THE second annual Destination Guyana Now – Business and Investment Conference is set to begin tomorrow, October 18, 2024, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, promising four days of dynamic discussions, networking opportunities, and investment exploration.

Stacey Mollison, President and CEO of Libra Management Group, and the visionary behind the conference, hosted a press conference, Wednesday, at the Regus Building in Georgetown to announce key details.
Mollison revealed that 60 per cent of this year’s attendees will be Guyanese from the diaspora, reflecting the event’s focus on uniting global stakeholders with Guyana’s growing economy. Themed ‘Engage, Invest, Collaborate,’ the conference aims to bring together members of the diaspora, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders to promote investment opportunities and strengthen ties within Guyana.

The event will be structured around three phases—Enhance, Educate, and Engage. These phases will focus on increasing awareness, educating investors about Guyana’s booming economy, and fostering business collaboration with key government and private-sector players. Additionally, four key pillars—Doing Business in Guyana, Emigration, Investment, and Philanthropy—will guide discussions.

The conference is expected to create and enhance business partnerships, strengthen cultural and community ties, and raise awareness about Guyana’s investment environment. Mollison emphasised the ‘small group, big impact’ strategy designed to maximise opportunities and drive lasting success.
Over the four-day event, attendees will benefit from keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions. Prominent speakers include Komal Singh, Chairman of the Private Sector Commission; Rosalinda Rasul, Head of the Diaspora Unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Dee George, President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association; Shonta Noel, Local Content Analyst; and Dr. Malik Yoba of YOBA Development, among others.

The conference will also feature an all-day bus tour of Guyana’s business and real estate sectors on the third day, providing attendees with a first-hand look at local opportunities. On the final day, the event will culminate with a philanthropy project in Tiger Bay, Georgetown, supported by the Ministry of Health and the Guyana Police Force. The project will include distributing 100 food hampers, clothes, and shoes, as well as a medical outreach for residents.
For more information and registration details, individuals can visit destinationguyananow.com.