On Thursday, July 24 from 10:30 a.m. ET, the Caribbean Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center will host a conversation on the importance of the Caribbean services sector for US and regional interests.
The Caribbean’s services sector is on the rise and presents new investment opportunities for US businesses, including industries such as tourism, outsourcing, and telecommunications. While there are concerns about how global volatility and uncertainty impact Caribbean economies, the region’s markets offer opportunities for stakeholders to develop and test new technologies while helping further development.
What policies and incentives can unlock greater investment in services across the Caribbean? How can regional and international collaboration help address barriers to innovation and access to finance? What role can US-Caribbean cooperation play in building a stronger, more future-ready services sector?
This conversation will be broadcast on YouTube, X, and Facebook. To join us virtually, please complete the registration form.
Speakers

Wazim Mohamed Mowla
Fellow and Lead of the Caribbean Initiative,
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council

Ballan Nair
President & Chief Executive Officer
Liberty Latin America

Juan Trescastro
Vice President of Global Destinations
Virgin Voyages
Moderated by

Brett Perlmutter
Founder & Former Head
Google Cuba
*More speakers to be announced
Agenda
10:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. | Opening remarks
Wazim Mohamed Mowla
Fellow and Lead of the Caribbean Initiative,
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Atlantic Council
10:35 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Panel – The importance of Caribbean services sectors
Ballan Nair
President & Chief Executive Officer
Liberty Latin America
Juan Trescastro
Vice President of Global Destinations
Virgin Voyages
Moderator: Brett Perlmutter
Founder & Former Head
Google Cuba
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