BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Curaçao Export - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Curaçao Export X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Curaçao Export REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T164500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T173000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20240503T002449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T002449Z UID:4911-1715618700-1715621400@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Demystifying Exports" DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Panel “Demystifying Exports” \nPanel Discussion: “Demystifying Exports” and Q&A \nPanelists: \nTBA URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/panel-discussion-demystifying-exports/ LOCATION:Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort\, Piscadera Bay\, 3 John F. Kennedy Boulevard\, Willemstad\, Curaçao CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T155500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T162500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20240503T002431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T185404Z UID:4903-1715615700-1715617500@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Key Challenges of International expansion: How to succeed in the new market DESCRIPTION:Presentation Topic: \nKey Challenges of International expansion: How to succeed in the new market \nExport Game Demonstration \n  \nSpeaker:  \nHunter Matson \n  \nABOUT SPEAKER: \nHunter Matson is a trade policy expert with more than a decade experience working with central government departments in the United States\, New Zealand\, and the United Kingdom.  He has a strong knowledge of WTO rules and agreements\, and has specialized expertise in trade and gender\, indigenous trade\, and micro\, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).  \nHunter previously worked at the UK’s Institute of Export & International Trade where he led the Institute’s work on trade policy and external engagement. Earlier he worked on sanitary and phytosanitary import regulations for the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries.  \nHe has authored white papers on topics such as TradeTech\, intra-African trade\, and trade in services. He has also participated in expert panels at the UK-US MSME Dialogue and the WTO Public Forum\, commenting on geopolitical events impacting global trade and policy initiatives needed to support more inclusive and sustainable trade. \nHunter holds a MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/key-challenges-of-international-expansion-how-to-succeed-in-the-new-market/ LOCATION:Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort\, Piscadera Bay\, 3 John F. Kennedy Boulevard\, Willemstad\, Curaçao CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T152000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T155000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20240503T002420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T182154Z UID:4901-1715613600-1715615400@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Caribbean Women in Trade: Benefits of the platform for local women entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Presentation Topic: \nCaribbean Women in Trade: Benefits of the platform for local women entrepreneurs \n  \nSpeaker: \nAndrea M. Ewart\, Esq. \n  \nABOUT SPEAKER: \nAndrea Ewart is a Jamaican national and US-trained customs and international trade attorney with her own firm\, DevelopTradeLaw\, LLC\, which works with businesses\, governments\, and entrepreneurs to facilitate the successful movement of goods and services across national borders. Ms. Ewart also consults for Caribbean businesses and governments on World Trade Organization (WTO)\, Caribbean Single Market & Economy (CSME)\, U.S.-Caribbean trade relations\, trade negotiations\, trade facilitation\, and other trade issues. Prior to opening her own firm\, Andrea Ewart worked in international trade regulation and legislation with the U.S. law firm of Holland & Knight\, LLP. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/caribbean-women-in-trade-benefits-of-the-platform-for-local-women-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort\, Piscadera Bay\, 3 John F. Kennedy Boulevard\, Willemstad\, Curaçao CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T144500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T151500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20240503T002409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T002555Z UID:4897-1715611500-1715613300@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:The Curaçaoan Economy in Relation to Other Small Island States DESCRIPTION:Presentation Topic: \nThe Curaçaoan Economy in Relation to Other Small Island States &  A Detailed Look at the Economic Opportunities for the Economy of Curaçao: Overview of our export performance. \nSpeaker: \nProfessor Roger Hosein URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/the-curacaoan-economy-in-relation-to-other-small-island-states/ LOCATION:Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort\, Piscadera Bay\, 3 John F. Kennedy Boulevard\, Willemstad\, Curaçao CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T144000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20240503T002209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T002209Z UID:4893-1715610600-1715611200@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Demystifying Exports with Curaçao's National Strategy in 2024 DESCRIPTION:Opening speech by Minister of Economic Development Mr. Ruisandro Cijntje URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/empowering-local-entrepreneurs-demystifying-exports-with-curacaos-national-strategy-in-2024/ LOCATION:Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort\, Piscadera Bay\, 3 John F. Kennedy Boulevard\, Willemstad\, Curaçao CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20240503T000608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T000746Z UID:4879-1715598000-1715601600@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:DutchCulture and Europe + Heritage program: a pilot for the Dutch Caribbean part of the Kingdom DESCRIPTION:A webinar for heritage organizations and heritage professionals about collaborations between Europe and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.   