Meet the Leaders Shaping the Future of Caribbean Investment! – What You Can Expect at CIF 2025

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The stage is set. And the vision is BOLD.  The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 will bring together some of the most influential figures shaping the Caribbean’s investment future. Leaders who are driving transformation across agriculture, energy, digital innovation, infrastructure and finance.

We’re pleased to announce our confirmed speaker line-up, featuring heads of government, ministers, CEOs, and global investors who are not only talking about growth—but building it.

Here’s a look at what you can expect:

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Opening Night – July 29

 CIF 2025 opens with a powerful welcome from regional leaders committed to transforming the Caribbean’s economic future. Expect dynamic official remarks from:

• Dr. Damie Sinanan, Executive Director, Caribbean Export Development Agency
• Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica
• Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas
• Shullette Cox, President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)

Setting the tone for the Forum, these leaders will frame the Caribbean’s investment priorities and strategic outlook.

Following the opening, The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, delivers a visionary Keynote Address: Investing in the Future: A Vision for Caribbean Growth and Competitiveness. In this keynote, Prime Minister Holness will outline bold national and regional strategies to drive economic resilience, innovation, and sustainable investment.

Powerhouse Panels – July 30

The Leadership Roundtable: The New Face of Trade will feature a high-level dialogue on the future of Caribbean trade and investment, featuring:

• Hon. Kerryne James, Minister for Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy, Grenada
• Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, St. Kitts & Nevis
• Senator the Hon. Michael B. Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, The Bahamas
• Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica
• Moderated by Dr. Damie Sinanan, Executive Director, Caribbean Export Development Agency

This roundtable explores policy shifts, digital trade, and emerging global partnerships shaping the region’s competitive edge.

The Panel: Financing the Future – Blended Capital for a Green Caribbean will give a deep dive into unlocking capital for climate-smart growth with insights from:

• Anton Edmunds, General Manager, Regional Country Department Caribbean, Inter-American Development Bank
• Gillian Charles-Gollop, Executive Director, Corporate Investment Banking & Advisory, CIBC
• Nigel Baptiste, President & Managing Director, Republic Bank Ltd.
• Dr. Lavern McFarlane, Senior Economist, CARICOM Development Fund
• Antonio H. Pinheiro Silveira, Vice-President- Private Sector, CAF Bank of Latin America & the Caribbean

This session focuses on blended finance models, climate investments, and de-risking strategies for scalable green initiatives.

 On July 31, step into Bold Ideas & Big Conversations with:

 Keynote Address: The Risk Premium – Why the Bold Are Betting on the Caribbean
This keynote challenges outdated perceptions and reframes the Caribbean as an investment-ready frontier. Grounded in real-world data and investor case studies, it’s a must-attend session for those ready to lead.

Panel: Breaking the Caribbean’s Logistics Gridlock
Regional experts unpack what’s needed to modernise Caribbean logistics, featuring:

•       Darwin Telemaque, Chairman, Port Management Association of the Caribbean
•       Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer (Interim), Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority
•       Gloria Henry, Vice President – BPO and Logistics, Port Authority of Jamaica
•       Asteway Desta, CEO-Caribbean, DHL Express Americas
•       Moderated by Natasha Edwin-Walcott, Lead – Export Development and Promotion, Caribbean Export Development Agency

 Feature Panel: AI in the Boardroom – Will Technology Make or Break Caribbean CEOs?
Leading voices in regional tech debate the AI revolution:

•       Dushyant Savadia, Founder & CEO, Amber Group
•       Alicia Lyttle, AI Strategist, CEO of AI InnoVision, TEDx Speaker
•       Gordon Swaby, Co-Founder & CEO, EduFocal

From automation to executive decision-making, this session explores how AI is reshaping Caribbean business leadership.

But that’s not all! Learn more about what’s happening at CIF 2025 and view the full agenda at caribbeaninvestmentforum.com/agenda. 

The Caribbean is no longer a peripheral market—it’s a bold, connected, investment-ready region. Be at the centre of the movement. We look forward to welcoming you to Montego Bay.

Learn more and view the full agenda at caribbeaninvestmentforum.com/agenda. 

Secure your spot at the region’s premier investment event!  Register today to be part of the movement to redefine the Caribbean’s investment narrative and help shape a smarter, greener, and more connected future.