Haiti makes history by hosting the largest annual gathering of innovators at the Haiti Tech Summit

Port Au Prince, Haiti- January 4, 2017- In an effort to accelerate startups from emerging markets, the Global Startup Ecosystem will be hosting major summits in developing countries across the globe. Haiti will be the first within this 13 year initiative, hosting the largest annual gathering of innovators addressing humanity’s grandest challenges with over 100 global speakers.

The central theme of the global summit is to “catalyze startup ecosystems in emerging markets”. Day one is centered on “Drivers of startup ecosystems” with a deep dive look at the contributions of VC fund managers, angel investors, accelerators, incubators and media reporters on tech innovation hubs around the world. Day two is centered on “Disruptors of startup economies” with an analysis exponential technologies in transforming future industries via Ai, virtual reality, genomics, robotics, space, etc.

The event announcement was made on the eve of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake anniversary and was shared by over 423,000 supporters within 24 hours.

Hosting the event in Haiti not only aims to revitalize economic activity in the country but to also provide a new narrative for Haiti and emerging markets. “Haiti has a profound history of empowerment, leadership, and innovation. As one of the most populous countries in the region, it has huge potential to catalyze entrepreneurship in a very unique way ” says the founding organizer of the event- Christine Souffrant Ntim.

About: Haiti Tech Summit brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, digital marketers and creatives under one roof together to address humanity’s grandest challenges via entrepreneurship. It is a part of a 13-year initiative of the Global Startup Ecosystem-the first and largest digital accelerator that accelerates 1000 companies to market annually across 7 global regions entirely online.

Contact:
Christine Souffrant Ntim
(E) [email protected]
(W) www.HaitiTechSummit.com
(F) https://www.facebook.com/haititechsummit/

Join 100 Global Speakers at the Haiti Tech Summit

Call for entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech influencers. Join 100 global speakers and 1000+ attendees in Haiti on June 6-7, 2017 for the largest tech event in Caribbean history.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend:

1. Top Prizes: Startup Founders can pitch for over $50k in prizes at the Startup Showcase. Judges will include Directors from Tech Stars, Draper University, 500 Startups, Richard Branson Center, Angel Hack Accelerator.

2. Global Publicity: Get featured in global press. Over 40+ media representatives will be in attendance. Media partners include Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Black Enterprise, Ebony Magazine and more.

3. Amazing Insights: Hear speaker insights from Airbnb, Google Launch Pad, Uber and 40+ companies on the state of global startup ecosystems trends and insights happening in Ai, VR, Block Chain, Space and more.

4. Party & Networking: Engage with top entrepreneurs, investors and influencers of the world on Haiti’s exotic beach resort.

5. Bragging Rights: Be a part of this historic event and say you were one of the first to join thousands in Haiti for hottest tech event of the year.

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So what are you waiting for?

Come be a part of the most disruptive tech event to rival Tech Crunch, SXSW, and CES.

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Global Startup Ecosystem Team
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Haiti Tech Summit Team
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The Haiti Tech Summit is a 13 year initiative of the Global Startup Ecosystem- a digital accelerator that accelerates 1000 companies to market anually across 7 global regions entirely online.