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Renee Robinson is an international creative economy expert with nearly two decades of experience in content strategy, public policy, investment promotion, film finance, corporate governance, and international trade. She served as Jamaica’s Film Commissioner from 2016 to March 2023, becoming the country’s second-longest-serving Film Commissioner. UNESCO During her tenure, Robinson led the development of Jamaica’s […]

Marc Alain Boucicault is a Haitian social entrepreneur and tech ecosystem builder with over 15 years of experience in international development and entrepreneurship. He has worked with organizations such as the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is the founder of Banj, Haiti’s largest coworking space and […]

Stephen Selassie Asuo is the President of the Bureau International Development Exchanges and Commerce (BIDEC). Bidec International He has played a significant role in organizing events that connect the African diaspora with opportunities in Africa. Notably, he coordinated the Black History Festival in Washington, D.C., which aimed to expose the African diaspora to trade, innovation, […]

Kimberley Demagny is a Marketing and Digital Strategist with over a decade of experience, having collaborated with more than 80 clients across the Caribbean, Europe, and the USA. She is the founder of Caribeart, a leading digital platform that has showcased over 900 Caribbean artists and amassed over 50 million views since 2018. Demagny Kimberley […]

Erica K. Smith stands at the forefront of pioneering the intersection between intellectual property (IP) and the creative industries. Her mission is to leverage intangible and intellectual property assets to underpin brand development and growth. Her comprehensive suite of services includes strategic guidance on IP integration in business plans, IP audits, risk mitigation strategies, IP […]