BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Curaçao Export - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://curacaoexport.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Curaçao Export
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20220101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Halifax
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20220313T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20221106T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20230312T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20231105T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20240310T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20241103T050000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20230425T233626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T224559Z
UID:4306-1684108800-1684367999@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:OECS Trade Expo Matchmaking
DESCRIPTION:Dear Stakeholder\, \nThe OECS in collaboration with the Curacao Ministry of Economic Development is inviting you to participate in the OECS Virtual Trade Exposition taking place from May 15-17\, 2023. This is an opportunity for Curacao businesses to participate in the Matchmaking section of this virtual platform. \nThe OECS is an International Inter-governmental Organization dedicated to regional integration in the Eastern Caribbean. It is an eleven-member group comprising the full Member States of Antigua and Barbuda\, Commonwealth of Dominica\, Grenada\, Montserrat\, Saint Kitts and Nevis\, Saint Lucia\, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. \nThese members are part of the Economic Union and receive the full benefits of the Economic Union like the free movement of people and goods\, with the British Virgin Islands\, Anguilla\, Martinique\, and Guadeloupe as associate members. \nThe OECS is therefore excited to host this virtual trade exposition which provides an opportunity to explore the products and services available from the islands of the Eastern Caribbean from wherever you are located globally. By logging on to the virtual showcase\, you will be able to review the available products and services and interact with producers and service providers of your choice to discuss possible opportunities for partnership and sourcing. \nIncluded here is a brochure providing an overview of the event: OECS Trade Expo 2023.pdf \nIn case you are interested in registering to participate in the virtual trade exposition and schedule meetings with your companies of interest\, please click the following exclusive link for buyers: www.oecstradeexpo.com/buyers \nPlease feel free to contact Mrs. Hyde Constantine-Felix – info@soscreativo.com with any questions which you may have. \nThe companies of the Eastern Caribbean look forward to networking with companies from Curacao and to hopefully expand each other’s market!
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/oecs-trade-expo-matchmaking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://curacaoexport.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/OECS.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T094500
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20220328T160939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T073122Z
UID:1034-1684314000-1684316700@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Financing for Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nFinancial Solutions for the Caribbean Creative Industry \nDescription of Subject: \nWith boundless creativity\, the Caribbean stands out as one of the most creative regions in the\nworld\, but the creative industries suffer constantly from a lack of funding. C15 Studios is\noffering several financial solutions for the sector and their General Manager\, Lorraine\nO’Connor\, will be sharing those with you at the CEW2023 \nBio Mrs. Lorraine \n \nLorraine O’Connor has spent the past 30 years as a cultural entrepreneur\, producer\, and\npromoter of Trinidad and Tobago culture through music\, film\, and fashion.\nLorraine has produced numerous documentaries and films and worked on many international\nproductions filmed in Trinidad & Tobago. From the trendy music label\, Rituals Music\, which she\nco-founded and managed in the 1990s to the ownership of the historic Rhyners’ music store at\nPiarco International Airport\, to artist management\, production of fashion shows and major\nevents\, Lorraine has extensive experience in film production\, artist and event management.\nLorraine has been involved in the phenomenal success of Calypso music icon\, Calypso Rose and\nworks consistently with the team behind Soca music superstar\, Machel Montano while she co-\nmanages the talented\, Nailah Blackman. \nIn 2016\, Lorraine was the line producer of the feature film\, “Bazodee” which opened in over\n130 cinemas across the USA. In 2017\, she was the local fixer for the famous CNN TV series\nAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown\, Trinidad\, and in 2018\, the local facilitator for the “Amazing\nRace” CBS TV series\, which aired in October 2020. \nIn 2019\, Lorraine was instrumental in presenting Calypso Rose\, Machel Montano\, and Nailah\nBlackman at Coachella\, one of the world’s top international music festivals and the same year\nthe three artists performed on stage at the world-famous Olympia Concert Hall in Paris\, France.\nLorraine is also a director on the board of FilmTT (the company responsible for the\ndevelopment of the film industry in Trinidad and Tobago).\nLorraine is currently General Manager at C15 Studios Ltd\, a Caribbean cash flow solutions\ncompany servicing the Creative sector.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/nes-strategy-creative-industries/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T101500
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20230513T032300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170233Z
UID:4677-1684316700-1684318500@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Your Export Potential
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nAssessing Your Export Potential \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nThe objective of this workshop is to provide participants with some inside into how to assess\ntheir Export potential. Tools used will be:\n• Export Canvas\n• Hotel Canvas \nBio Mrs. Nelida Cathalina\, Business & Export Coach\, ProfPro \nNelida Cathalina is a Certified Professional Coach with a passion for business and a wealth of\nexperience in export strategies.\nWith over 20 years of experience in international markets\, I have honed my skills as a leader in\ncrafting successful export strategies that drive results.\nMy expertise lies in helping businesses identify opportunities in global markets\, navigate the\ncomplexities of international trade\, and develop strategies to expand their reach and increase\nprofitability.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/assessing-your-export-potential/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20230502T232757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032345Z
UID:4410-1684318500-1684321200@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Making Sustainable Trade the Standard: Where do I Start?
