Speak at Caribbean Tech Expo 2K27

Pitch a lightning talk or a main-stage session on the tech you are building in the Caribbean.

A Caribbean GovTech speaker presenting digital solutions to a live Expo audience
Bring a practical Caribbean technology story to the Expo stage.
January 23, 2027Kingston, JamaicaAdd to Google Calendar

Share a practical story from the work: a sharp five-minute idea, a deeper session, a panel contribution or a hands-on workshop.

  • 5-minute lightning talks on the Showcase stage
  • 25-minute main-stage sessions and panels
  • Hands-on workshop and demo slots
  • Speaker pass, AV support and session recording

Session formats

Lightning talk (5 minutes, one idea, one demo), main-stage session (25 minutes plus Q&A), panel seat, or a hands-on workshop for smaller groups.

What we're looking for

Real products, real numbers and real lessons: Caribbean-built software and hardware, fintech and health tech, AI and data work, security, infrastructure, developer craft, design, and stories about building teams and companies in the region.

Who should submit

First-time speakers are welcome. Lightning talks are a great place to start. Students, engineers, founders, researchers and educators can submit individually or as a team.

What speakers get

A full speaker pass for both days, AV and rehearsal support, a professionally recorded session, promotion across Expo channels, and access to the speakers' lounge and partners reception.

How it works

  1. 1 Submit your talk or lightning talk through the form
  2. 2 Our programme team reviews every submission
  3. 3 Shortlisted speakers get a slot offer with format and length
  4. 4 We rehearse, check AV and lock the run-of-show