THE World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) is set to host a landmark conference on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Exhibition Centre, Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre.
Themed ‘Banking Made Easier’, the event, sponsored by Demerara Bank Limited (DBL), will focus on transformative developments in domestic and international banking.

Amid global shifts in business, advancements in banking technology, enhanced regulatory frameworks, and increasing demand for accessible financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the conference promises to be a timely and insightful gathering.
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh will deliver the opening address. Other notable speakers include: Mr. Robin van Puyenbroek, Executive Director-Business Development, World Trade Centers Association, and Co-Chair of

the US EXIM Bank’s Advisory Council on Small Business; Dr. Gobind Ganga, Governor of the Central Bank of Guyana; Komal Samaroo, Chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL); and Mr. Dowlat Parbhu, CEO of Demerara Bank Limited (DBL).
The conference will feature discussions on a range of critical topics shaping the future of banking in Guyana and its relationship to the global financial sector, including: Access to trade and business financing; Banking regulations and the anti-money laundering landscape in Guyana; Correspondent banking challenges and solutions; Banking instruments for diaspora communities; Enhancements in international payment systems and money transfers; Demerara Bank’s innovative technological initiatives to improve accessibility and efficiency in: Lending, Deposit accounts, Online banking, Visa products, International payment instruments, and Digital banking for the diaspora.

The one-day conference is open to individuals and organisations at a registration cost of $20,000 per person or $160,000 for a table of 10. Registration can be completed via the World Trade Centre Georgetown Facebook page or by calling +592-712-3093.
The event aims to bring together industry leaders, financial experts, and business stakeholders to explore actionable strategies and cutting-edge technologies driving innovation in the banking sector.