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Island Finance Forum 2023

About The Event

The Island Finance Forum brings together senior financiers, development partners and regulators to share and exchange expertise on sustainable and inclusive financial structures in island communities. The Forum aims to highlight the unique financial challenges faced by global island communities and the solutions for sustainable economic recovery and inclusive growth in a post-pandemic world.

This free virtual event will be accessible to attendees from across the globe in a variety of interactive sessions, including networking opportunities to meet and exchange ideas face to face or in small groups. Attendees can choose which of the topics and sessions they actively participate in and after the event many will also watch and comment on the session recordings.

The Island Finance Forum will:

  • Bridge the gap between sustainable development practitioners and financial stakeholders.
  • Help island stakeholders access expert knowledge and financial opportunities available to them.
  • Showcase the economic opportunities available from investing in the sustainability sector on islands – particularly impact investing and ESG.
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Content Tracks

The Island Finance Forum 2023 will host six Content Tracks. Each Track is a learning path with sessions that will help you develop more in-depth knowledge about a specific topic and industry. By following specific Tracks you can join conversations and connect with the stakeholders that interest you the most.
Risk & Insurance
Insurance and risk financing provides a critical safety net, protecting assets, lives, and livelihoods from the impact of crises and increasing a government’s financial resilience against natural disasters.
Climate Finance & Green Recovery
Climate finance is needed for mitigation and adaptation, as significant financial resources are required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the adverse effects of a changing climate.
Renewable Energy Finance
Islands are good locations for testing new technologies of energy production and storage. Most islands have good renewable energy potential, often underused. Renewable energy solutions can be commercially appealing, resulting in significant cost savings.
Blue Economy
The health of our ocean is facing increasingly severe threats such as human-caused climate change, overfishing, and growing levels of pollution. For island communities, the ocean’s resources and opportunities are crucial in battling hunger, unemployment and promoting economic success.
FinTech and Climate Innovation

FinTech and Innovation track covers a range of topics, including access to finance, the latest trends in Fintech innovation, and best practices for enhancing cybersecurity in financial institutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, network with industry professionals, and gain insights into the future of sustainable finance for islands.

Start-up Ecosystems
Start-up ecosystems are crucial to help position islands in an international context and boost sustainable growth. Start-ups frequently contribute to the development of the islands’ economies by bringing in three key characteristics: connectivity, competitiveness, and training.
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Meet our Speakers

If you are interested in speaking at the forum next year, we are inviting you to fill out this form.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives and SMEs, and Communications, Government of Fiji

Governor of Guam

Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Investment and Economic Development, Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Minister of Sustainable Development, St Kitts and Nevis

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour, Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Minister for Justice, Communication and Foreign Affairs, Government of Tuvalu

Minister of Sustainability, Innovation & the Environment, Government of Anguilla

Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, Government of Bermuda

Senator, Government of Jamaica

Founder, Palau Entrepreneurs for Growth

Special Envoy to the Prime Minister of Barbados on Investment and Financial Services

Manager, ESG & Impact, Meloy Fund

Chief Executive Officer, Island Innovation

Partner, Advisory & ESG, PwC Bahamas

Partner, Advisory, PwC East Caribbean

Partner, Consulting & Digital Services Leader, PwC Trinidad & Tobago

Partner, Regional Tax & Legal Services Leader, PwC East Caribbean

Corporate Services Senior Manager, PwC East Caribbean

Special Envoy and Advisor on Renewables & Representative at IRENA, Government of New Zealand

Founder, Helen’s Daughters

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Meet our Sponsors & Partners

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Frequently Asked Questions

The forum is the first of its kind, and totally free! You can learn from world-leading experts from diverse backgrounds about the latest projects being deployed in island communities, with applications far beyond. Each session will be interactive with opportunities to ask questions and make connections. This year we are expanding to have even more features!

All are welcome to participate in the forum – feel free to invite friends and colleagues. Participants can take part in every session, or simply choose the sessions most relevant to them and are all encouraged to join the social media conversation.

The forum will be broadcast LIVE, taking place over multiple days in various timezones. Ideally, we want guests to join live as there will be opportunities to ask questions and interact with fellow attendees. However, all sessions will be recorded and made available online a few weeks after the forum.

We are continually adding more speakers and sessions! If you would like to nominate a speaker click here.

We have limited opportunities for sponsors of specific sessions or the event as a whole. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please click here.

We are exploring opportunities to screen parts of the summits on islands around the world to ensure local communities can take part. If you would like to organize a screening on your island please get in touch.

We always welcome ideas! Please get in touch.

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