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New Speaker and FINAL Call Fri Sept 27th – Haiti Tech Summit

It’s finally here! Join us tomorrow! 

Over the years, we have witnessed so much change within the Haitian community. From 2017-2018 there was so much hope, fire, and energy amongst the new generation of Haitian Americans coming to Haiti to launch startups, build tech ecosystems and inspire new generation entrepreneurs. 

In 2019 we faced setbacks with Peyi Lock and still inspired hope and hosted the program. In 2020 we galvanised virtually with 20,000 delegates during the pandemic. In 2021, we tragically heard of the assassination of the late President Jovenel and brought the community together once again to rally forward. In 2022 we took it to the metaverse. In 2023 we embraced the new wave of immigrants fleeing the country in New York as the first Diaspora edition. 

As we look at 2024, we remind each and every one of you to still keep going! Stay connected with peers, family, and stakeholders in Haiti. 

We hope to really inspire you with this edition as both speakers and delegates share stories of how they are leaving a new legacy for the country. From training young people online in Haiti to sending food to gridlocked communities to staying in the country to build from within, we all have a journey to take and a way to contribute to Haiti’s future. 

Come be inspired and be reminded of the power of human resilience and determination. 

We can’t wait to see you! 

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The 8th edition titled Haiti Tech Summit (Legacy Edition), on Friday September 27, 2024 11:00am-3:00pm EST. 

>>>New speaker alert: Ebony Young, Deputy Borough President of Queens !!!

Here is the Logistical Summary: 

  • Event: Haiti Tech Summit 
  • Edition: 8th Annual Legacy edition 
  • Date: September 27, 2024 
  • Time: 11:00-3:00 pm EST 
  • UPDATED Venue Address: Jay Conference Center. 109 West 39th Street, First Floor, New York, NY, 10018
  • Website: www.haititechsummit.com
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 1 (929) 600-1374 
  • Confirm your participation via eventbrite now.

PROGRAM AGENDA

MORNING KEYNOTE SESSIONS

11:00 AM-11:10 AM EST. Welcome Remarks: Christine Ntim. CEO and Founder- Global Startup Ecosystem, Haiti Tech Summit

11:10 AM-11:20 AM EST. Keynote: Einstein Ntim. Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, Ghana.

11:20 AM-11:30 AM EST. Keynote: James MONAZARD. Minister, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MCI), Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries (MTIC) – Haiti.

11:30 AM-11:45 AM EST. Keynote: Ty Heath. Director, Market Engagement, The B2B Institute, LinkedIn.

11:45 AM-12:00 PM EST. Keynote: Barkue Tubman Zawolo. Chief of Staff, Talent & Diasporic Engagement – Essence Ventures.

PANEL SESSIONS 

12:00 PM-12:30 PM EST. PANEL 1: The Power of Innovative Impact- How Influencers are Leveraging Tech for Social Good

  • Moderator: James Barrood. Founder and CEO -Innovation+.
  • Panelist: Ben Furnas. Executive Director – The 2030 Project: A Cornell Climate Initiative.Cornell University.
  • Panelist: Bronson Lingamfelter. Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer – One Earth Rising.
  • Panelist: Sabrina George. Chief Marketing Officer – Xcyte Digital Corporation
  • Panelist: Alisha Outridge. Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTO + CPO) – Byte & Chord

12:30 PM-1:00 PM EST. PANEL 2: Future Possibilities: The Role of the Haitian Diaspora in Building a New Haiti.

  • Moderator: Ezechiel Fenelon. CEO, DocMobil
  • Panelist: Jean Desmornes. Senior Private Sector Development Specialist – IDB Lab
  • Panelist: Naika Colas. Assistant Professor of Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design.
  • Rock Andre. President at CEDEL HAITI.
  • Lisa-Marie Pierre, PhD. Executive Director at Founder Forward

1:00 PM-1:30 PM EST. PANEL 3: The Corporate Innovation and Sustainable Ecosystem of the Future.

  • Moderator: Elohor Thomas. CEO & Co-founder – CodeLn.
  • Panelist: Dian Griesel. Founder – Perception Dynamics.
  • Panelist: Boris Lancheros. Chief Executive Officer – Lanchmon.
  • Panelist: Frances Zelazny. Co-Founder & CEO – Anonybit.
  • Panelist Sara Holoubek. Founding Partner & CEO – Luminary Labs.

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE SESSIONS

1:30 PM-1:40 PM EST. Keynote: Renee Edwards. Global Brand Marketing Executive 

1:40 PM-1:45 PM EST. Break

1:45 PM-2:00 PM EST. Keynote: Ann Rosenburg. EVP, Strategy and Global Expansion – SustainableIT.org

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM EST. Keynote: Rachel Clark. Digital Strategist, Google

2:10 PM -2:15 PM EST. Keynote: Christine Ntim. CEO and Founder – Global Startup Ecosystem, Haiti Tech Summit

2:15 PM -2:20 PM EST. Closing Remarks: Christine Ntim. CEO and Founder – Global Startup Ecosystem, Haiti Tech Summit

2:20 PM- 3:00 PM EST. Networking

*****SPEAKERS:

  1. James MONAZARD. Minister, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MCI), Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries (MTIC) – Haiti
  2. Christine Ntim. CEO and Founder – Global Startup Ecosystem, Haiti Tech Summit
  3. Rachel Clark. Digital Strategist, Google
  4. Ty Heath. Director, Market Engagement, The B2B Institute LinkedIn
  5. Ben Furnas. Executive Director – The 2030 Project: A Cornell Climate Initiative.Cornell University
  6. Joe Baker Sustainability Software Leader IBM 7.Barkue Tubman Zawolo. Chief of Staff, Talent & Diasporic Engagement -Essence Ventures. 8.Jean Desmornes. Senior Private Sector Development Specialist – IDB Lab.
  7. Einstein Ntim. Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, Ghana.
  8. Renee Edwards. Global Brand Marketing Executive.
  9. Ann Rosenburg,EVP, Strategy and Global Expansion – SustainableIT.org.
  10. Liz Walsh- Venture Partner at Emmeline Ventures 
  11. Bronson Lingamfelter. Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer – One Earth Rising
  12. Dian Griesel. Founder – Perception Dynamics.
  13. Rock Andre. President at Cedel Haiti.
  14. Alisha Outridge. Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTO + CPO) – Byte & Chord
  15. Lisa-Marie Pierre, PhD. Executive Director at Founder Forward
  16. Naika Colas. Assistant Professor of Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design.
  17. Boris Lancheros. Chief Executive Officer – Lanchmon.
  18. Sara Holoubek. Founding Partner & CEO – Luminary Labs.
  19. Frances Zelazny. Co-Founder & CEO – Anonybit
  20. James Barrood. Founder and CEO, Innovation+
  21. Ezechiel Fenelon. CEO, DocMobil
  22. Sabrina George. Chief Marketing Officer – Xcyte Digital Corporation
  23. Elohor Thomas. CEO & Co-founder – CodeLn

Reminder to save your seat now.

Website: www.haititechsummit.com

Email: programs@globalstartupfoundation.com

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