Technology major Google and Massy have announced they are partnering in the Caribbean with TBR to help grow the technology ecosystem in the region.
Company experts will deliver a keynote on the Moonshot Factory for Radical Innovation along with workshops on leveraging the Google ecosystem for startup success.
Massy Group, a diversified investment holding company with greater than 60 corporations operating in machinery, financial services and integrated retail, is also backing this December. James Letchie, Massa’s Chief Financial Officer, shall be on hand to host a fireside chat about transforming into a digitally powered enterprise.
Until 38% of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean could also be exposed to generative artificial intelligence, the World Bank Group said in its 2024 report. Industry leaders Google and Massy aim to bridge the gap between the Caribbean, Latin America and artificial intelligence. The company’s participation in TBR increases networking opportunities and facilitates knowledge transfer between global technology leaders and Caribbean innovators.
“It’s great to work with leaders in their fields like Google and Massy. They believe in our vision and their investment will help us improve our event and strengthen the Caribbean’s position on the global technology map,” he said Kirk Anthony HamiltonCo-founder of the company Tech beach retreat.
While the AI is set to contribution 5.4% to the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) economy by 2030, an increase of roughly half a trillion dollars, a figure below the expected AI-driven GDP growth of North America of 14.5%. Increased local investment in science and technology, skills training and awareness will help the region profit from the latest developments.
TBR events offer a holistic space for leaders in technology, innovation and investment, and these events unite world-class speakers and thought leaders from the Caribbean. This 12 months’s edition of TBR is stuffed with leaders, innovators and senators with diverse backgrounds and unique insights who are sure to encourage you with latest ideas and connections.
December’s speakers included Raamel Mitchell, Microsoft’s director of applications, innovation, data and artificial intelligence, and PwC partner Anthony Zamore. Additionally, the highlight shall be on an exceptional group of female technology leaders, including Michele Romanow, well-known from Dragons’ Den and serial tech entrepreneur, co-founder and executive chairman of Clearco. Her company is the world’s largest investor in the e-commerce industry, investing over $5 billion in 10,000 entrepreneurs in 13 countries.
Significant progress has been made towards gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean. The region boasts a higher percentage female STEM graduates compared to the global average, but there is still a gap to close. Women are overrepresented in fields similar to education and health, but underrepresented in technology, especially in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, where women make up only 30% of the workforce. This disparity highlights the need for targeted efforts to address the obstacles women face in STEM fields across the region.
Also present are Maria Fernandez Guajardo, senior director of product management at Google, and Uche Adegbite, Google’s director of strategy and operations for emerging markets. Both are experienced managers and experts in the field of artificial intelligence.
“We are really excited about the impact these discussions and sessions will have on technology development in the Caribbean,” he said Kyle MahoneyCo-founder of the company Tech beach retreat.
Also in the highlight shall be local and international speakers from Fast Company, Microsoft for Startups, Merantix Momentum, The Honey Pot Company, NBC and the country’s Minister of Education.
These technology leaders will deliver keynote presentations, participate in panel discussions, and lead workshops covering topics similar to artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainable technology solutions, enterprise capital and investing, and more. The conference will provide a space for networking, mentoring sessions and interactive workshops aimed at fostering collaboration and driving regional innovation.