WHEN & WHERE
FOUR POINT BY SHERATON
Night 1 – Saturday June 20th 2026
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5:00 PM – 5:15 PM - Opening Presentation
SWIM DIFFERENTLY- A fully immersive cinematic opening experience designed to challenge attendees to rethink competition, conformity and opportunity.
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM - Swim Differently Lab (Interactive Blue Ocean Strategy Experience)
An engaging live innovation challenge where attendees will apply the EliminateReduce–Raise–Create framework to reinvent industries and identify new market opportunities. Facilitated by Jasmin Harris
5:30 PM – 5:50 PM - Opening Presentation (The Art of Creating)
Why the Most Sustainable Growth Comes from Building New Value, Not Fighting for Attention. Exploring originality, reinvention, creativity and the power of creating value in crowded markets. Presented by Samuel Medas
5:50 PM – 6:10 PM - Featured Presentation (From Job Holder to Value Creator)
How Intrapreneurship Builds Opportunity From the Inside – A practical discussion on innovation, leadership and creating value within existing organisations and institutions. Presented by Hon. Keoma Griffith Minister of Labour, Human Services & Social Security
6:10 PM – 6:20 PM- Cultural Performance (Steelpan Rendition)
Featuring the Music of Andre Jeffers A celebration of Caribbean creativity, culture and artistic innovation through live steelpan.
6:20 PM – 6:50 PM Keynote Presentation
Swim Differently Strategic Thinking and Blue Ocean Opportunities for Caribbean Entrepreneurs – Exploring strategic differentiation, innovation and untapped opportunities for growth within the Caribbean entrepreneurial landscape. Presented by Andre Jeffers
6:50PM – 7:05 PM Interactive Experience
A high-energy audience engagement segment where entrepreneurs and professionals introduce their businesses, ventures and ideas in just 30 seconds.
7:05 PM – 7:25 PM Featured Presentation (Financing the Future)
The Role of the Guyana SME Development Bank in Expanding Entrepreneurial Opportunity – An overview of the vision and role of the Guyana SME Development Bank in supporting entrepreneurship, innovation and business growth. Presented by Hon. Zulfikar Ally Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency & Implementation
7:20 PM – 7:35 PM Interactive Networking Experience
The Unexpected Collaboration – A live audience challenge exploring how unlikely industries, professions and personalities can combine to create entirely new market opportunities.
7:35 PM – 8:00 PM Closing Remarks Presentation (Blue Ocean Strategy)
Creating Space, Culture and Competitive Advantage in a Crowded World – A powerful closing keynote exploring innovation, strategic positioning, culture, storytelling and creating value beyond competition.
Presented by Anya Ayoung-Chee Fashion-Tech Entrepreneur • Ecosystem Builder • Former Project Runway Winner
8:00-8:10 PM Closing Remarks
8:30 PM Until the Blue Ocean Mixer
Networking | Music | Conversations | Collaboration An opportunity for attendees to connect with speakers, entrepreneurs, professionals experience.
Night 2 – Sunday June 21st 2026
6:00PM - 7:00PM Red Carpet Experience, Photography, Media Interviews, Networking & Cocktail Reception
Presented by Jasmaine Assanah
7:00PM - 7:10PM Opening Performance
Performance by EFX Band
7:10PM - 7:15PM Welcome Remarks
Presented by Gabriella Chapman & Kobe Smith
7:15PM - 7:20PM The ECONOMEs Story
Presented by Gabriella Chapman & Kobe Smith
7:20PM – 7:35PM Corporate Excellence Honours
Presented by Members of the ECONOME Team
7:35PM – 7:55PM Featured Address
Presented by Hon. Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, M.P.
7:55PM – 8:05PM Musical Rendition
Performed by EFX Band
8:05PM – 8:15PM Sponsor Remarks
Presented by an ExxonMobil Guyana Representative
8:05PM – 8:15PM Presentation of the Blue Ocean Award
Presented by an ExxonMobil Guyana Representative
8:20PM – 8:30PM Presentation of the Creative Entrepreneur Award
Presented by an ExxonMobil Guyana Representative
8:30PM – 8:45PM Presentation
Presented byHon. Steven Jacobs, M.P.
8:45PM – 8:55PM Spoken Word Performance
Presented by Mark Luke-Edwards
8:55PM – 9:05PM Presentation of the People's Choice Award
Presented by ExxonMobil Guyana Representative
9:05PM – 9:30PM Feature Address
Presented by Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh