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WHAT IS IGNITE?
IGNITE is Caribbean Dragons’ annual flagship innovation event, uniting founders, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and government officials to build connections, share knowledge, and create opportunities that unleash the region’s creative and innovative potential.
OUR AIM
By enabling Founders in a vibrant Innovation ecosystem, we support Regional development and growth through:
Financial Inclusion of the vulnerable and underserved
Economic Diversification & Job Creation in Green, Blue, and Orange economies
Empowerment of young talent and scaling of high-potential MSMEs
Digital Transformation to accelerate innovation and leapfrog development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to address gender parity and equitable access to resources
2026 Agenda
Founder Day | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (AST)
A day of practical learning, meaningful connections, and expert guidance to help Caribbean founders build and grow their businesses.
TIME (AST) | SESSION |
|---|---|
9:00 – 9:25 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
9:25 – 9:55 AM | Founder Keynote & Q&A |
10:00 – 10:40 AM | Interactive Workshops – Round 1 |
10:45 – 11:25 AM | Interactive Workshops – Round 2 |
11:35 AM – 12:20 PM | Connections That Move the Business |
12:20 – 1:05 PM | Lunch & Networking |
1:15 – 1:45 PM | Operator Fireside Chat |
1:50 – 2:20 PM | Expert Clinics – Round 1 |
2:25 – 2:55 PM | Expert Clinics – Round 2 |
3:10 – 3:50 PM | Investing in Innovation - will it work? |
3:50 – 4:15 PM | Curated Networking Session |
4:15 – 4:30 PM | Action Commitments & Closing |
Programme subject to change.
2025 Event Photos
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