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6 & 7 october 2023

The Caribbean's
Premier Innovation Conference

Willemstad, Curaçao
Highlights from Kolektivo Festival 2022
This is where

Innovation meets Impact

We believe innovation is the key to having an impact on the future. This is why we created the leading Innovation conference of Curaçao, Kolektivo Conference! Our events brings innovators, thought leaders & change-makers around the globe together to explore the latest developments in Entrepreneurship, Impact, Technology and innovation.

Join us for two thought provoking days filled with inspiring talks, insightful panels, and interactive workshops. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future, there's something for everyone!

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300
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2
Stage Areas
25+
Speakers
20+
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A two day Conference

Focused on providing inspiring talks on our main stage but at the same time equipping visitors with tangible skillset in our workshop area.

Day 1: Sustainability & Intrapreneurship

Public & Private Sector

Step into our first day, where we dive deep into the latest developments around Sustainability and explore the Intrapreneurship mindset. At this intersection we believe sits the balance of creating impact driven and innovative corporations, which on the long run translates into a thriving island economy.

Schedule: Talks & Panels
2:00 PM - 2:05 PMOpening wordsMinister Ruisandro Cijntje
2:05 PM - 2:20 PMUnleashing the Island Innovators: Unlocking the Potential for Islands to be Global Leaders in SustainabilityJames Elsmoor
2:20 PM - 2:45 PMResponsible Tourism: The Key to a Sustainable Future for CuraçaoMiles Mercera, Fiona Regales-Curie & Gary Farstad
2:50 PM - 3:10 PMCuraçao: A Sustainable and Energy Efficient Island for Future Generations - FIRESIDE CHATRamon Chong
3:15 PM - 3:35 PMThe Circular Economy: How to Leave a Light FootprintTijmen de Vries
3:40 PM - 4:30 PMPanel discussion - Nature Conservation in the Dutch CaribbeanPiet-Hein Prince, Julian Lopez Ramirez, Manfred van Veghel & Ciaretta Profar
4:30 PM - 5:00 PMXploration Coastline: Inclusive Water Production & DistributionBerend van der Kraats
5:00 PM - 5:30 PMBreakBreak
5:30 PM - 6:00 PMHow to keep adapting to capture every transaction possibleDavid Maduro
6:05 PM - 6:45 PMHow to Become a UnicornThomas Roggendorf
6:45 PM - 7:00 PMClosing Fireside ChatNiko & Surprise Guest
Schedule: Workshops
3:30 PM - 4:15 PMInnovation Management WorkshopThe Change Creator
4:30 PM - 5:15 PMFinding your Creative FlowGonneke van den Kieboom
5:30 PM - 6:30 PMMastering Green CommunicationsIsland Innovation
Day 2: Entrepreneurship & Technology

Entrepreneurs & Digital innovators

Our final conference day will turn the focus towards the Future of Tech and how we can keep up in these ever changing trends as digital innovators. At the same time we’ll be diving deeper into different frameworks and practices needed in order to become a successful Entrepreneur. This in turn is conducive to a more globally competitive island economy

Schedule: Talks & Panels
2:00 PM - 2:30 PMHow to kickstart and grow a Tech Startup SceneIngrid Riley
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMThe Transformative Potential of the Digital Asset MarketsLuuk Weber
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMAR for Everyday Life: A blessing or a CurseEunice Cijntje
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMTechnical innovations in Latin American and the Caribbean Camila Rioja
4:00 PM - 4:30 PMPanel: The Intersection of Future Tech and Entrepreneurship - Opportunities and ChallengesPrevious Speakers
4:30 PM - 5:00 PMBreakBreak
5:00 PM - 5:30 PMTech-Powered Job Creation: Curacao's Roadmap to SuccessDennis Yu
5:30 PM - 6:00 PMInspiring Tech Businesses to Succeed InternationallyClark Russel & Ries van Lomwel
6:00 PM - 6:30 PMHow we built a Global Brand, founded in CuraçaoLeo Chapman
6:30 PM - 7:00 PMClosing Fireside ChatRuvette & Jandino
Schedule: Workshops
2:45 PM - 3:15 PMSelf-awareness in EntrepreneurshipSuzette Louw
3:20 PM - 3:50 PMInnovation from within: How to Cultivate an Intrapreneurial MindsetReshapers
3:55 PM - 4:30 PMInvesting 101: From Basics to Successful PortfolioJash Mirpuri
5:00 PM - 5:40 PMShaping the World with AIErica Obersi
5:45 PM - 6:20 PMHow to Create a Powerful Personal BrandDennis Yu
Meet the

Speakers

Manfred van Veghel
Manfred van Veghel
Director, EcoSense
Julian Lopez Ramirez
Julian Lopez Ramirez
Strategic and Sustainability leader, Deloitte Dutch Caribbean
Tijmen de Vries
Tijmen de Vries
Community Developer, Green Phenix
Berend van der Kraats
Berend van der Kraats
Founder, OceansX
James Elsmoor
James Elsmoor
CEO of Island Innovation
Dennis Yu
Dennis Yu
CEO, BlitzMetrics
Leo Chapman
Leo Chapman
Founder, Billfish
Gonneke van den Kieboom
Gonneke van den Kieboom
creative thinker
Jash Mirpuri
Jash Mirpuri
Lead Analyst, Kolektivo Labs
Juwel Cecilia
Juwel Cecilia
Corporate rebels, the Change creator
Minister Ruisandro Cijntje
Minister Ruisandro Cijntje
Minister of Economic Development
Miles B M Mercera
Miles B M Mercera
CEO, Tourism Corporation Bonaire
Suzette Louw
Suzette Louw
Founder, I Am Life Coach & CURACAO Business Network
Luuk Weber
Luuk Weber
Founder, Kolektivo
Peggy Cecilia
Peggy Cecilia
Corporate rebels, the Change creator
Camila Riojas
Camila Riojas
Head of LaTam, Celo Foundation
Ramon Chong
Ramon Chong
Ministry of Economic Development
Piet-Hein Prince
Piet-Hein Prince
Partner, Deloitte Caribbean
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