GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The inaugural International Business Conference (IBC) 2024 will begin here later this month. The organizers say more than 500 businesses have already registered for the event.
They said that IBC2024 will take place from October 15 to 17 and is a collaborative event between the Guyana-Suriname Chamber of Commerce and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association.
The organizers said the event promises to provide networking opportunities, market intelligence, and unmatched exposure to business prospects in Guyana.
Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, said that hosting the conference underscores Guyana’s status as the region’s premier destination for trade and investment.
“From a government of Guyana perspective, this fits (President Irfaan Ali’s) goal to make Guyana a conference destination…and (to find opportunities within) all of the transformation projects that are happening within Guyana,” he said.
Ramsaroop said Guyana should be regarded as a hub for economic activity in Latin America and the Caribbean region, emphasizing that this is a critical factor in making Guyana a haven for quality investments.
“We’d like to tell the world that it’s not just about Guyana. Because we are sitting close to Northern Brazil, which is landlocked, we’re a part of CARICOM…so investments across the region are important,” he said.
Suriname Ambassador to Guyana, Liselle Blankendal, said the IBC 2024 will build upon the strong relationship between the two member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries.
“The IBC plays a critical role as a platform for fostering international partnerships, attracting investment opportunities…[and] it serves as a vital meeting point for diverse stakeholders – government officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors who come together to share insights, explore synergy and create avenues for sustainable development,” the Surinamese diplomat said.
The organizers also launched an app designed to share information and knowledge and facilitate engagement for those interested in what the conference offers.
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