Registration is Closed for this Event.

About the Conference

 

Bridging the Digital Divide is a conference facilitated by the TT Chamber’s NOVA Committee and the Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM). It targets all owners and operators of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and has at its focus strategies, solutions, and discussions to provide awareness and knowledge on all things digital for MSMEs.

This Conference will happen over the course of 2 days and will feature:

  • Industry leaders in thought provoking panel discussion.
  • Digital experts sharing strategies and experiences for digital transition.
  • Vendor exhibitions providing digital solutions for adoption.

Details
Dates:  Thursday July 22 and Friday July 23 2021
Time:  9am
Location:  Virtual Event Platform
Cost:   $
50 USD.

Who should attend

 

Policy and lawmakers who can contribute to the discussion of the importance of digital adoption for MSMEs and the contribution this has on the overall development of the respective countries.

Local and regional owners of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises who have a desire to position their business to be able to grow and thrive with the aid of digital services.

Local and regional owners of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises who have succeeded in digital transformation and willing to add to the conversation about what it requires to do so.

Vendors who provide solutions that can support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the digital transformation of their business.

DAY 1: Thursday 22 July, 2021
8:30 am – 4:30 pm SPONSOR & VENDOR EXHIBITIONS  
  MAINSTAGE  
9:00 AM Welcome  
9:05 AM Opening Address – T&TCIC President – Charles Pashley
9:10 AM Remarks – CARICHAM President – Brian Louisy
9:15 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS – The Hon. Mia Mottley, Q.C., M.P. 
9:45 AM BUSINESS ROUND TABLE.
Topic: The Digital Disruptors
Speakers: Aldwyn Wayne, Wi Pay​, Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran, Gurchuran Investments Inc. (GY), Sheldon Powe , CEO & Founder of Innovate 10X (JA)
Moderator: Maria Daniel, Strategy and Transactions Partner, EY
11:00 AM SPONSOR PRESENTATION – Platinum Sponsor – IDB
Topic: MSMEs – how to survive and thrive in the digital age.
Speaker: Carina Cockburn, IDB Country Manager, T&T
11:10 AM

IDB ENTREPRENEURIAL PANEL Presentations
Topic: Successful Pivoting
Speakers: Hasani Lesedi Wattley – Caesar‘s Army “Antillea – Reimagining the event space”, Stephanie Pemberton – “Planting Seeds: Digitising Businesses”, Ashley Parasram – “Chocolate in the Digital World”, Kiran Mohammed & Edward Inglefield​ – “Make your story, your success: how to tell a compelling story”
Moderator: Bernard Campbell, Nova Committee Member

SPONSOR PRESENTATION – Platinum Sponsor – IDB
Topic: MSMEs – how to survive and thrive in the digital age.
Speaker: Carina Cockburn, IDB Country Manager, T&T

12:05 PM SPONSOR PRESENTATION – Gold Sponsor – bmobile
Topic: Technology Support for MSMEs
Speakers: Mr. Darryl Duke & Mr. Kashif Greaves
12:25 PM Wrap up for Morning Session
12:30 PM LUNCH – Networking Lounge – Network with Sponsors, CARICHAM & other Vendor Solutions Exhibitors 
1:00 PM Digital Solutions sponsored by bmobile
Moderator: Karrian Hepburn-Malcolm, Vice President Sales & Service, TTUTC
SHARED SERVICES sponsored by Flow Business & NGC
Moderator: Rianna Paul, Manager Trade & Business Development, T&T Chamber
  Planning & Processes
  Software Outsourcing – New Growth Opportunities for the Caribbean
Speaker: Egbert von Frankenberg, Knightfox App (JA)

