Overview
In today’s fast-changing global economy, innovation is the cornerstone of economic growth, competitiveness and sustainable development. For Trinidad and Tobago to unlock its full potential, stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential.
This one-day conference will serve as a catalyst for building these vital linkages. Hosted under Component 3 of the project “Shaping the Future of Innovation”, this event aims to strengthen our national innovation ecosystem by bringing together government officials, business leaders, innovators and academics to create a shared vision for growth.
With the country ranked 105 out of 190 in the World Bank Group’s 2020 Ease of Doing Business Report and facing challenges such as bureaucracy, low productivity and regulatory inefficiencies, the need for partnership-driven reform is urgent. This Conference will explore practical, actionable strategies to overcome these barriers, foster innovation and position Trinidad and Tobago as a regional hub for innovation-led business growth.
Why Attend
Workshop Objectives
- Gain insights from top government, private sector and innovation leaders.
- Learn global best practices where PPPs have transformed economies.
- Explore digital transformation strategies to improve business and public service delivery.
- Collaborate on solutions to enhance the ease of doing business.
- Contribute to shaping a robust Innovation Ecosystem.
- Foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to improve the business climate and drive innovation.
- Assess government readiness in creating policies and strategies that enable entrepreneurship, technology adoption and growth.
- Leverage digital tools to enhance business efficiency and streamline regulatory processes.
- Identify ways to strengthen infrastructure, education and technology for innovation across industries.
Key Focus Areas
- The imperative of a PPP approach to foster innovation and overcome bureaucracy.
- Progress and challenges in improving the ease of doing business.
- Digital transformation for more efficient business processes and public services.
- Building a culture of innovation in Trinidad and Tobago.
- The role of education, research, technology, and intellectual property in ecosystem growth.
- Measuring success: Key metrics for innovation performance.
Who Should Attend
Be Part of the Change
- Government officials & state agency representatives
- Industry leaders & C-suite executives
- Innovators & entrepreneurs
- Academic & research professionals
The future of Trinidad and Tobago’s innovation landscape depends on the ability of public and private sectors to work together. This conference is your opportunity to be at the forefront of that transformation, shaping policies, building partnerships and driving a culture of innovation for generations to come.
How to Attend
This is an invitation-only event. To be considered to be a part of this event, please email us at awilliams@cariri.com (dependent on space availability).
This conference directly supports Component Three (3) of the Shaping the Future of Innovation programme, which focuses on fostering strategic partnerships and institutional alignment to accelerate innovation in Trinidad and Tobago. By convening stakeholders from government, industry, academia and civil society, the event will serve as a critical platform for identifying synergies, breaking down silos and aligning national priorities with private sector capabilities. The conversations and collaborations initiated at this forum will contribute to the development of a more cohesive and coordinated innovation ecosystem, one that is capable of driving sustainable development and economic transformation.
The Shaping the Future of Innovation project is a national initiative aimed at building a robust, inclusive, and sustainable innovation ecosystem through strategic partnerships, capacity building, and policy alignment. The Shaping the Future of Innovation Project is a partnership between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago through the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, the European Union in Trinidad and Tobago and IDB Lab, in collaboration with CARIRI – The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute as the project implementing partner. The project is financed by the European Union and the IDB LAB.
For more information on the Shaping the Future of Innovation project, please click here: https://future.cariri.com/