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\u201cThe most anticipated regional event. CREF is our Caribbean COP!\u201d Frederic Verdol, The World Bank<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is the largest gathering of the regional energy market on the annual calendar: 25+ Caribbean nations represented by their governments, utilities, and\/or regulators; 500+ attendees; 40+ countries represented.<\/p>\n

CREF is unique in terms of both its size, and in terms of the seniority and breadth of its participants. Simply put, the conference represents the market, the full ecosystem of stakeholders.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOnce again CREF 2024, brings together comprehensive discussions with stakeholders across the Caribbean to shape visions and elevate key conversations. The dynamics of the region make CREF the center of excellence for the discussion and key networking for visions, projects, and regulations in the region.\u201d Fernando M. Padilla, CSA Group<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Aside from its size and the range of participants, here\u2019s why CREF stands out from other events:<\/p>\n

CREF 2024: The market has spoken<\/h6>\n
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  • 90%+ of attendees found CREF highly valuable<\/li>\n
  • 85%+ believe that CREF has a significant impact in shaping market trends<\/li>\n
  • 75+% believe that CREF is a key source of deals and transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    CREF 2024 by the numbers:<\/h6>\n
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    • 500+ attendees<\/li>\n
    • 95+ speakers<\/li>\n
    • 32% female speakers<\/li>\n
    • 40+ countries represented<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Networking & Business Development:<\/h6>\n

      CREF is your one stop shop. Meet the market through numerous structured and unstructured networking and meeting opportunities:<\/p>\n

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      • A new next-generation event app featuring AI-powered matchmaking to help you connect with the right people at the right time<\/li>\n
      • Multiple networking events \u2013 the CREF Connection Hub, the annual CREF Industry Awards luncheon, two cocktail receptions, the Sunrise Fun-Run, and the Rise-and-Shine Roundtables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        \u201cThe most anticipated regional event. CREF is our Caribbean COP!\u201d Frederic Verdol, The World Bank The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is the largest gathering of the regional energy market on the annual calendar: 25+ Caribbean nations represented by their governments, utilities, and\/or regulators; 500+ attendees; 40+ countries represented. 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