3rd Annual
Haiti Tech Summit
2019
The Decameron Beach Resort, Côte des Arcadins, Haiti | June 20th - 22nd, 2019
2019-06-20 18:00:00
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Schedule

Summit Agenda

Welcome Cocktail
June 5, 2017
6:00pm — 9:00pm
Networking, live Haitian Jazz & remarks by Haiti's Minister of Tourism
Gina Kloesgina_glasses1, Felix LinGina (Draper University) 7.9.15_42
Day 1
June 6, 2017
Theme: Drivers of Global Startup Ecosystems
A Look at the Stakeholders and Influencers of Startup Economies
9:00am — 9:30am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Christine Souffrant NtimIMG_8700 (1)
9:30am — 10:00am
Leapfrogging Innovation: A look into Haiti's Tech Ecosystem

Hear from key startup influencers in Haiti’s startup ecosystem.

Marc Alain BoucicaultScreen Shot 2018-06-11 at 9.18.09 PM, Michael Verchmichael v, Patrice Bayardunnamed-1-533x728_2, Jesse SullivanPhoto AFG, Regine Vitalregine and friends 040
10:00am — 10:30am
Inspirational Keynote "Startup Culture & Revolutions"

Startup Cultures & Revolutions

Ben Horowitzben-howitz--640x728e
10:30am — 11:00am
Islands of Innovation: The Caribbean Startup Ecosystem

Panel of perspectives from startup influencers, corporate representatives on the Caribbean emerging startup ecosystem.

Sebastian VidalScreen Shot 2017-04-26 at 6.31.47 PM, Claire NelsonDr.ClaireNelson_dd, Arlene GrahamArlenePhotos06(1), Alan DelmonteUntitled drawing (8), Melissa Pascalmelissa pascal
11:00am — 11:30am
Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy Lightning Talks

Hear from the Regional Directors of the Caribbean, Latin America, Middle East. Africa, Asia, America, and Europe on the state of startups, SME and innovation.

Kerstin KaruRegional-Director-Europe-Kerstin-e, Asra Nadeemara5, Angie CarrilloRegional Director Latam Angie, Shaina SilvaRegional Director Africa Shaina, Adi AbiliRegional Director America Adi
11:30am — 12:00pm
Exhibitor Pitch
12:00pm — 1:00pm
Lunch & Networking Round Table
1:00pm — 1:30pm
Startup Growth & Investment Strategies

Panel of Perspectives on Funding from VCs, Angels, & Investors

Dan McDonough, Jr.Untitled drawing (5), Eric Osiakwanunnamed (1), Erik MooreErik Moore (1) (2), Michael MacCombieMike MacCombie Bio Photo, Dawn QuakerDawn Quaker
1:30pm — 1:45pm
Fireside Chat
Jonathan Perryj perry
1:45pm — 2:15pm
From Print to Digital: The Future of Media
Sequoia Blodgettsequoia, Wanda Tima-Gilleswanda-tima-gilles5, Lisa GodwinLisaG, Carel PedreScreen Shot 2018-06-13 at 3.21.32 AM
2:15pm — 3:00pm (Side Stage)
Entrepreneur Spotlight Series

Women in Tech Panel
Entrepreneurs of Resilience Panel

Guerlince SemerzierUntitled drawing (6), Bie AwehBie headshot, Yulkendy Valdez2016Photo_USA_YulkendyValdez (1), Sandra Florvella-Pierreimage1 (3)
2:15pm — 2:30pm
Rethinking Energy for Emerging Markets Lightning Talks
James Ellsmoordownload, Andrew YakubScreen-Shot-2017-05-02-at-3.16.47-PM44, Staff Sheehanlindau_staff_sheehan-018, Ivo HuismanAAEAAQAAAAAAAALeAAAAJDU4YjVlY2NmLWI3NzUtNDZiNy1hNTI2LTFmZGE0NjFjNGM0Mw
2:30pm — 3:00pm
Sustainable Models for Social Impact
Laura Pincus HartmanLaura_Hartman 2017, James Louis-CharlesUntitled drawing (7), Liza MoiseevaLiza01, Sabeen AliSabeenAli-262x2722, Michèle Duvivier Pierre-LouisOpen Society Foundations Board and Chair portraits
3:00pm — 3:30pm Networking Break
3:30pm — 4:00pm
Startup Ecosystem Influencers

Hear keynote sessions from the most networked people in startup ecosystems in the world!

Jennifer LitorjaJennifer4, James BarroodJim Barrood, Michele Perrasmichele, Kelcey GosserandKelcey Gosserand _ headshot, Zassmin Montes de OcaWWC Headshots2017-8255
3:30pm — 4:30pm (Side Stage)
Workshop Series: Pitching 101 + Caribbean Startup Storytelling

Workshop 1- Title: Permission Based Pitching Using The 3-1-3 Method
Blurb:Ryan Foland will teach you to pitch a complete story about your idea using the 3-1-3. The 3-1-3 Method is simply this: First, state your idea in three sentences. Next, condense it into one sentence. Last, transform it into three words. Seems easy enough, right? But keep in mind, there are important rules to follow, and sophisticated reasons for each step. Ryan will also cover communication hacks and presentation tips that will help you better connect with your audiences.

Workshop 2-Title: Culture – the Caribbean Entrepreneur’s Competitive Advantage
Description: A discussion/workshop exploring how culture is the Caribbean Entrepreneur’s Competitive Advantage which can be leveraged to innovate and achieve success.
Attendees will leave the session discovering strategies that will help them align and leverage their competitive advantage for entrepreneurial success and at the same time understanding the behaviors that can have adverse effects.

