CDB hosts annual meeting in the Bahamas to tackle uncertainty

The Caribbean Development Bank is dragging regional leaders to The Bahamas for five days in June to figure out how to navigate a world that’s politically and economically unhinged.

Annual meeting hits Nassau

• Michael Halkitis said the meeting kicks off a renewed conversation about the region’s future.
• The theme is “Forging the Caribbean’s Future: Strategic Solutions for Uncertain Times.”
• It runs from June 1 to 5 at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau.
• Halkitis chairs the Board of Governors for this year’s gathering.

Turning talk into actual action

• Daniel Best said every session is structured to produce implementable ideas.
• The goal is to translate uncertainty into tangible benefits for future generations.
• Discussions will center on the CDB’s new 2026–2035 Strategic Plan.
• Technical roundtables and knowledge-sharing forums are on the agenda.

New additions this year

• The Private Sector Impact Room helps entrepreneurs access CDB funding.
• A two-day Youth Forum gives young people a direct platform.
• The President’s Chat will feature multilateral development bank leaders.
• The William G. Demas Lecture brings in a global thought leader.