GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The official launch of the World Commerce Centre Georgetown (WTCG) shall be marked by a full week of enterprise and networking occasions. These occasions will happen from October 19 to 24, 2025, intensifying Guyana’s work as a part of the worldwide World Commerce Facilities Affiliation (WTCA) community.
Govt Chairman of WTCG, Komal Samaroo, mentioned the deliberate actions had been designed to make sure the non-public sector is on the coronary heart of the celebrations.
“Our mission is about elevating the enterprise surroundings in Guyana, creating alternatives for significant connections, knowledge-sharing, and progress. The World Commerce Centre Georgetown will function a bridge between native enterprises and the worldwide market.”
Occasion Schedule
October nineteenth
The programme begins on Sunday, October 19, with the arrival of worldwide delegations.
October twentieth
On Monday, October 20, a welcome reception will deliver collectively visiting officers, ministers, and native enterprise leaders. Guyana’s Minister of International Affairs and Worldwide Cooperation, Hugh Todd, will ship the welcome remarks.
October twenty first
The spotlight of the week shall be on Tuesday, October 21, with the official launch ceremony at WTCG’s Kingston headquarters which was commissioned in June this 12 months.
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has been invited to ship the keynote deal with.
Remarks will even come from WTCA Vice Chairman, Remy Swaab and Managing Director World Commerce Centre Bengaluru, India Vineet Verma.
This shall be adopted by a proper launch dinner. The dinner will function shows by worldwide commerce specialists, authorities ministers, and international advisors on Guyana’s rising position in worldwide commerce.
Olinda Salguero, Vice President of the Latin American and Caribbean Presidential Mission is the featured speaker.
October twenty second
October 22 begins with a presentation from Dr Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Govt Officer Guyana Workplace for Funding. This presentation will concentrate on Doing Enterprise in and with Guyana.
Panel Discussions
Efficient Use of Synthetic Intelligence & Digital Platforms by MSME’s
That is adopted by a panel on the Efficient Use of Synthetic Intelligence & Digital Platforms by MSME’s. The panel options Luis Carlos Martinez, President of WTC Ibague (Colombia); Sharazade Kirton, Digital Advertising and marketing Director, Loews Lodge Group; and Roger Singh-Co-Founder, Scalar Efficiency Inc. (Canada).
Efficiently Navigating the Present World Commerce Atmosphere
One other panel then delves into: Efficiently Navigating the Present World Commerce Atmosphere. It options Vaughn Renwick-Chief Govt Officer, West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Affiliation (WIRSPA); Karen Gerwitz-President & CEO, World Commerce Centre Denver/WTCA Board Member; and Abiola Heyliger, Worldwide Commerce Coverage Analyst/Former Commerce Negotiator, United States Commerce Consultant’s Workplace, Washington DC.
October twenty third
On October 23, worldwide commerce knowledgeable Sandra Ann Baptiste, CITP, will lead a one-day coaching seminar. The seminar is titled “Profitable Exhibiting: Efficient Planning and Advertising and marketing for Commerce Reveals”.
Networking Boards
The remaining actions for the week will embrace luncheons and networking boards participating micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in addition to massive companies.
Samaroo emphasised that the actions show the Centre’s long-term mission. “The World Commerce Centre Georgetown will present companies, coaching, and worldwide connections to assist Guyanese companies increase globally,” he mentioned.
By the shut of the week, WTCG goals to strengthen Guyana’s rising place within the worldwide buying and selling system.
