Mark your calendar for May 10 to 12 and join us for Grenada's first-ever Cultural and Creative Industries Conference, "UNLEASH." Be a part of the exciting discussions that will help shape the future of Grenada's Creative Economy.
This conference aims to foster knowledge sharing, business development, and networking opportunities by bringing together creatives, policymakers, financiers, educators, and other stakeholders. Through meaningful discussions and collaborations, the conference aims to explore the development potential of this dynamic sector. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to the growth of the creative economy.
Where
Radisson Resort
Conference Crown Ball Room
When
10-12 May 2023
20
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Speakers
3
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Days
250
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Participants
5
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Partners
Program Schedule
| Time | Topics | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration | ||
| 9:15-9:30 | Opening Entertainment | Room#2 | |
| 9:30-10:30 | Opening Ceremony | ||
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Tea break | ||
| 10:45 - 12:00 | Keynote Presentation - Building the case for the Creative Economy | ||
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch | ||
| 1:00 -2:00 | Panel Discussion - Emerging Trends - the evolving landscape for Culture and Creativity | ||
| 2:00 - 2:30 | Presentation - Revolutionizing the Music Industry - Digital Distribution & Streaming | ||
| 2:30 - 3:00 | Presentation - Digital Branding & Marketing | ||
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Panel Discussion - The building blocks for a thriving creative economy + Financing the creative Sector | ||
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | UWI Lecture - Creativity and Intellectual Property |
| Time | Topics | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Presentation - Alternative education for creatives; A Journey to self taught success | ||
| 9:30 am -10:30 am | Panel Discussion - Breaking In, Creative Education & Careers | ||
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Presentation - A multi-disciplinary approach to creativity in business | ||
| 11:00 am -12:00 pm | Panel Discussion - The Business of Creativity; Legal Considerations for Protecting and Profiting from Intellectual Property | ||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:00 pm -1:30 pm | Presentation - The value of our tangible and intangible asset | ||
| 1:30 pm -2:30 pm | Panel Discussion - Enhancing and packaging our tangible and intangible cultural assets | ||
| 2:30 pm -3:00 pm | Presentation - Infusing Grenadian Identity in fashion | ||
| 3:00 pm -4:00 pm | Panel Discussion - From local to global | ||
| 4:00 pm -4:30 pm | Presentation - Looking to Africa as a source market |
| Time | Topics | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00-12:00 | Cultural and Creative Workshops | ||
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:00-2:00 | Panel Discussion - One Creative Caribbean | ||
| 2:00-2:15 | Closing Remarks | ||
| 2:30-7:00 | Cultural and Creative Exhibition |
Event Speakers
Dr. Keith Nurse
President, College of Science Technology and Applied Arts Trinidad and Tobago
Ronnie Tomlinson
Chief Executive Officer, Destiny Media PR
Dr. Didacus Jules
Director General - Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
Allyson Francis
Trade and Investment Specialist
Orlando Romain
Government Advisor for the Creative Economy/ Entrepreneur
Sabrina Francis
Singer/Songwriter
Simon Frederick
Artist, Photographer, Filmmaker & Director
Tanya Lawson
Director of Marketing Strategies for Caribbean and Gospel at Audiomack
Dr Justin Koo
Lecturer in Law at University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus
Hollice Mapp - Mr Killa
Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer & Entrepreneur
Ann Peters
Founder & CEO at La Boucan Creative Center
Rhael 'LionHeart' Cape
Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Poet and BBC Radio London Presenter
Richardo Keens-Douglas
Award-winning Actor, Playwright, Author, and Storyteller
Chris DeRiggs
Economist, Actor, Playwright, Author, and Storyteller
Eddie Bullen
Musician, Producer, Recording Studio & Publishing Company Exec.
Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE
Artistic Director of the Young Vic Theatre
George McCalman
Artist & Creative Director
Francis Urias Peters
Playwright, Theatre Director, Storyteller, and Teacher
Joel Nomdarkham
Journalist & Marketer
Who Should Attend
Creatives
All Cultural and Creative Practitioners
Legal Proffesionals
Lawyers and Paralegals
Policy Makers
Government policy makers
Educators & Students
Secondary and tertiary students.
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs interested in the creative space
Financiers
Bankes, Credit Unions, Investors
Our Partners
We have partnered with several visionary institutions to make this conference possible
Conference Updates
Contact Us
For further information about the conference, please feel free to contact us by filling out the form below. We look forward to hearing from you on May 10th!
