Join us at GBW 2024

This Global Business Week is being staged this year between October 20 – 26, 2024.

Global Business Week continues to explore opportunities in trade to and from Barbados, capture new employment and business opportunities, and further exploration of thought leadership covering a multiplicity of engaging topics

GBW 2025 Hybrid Conference

Unlocking Business Growth in a Challenging Global Landscape

The highly anticipated Hybrid Global Business Conference will be held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort in Barbados on October 23 & 24, 2025. The richly engaging two-day event, hosted by BIBA – the Association for Global Business, will also be live-streamed through Zoom Events for those unable to attend in person. The Conference theme, “Unlocking Business Growth in a Challenging Global Landscape”, sets the stage for exciting conversation around the promising transformation of the global business sector in Barbados. Delegates can look forward to an array of thought-provoking and insightful presentations by local, regional and international business leaders with strategic knowledge and experience operating in global markets.

This year’s conference will be a must-attend event for anyone currently working in the global business industry or interested in expanding into the sector. Over 250 delegates are expected to attend this conference including government officials, CEO’s and Presidents of global businesses, high-level professionals within multiple fields of the sector.

Marlon Yarde BIBA President

Conference Topics Include

  • Funding Growth: Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Alternative Financing
  • Leading Through Crisis: Adaptive Leadership
  • Cybersecurity and Risk Management in a Globalised Tech Ecosystem
  • Geopolitical Risk and Business Continuity Planning
  • Regulatory Updates
  • Emerging trends in Insurance, Human Resources, Taxation, Compliance, and more

Why You Should Attend

  • Highly informative presentations and panel discussions
  • Enriched professional networking opportunities
  • Access to local, regional, and international thought leaders and policy-makers
  • Acclaimed culinary offerings throughout both days, including a Cocktail Reception
  • Interactive activities, raffles, giveaways, and surprises

Delegates are also invited to join speakers, sponsors, and strategic partners for cocktails and canapés on Thursday, October 23rd at 5:00 PM.

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