“Effectuation and the Power of Community”
Speaker: Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran
1:20 PM “Fin Tech Pivoting, E-Commerce made Easier for Caribbean MSMEs”.
Speaker: Narda Ventura, Ezee Payments (JA)
1:40 PM Creating a 21st Century Future Proof Business
Speaker: Georgina Terry, BPD Associates Ltd.
Q&A
2:00 PM Q&A  “Seedonomics: What it takes to Digitise the Caribbean”
Speaker: Stephanie Pemberton
  Customer Experience & Branding your Digital Business
2:25 PM CRM – A Business Strategy Supported by Technology
Speaker: Lyndon Brathwaite, OPAATSWY Consulting
2:45 PM
The Power of Digital Branding for Caribbean MSMEs & Entrepreneurs
Speaker: Lisa Wickham, Imagine Media International
Q&A
3:05 PM Using Data & Understanding Your Digital Consumers
Speaker: Keron Rose, The Digipreneur Academy
“Building The Caribbean Entrepreneur”
Speaker: Selwyn Cambridge, Ten Habitat
3:25 PM Digital Checkup​
Speaker: Pauline Henriquez, IDB
3:45 PM Q&A  Q&A
4:00 PM Closing Comments | Introduction to Networking & Exhibits  
DAY 2: Friday 23 July, 2021  
8:30am – 4:30pm SPONSOR & VENDOR EXHIBITIONS 
  MAINSTAGE
9:00 AM Welcome 
9:05 AM Remarks – NOVA Committee Chair, Dale Lutchman
9:10 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Lauri-Ann Ainsworth, CEO, Branson Centre
Topic: Finding Your Niche
9:40 AM Sponsor Presentation – Platinum Sponsor – NEDCO
Speaker: Mr. Calvin Maurice, NEDCO Chief Executive Officer
9:50 AM NEDCO Presentation: Topic – Surviving The New Normal – Digital Transformation for MSMEs
Speaker: Ms. Karen Carraballo, NEDCO Chief Entrepreneurial Development Officer
10:50 AM Introduction: Finance Sessions & Mentoring Sessions
11:05 AM STRETCH BREAK
 

Mentorship Sessions sponsored by PBS Technologies & Imagine Media International Ltd.

MENTORING sponsored by PBS Technologies and Imagine Media Ltd
11:15 AM Panel Presentation: Opportunities to Scale Your Digital Enterprise through Equity Funding.
Speakers: Marlene Street-Forrest (Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange), Christopher Reckord, tTech Limited, (JAM), Eva Mitchell (CEO, T&T Stock Exchange)
Moderator: Rudolph Hanamji, Senior Manager Business Development Lead, EY
11:15 am – 3:15 pm
TABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH MENTORS
Get an opportunity to network closely with some of the leaders in today’s Caribbean Business Landscape Mentors:
(1) Selwyn Cambridge, TenHabitat – Scaling, Early-stage startups, marketing and startup eco-systems

(2) Dr. Vishnu Doerga – Business Coach
(3) Ms. Patricia Walters – CEO Cable Net – Technology (Communications)
(4) Mr. Bovell Blake – Technology
(5) Mr. Anthony Smith, PBS Technologies – Digital Transformation Planning
(6)Angela Lee Loy, Aegis Business Solutions – Cash Flow Management
(7)Francis M. Lewis – Business Management – Strategic Planning and Business Improvement.
(8) Mr. Colin Providence, NEDCO. Small Business Development and Growth

(9)Ms. Kristel A. Grant, NEDCO. Strategic Planning and Development for MSEs
(10)Mr. Anil Seepaul, NEDCO, Credit and Financing Requirements for MSES
12:00 PM Q&A 
12:15 PM Insights – How Financial Institutions evaluate digital enterprises.
Speaker: Vashtie Dookiesingh, IDB Lab – “Investment Readiness of Digital Business Solutions – Focus on the Fundamentals”, Dr. Christian Stone – “Pitfalls v Progress – Loan Financing”, Robin Lewis – First Citizens Bank GM Retail Banking – What Do we Look for?, Ms. Karen Carraballo, NEDCO Chief Entrepreneurial Development Officer : How Financial Institutions Evaluate Digital Enterprises
Moderator: Rudolph Hanamji, Senior Manager Business Development Lead, EY
1:15 PM Q&A 
1:30 PM Angel Investment​: Building a bridge between Caribbean Angel Investors and Digipreneurs
Speakers: Sandra Glasgow – FirstAngelsJA, Richard Lewis – Renaissance Angels
Moderator: Marc Persaud, Nova Committee Member & Chamber Director
2:00 PM Q&A 
2:25 PM LUNCH – Networking Lounge – Network with Sponsors, CARICHAM & other Vendor Solutions Exhibitors 
2:55 PM – 4:15 pm SPONSOR & VENDOR EXHIBITIONS 
 

NEDCO
IDB
bmobile
Flow Business
NGC
Imagine Media International

PBS Technologies
Media InSite
Fujitsu

Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry
North Point Consulting
Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce
Epic Communications​
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Harpi Management Consulting/Profound​
Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Metarelic
Guadeloupe Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry
IPEOS – I-Solutions​
Martinique Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Facturozor
St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce
JAD Cash
Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
N’Gage 
Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce
800 – TECH 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:15 PM
 
  Objectives  
To learn from MSMEs and entrepreneurs in the Caribbean the steps they have taken to succeed with digital transformation. To provide opportunity for sharing of knowledge, skills, and available resources to enable Caribbean MSMEs to grow by harnessing the power of digital technology To provide opportunities for the exhibition and presentation of new product and service offerings by Caribbean entrepreneurs in a digital environment.
SPONSORS
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE

SPONSOR EXHIBITOR