June, 2024
Dominica Economic Revival Summit 2024
Event Details
Registration has opened for the Dominica Economic Revival Summit 2024, being spearheaded by the United Workers Party (UWP) and Electoral Reform Coalition
Event Details
Registration has opened for the Dominica Economic Revival Summit 2024, being spearheaded by the United Workers Party (UWP) and Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC), scheduled for June 4th to 6th, 2024, to be held at the Jungle Bay Resort in Soufriere, Dominica.
An Awards Dinner and Opening Ceremony on June 4 at 7 p.m. will be hosted as a precursor to the two-day summit. Nine entrepreneurs will be awarded in various categories for their economic contribution and entrepreneurial success. Mr. Phillip Nassief – a pioneer in the manufacturing and tourism sectors- will receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening’s keynote speaker is Mr. Darwin Telemacque, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority. The dress code is formal. Tickets can be purchased online or at the party’s office at 6 River Street, Roseau at a cost of EC$250.00 or US$95.
The summit follows on June 5-6. Sessions on day one will focus on Agriculture, Tourism, and Manufacturing & Construction. Day two sessions will focus on Knowledge & Blue Economy, Sports, Music, Entertainment & Culture and Renewable Energy. A plenary session will culminate each day, in which participants are expected to review outcomes.
The Dominica Economic Revival Summit will bring stakeholders together to develop strategies for the country’s economic advancement.
Wednesday 5th June 2024 – Draft TimeTable
| Time | Session/Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:05 | Welcome | |
| 9:05 – 9:25 | Setting the Basis for Economic Growth and Development in Dominica | |
| 9:30 – 9:50 | Agriculture | Current and Future Opportunities Within the Agriculture Sector |
| 9:50 – 10:10 | Agriculture | The Role of Infrastructure in Agricultural Development |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | Agriculture | Exploring Marketing and Shipping Options for Agriculture |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Agriculture | Three Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Tea Break | |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Tourism | Preparing Dominica as a Premier Destination Market |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Tourism | Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Dominica Tourism Product |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Tourism | Attracting Stayover and Cruise Visitors to Dominica |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Tourism | Three Breakout Sessions |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch | |
| 2:00 – 2:20 | Manufacturing and Construction | Manufacturing in Dominica Now and Then |
| 2:20 – 2:40 | Manufacturing and Construction | Defining the Scope for the Manufacturing Sector in Dominica |
| 2:40 – 3:00 | Manufacturing and Construction | Overcoming the Challenges Within the Construction Sector |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Manufacturing and Construction | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:30 – 3:50 | Tea Break | |
| 3:50 – 4:30 | Manufacturing and Construction | Plenary Session (Review of Day’s outcomes) |
| 4:30 | Close |
Thursday 6th June 2024 – Draft TimeTable
| Time | Session/Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:20 | Knowledge and Blue Economy | Taking Advantage of Opportunities Within the Knowledge Industry |
| 9:20 – 9:40 | Knowledge and Blue Economy | Towards the Development of a Knowledge Based Economy |
| 9:40 – 10:00 | Knowledge and Blue Economy | Defining the Potential of the Blue Economy in Dominica’s Development |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Knowledge and Blue Economy | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break | |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Renewable Energy | Exploring and Harnessing Renewable Energy Potential |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Renewable Energy | A Focus on the Development of Micro Renewable Energy Systems |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Renewable Energy | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Renewable Energy | Plenary |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch | |
| 2:00 – 2:20 | Sports, Music, Entertainment and Culture | Maximizing Opportunities Within the Entertainment and Music Industry |
| 2:20 – 2:40 | Sports, Music, Entertainment and Culture | Creating Opportunities Within the Cultural and Heritage Industry |
| 2:40 – 3:00 | Sports, Music, Entertainment and Culture | Developing a Sports Industry in Dominica |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Sports, Music, Entertainment and Culture | Breakout Session |
| 3:30 – 3:50 | Tea Break | |
| 3:50 – 4:30 | Sports, Music, Entertainment and Culture | Plenary |
| 4:30 | Close |
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Time
4th June, 2024 - 6th June, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
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