DutchCulture supports the heritage sector in the Kingdom of the Netherlands in international cultural collaborations. They offer advice and financial assistance through the Travel Expenses Scheme and Support Scheme of the Europe + Heritage program. In this webinar\, Jacomine Hendrikse\, advisor for Europe + Heritage\, will explain how DutchCulture can facilitate international collaborations for heritage professionals in Aruba\, Bonaire\, Curacao\, Saba\, Sint Eustatius\, and Sint Maarten. \n  \nSpeaker: \nJacomine Hendrikse URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/dutchculture-and-europe-heritage-program-a-pilot-for-the-dutch-caribbean-part-of-the-kingdom/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T123000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T034638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T220935Z UID:4699-1684498500-1684499400@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:MOU signing Proteus with Minister Ruisandro Cijntje of the Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nMOU signing Proteus with Minister Ruisandro Cijntje of the Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao \n  \nSpeakers: \nFabien Cousteau \nProteus URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/mou-signing-proteus-with-minister-ruisandro-cijntje-of-the-ministry-of-economic-development-of-curacao/ LOCATION:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T121500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T034502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T035208Z UID:4697-1684496700-1684498500@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Diving into the Future: The Proteus Underwater Research Center in Curaçao DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nDiving into the Future: The Proteus Underwater Research Center in Curaçao \n  \nSpeakers: \nFabien Cousteau \nProteus URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/diving-into-the-future-the-proteus-underwater-research-center-in-curacao/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T114500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T034259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T220551Z UID:4695-1684494000-1684496700@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:How can Island Nations Lead the Way in Blue Economy Exportation DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nHow can Island Nations Lead the Way in Blue Economy Exportation \n  \nSpeakers: \nChristie\, Tripp\, Luuk URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/how-can-island-nations-lead-the-way-in-blue-economy-exportation/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T034037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T000620Z UID:4691-1684492200-1684494000@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:The Potential for Blue Carbon the in ABC islands DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nThe Potential for Blue Carbon the in ABC Islands \n  \nSpeakers: \nChristie Mettes \nMetabolic Foundation URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/the-potential-for-blue-carbon-the-in-abc-islands/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230519T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T103000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T034144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T175503Z UID:4693-1684490400-1684492200@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:The contributions of healthy reefs to the export potential of Curaçao DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nThe contributions of healthy reefs to the export potential of Curaçao \n  \nSpeakers: \nTripp Funderburk \nReef Restoration Curacao URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/the-contributions-of-healthy-reefs-to-the-export-potential-of-curacao/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T100000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T033926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T175413Z UID:4689-1684488600-1684490400@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Blue Economy as a driver for economic development DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nBlue Economy as a driver for economic development \n  \nSpeakers: \nLuuk Weber \nKolektivo URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/blue-economy-as-a-driver-for-economic-development/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230519T093000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T034823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T000522Z UID:4701-1684486800-1684488600@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Food Security in Curaçao DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nFood Security in Curaçao \n  \nSpeakers: \nAlvin Daal \n  URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/food-security-in-curacao/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230424T203657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T234423Z UID:4159-1684368000-1684454399@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Creative Industries - One-on-One Meetings DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nFinancial Solutions for the Caribbean Creative Industry \nDescription of Subject: \nWith boundless creativity\, the Caribbean stands out as one of the most creative regions in the\nworld\, but the creative industries suffer constantly from a lack of funding. C15 Studios is\noffering several financial solutions for the sector and their General Manager\, Lorraine\nO’Connor\, will be sharing those with you at the CEW2023 \nBio Mrs. Lorraine \n \nLorraine O’Connor has spent the past 30 years as a cultural entrepreneur\, producer\, and\npromoter of Trinidad and Tobago culture through music\, film\, and fashion.