EXECUTIVE Director of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Nayteram Ramnarine, has thrown his full support behind the upcoming International Business Conference (IBC) 2025, describing it as a vital platform for advancing economic growth and regional collaboration.

The three-day event, hosted by the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC), is set to take place from October 14–16 at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. It will be the Chamber’s third annual staging of the conference in Guyana, under the theme “Bridging Businesses for Regional Prosperity.”
In a video message shared on SGCC’s Facebook page, Ramnarine said Guyana’s business landscape is at a transformative stage.
“Guyana is on the rise, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of our business community,” he stated. “The International Business Conference has become a vital platform for connecting ideas, people and opportunities that drive real economic growth.”

Reflecting on the 2024 edition of the IBC, Ramnarine recalled how the event brought together leaders, investors, and partners from across the region and beyond, demonstrating the immense potential of collaboration.

“When businesses and Government work together, remarkable things can happen,” he remarked.
The PSC, he said, is proud to be part of this journey, noting that over the past year it has strengthened partnerships, supported businesses of all sizes, and positioned Guyana as a hub for sustainable investment and innovation.

According to Ramnarine, IBC 2025 will provide an opportunity to showcase Guyana’s potential, attract investors, and explore growth areas across energy, technology, trade, infrastructure, and sustainable development.

“At the IBC, ideas transform into partnerships, and partnerships into growth,” he emphasised, while inviting business leaders, policymakers, investors, and regional partners to participate.
This year’s conference will feature more than 50 exhibitors in the Marriott Annex, 15 panel discussions covering key sectors such as agriculture, logistics, finance, and digital transformation, over 80 speakers, 750 delegates, and more than 1,500 trade visitors.

One of the highlights of IBC 2025 will be the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind beverage—a collaborative creation by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) of Guyana and Suriname Alcoholic Beverages N.V. (SAB). The SGCC has described this new blend as a product that symbolises regional unity, tradition, and innovation.

The conference is being supported by the Government of Guyana, the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), and the Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA). Registration is still open for delegates and exhibitors through the conference’s official website.

Ramnarine underscored that the momentum building around the IBC is more than just business.
“Together, we can advance inclusive economic growth, foster innovation and strengthen Guyana’s role as a vibrant, forward-looking business hub in the Caribbean,” he said.