The Hon. Philip Edward Davis, K.C. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of The Bahamas

Joacim Angeles Herrera, Complex Director of Engineering, Aimbridge

A historical perspective meets practical operations for achieving sustainable tourism in the Caribbean. This panel will explore the evolving vision of sustainability and how accountability can help us meet our objectives.

Presenter and Moderator, Nancy Foran, President, ESG Partners

Panelists:

Earlston McPhee, Director Sustainable Tourism Development, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism

Kevan Dean, Member of the Board of Governors, Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism

Jonathan Hudson, Board Member & Director of Utilities & Energy (Acting), the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)

Beverages and networking

Microgrids are self-contained energy networks comprised of energy generation, demand-side management and energy storage. In 2021, the global microgrid market surpassed 14.3 billion U.S. dollars, a year-over-year growth of 13 percent (Source: Statista Research, 2023). Energy for campuses, hospitals and tourism resorts are becoming more resilient and affordable through microgrids. This session presents the latest information on global microgrid markets and key innovations for microgrid success.

Andrea Kraj, President, CORE Renewable Energy

Keith Cleland, CEO, Aqua-Cell Energy

Glen Gordon, CEO, Unico Power Corporation

Buffet style lunch and networking

This panel will help project partners manage expectations and create a better understanding of design, permitting, logistics and implementation when developing microgrids in the Caribbean. Panelists will share where we are as a nation for project implementation and will provide insights into how projects can be delivered as contracted.

Moderator, Ted Vogel, Project Analyst, RMI

Panelists:

Scott Pinder, In Country Coordinator for the Bahamas, RMI

Sonia Brown, Principal Engineer, Graphite Engineering

Justin Cunningham, CEO, Compass SoIar Ltd.

An energy prosumer is an individual who both consumes and produces energy. Prosumer-based microgrids accelerate the transition to clean, resilient, and affordable energy by embedding decentralised energy systems into advanced building designs and building management systems. This session dives into the power that prosumers have from architectural design, construction, embedded energy systems and data analytics.

Moderator: Lena Mills, CEO, Power & Precision Industries

Jeremy Johnson, President, Modern Huts

Joacim Angeles Herrera, Complex Director of Engineering, Aimbridge

Mark Chidwick, CEO, eDecisions

Beverages and networking

The energy metaverse is a culmination of multiple technologies layered over foundational digital platforms that enable and optimise interoperability. Digital twins are central to the metaverse creating virtual models that can be used to optimise the integrity of microgrid design. This presentation will explore the latest trends in predictive analytics.

Presentation, Alvaro Rozo, Chief Product Officer, Arcus Power Corp

Universities and colleges are powerful enablers of social and economic progress. They serve as effective partners in the energy transition by providing a skilled workforce that can meet the changing needs of industry. This session presents the opportunities and challenges inherent in industry collaboration with educators.

Presentation, Dr. Carlton Watson, Interim Executive Director, University of The Bahamas

Moderator, Charlene Beckie, CEO, Clem Geo-Energy

Panelists

Rodesonne Louis, President, Green Bahamas

Alvaro Rozo, Chief Product Officer, ARCUS Power

Dr. Carlton Watson, Interim Executive Director, University of The Bahamas

Presenter, Yasmin Chong, Trade Commissioner & Senior Business Development Officer, High Commission of Canada

Anouk Kendall, President, Decentralised Energy Canada

Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails