Multi-Sector Trade Mission to the Caribbean – June 2-8, 2025

Innovation PEI is inviting export-ready businesses from Prince Edward Island in the fields of engineering, architecture, clean and marine technologies, renewable energy, and manufacturing to participate in the PEI Multi-Sector Trade Mission to the Caribbean, taking place June 2–8, 2025.

A key feature of the mission will be attendance at the Annual General Meetings of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), scheduled for June 4–6, 2025, in Willemstad, Curaçao. In addition to the AGM, participating PEI companies will benefit from pre-arranged B2B meetings and a port tour, providing direct engagement opportunities with senior executives from four Caribbean port authorities.

PMAC represents 26 full members and 44 ports across the Caribbean, along with 38 associate members from the private sector. This year’s AGM will bring together senior executives from Caribbean port authorities, maritime stakeholders, and government agencies, along with international partners, to explore strategic opportunities for cooperation and transformation within the region’s maritime and trade sectors. Key focal themes of the 2025 AGM include:

1. Port Modernization and Infrastructure Development
2. Technological Innovation in Maritime Operations and Trade Facilitation
3. Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience
4. Humanization of Technology

This mission offers PEI companies a tremendous opportunity to:

1. Explore regional partnerships and market entry opportunities in Caribbean port redevelopment.
2. Participate in B2B meetings with four Caribbean port authorities.
3. Network with key stakeholders across the Caribbean port ecosystem.
4. Showcase your company’s innovative, leading-edge technologies and solutions in green building, energy efficiency, clean and marine tech, and related products and services.

Tentative itinerary:

Monday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 3: B2B Meetings and Networking with Senior Executives from:

1. Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority
2. Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands
3. St. Vincent and The Grenadines Port Authority
4. Curaçao Ports Authority

Wednesday, June 4 – Friday, June 6: PMAC Annual General Meeting 

Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8: Site Visit and further discussion: Antigua and Barbuda Port

Funding Support:

Innovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI, including economy airfare, accommodations, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal, please visit: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/export-enhancement-and-diversification-fund

Notes:

1. PEI export-ready companies may choose to participate in select activities or the full itinerary, depending on their interests and availability.
2. Registration for the PMAC AGM is complimentary for all PEI delegates. Innovation PEI will facilitate the registration with the PMAC team for PEI delegates.
3. Given the tight planning timeline, we would greatly appreciate it if you could confirm your company’s interest in joining this mission at your earliest convenience by contacting Lannia MacAleer: [email protected]