Collaborating for Caribbean Solutions
5-6 DECEMBER | Miami, FL
The Connected Caribbean Summit is a unique and pivotal meeting point, uniting the technology, justice, business, and public sectors to explore and devise strategies for expediting transformative action for Caribbean Development.
About The Summit
Connected Caribbean Summit 2023 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the latest policy and technology trends and developments shaping the region. This event serves as a platform for attendees to learn, network, and stay connected.
This year, in addition to presentations and demonstrations, Connected Caribbean Summit 2023 also features panel discussions and targeted fora for business leaders, tech executives and judicial and legal officers. These special fora provide attendees with the opportunity to engage in more in-depth discussions about specific topics of interest. These events can also be a great way for attendees to connect with new partners, clients, and allies.
BONUS! Special Trade Facilitation Workshop – Dec 7
Also, for the first time ever, The Network of Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM) will host a half-day Special Trade Facilitation Workshop on Thursday December 7.
This workshop is free to Summit attendees and is designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge on how to leverage port administration, trade facilitation, and logistics management for the efficiency, growth, and development of commerce in the Caribbean region.
Meet Our Presenters
His Excellency Dr. Didacus Jules
Director General, OECS Commission
His Excellency Dr. Didacus Jules has been the Director General of the OECS since 2014. He is responsible for driving the regional integration thrust towards a single economic and social space involving ten Eastern Caribbean States. Dr. Jules has provided consultancy services to governments and regional and international organisations in the Caribbean, Africa, Europe and North America.
Rodney Taylor
Secretary General, Caribbean Telecommunications Union
Mr. Rodney Taylor, a Barbadian national, assumed the role of CTU Secretary General in March 2021. Formerly Chief Digital Technology Officer at Barbados’ Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Smart Technology, he led the nation’s digital transformation.
John Curran
President/Chief Executive Officer, American Registry for Internet Numbers
John Curran is the President and CEO of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), responsible for leading the organization in its mission of supporting the operation of the Internet through the management of Internet number resources throughout its service region which includes the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean.
Petipha Lewis
Chairwoman, Network of Caribbean Chambers of Commerce
Ms. Petipha Lewis is a dynamic and seasoned leader at the forefront of fostering economic collaboration and growth within the Caribbean region. She currently serves as the Chairwoman of the Network of Caribbean Chambers of Commerce and as the Executive Director of the Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Kay Menzies
President & CEO, Fortis Belize Limited
A transformational leader with extensive experience in renewable energy, distribution and digital transformation, Kay Menzies is the first woman to lead an energy company in Belize.
Dr. Thackwray Driver
President/CEO of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago
For more than two decades, Dr. Thackwray Driver has been President and CEO of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Driver has extensive knowledge of the energy industry and the policy issues impacting the sector, especially in small island and middle-income economies.
Bernadette Lewis
Secretary General, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization
Bernadette Lewis is the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO), She is the first female appointee to the position and under her stewardship, the CTO is evolving into a vibrant global organization.
Bevil Wooding
Director of Caribbean Affairs, ARIN
Bevil Wooding is Director, Caribbean Affairs with the American Registry of Internet Numbers. He is also one of the region’s leading voices promoting the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for development in the Caribbean.
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