Ryan FolandRyan Foland Headshot, Kerry-Ann Reid BrownKerry Ann Reid Brown BW
4:00pm — 4:30pm
Beyond Boundaries - Diversity in Tech
Kyra Kyles06337cb, Jessica SantanaSantana, Aaron LimonthasDROPBOX-aaron, Rebecca Garciarebecca-garcia-headshot-large, Dori AlexandreOutdoor Catered -37
4:30pm — 5:00pm
Future of Government Innovation
Jean-Jacques RousseauUntitled drawing (9), Isnel PierrevalUntitled drawing (10), Cleve MesidorIMG_8004, Tessa JacquesScreen Shot 2017-06-05 at 7.11.55 PM
5:30pm — 6:00pm
Presidential Address

Hear from the President of Haiti.

Day 2
June 7, 2017
Theme: Disruptors of Startup Economies
A Look at Exponential Technologies, Apps and Innovators
9:00am — 9:25am
Opening Keynote Remarks
Einstein NtimEinstein-Ntim
9:25am — 9:30am
Tim Draper Digital Keynote

Platinum Sponsor

Tim Drapertim draper
9:30am — 10:00am
Accelerating Breakthroughs

Hear from global speakers share insights about exponential impact, tech and ecosystems.

Milan Kochmicheal angel hack, Peter RobertsPeter Roberts, Caroline PinaCarolina Pina Headshot, Natalie Madeira CofieldNatalie Cofield (1), John LynnJFLHeadshotNYCIC
10:00am — 10:30am
Keynote Google Launchpad
Roy GlasbergRoy Glasberg
10:30am — 11:30am (Side Stage)
Google Digital Marketing Workshop
Kristie PowellPowel images_3, Vanecie DelvaScreen Shot 2018-06-13 at 2.59.47 AM
10:30am — 11:00am
Education for Innovation: e-Learning, iHubs and Technical Capacity Building

We’ll be discussing the future of education and how tech & entrepreneurship curriculum can serve as a catalyst to economic growth in emerging markets.

Patrick Attiepatrick-attiev, Rebecca Obounou20150914_Rose_Obounou_2015_PHAN_01, Aaron Saunderssaundersaaron0225201602, Sabrina LambUntitled drawing (2), Amber WalshAmber picture
11:00am — 11:30am
The Power of Digital Influence in Arts, Culture, Music & Fashion
Gregory Constantinegregory, Abiola Okeabiola oke 2_Fotor, Joe MignonJOE MIGNON IN TUXEDO, Sandy Sophia LabordeANS3PyAs, Michael BrunJasmine_Safaeian_3763
11:30am — 12:00pm
Entrepreneurship Pitch
12:00pm — 1:00pm
Lunch & Networking Round Table
1:00pm — 1:30pm
Owning Your Story - The Power of Narrative
Steven S. SuthianaSteve_HeadShot-171, Dorcie LovinskyUntitled drawing, Marie AragoDXW_8772 copy 3, Reena JanaR. Jana
1:30pm — 1:45pm
Fireside Chat w/ Vicky Jeudy
Vicky Jeudyvicky juedy
1:45pm — 2:15pm
The Brand of a Nation & the Power of Tourism
Jessy MenosUntitled drawing (1), Caroline RacineUntitled drawing (1), Ralph DupouxB90422FE-4744-43D4-8C1D-F729306CAE75, Gilles SassineGilles, Christian Roy FombrunIMG_0912
2:15pm — 2:30pm
Understanding The Social Media Mindset Keynote

Understanding The Social Media Mindset
Social media marketing is now a must-have for any entrepreneur, and social media usage is ubiquitous amongst your users, but understanding why people use each platform…and how their mindset and expectations change as they move between the platforms…will help you do a better job of achieving relevance, building community, and ultimately marketing your company.

Elisa Camahort Pageelisa
2:30pm — 3:00pm
Disruptors of Innovation (Google, Airbnb, Linkedin, Facebook, Uber)
Shawn SullivanShawn Sulliva: Director @ Airbnb, Erikan ObotetukudoErikan HeadShot, Matt TerrellMatthew_Terrell-resize, Nancy DouyonTechies-Project-2016.03.11-7243-Nancy-Douyon-smartphone, Aisha TaylorAisha Headshot
3:00pm — 3:30pm Networking Break
3:30pm — 4:00pm
Smart Cities and New Systems for Resilience

Topics to be covered: efficient and reliable infrastructure and services, enhanced quality of life in urban cities, economic opportunities for residents, the complexity of urban governance, as well as local projects that bridge new technologies and community voices.

Maarten Boutelarge1, Ralph FrancoisIMG_2069, Brian BrackeenUntitled drawing (1), Jack SabaSaba-Jack-0dca78f78bae377cb506283afedbf3b4
4:00pm — 4:30pm
Future of Payments (Paypal & Mastercard) Lightning Talks
Rinoti AminAmin, rinoti, Francesco GuzzettaFrancesco Guzzetta Headshot
4:30pm — 5:00pm
Forbes 30 Under 30 Panel
Rhonesha ByngProcessed with VSCO with a9 preset, Nailah EllisNailahEllisBrown_2017xbyJustinMilhouse, Adam LyonsAdam_Lyons2, Marie DandieScreen-Shot-2017-05-02-at-8.17.51-AM2
5:00pm — 5:15pm
Closing Keynote Remarks
8:30pm — Until
After Party on the Beach
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