\nLorraine has produced numerous documentaries and films and worked on many international\nproductions filmed in Trinidad & Tobago. From the trendy music label\, Rituals Music\, which she\nco-founded and managed in the 1990s to the ownership of the historic Rhyners’ music store at\nPiarco International Airport\, to artist management\, production of fashion shows and major\nevents\, Lorraine has extensive experience in film production\, artist and event management.\nLorraine has been involved in the phenomenal success of Calypso music icon\, Calypso Rose and\nworks consistently with the team behind Soca music superstar\, Machel Montano while she co-\nmanages the talented\, Nailah Blackman. \nIn 2016\, Lorraine was the line producer of the feature film\, “Bazodee” which opened in over\n130 cinemas across the USA. In 2017\, she was the local fixer for the famous CNN TV series\nAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown\, Trinidad\, and in 2018\, the local facilitator for the “Amazing\nRace” CBS TV series\, which aired in October 2020. \nIn 2019\, Lorraine was instrumental in presenting Calypso Rose\, Machel Montano\, and Nailah\nBlackman at Coachella\, one of the world’s top international music festivals and the same year\nthe three artists performed on stage at the world-famous Olympia Concert Hall in Paris\, France.\nLorraine is also a director on the board of FilmTT (the company responsible for the\ndevelopment of the film industry in Trinidad and Tobago).\nLorraine is currently General Manager at C15 Studios Ltd\, a Caribbean cash flow solutions\ncompany servicing the Creative sector. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/cew-creative-industries-one-on-one-meetings/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T033417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T033417Z UID:4687-1684341000-1684342800@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Breaking into new markets DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nBreaking into new markets \n  \nSpeakers: \nMeredith\, \nTaiana\, \nErik\, \nXiomara Overman URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/breaking-into-new-markets/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T033254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170343Z UID:4685-1684338300-1684341000@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Tap Into the Regional Export Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nTap Into the Regional Export Opportunities \n  \nSpeakers: \nDr. Meredith Derby \nPMI Certified Project Manager Air Transport Business Consultant URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/tap-into-the-regional-export-opportunities/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T154500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T033106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T021948Z UID:4683-1684335600-1684338300@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Determining Markets: Tapping into DR Market - market opportunities for Curacao companies in DR. DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nDetermining Markets: Tapping into DR Market – market opportunities for Curacao companies in DR. \n  \nBio Mrs. Taiana Mora Ramis\, CEO\, NEX Consultants S.R.L \nMs. Taiana Mora has 30 years of experience in export development and export promotion of both goods and services. She has worked for more than 27 years for public and private organizations throughout the Caribbean\, including strategies\, policy advisors\, capacity building\, export training\, and export plan development\, especially for services export\, including creative industries. She was the Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export). She is currently the Managing Director of NEX Consulting\, an international consulting firm specializing in development cooperation and international trade reaching the wider Caribbean and supporting different countries’ public and private sectors including Curaçao through its Desk in the Dominican Republic. \nTaiana Mora is the Director of the Dominican Republic Coalition of Services (CSRD) and President of the Latin American Association of Services Exporters (ALES) Board of Directors. She is also vice president of the Dutch-Dominican Chamber of Commerce. \nShe has assisted more than 700 companies and organizations through training\, coaching\, advice\, and international marketing. Through her consultancy\, she has promoted and facilitated the establishment of 5 organizations related to services export. She has extensive experience in the Caribbean\, the US\, and Europe markets. \nShe has participated in multiple training and events related to service export and creative industries in the EU\, WTO\, the Caribbean\, and Latin American countries.  She has also researched service providers and EPA trade agreements and delivered training on the subject matter. She has developed a training and coaching program for service providers that has been seen as an example internationally. \n  \nMs. Mora has postgraduate study in Marketing and graduate study in Communications. She has been a presenter in multiple international fora and events in the Caribbean\, Latin America\, and Europe. She is the author of 6 books including two studies on the Dominican Republic’s strategy for the Caribbean commissioned and published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (one co-authored) a recent publication of the history of 30 years of EU Cooperation in the DR (with FLACSO University- coauthored) and  Diplomacia de la Solidaridad\, a history of the EU Delegation in the Dominican Republic. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/determining-markets-tapping-into-dr-market-market-opportunities-for-curacao-companies-in-dr/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230424T201336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032908Z UID:4143-1684332900-1684335600@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Doing Business with the BES islands Roundtable – Opportunities for Curacao DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nDoing Business with\, in\, and through the BES Islands Roundtable –\nOpportunities for Curacao \nDescription of Subject: \nDoing Business with\, in\, and through the BES islands – ins and outs\nA roundtable meeting with the Special Envoy for the BES islands for EU-\nand UN-funding and economic relations with Latin America. During this session\, the Special\nEnvoy will explain his role and position and discuss with participants the terms of doing\nbusiness in\, with\, and through the BES islands. The emphasis will be on identifying the\nopportunities and how companies in Curacao can make use of the unique position of Bonaire\,\nSt. Eustatius\, and Saba in the Netherlands\, the EU\, and Latin America.\nA roundtable meeting with the Special Envoy for the BES islands for EU- and UN-funding and\neconomic relations with Latin America. During this session\, the Special Envoy will explain his\nrole and position and discuss with participants the terms of doing business in\, with\, and\nthrough the BES islands. The emphasis will be on identifying the opportunities and how\ncompanies in Curacao can make use of the unique position of Bonaire\, St. Eustatius\, and Saba in\nthe Netherlands\, the EU\, and Latin America. \nBio Edison Rijna – Special Envoy for the BES-islands for EU- and UN- funding and economic\nrelations with Latin America \n \nBorn in Bonaire on July 7 th \, 1967\, Edison Rijna has dedicated his career to serving the people of\nBonaire and the wider Caribbean region. He is a respected figure in the politics and finance\nindustry\, with extensive experience in various roles. \nSince April 18th\, 2023\, Mr. Rijna has taken up the role of Special Envoy for the BES islands for\nEU- and UN funding and economic relations with Latin America. In this capacity\, he is\nresponsible for representing the interests of the BES islands in various international forums\,\npromoting economic relations with Latin America\, and securing funding from the European\nUnion and the United Nations for important initiatives in the region.\nBefore he was appointed Special Envoy\, Mr. Rijna served as the Governor of Bonaire\, a position\nhe was appointed to in 2014. \nMr. Rijna obtained his bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance in 1996\, and subsequently\nworked for several private companies in the banking sector between 2004 and 2011. He also\nserved as the executive director of Bon Recycling B.V.\, a waste recycling company in Bonaire\nthat aimed to create awareness among the people of Bonaire about the importance and\nbenefits of recycling. \nThroughout his career\, Mr. Rijna has demonstrated a commitment to public service and a\npassion for improving the lives of those around him. His extensive experience in the banking\nsector\, coupled with his political and leadership skills\, make him an ideal candidate for the role\nof Special Envoy for the BES islands. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/knowledge-session-doing-business-in-bes-islands/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T141500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230424T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032810Z UID:4141-1684330200-1684332900@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:USA Export Roundtable: Conducting Business Successfully in the USA - Three Practical Examples and Lessons Learned. DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nUSA Export Roundtable: Conducting Business Successfully in the USA – Three Practical Examples\nand Lessons Learned. \nDescription of Subject: \nHow to conduct business successfully in the USA by presenting three practical examples and\nlessons learned. \nBio Mr. Erik Broekhuijsen\, CEO\, VanHollandGroup \n \nFor people who do not know me yet\, I am Erik Broekhuijsen. Since 2008\, I have been helping\nentrepreneurs enter the American market. In my fascinating career\, where I have worked in\nvarious industries\, I have helped several big and small companies to grow. Always from sharp\nsales objectives\, and as a business developer\, the link between marketing\, strategy\, and sales. I\nwill take you through a few practical examples in a structured approach\, both in theory and the\nflexibility of practice. Always with a clear plan of attack and the creativity to respond to the fast-\nmoving American market. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/knowledge-session-roundtable-succesvol-zaken-doen-in-de-usa-drie-praktijkvoorbeelden-en-lessons-learned/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T121500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T032728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170135Z UID:4681-1684323900-1684325700@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Shifting the Payments Landscape - local online payments in the Dutch Caribbean and beyond DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nShifting the Payments Landscape – local online payments in the Dutch Caribbean and beyond \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nChanges in the global landscape are creating new opportunities across the Dutch Caribbean\npayments ecosystem. As new payment methods are becoming mainstream\, seizing the\nmomentum requires an understanding of the latest developments related to payments in the\nDC. \nBio Mr. Vincent van Rutten\, Sentoo Managing Director \nI am passionate about revolutionizing the online payments market in the Caribbean. My career\nas a