INVEST SMART CARIBBEAN 2026 | THE CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT BRIDGE
November 19–20, 2026 | Washington, DC
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) invites financial institutions, development organizations, corporations, industry associations, investment platforms, and policy institutions to become strategic partners in the Caribbean Investment Bridge.
Together, we can strengthen financial connectivity, mobilize diaspora and institutional capital, and advance practical financing solutions for sustainable, inclusive Caribbean prosperity.
01 — Why Partner
Strategic partnership offers opportunities to contribute to high-level policy and investment dialogue, connect with relevant stakeholders, help shape actionable proposals, and participate in collaborations that extend beyond the Forum.
02 — How Can You Partner
Contribute policy expertise, institutional perspectives, speakers, convening support, or participation in follow-up initiatives.
Help explore diaspora investment instruments, banking solutions, remittance-linked finance, blended capital and resilience financing.
Mobilize relevant participants, engage professional and business networks, circulate invitations, and connect ICS with prospective investors and collaborators.
Contribute research, financial structuring expertise, policy analysis, technical papers, or support for post-conference working groups.
03 — What Could Your Partnership Help Advance
Exploring a potential financing instrument for diaspora participation in social and economic development.
Developing concepts for financing disaster resilience, healthcare, education and SMEs.
Supporting financial access and innovation.
Exploring a sustained platform for U.S.–Caribbean corporate and investment engagement.
All are proposed initiatives under development, with participation and implementation arrangements to be determined.
Share a few details about your organization and the ICS team will follow up to discuss next steps.
What Happens Next
After submitting the form, the prospective partner should receive an acknowledgment, followed by contact from the ICS organizing team to discuss potential areas of collaboration, contributions and next steps.
Partnerships will be confirmed by mutual agreement. Submission does not constitute formal partnership or institutional endorsement.