Henley Caribbean Sustainable Ventures Limited (HCSVL), a Caribbean-led United Kingdom (UK)-based company, is organizing a Guyana Diaspora Sustainability & Investment Conference (GDSIC) in the United Kingdom later this year.
According to HCSVL, the idea to host the conference was birthed following the successful Guyana Energy Conference held in Georgetown in February as it recognized a significant opportunity to bridge the inadvertent knowledge gap between Guyana and the Guyanese Diaspora in the UK and by extension, Europe.
The company announced that the conference aims to benefit Guyanese in the diaspora by providing a platform for small to medium-sized businesses to trade or invest in Guyana, showcase the best of Guyana’s products and services in the UK, and discuss the many factors that affect trade and investment possibilities within a burgeoning oil-rich economy.
It was also noted that it is intended to be an annual event, that will attract a large number of UK-based Guyanese nationals and friends who may seize the opportunity to display their wares, including arts and crafts items and other products and services. The inaugural forum has been scheduled for October 3-4, 2023. The venue will be announced at a later date.
Thus far, Dr. Rajendra Singh, High Commissioner of Guyana in the United Kingdom, has already confirmed his attendance at the upcoming event.
When asked about the conference, HCSVL’s Founder, David F. Roberts said, “I’m particularly delighted that HenleyCaribbean Sustainable Ventures with our strategic partners are able to bring a much-needed forum to enable diaspora-based Guyanese to participate in the development conversation of Guyana where they can speak directly to and network with their government leaders and private sector executivesin a friendly and congenial environment.”
He added, “This is a golden opportunity for both the Guyana government and the diaspora to explore avenues for mutual growth and development.”
The international planning committee of the GDSIC brings over 40 years of combined experience and comprises members such as David F. Roberts, Founder / Chief Executive Officer; Cristina Caus, International Oil & Gas Consultant in Miami, and Joel Bhagwandin, Director of Spherex Professional Services in Guyana.
The company is hoping that the GDSIC will strengthen linkages and build alliances that will help Guyana’s growth and development globally.