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nMaking Sustainable Trade the Standard: Where Do I Start? \nDescription of Subject: \nThis presentation offered by ITC’s T4SD programme will focus on an introduction to\nsustainability standards\, their relevance\, and introduction to the Standards Map.\nStandards Map is a global public good solution\, which is a neutral repository of\ninformation on over 320 sustainability standards and initiatives. This practical session\nwill provide insights into how this tool can be leveraged to support local businesses in\nCuracao in strategic sectors to promote sustainable international trade. \nBio Mrs Akshata Limaye Advisor\, Sustainability Standards & Value Chains\, ITC \n\nAkshata Limaye is an India-qualified lawyer. She holds a master’s degree in international law\nand economics from the World Trade Institute\, University of Bern\, Switzerland\, where she\nfocused on international trade and investment law and policy.\nAkshata has been working at the International Trade Centre (ITC) as an advisor on sustainability\nstandards and global value chains. She contributes to the development of the Standards Map\nglobal repository of sustainability standards\, codes of conduct\, and audit protocols\n(www.standardsmap.org). She works on research\, projects\, and events for awareness raising\nabout sustainability issues relating to international trade. \nBackground: \nEstablished in 1964\, International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint trade for development agency\nof the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. ITC’s work enables small businesses in\ndeveloping economies to become more competitive and connect to international markets for\ntrade and investment. The Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) programme at ITC is\ndedicated to supporting businesses across the value chain\, to implement inclusive and\nsustainable business practices.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/making-sustainable-trade-the-standard-where-do-i-start/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T114500
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20230502T233128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032541Z
UID:4412-1684321200-1684323900@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Technology in Internationalization and Exporting in Priority Services Sectors
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nThe Role of Technology in Internationalization and Exporting in Priority Services Sectors \nDescription of Subject: \nBio Natallie Rochester\, International Trade & Development Policy Expert\, CEDR Accredited\nMediator \n\nMs. Natallie Rochester is an International Trade and Development Consultant with twenty years\nof experience in international trade and investment\, business sector assessment\, research and\nmarket analysis\, trade-related capacity building\, facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations\,\nproject communications\, trade law\, and policy\, trade negotiations and monitoring and\nevaluation of trade agreement implementation and development aid effectiveness.\nMs. Rochester has supported traders and governments in the interpretation and\nimplementation of trade commitments\, identification of legal and regulatory gaps\, and the\ndevelopment of sector policies\, strategies\, and action plans to strengthen domestic ecosystems\,\nvalue chain linkages\, and import and export business processes while being compliant with\nnational and international trade regimes. She is an expert in facilitating multistakeholder\nconsultations for research\, awareness and consensus building\, and policy formulation.\nMs. Rochester has carried out extensive quantitative and qualitative research and analysis and\ntraining experience in a range of trade disciplines and sectors\, including government\nprocurement\, trade in services\, investment\, creative industries\, e-commerce and digital\nreadiness\, intellectual property\, trade agreements\, and political economy. Ms. Rochester has\ndeep knowledge of the Caribbean’s participation in international trading arrangements\nincluding the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA)\nwith the European Union and the United Kingdom\, respectively.\nMs. Rochester holds a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason\nUniversity and\, from Barry University\, a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies\, and a Bachelor\nof Science in International Business.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/4412/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T121500
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20230513T032728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170135Z
UID:4681-1684323900-1684325700@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Shifting the Payments Landscape - local online payments in the Dutch Caribbean and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nShifting the Payments Landscape – local online payments in the Dutch Caribbean and beyond \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nChanges in the global landscape are creating new opportunities across the Dutch Caribbean\npayments ecosystem. As new payment methods are becoming mainstream\, seizing the\nmomentum requires an understanding of the latest developments related to payments in the\nDC. \nBio Mr. Vincent van Rutten\, Sentoo Managing Director \nI am passionate about revolutionizing the online payments market in the Caribbean. My career\nas a financial expert in the region provided me with valuable insight into the common\nfrustrations expressed by clients regarding the lack of automation in payment processing and\nthe high costs associated with available online payment methods. In 2016\, my business partner\nand I recognized the need for change and set out to create a revolutionary solution that would\nenable even government organizations to implement online payments at affordable rates. Our\nhard work and dedication paid off with the launch of Sentoo\, the first local account-to-account\n(A2A) online payment method in the Caribbean. The banks welcomed our innovative platform\nwith open arms\, with Banco di Caribe becoming our first banking partner and the MCB Group\nand affiliated banks becoming available as of July 1st\, further expanding our regional reach and\nimpact. I am dedicated to continuing our mission of revolutionizing the online payments market\nin the Caribbean and providing accessible\, affordable payment solutions for all. \nAbout Sentoo \nSentoo is the first payment solution provider in the Dutch Caribbean to offer local online\npayments with local bank accounts. We believe people should be able to use their local\nbank account to pay for local products and services online. This drives us to create\nmodern payment solutions that are accessible to everyone. Our platform is built to\neliminate existing hurdles – we help businesses to grow with low transaction fees\, real-\ntime payments\, and user-friendly experiences. Our easy-to-use payment solution helps\nimprove people’s overall payment experience. Sentoo aims to be the industry-leading\npayment method on our island and far beyond – building on our mission to help grow\nour economy.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/shifting-the-payments-landscape-local-online-payments-in-the-dutch-caribbean-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T141500
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20230424T201120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032810Z
UID:4141-1684330200-1684332900@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:USA Export Roundtable: Conducting Business Successfully in the USA - Three Practical Examples and Lessons Learned.
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nUSA Export Roundtable: Conducting Business Successfully in the USA – Three Practical Examples\nand Lessons Learned. \nDescription of Subject: \nHow to conduct business successfully in the USA by presenting three practical examples and\nlessons learned. \nBio Mr. Erik Broekhuijsen\, CEO\, VanHollandGroup \n \nFor people who do not know me yet\, I am Erik Broekhuijsen. Since 2008\, I have been helping\nentrepreneurs enter the American market. In my fascinating career\, where I have worked in\nvarious industries\, I have helped several big and small companies to grow. Always from sharp\nsales objectives\, and as a business developer\, the link between marketing\, strategy\, and sales. I\nwill take you through a few practical examples in a structured approach\, both in theory and the\nflexibility of practice. Always with a clear plan of attack and the creativity to respond to the fast-\nmoving American market.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/knowledge-session-roundtable-succesvol-zaken-doen-in-de-usa-drie-praktijkvoorbeelden-en-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T121415
CREATED:20230424T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032908Z
UID:4143-1684332900-1684335600@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business with the BES islands Roundtable – Opportunities for Curacao
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nDoing Business with\, in\, and through the BES Islands Roundtable –\nOpportunities for Curacao \nDescription of Subject: \nDoing Business with\, in\, and through the BES islands – ins and outs\nA roundtable meeting with the Special Envoy for the BES islands for EU-\nand UN-funding and economic relations with Latin America. During this session\, the Special\nEnvoy will explain his role and position and discuss with participants the terms of doing\nbusiness in\, with\, and through the BES islands. The emphasis will be on identifying the\nopportunities and how companies in Curacao can make use of the unique position of Bonaire\,\nSt. Eustatius\, and Saba in the Netherlands\, the EU\, and Latin America.\nA roundtable meeting with the Special Envoy for the BES islands for EU- and UN-funding and\neconomic relations with Latin America. During this session\, the Special Envoy will explain his\nrole and position and discuss with participants the terms of doing business in\, with\, and\nthrough the BES islands. The emphasis will be on identifying the opportunities and how\ncompanies in Curacao can make use of the unique position of Bonaire\, St. Eustatius\, and Saba in\nthe Netherlands\, the EU\, and Latin America. \nBio Edison Rijna – Special Envoy for the BES-islands for EU- and UN- funding and economic\nrelations with Latin America \n \nBorn in Bonaire on July 7 th \, 1967\, Edison Rijna has dedicated his career to serving the people of\nBonaire and the wider Caribbean region. He is a respected figure in the politics and finance\nindustry\, with extensive experience in various roles. \nSince April 18th\, 2023\, Mr. Rijna has taken up the role of Special Envoy for the BES islands for\nEU- and UN funding and economic relations with Latin America. In this capacity\, he is\nresponsible for representing the interests of the BES islands in various international forums\,\npromoting economic relations with Latin America\, and securing funding from the European\nUnion and the United Nations for important initiatives in the region.\nBefore he was appointed Special Envoy\, Mr. Rijna served as the Governor of Bonaire\, a position\nhe was appointed to in 2014. \nMr. Rijna obtained his bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance in 1996\, and subsequently\nworked for several private companies in the banking sector between 2004 and 2011. He also\nserved as the executive director of Bon Recycling B.V.\, a waste recycling company in Bonaire\nthat aimed to create awareness among the people of Bonaire about the importance and\nbenefits of recycling. \nThroughout his career\, Mr. Rijna has demonstrated a commitment to public service and a\npassion for improving the lives of those around him. His extensive experience in the banking\nsector\, coupled with his political and leadership skills\, make him an ideal candidate for the role\nof Special Envoy for the BES islands.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/knowledge-session-doing-business-in-bes-islands/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR