2024 Caribbean Investment Forum Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS 2024 CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT FORUM

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WHY

CONNECTING INVESTORS WITH OPPORTUNITIES IN KEY SECTORS THAT DRIVE ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AND FOSTER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

KEY INVESTMENT SECTORS: GREEN ENERGY, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

DIGITALIZATION OF BUSINESS

GREEN ECONOMY TRANSITION

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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PARTICIPATION & INTERNATIONAL REACH

Over three years, the Caribbean Investment Forum welcomed nearly 1,500 high-net-worth individuals, investors, international financiers, business leaders, and policymakers from over 46 countries, fostering networking and strategic partnerships.

“We have to go after innovation that will position us as a region of excellence, and a region of excellence requires innovative thinking, it requires investing in a knowledge economy, investing in our human resources, building the right and strong partnerships. These are the things that matter.”

H.E Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES The forum facilitated

221 B2B meetings, a 17.5% increase from CIF 2023, strengthening direct business connections and driving investment discussions.

CIF continues to distinguish itself as a premier platform for fostering high-impact networking opportunities. At the 2024 forum, 221 B2B meetings were facilitated—a 17.5% increase from CIF2023—demonstrating the event’s growing appeal for meaningful business engagement. Over three years, CIF has enabled 677 B2B meetings, highlighting its pivotal role in connecting the right people and facilitating quality discussions that drive investment and collaboration. Attendees consistently commend the forum’s ability to provide targeted networking opportunities, underscoring its value as a catalyst for building strong, results-driven business relationships in the Caribbean.

SPONSORSHIP In 2024, sponsorship increased by 12% compared to 2023, driven by significant contributions from partners such as Republic Bank, USAID, and the Guyana Office for Investment CIF 2024 | HIGHLIGHTS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

Interested in partnering with CIF 2025? Reach out to JoEllen Laryea at jlaryea@carib-export.com for more information.

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION

CONNECT CARIBE

During CIF 2024, Caribbean Export and Pleion Group Inc. for the Connect Caribé ferry project signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at improving regional transportation and trade. The Connect Caribé ferry initiative was made possible through the strategic partnerships established between investors at CIF 2022 and 2023.

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TRANSFORMATIVE INVESTMENT PROJECTS 7 private sector projects in the

A 50% increase in project value in 2024 compared to the previous year.

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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

DIGITALIZATION OF BUSINESS

sectors with a combined value of nearly USD 60 million.

SURINAME

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

GUYANA

THE BAHAMAS

SAINT LUCIA

BUILDING A BRAND CIF 2024's integrated marketing and communications plan featured placements across traditional media channels, the social media campaign received approximately 46,000 clicks and the email campaigns achieved a 23.8% open rate. CIF 2024 | HIGHLIGHTS

Select Campaign Results 2022-2024

12.8 million Impressions

> 2 million reached

75.4 K unique website visitors

DELEGATE SATISFACTION & IMPACT Participant feedback showed 92.3% overall satisfaction

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(30.8%)

(28.3%)

(25.6%)

Strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Sustainable agriculture (30.8%)

Green economy (28.2%)

Digital innovation (25.6%)

CIF 2024 continued successfully positioning the Caribbean as an emerging hub for sustainable development, green investments, and digital transformation. The forum continues to grow, attracting international attention and fostering strategic partnerships.

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