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CIF 2027 is heading to the Dominican Republic.

Partners and sponsors

Caribbean Export Development Agency in collaboration with the European Union and the Government of Barbados presented CIF 2026.

Partners and Platinum sponsors
Caribbean Export Development AgencyGovernment of BarbadosEU Global GatewayCaribbean Development BankBarbados Tourism Marketing Inc.Development Bank of Latin America and the CaribbeanIDB | Once CaribbeanInvestBarbadosJMMB GroupLunalite Drone Show TechnologiesRepublic Bank Limited
Three days

The Programme

1
Monday 5 October

CIF2026 Capital Connections Reception

CIF2026 opened with an evening welcome reception, where delegates met fellow participants before the formal programme began.

  • Connect with investors and project owners
  • Engage business and industry leaders
  • Meet government representatives and decision-makers
  • Build relationships with regional and international partners
2
Tuesday 6 October

Insights, Investment Opportunities and Connections

The first full day of the Forum focused on the trends, opportunities and solutions shaping investment across the Caribbean.

  • Engaging sessions exploring key sectors and regional investment priorities
  • Presentations of selected investment projects and business opportunities
  • Networking with investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders
  • Access to the CIF Deal Room for targeted discussions and potential partnerships.
3
Wednesday 7 October

Advancing Partnerships and Accelerating Investment

The final day continued with sector-focused discussions, investment project presentations and meetings in the Deal Room.

  • Take part in sector-focused discussions and investment project presentations
  • Connect with project promoters, investors and potential partners
  • Explore collaboration opportunities and advance Deal Room conversations
Featured speakers

2026 Speakers

The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P.

Prime Minister of Barbados, Government of Barbados

 The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P.
Piers Linney MBE

Former investor on Dragons’ Den (Shark Tank) | Co-founder of Implement AI I Co-founder of Atherton Bikes

Piers Linney MBE
The Honourable Kerrie D. Symmonds, M.P.

Minister of Energy, Business Development and Commerce Senior Minister coordinating the Productive Sector, Government of Barbados

The Honourable Kerrie D. Symmonds, M.P.
Daniel Best

President, Caribbean Development Bank

Daniel Best
James McLetchie

President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Massy Holdings Ltd.

James McLetchie