The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is where the Caribbean energy market meets and transacts.
For nearly two decades, CREF has convened the region’s energy community — governments, utilities, regulators, developers, investors and financiers — in support of the Caribbean’s transition to cleaner, more affordable, resilient and independent energy. The program is built around the questions the market is working through: how projects get financed, how they get delivered, and how grids and policy keep pace.
What Sets CREF Apart?
Scale and seniority. Ministers, utility leaders, regulators, developers and financiers in the same room, with the time and space to talk.
Market-moving insight. The program is shaped alongside a powerhouse Advisory Board of regional leaders, reflecting the policy developments, project pipelines and market challenges shaping the Caribbean's energy future.
Real outcomes. CREF is designed to get things done - from originating projects to aligning policy and securing investment. It’s where conversations turn into deals.
Built-in access. Through curated roundtables, targeted matchmaking, receptions, and an AI-powered app, CREF is engineered to connect the people who can move the market.
Who Attends CREF?
CREF brings together stakeholders from across the Caribbean energy value chain.
Governments & Regulators. Showcase national strategies, connect with investors, and explore policy pathways to unlock clean energy development.
Utilities & Grid Operators. Explore technologies and partnerships to modernize infrastructure, improve resilience, and meet renewables targets.
Project Developers & EPCs. Source capital, secure offtakers, and build the relationships that bring projects to life.
Investors & Financiers. Discover pipeline opportunities, meet trusted partners, and assess market-readiness across the region.
Development Finance Institutions and Regional Organizations. Identify opportunities to deploy concessional finance, guarantees and technical assistance, and address barriers to getting projects financed and built.
Technology & Service Providers. Introduce solutions to an engaged, senior audience seeking innovation at scale.
CREF 2025 Highlights
450+ attendees from across the regional and international energy landscape
20+ Caribbean countries represented by government, utilities, and regulators
85+ expert speakers
1,500+ messages exchanged and 550+ meetings scheduled through the CREF app
80%+ discovered new opportunities in the Caribbean clean energy market
80%+ connected with potential clients, investors, or partners
What Our Attendees Say
“CREF makes it easy to connect with the right people and turn conversations into meetings. The emphasis on meaningful engagement really sets it apart.”
Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Econoler
“CREF is the best forum I’ve found to exchange ideas and collaborate on advancing clean energy across the Caribbean. It consistently brings together the people shaping the region’s energy future.”
President, Solar Island Energy
“As we work to deliver on our government’s clean energy mandate, CREF is an invaluable opportunity to connect with regional stakeholders and sharpen our strategic approach to energy sustainability.”
Vice Chairman of the Board, BVI Electricity Corporation