financial expert in the region provided me with valuable insight into the common\nfrustrations expressed by clients regarding the lack of automation in payment processing and\nthe high costs associated with available online payment methods. In 2016\, my business partner\nand I recognized the need for change and set out to create a revolutionary solution that would\nenable even government organizations to implement online payments at affordable rates. Our\nhard work and dedication paid off with the launch of Sentoo\, the first local account-to-account\n(A2A) online payment method in the Caribbean. The banks welcomed our innovative platform\nwith open arms\, with Banco di Caribe becoming our first banking partner and the MCB Group\nand affiliated banks becoming available as of July 1st\, further expanding our regional reach and\nimpact. I am dedicated to continuing our mission of revolutionizing the online payments market\nin the Caribbean and providing accessible\, affordable payment solutions for all. \nAbout Sentoo \nSentoo is the first payment solution provider in the Dutch Caribbean to offer local online\npayments with local bank accounts. We believe people should be able to use their local\nbank account to pay for local products and services online. This drives us to create\nmodern payment solutions that are accessible to everyone. Our platform is built to\neliminate existing hurdles – we help businesses to grow with low transaction fees\, real-\ntime payments\, and user-friendly experiences. Our easy-to-use payment solution helps\nimprove people’s overall payment experience. Sentoo aims to be the industry-leading\npayment method on our island and far beyond – building on our mission to help grow\nour economy. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/shifting-the-payments-landscape-local-online-payments-in-the-dutch-caribbean-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T114500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230502T233128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032541Z UID:4412-1684321200-1684323900@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:The Role of Technology in Internationalization and Exporting in Priority Services Sectors DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nThe Role of Technology in Internationalization and Exporting in Priority Services Sectors \nDescription of Subject: \nBio Natallie Rochester\, International Trade & Development Policy Expert\, CEDR Accredited\nMediator \n\nMs. Natallie Rochester is an International Trade and Development Consultant with twenty years\nof experience in international trade and investment\, business sector assessment\, research and\nmarket analysis\, trade-related capacity building\, facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations\,\nproject communications\, trade law\, and policy\, trade negotiations and monitoring and\nevaluation of trade agreement implementation and development aid effectiveness.\nMs. Rochester has supported traders and governments in the interpretation and\nimplementation of trade commitments\, identification of legal and regulatory gaps\, and the\ndevelopment of sector policies\, strategies\, and action plans to strengthen domestic ecosystems\,\nvalue chain linkages\, and import and export business processes while being compliant with\nnational and international trade regimes. She is an expert in facilitating multistakeholder\nconsultations for research\, awareness and consensus building\, and policy formulation.\nMs. Rochester has carried out extensive quantitative and qualitative research and analysis and\ntraining experience in a range of trade disciplines and sectors\, including government\nprocurement\, trade in services\, investment\, creative industries\, e-commerce and digital\nreadiness\, intellectual property\, trade agreements\, and political economy. Ms. Rochester has\ndeep knowledge of the Caribbean’s participation in international trading arrangements\nincluding the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA)\nwith the European Union and the United Kingdom\, respectively.\nMs. Rochester holds a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason\nUniversity and\, from Barry University\, a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies\, and a Bachelor\nof Science in International Business. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/4412/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230502T232757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032345Z UID:4410-1684318500-1684321200@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Making Sustainable Trade the Standard: Where do I Start? DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nMaking Sustainable Trade the Standard: Where Do I Start? \nDescription of Subject: \nThis presentation offered by ITC’s T4SD programme will focus on an introduction to\nsustainability standards\, their relevance\, and introduction to the Standards Map.\nStandards Map is a global public good solution\, which is a neutral repository of\ninformation on over 320 sustainability standards and initiatives. This practical session\nwill provide insights into how this tool can be leveraged to support local businesses in\nCuracao in strategic sectors to promote sustainable international trade. \nBio Mrs Akshata Limaye Advisor\, Sustainability Standards & Value Chains\, ITC \n\nAkshata Limaye is an India-qualified lawyer. She holds a master’s degree in international law\nand economics from the World Trade Institute\, University of Bern\, Switzerland\, where she\nfocused on international trade and investment law and policy.