Accelerating the Future of Youth Entrepreneurship
20-21 May 2025
John E St. Luce Finance & Conference Center
Antigua & Barbuda
The Summit
Two Days of Impactful Acceleration
20-21 May 2025
Join us from 20th to 22nd May 2025 as we unite visionary youth, dynamic entrepreneurs, and influential leaders to accelerate the future of youth entrepreneurship in the Caribbean. This groundbreaking summit is not just an event, it's a catalyst for change and empowerment of the next generation to innovate, lead, and transform their communities.
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With inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, dynamic breakout sessions, and the launch of the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust, we are building a vibrant ecosystem with an immediate and long-range focus of turning ideas into impactful realities.
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Helping young people step into a world of opportunity, achievement, and transformative growth
Why this summit is important
In today's rapidly evolving global economy, youth entrepreneurship is crucial for driving innovation, economic growth, and social change. The Inaugural Caribbean Youth Business Summit is not just an event, it’s a dynamic movement aimed at empowering the next generation of visionary leaders.
This summit will offer young entrepreneurs unique opportunities to network with industry experts, acquire practical skills through hands-on workshops, and access essential resources that can transform creative ideas into successful businesses.
By bringing together government leaders, established business professionals, and emerging talents from across the Caribbean, the summit is well poised to establish a strong foundation for a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem while promoting collaboration, sparking innovation, and paving the way for sustainable, youth-led economic development.
Attendees will leave feeling inspired, equipped with new skills, and ready to create change, not only in their own lives but also within their communities and the broader region.
Among the key highlights of the summit will be the launch of the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust
The Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust (ABYBT) is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and advancing youth in the realm of business. As a catalyst for economic growth and social transformation, ABYBT is committed to nurturing entrepreneurial talent by providing the support, resources, and opportunities needed to transform innovative ideas into successful ventures.
Importance of the ABYBT
At its core, the ABYBT has been conceptualized to create a vibrant and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Antigua and Barbuda by driving ideation and innovation, delivering comprehensive training and development programs, incubating promising start-ups, and facilitating trade opportunities. Central to its mandate is the empowering of young entrepreneurs to become the leaders of tomorrow and fostering a culture of innovation that contributes to sustainable economic growth and societal development.
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Why The ABYB Matters
By empowering young entrepreneurs, the ABYBT is aimed at transforming individual lives, creating job opportunities, and contributing to the broader economic landscape of Antigua and Barbuda. By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, the ABYBT will also play a critical role in addressing challenges such as youth unemployment and economic inequality, while paving the way for a resilient and prosperous future.
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The Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust is more than just a support organization it is a movement dedicated to unlocking the potential of Antigua and Barbuda youth and empowering them to transform their communities for generations to come.
Topics
15
Sessions
8
Speakers
12
Keynote Speakers
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Director of International Programs
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"Offering young entrepreneurs unique opportunities to network with industry experts, acquire practical skills through hands-on workshops, and access essential resources that can transform creative ideas into successful businesses"
Speakers
Inspirational speakers with practical knowledge and experience
Jerry DaC Blenman
Executive Director
Caribbean Center for Organizational Excellence
Cardelle Fergusson
General Manager
Barabdos Youth Enterprise Trust
Julie-Ann Charles
Quantatative Finance and Risk Managment Specialist
Patrice Fernandez
Image Management Professional Stoosh Images
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Panelist
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Executive Director
Caribbean Center for Organizational Excellence
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Director of International Programs
Skills Expert
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Panelist
Brand and Communications
Specialist
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Executive Director
Caribbean Center for Organizational Excellence
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Director of International Programs
Skills Expert
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Panelist
Brand and Communications
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How you can support one or more young entrepreneurs to attend this summit
Empower the Future: Sponsor a Young Entrepreneur
The Caribbean Youth Business Summit is set to ignite innovation and drive the future of youth entrepreneurship across the region. As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive and transformative platform, we are excited to offer young entrepreneurs the opportunity to attend the summit free of charge. To make this vision a reality, we are inviting corporate, business, and governmental bodies to partner with us by sponsoring one or more young individuals.
Why Sponsor?
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Invest in the Next Generation: Your sponsorship will empower talented young entrepreneurs who are poised to make a significant impact on our communities and economies.
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Enhance Corporate Social Responsibility: Demonstrate your commitment to social innovation and community development by supporting initiatives that drive economic growth and job creation.
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Build Future Leaders: By providing these opportunities, you help nurture the entrepreneurial skills and leadership qualities that are essential for a prosperous future.
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Expand Your Network: Engage with a dynamic community of innovators, business leaders, and policymakers, fostering relationships that could benefit your organization and the region.
By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, the ABYBT will also play a critical role in addressing challenges such as youth unemployment and economic inequality, while paving the way for a resilient and prosperous future.
How it Works
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Select the link below and choose from a range of support options designed to sponsor Young Entrepreneur. Your contribution will cover the costs of registration and participation in all summit activities.
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​​​In return for your support, you or your organization will be prominently featured as a supporter on summit materials and in the ABYBT Register of Origin as an "ABYBT Foundation Builder"
Inspiring and equipping young people to be the pioneering business leaders of tomorrow
By sponsoring a young entrepreneur’s attendance at the summit, you are not only investing in an individual’s future but also fueling a larger movement towards sustainable economic development and innovation across the Caribbean. Help us remove barriers, inspire change, and accelerate the future of youth entrepreneurship.
Participating in the
Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurial Summit​
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Free participation is open to young entrepreneurs in Antiguan and Barbudan.
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Young entrepreneurs desirous of participating in this summit are invited to register their interest on our waitlist (see button below). You will be contacted thereafter to confirm availability and registration. ​
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