining a better understanding of how global uncertainty, supply chains, and international relations influence markets and entrepreneurial decision-making.

This course is jointly organised by the European Parliament in Malta / Il-Parlament Ewropew f'Malta & the Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneurial Initiatives (FPEI).

Join us on Friday 29 May 2026!

Participation is free; however, registration is mandatory: https://forms.gle/ocCoctFw6tDLPtmB9

Schedule

09:30 - 10:45 Module 5 - “Help, Hindrance or Head Start? The & Challenge for Maltese SMEs”: Dr Claire Cassar, D4n6

10:45 - 11:15 Coffee break

11:15 - 12:30 Module 6 - tensions and the impact on business: Mr Silvan Mifsud, EMCS Tax and Advisory

Coming up this Friday on EU Unlocked | Law, Tech & Growth for Entrepreneurs:

- The 28th regime/EU Inc: A new legal framework for innovative companies
- Taxation and Licensing for Business

The first module (09:30 - 10:45) will introduce the 28th regime, aka EU Inc, a proposed EU-wide legal framework aimed at innovative and fast-growing companies, highlighting how it could simplify operations and reduce regulatory barriers across Member States.

Speaker: Dr Vanessa da Costa Palmer, Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

During the second module (11:15 - 12:30), participants will gain practical insight into taxation and licensing, with a focus on compliance, strategic planning, and operating efficiently within EU and national frameworks.

Speaker: Dr Vitorine Bajada, Dingli and Dingli Law Firm

Register: https://forms.gle/ocCoctFw6tDLPtmB9

Venue: European Parliament Liaison Office, St Paul Street, Valletta

Free to attend; registration is mandatory.

European Parliament in Malta / Il-Parlament Ewropew f'Malta

Dean Micallef, CEO of Group, will be one of the panel speakers at the May FF+ event on Tuesday, 19 May, which will be tackling the topic of international growth in business.

🔗 More details here: https://fpei.mt/events-fpei/

🔗 Register: https://buy.stripe.com/00g6ry8fI2qAghO8wE

Stefano Mallia will be the opening speaker for the course 'EU Unlocked: Law, Tech & Growth for Entrepreneurs', which starts on Friday 15 May.

Stefano is serving his second term as Vice-President of the Employers Group within the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels.

Our next Future Founders Plus event is being held on Tuesday, 19th May from 09:00 - 12:00 at the Malta Chamber, Valletta.

Tackling the topic of 'From Local to Global: Entering New Markets', various speakers will be sharing their experience about how they sought business opportunities outside of the Maltese Islands.

Come and join us for an interesting discussion, followed by coffee & networking.

🔗 Info: https://fpei.mt/events-fpei/
🔗 Tickets: https://buy.stripe.com/00g6ry8fI2qAghO8wE

Malta Business Bureau | Switch - Digital & Brand| Knights College | ECMeetings Malta, Portugal & Italy

"Give business owners the clarity and confidence to engage with EU policy, spot opportunities others might miss."

That's exactly what EU Unlocked sets out to do. This free three-session course for Malta's entrepreneurs and SMEs covers everything from how EU laws are made, to AI, digitalisation, funding opportunities and geopolitical trends shaping your market.

Join us on 15, 22 & 29 May at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Valletta.

Register today at https://forms.gle/EW9amqBoAGmxRxjD9 and turn EU policy into your next business advantage.