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June 18 - 19, 2026, Barbados

The Caribbean Economic Forum

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150+

Leaders & Investors

4

Key Sectors

$25Bn+

Investment Pipeline

25+

Projects

150+

Leaders & Investors

4

Key Sectors

$25Bn+

Investment Pipeline

25+

Projects

150+

Leaders & Investors

4

Key Sectors

$25Bn+

Investment Pipeline

25+

Projects

About Us

About CEF 2026

Caribbean Economic Forum (CEF) 2026 is the region’s leading investment forum, designed to spark deal origination, drive high-level dialogue, and transform project pipelines into bankable transactions within 12–24 months.

On June 18–19 in Barbados, CEF convenes global and regional investors, development finance institutions, governments, private sector leaders, and project sponsors ready to act.

In just two days, the forum compresses months of introductions into focused, results-driven engagement. CEF leverages curated regional pipelines, global investor appetite, public–private partnerships, and innovative blended finance models to accelerate outcomes

Gregory Hill

Principal, CEF

The Caribbean has more bankable opportunities than balance sheets. CEF 2026 is a high-trust space where capital meets credible projects.

Clinton White

Principal, CEF

CEF 2026 is a deal platform, not a talk shop. It enables investors to scale regional exposure via aggregation, guarantees, and co-financing.

Kiran Maharaj

CEF Leadership Team

The private sector is ready to co-invest and co-develop. CEF 2026 unites these efforts on a platform that speaks investors' language locally.

From Blended Finance to Bankable Projects:
CEF 2026 is Built for Execution

Investment

Investment Themes

CEF 2026 hosts curated, deal-focused sessions aligned with regional priorities and global impact trends, spotlighting resilient, investable opportunities.

Food & Agriculture System
Water Security & Smart Infrastructure
Blue Economy & Oceans
Trade, Tourism & Diaspora Capital
Energy & Resilient Infrastructure

Blue Economy & Oceans

Vast marine resources and climate pressures invite sustainable investment. The Caribbean is a global hub for blue economy leadership.

Event Schedule

Agenda

Over two days, CEF 2026 will blend high-level dialogue with structured deal-making, ensuring that strategic conversations are directly linked to transaction opportunities.

Speakers

British A. Robinson
Chair, Africa, Milken Institute International

International finance and development leader with expertise in blended finance and capital mobilization. Former head of Prosper Africa, coordinating United States government and private sector partnerships to drive trade and investment.

British A. Robinson
Alvin Wang Graylin
Additional speakers to be announced

Secure your place at CEF 2026

Book your spot below to join CEF 2026 and connect, create, capitalize.

For help extending your stay at the discounted group rate, completing payment via wire transfer, or any other participation queries Contact us at caribbeaneconomic@gmail.com. Our team responds within 24 hours.

Full Conference Package
Hotel room rate is deeply discounted with this package based on the official CEF room block.
$1,560/person

Features Included

  • 2-Day Conference Access
  • Access to all Networking events
  • 3-Night Accommodation
  • Daily breakfast & Lunch
Popular
Two Day Pass
Register by 15th May to secure this rate. Accommodation is not included in this pass.
$425/person

Features Included

  • 2-Day Conference Access
  • Access to all Networking events
  • Lunch and networking coffee breaks
  • Official delegate pack and conference materials
One Day Pass
Perfect for attendees with tight schedules. Choose to attend either Day 1 or Day 2 of the event.
$275/person

Features Included

  • All sessions for chosen day
  • Same-day networking access
  • Lunch & coffee breaks
  • Official delegate pack

Sponsors

CGS
Acero
Black Mic Create
CGS
Acero
Black Mic Create
CGS
Acero
Black Mic Create

Be Part of the Deal Flow

Where deals get structured.

Power Rooms are exclusive, closed-door sessions where Caribbean governments and private enterprises present bankable opportunities directly to principal investors. Built for confidentiality and action — moving projects from pitch to mandate, with clear pathways to execution within 12–24 months.