Opening Gala & Welcome – Royalton Resort & Casino
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 PM | Guest Arrival & Red-Carpet Photos |
| 6:30 PM | Opening Remarks: CITF Chairperson & Sponsors |
| 7:00 PM | Keynote Speaker: Hon. Chet Greene, Minister of Trade |
| 7:30 PM | Cultural Performances & Entertainment |
| 8:00 PM | Networking Dinner & Welcome Toast |
Trade Exhibition & International Speaker Series – Main Exhibition Hall
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM | Trade Exhibition Open – Meet exhibitors, view displays, and sample products |
| 9:00 AM | Registration & Coffee |
| 10:00 AM | Opening Address: Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda |
| 10:30 AM | CARICOM Trade Commissioner – Regional Integration in Trade |
| 11:00 AM | Panel: Tropical Shipping, QuickPac, and Caribbean Logistics |
| 11:45 AM | South American Delegates: Market Opportunities |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch Break & Exhibition Networking |
| 2:00 PM | African Delegates: Business Trends & Investment |
| 3:00 PM | European Shipping Panel – Connecting the Islands |
| 4:00 PM | North American Market Entry & Export Tips |
| 5:00 PM | Breakout Sessions by Industry: Tourism | Food | Tech | Finance |
Trade Exhibition & International Speaker Series – Main Exhibition Hall
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Tea & Networking |
| 11:00 AM | Inland Revenue & Customs: Trade Compliance Essentials |
| 12:00 PM | Ministry of Trade & Commerce Q&A |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM | Mini-Exhibition: Brochures, Flyers & Samples Displayed |
| 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Certificate Presentations |
| 4:00 PM | Farewell Toast & Photo Ops |