CARIF delivers two days of dynamic debate and networking, via a mix of high-level interviews, panel discussions, community polling and roundtable conversations. Leading players will debate the most pressing topics in the Caribbean infrastructure space including:
How to incentivize the flow of private finance to sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects?
Building grid infrastructure for the future of the Caribbean power sector
Mobilizing capital for food security
Next generation climate-smart construction
Caribbean Cities: municipal development and revitalization; what does urban resilience look like in the Caribbean context?
Digital Infrastructure Revolution: How to prioritize investment
How can we deliver the necessary infrastructure to support the decarbonization of the Caribbean shipping industry?
Is waste-to-energy the right way to address the Caribbean’s waste management challenges?
Plus, sector updates and opportunities: transportation, ports and airports, water, healthcare, and more
Away from the CARIF Main Stage, we invite attendees to meet the market through numerous structured and unstructured networking opportunities, including the fountain-side cocktail reception, networking-enhanced thematic roundtables, and sunrise yoga and fun-run offerings.
Office of the Prime Minister of Barbados Senior Minister Infrastructure and Planning
Delivering on Island Infrastructure Ambitions
National Infrastructure Plans detailed, opportunities presented
What developments and progress have we seen since CARIF 2022? Are governments delivering on their stated commitments?
How is climate adaptation cross-cutting sectors in infrastructure planning long-term?
To what degree is technology being integrated into infrastructure planning and design, to increase resilience and reduce costs? Are island administrations sufficiently supported in this effort?
How are relationships with project sponsors, operators, and investors developing and what can be done to encourage increased investment in island infrastructure?
World Bank Group Infrastructure Program Leader for the CaribbeanModerator
Stimulating the Flow of Private Finance to Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Projects
What is the impact of recent regulatory changes on the availability of private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects?
Assessing the the landscape of private finance organizations active in funding sustainable infrastructure projects (in green finance, transition finance, impact finance, etc.)
How can governments create policy and regulatory environments that stimulate the flow of private finance to sustainability, resilience, and growth initiatives?
Are multilaterals and DFIs key to demonstrating project viability to the private sector? How to better leverage their participation to get projects off the ground
How to leverage private capital in blue/green bond issuances in island economies
Improving impact measuring and reporting as a means to stimulate investment appetite
Best approaches to mitigate increasing climate risk in transaction design
Blended finance trending up and what this means for the project pipeline
Dentons Delany Chair and Chief Managing PartnerModerator
Networking
Building a Better Project Pipeline: Collaborative Solutions to Deliver on Clean and Resilient Infrastructure
How do project sponsors perceive the outlook for development and construction in the Caribbean? How does it compare to other regions?
Expanding PPPs to support the project pipeline
What are the key challenges sponsors face when executing projects in the region? How can PPP use be expanded into less traditional infrastructure sectors?
What key actions from island governments would stimulate developer and investor appetite?
How to increase the use of PPPs as a tool to create more bankable projects? How can PPP use be expanded into less traditional infrastructure sectors?
Meeting the Evolving Infrastructure Needs of the Cruise Tourism and Shipping Industries
How can policymakers and private stakeholders develop a more holistic approach to infrastructure planning, in order to streamline the flow of goods and passengers?
What trends are we seeing in the types/size of vessels arriving or being attracted to regional ports? What does this imply for infrastructure need
Assessing key port projects underway or in the pipeline? How are they being structured and what will be the impact on cruise and cargo flows, and on local economies?
Critical Infrastructure Investments to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change on Caribbean Tourism
Where are the critical investment points to mitigate the impact of human activity-enhanced natural phenomena such as coastal erosion, sargasso, plastics, etc?
Is it economically viable to convert this burden to an opportunity, for example as fertilizer or fuel? What technology and financing would be needed?
How can real impact be measured and who derives the benefits and bears financial responsibility?
How can a collaborative regional mitigation infrastructure be developed, financed, and implemented?
Making Caribbean Airports More Sustainable, Bankable, and Adaptable to Traveler Needs
Facts and figures on Caribbean development and pipeline
Building, expanding, and retrofitting airports in line with sustainability objectives: How will projects be financed and delivered?
Can we start planning for the integration of SAF Fuels, H2, and Electric Aviation?
How to incorporate technology to maximize the functionality of existing regional airports? What infrastructure and operational shortcomings can be identified and addressed?
Re-imagining airport design to reduce project costs
How can we drive investment toward these projects?
Review of regional airports under development or in the pipeline: What obstacles have/are being encountered in terms of approvals/financing and how can these be overcome?
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Director, Corporate & Investment Banking (Cayman, BVI, Dutch Caribbean)Moderator
Waste and Water Management: Innovations in the Design, Operations, and Financing of Resilient Projects
In the face of increasing risk of interval droughts/floods due to climate change, how must islands increase resilience to guarantee sufficient safe water supply?
What innovations in project design are making systems more sustainable and cost-effective?
Exploring approaches to project structure and operation: What can we learn and replicate from recent transactions?
How can we change the perceptions of waste facilities to be seen as energy generation solutions? Is WTE a bankable solution?
Join CIBC FirstCaribbean and KPMG for a workshop as we explore sources, structures and sustainable finance innovations that could supercharge the delivery of Caribbean infrastructure. Learn more here.
KPMG Cayman Islands | KPMG Islands Group (KIG) Partner | Deputy Head of ESG
Creating and Implementing Effective National Development Strategies
CARIF Workshops
This interactive workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss the benefits and challenges of creating and implementing a robust National Development Strategy or Plan. More information here.