\nAkshata has been working at the International Trade Centre (ITC) as an advisor on sustainability\nstandards and global value chains. She contributes to the development of the Standards Map\nglobal repository of sustainability standards\, codes of conduct\, and audit protocols\n(www.standardsmap.org). She works on research\, projects\, and events for awareness raising\nabout sustainability issues relating to international trade. \nBackground: \nEstablished in 1964\, International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint trade for development agency\nof the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. ITC’s work enables small businesses in\ndeveloping economies to become more competitive and connect to international markets for\ntrade and investment. The Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) programme at ITC is\ndedicated to supporting businesses across the value chain\, to implement inclusive and\nsustainable business practices. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/making-sustainable-trade-the-standard-where-do-i-start/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T101500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T032300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170233Z UID:4677-1684316700-1684318500@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Assessing Your Export Potential DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nAssessing Your Export Potential \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nThe objective of this workshop is to provide participants with some inside into how to assess\ntheir Export potential. Tools used will be:\n• Export Canvas\n• Hotel Canvas \nBio Mrs. Nelida Cathalina\, Business & Export Coach\, ProfPro \nNelida Cathalina is a Certified Professional Coach with a passion for business and a wealth of\nexperience in export strategies.\nWith over 20 years of experience in international markets\, I have honed my skills as a leader in\ncrafting successful export strategies that drive results.\nMy expertise lies in helping businesses identify opportunities in global markets\, navigate the\ncomplexities of international trade\, and develop strategies to expand their reach and increase\nprofitability. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/assessing-your-export-potential/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T094500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20220328T160939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T073122Z UID:1034-1684314000-1684316700@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Financing for Creative Industries DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nFinancial Solutions for the Caribbean Creative Industry \nDescription of Subject: \nWith boundless creativity\, the Caribbean stands out as one of the most creative regions in the\nworld\, but the creative industries suffer constantly from a lack of funding. C15 Studios is\noffering several financial solutions for the sector and their General Manager\, Lorraine\nO’Connor\, will be sharing those with you at the CEW2023 \nBio Mrs. Lorraine \n \nLorraine O’Connor has spent the past 30 years as a cultural entrepreneur\, producer\, and\npromoter of Trinidad and Tobago culture through music\, film\, and fashion.\nLorraine has produced numerous documentaries and films and worked on many international\nproductions filmed in Trinidad & Tobago. From the trendy music label\, Rituals Music\, which she\nco-founded and managed in the 1990s to the ownership of the historic Rhyners’ music store at\nPiarco International Airport\, to artist management\, production of fashion shows and major\nevents\, Lorraine has extensive experience in film production\, artist and event management.\nLorraine has been involved in the phenomenal success of Calypso music icon\, Calypso Rose and\nworks consistently with the team behind Soca music superstar\, Machel Montano while she co-\nmanages the talented\, Nailah Blackman. \nIn 2016\, Lorraine was the line producer of the feature film\, “Bazodee” which opened in over\n130 cinemas across the USA. In 2017\, she was the local fixer for the famous CNN TV series\nAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown\, Trinidad\, and in 2018\, the local facilitator for the “Amazing\nRace” CBS TV series\, which aired in October 2020. \nIn 2019\, Lorraine was instrumental in presenting Calypso Rose\, Machel Montano\, and Nailah\nBlackman at Coachella\, one of the world’s top international music festivals and the same year\nthe three artists performed on stage at the world-famous Olympia Concert Hall in Paris\, France.\nLorraine is also a director on the board of FilmTT (the company responsible for the\ndevelopment of the film industry in Trinidad and Tobago).\nLorraine is currently General Manager at C15 Studios Ltd\, a Caribbean cash flow solutions\ncompany servicing the Creative sector. URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/nes-strategy-creative-industries/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T031740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T031907Z UID:4675-1684249200-1684256400@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Kick off for Business Climate Reform: An actionable plan to reduce red tape and lower the cost of doing business DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nKick off for Business Climate Reform: An actionable plan to reduce red tape and lower the cost of doing business \n  \nSpeakers: \nTamira La Cruz URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/kick-off-for-business-climate-reform-an-actionable-plan-to-reduce-red-tape-and-lower-the-cost-of-doing-business/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T031634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170717Z UID:4673-1684246500-1684249200@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Nurturing local talent: Workforce Development for a Thriving Export Economy & Launch of the 2nd Edition Essay Competition DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nNurturing local talent: Workforce Development for a Thriving Export Economy & Launch of the 2nd Edition Essay Competit \n  \nSpeakers: \nGuido Rojer \nUniversity of Curaçao URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/nurturing-local-talent-workforce-development-for-a-thriving-export-economy-launch-of-the-2nd-edition-essay-competition/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T141500 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T031513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T031513Z UID:4671-1684243800-1684246500@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:The Future of Investment: Exploring Curaçao's Diverse Market Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nThe Future of Investment: Exploring Curaçao’s Diverse Market Opportunities \n  \nSpeakers: \nJeanette Bonet \nCINEX URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/the-future-of-investment-exploring-curacaos-diverse-market-opportunities/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T123000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T031328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T031328Z UID:4669-1684238400-1684240200@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:The future of exports: Trends and innovations shaping the global trade landscape DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nThe future of exports: Trends and innovations shaping the global trade landscape \n  \nSpeakers: \nTaiana Mora\, \nMary Derby\, \nTamira La Cruz URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/the-future-of-exports-trends-and-innovations-shaping-the-global-trade-landscape/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T031124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T021853Z UID:4667-1684236600-1684238400@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:Protecting global partnerships: Safeguarding your business in the global markets DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nProtecting global partnerships: Safeguarding your business in the global markets \nDescription of Subject: \nOverlooking compliance with advertising laws and regulations when promoting products and services cannot only lead to the advertisement being banned but can also result in a fine and damages. \nThe presentation will give a general overview of legal considerations when launching an advertising campaign\, such as advertising platforms\, digital marketing & social media\, sweepstakes & promotions\, copyright clearance\, use of celebrities and athletes\, as well as considerations and resources for global advertising. \n  \nBio Mrs. Karyl Bertrand\, Attorney at Law\, Bertrand Legal & Intellectual Property \n  \nKaryl D. Bertrand (Master of Laws 1999 University of Curaçao) is an attorney at law\, intellectual property consultant\, and trademark/patent agent and provides lectures and training on various legal subjects for companies\, government institutions\, and the public. \nKaryl founded her firm Bertrand Legal & Intellectual Property in December 2013 and services the Dutch Caribbean\, the wider Caribbean\, Latin America\, Europe\, the United States\, and Asia through her broad international network. \nKaryl speaks English\, Dutch\, Spanish\, and Papiamento.\nShe counsels and represents local and foreign corporations and individuals\, including musicians\, artists\, and athletes\, on matters of intellectual property\, advertising and promotion\, health and pharmaceuticals\, contracts\, sports and entertainment\, and regulatory compliance. Karyl served as a legal expert Dutch Caribbean for COSME’s research project on intellectual property as a competitiveness tool for SMEs in the Caribbean OCTs. \nKaryl is a frequent speaker on copyright\, trademarks\, trade names\, and advertising law. \nShe presented on legal aspects of advertising and promotion regarding the Dutch Caribbean islands in seminars in Jamaica and New York City\, USA\, and several webinars with colleagues from the Dominican Republic\, Trinidad & Tobago\, Jamaica\, Mexico\, Germany\, USA\, Argentina\, UK\, South Africa\, the Netherlands\, and Turkey. Her most recent presentation was in St. Maarten in September 2022\, upon invitation of the St. Maarten Bureau for Intellectual Property\, on strategies to combat counterfeiting in the Dutch Caribbean during the Anti-Counterfeiting Seminar organized by the St. Maarten Ministry of Justice. \nKaryl’s memberships include Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)\, International Trademark Association (INTA)\, and Intellectual Property Caribbean Association (IPCA). As such\, she coordinated Policy Dialogues between Jamaica and Curaçao on anti-counterfeiting by bringing together various stakeholders from the public and private sectors in both countries and continues to guide colleagues from other countries in facilitating similar discussions. \nKaryl’s hobbies include music (pianist\, former choir musical director)\, sports\, and reading\, especially on the topic of personal growth. Her extra-curricular achievements include:\n•Former national junior tennis champion of Curaçao\n•Former national junior tennis champion of the Netherlands Antilles\n•Winner Best Composition and Most Outstanding Arrangement winning song “One Caribbean Nation” 2006 Curaçao Calypsoca Festival URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/protecting-global-partnerships-safeguarding-your-business-in-the-global-markets/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T131108 CREATED:20230513T031012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T160428Z UID:4665-1684234800-1684236600@curacaoexport.vladesigns.com SUMMARY:From Islands to Innovation Hubs: Empowering Small Nations Through IT Investments DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nFrom Islands to Innovation Hubs: Empowering Small Nations Through IT Investments \n  \nSpeakers: \nAndrew Solomon \nSimia URL:https://curacaoexport.vladesigns.com/event/from-islands-to-innovation-hubs-empowering-small-nations-through-it-investments/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Hybrid END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR