Events

Presentation Title: Curaçao’s Export Evolution in the Past Decade.   Speakers: Shekinah Dare Inê Silva Correia

Presentation Title: Implementing the NES - What Does It Take

Presentation Title: Overcoming the challenges of small island country logistics   Speakers: Samuel Nicholas CPost

Topic Presentation: Sustainability for international markets and real life examples   Description of Subject: Becoming sustainable for international markets Increasingly local businesses, especially those that operate in an international environment are faced with actions about sustainability and climate. It's either their suppliers, customers, or brand owners that expect them to be more sustainable. For example,

Topic Presentation: Developing the IT Service Sector into becoming the 4th Economic Pillar for Curaçao   Speakers: Danilo Zabala Blue Nap Americas   Bio Danilo Zabala Danilo Zabala is the Chief Operating Officer of Dataplanet N.V., doing-business-as, Blue NAP Americas, where he oversees the overall operation and strategy of the company.  He became COO in

Topic Presentation: Lessons Learned: Success Stories and Best Practices from Curacao's Export Champions   Speakers: Herbert Luis (SOFTEX) Roy Knippenborg (Chobolobo) Esmeralda Levens-Wijngaarde (BearingPoint) Piet van Heijningen (Mijnmaatschappij Curaçao)

Title of Presentation: Bridging Financial Borders: Empowering Curacao Exporters to receive regional and international payments locally Description of Subject: The significance of receiving payments from your clients. Through e-commerce businesses can significantly improve their operations by applying more effective sales methods that help with better customer reach and an expanded client base, and through the

Topic Presentation: 2024 FATF evaluation Curaçao - The economic importance, business opportunities and threats   Description of Subject: Cayman Island has been on the FATF "Grey List" for over a year now. Being on a grey list does have real-world impacts on businesses in those jurisdictions. During the presentation Benno will explain more about the

Topic Presentation: Is Our Advertising Campaign Legally Compliant?   Description of Subject: Overlooking compliance with advertising laws and regulations when promoting products and services cannot only lead to the advertisement being banned but can also result in a fine and damages. The presentation will give a general overview of legal considerations when launching an advertising

Title of Presentation: Trade Map/Market Access Map training for Curaçaon exporters Description of Subject: You are invited to join a 90-minute introductory webinar that will focus on ITC’s flagship market analysis tools, namely, Trade Map, Market Access Map, and Export Potential Map. The session will start on time at 08.00 Curaçao time. Two ITC Trainers Katerina BLANCHARD JOKLOVA will guide

Title of Presentation: Accessing International Finance: Securing funding and investment for export expansion/ RVO Instruments for Exports - SIB and DHI Topics to be discussed: What can The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) do for you? Customized country information and Support Subsidy: Support International Business (SIB) and demonstratieprojecten, haalbaarheidsstudies en investeringsvoorbereidingsstudies (DHI subsidy). Bio Mrs. Soelan

Topic Presentation: The untapped potential of exporting natural assets   Description of Subject: Topics to be discussed: Understanding international contracts Understanding ’proper law’ Contracts for the sale of goods Contracts for the sale of services Negotiating in other business cultures Responsible Business Conduct Meeting international standards Protecting IP rights Resolving disputes  

Topic Presentation: From Islands to Innovation Hubs: Empowering Small Nations Through IT Investments   Speakers: Andrew Solomon Simia

Topic Presentation: Protecting global partnerships: Safeguarding your business in the global markets Description of Subject: Overlooking compliance with advertising laws and regulations when promoting products and services cannot only lead to the advertisement being banned but can also result in a fine and damages. The presentation will give a general overview of legal considerations when

Topic Presentation: The future of exports: Trends and innovations shaping the global trade landscape   Speakers: Taiana Mora, Mary Derby, Tamira La Cruz

Topic Presentation: The Future of Investment: Exploring Curaçao's Diverse Market Opportunities   Speakers: Jeanette Bonet CINEX

Topic Presentation: Nurturing local talent: Workforce Development for a Thriving Export Economy & Launch of the 2nd Edition Essay Competit   Speakers: Guido Rojer University of Curaçao

Topic Presentation: Kick off for Business Climate Reform: An actionable plan to reduce red tape and lower the cost of doing business   Speakers: Tamira La Cruz

Title of Presentation: Financial Solutions for the Caribbean Creative Industry Description of Subject: With boundless creativity, the Caribbean stands out as one of the most creative regions in the world, but the creative industries suffer constantly from a lack of funding. C15 Studios is offering several financial solutions for the sector and their General Manager,

Topic Presentation: Assessing Your Export Potential   Description of Subject: The objective of this workshop is to provide participants with some inside into how to assess their Export potential. Tools used will be: • Export Canvas • Hotel Canvas Bio Mrs. Nelida Cathalina, Business & Export Coach, ProfPro Nelida Cathalina is a Certified Professional Coach

Topic Presentation: Shifting the Payments Landscape - local online payments in the Dutch Caribbean and beyond   Description of Subject: Changes in the global landscape are creating new opportunities across the Dutch Caribbean payments ecosystem. As new payment methods are becoming mainstream, seizing the momentum requires an understanding of the latest developments related to payments

Title of Presentation: USA Export Roundtable: Conducting Business Successfully in the USA - Three Practical Examples and Lessons Learned. Description of Subject: How to conduct business successfully in the USA by presenting three practical examples and lessons learned. Bio Mr. Erik Broekhuijsen, CEO, VanHollandGroup For people who do not know me yet, I am Erik

Title of Presentation: Doing Business with, in, and through the BES Islands Roundtable – Opportunities for Curacao Description of Subject: Doing Business with, in, and through the BES islands – ins and outs A roundtable meeting with the Special Envoy for the BES islands for EU- and UN-funding and economic relations with Latin America. During

Topic Presentation: Food Security in Curaçao   Speakers: Alvin Daal  

Topic Presentation: Blue Economy as a driver for economic development   Speakers: Luuk Weber Kolektivo

Topic Presentation: The contributions of healthy reefs to the export potential of Curaçao   Speakers: Tripp Funderburk Reef Restoration Curacao

Topic Presentation: The Potential for Blue Carbon the in ABC Islands   Speakers: Christie Mettes Metabolic Foundation

Topic Presentation: How can Island Nations Lead the Way in Blue Economy Exportation   Speakers: Christie, Tripp, Luuk

Topic Presentation: Diving into the Future: The Proteus Underwater Research Center in Curaçao   Speakers: Fabien Cousteau Proteus