NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The state of the technology industry in The Bahamas and how this nation can continue to build and improve it is set to be explored at the inaugural Nassau Technology Summit slated for Friday, December 10.
According to Duran Humes, chief executive officer of Plato Alpha Design, there has not been a summit of this magnitude in the country since the Grand Bahama Technology Summit.
Plato Alpha Design is hosting the technology conference in partnership with the Bahamian Developers Association. The event is being held at the Baha Mar Convention Center under the theme “The State of Technology in The Bahamas”.
“Essentially, we want to have something of that scale in Nassau and go even further with that concept,” said Humes.
“I have a group of over 60 local software developers and I am trying to include not just software developers but also IT professionals from many different disciplines to come out and get to know one another and share the knowledge.”
He added: “The main focus is the state of technology in The Bahamas, how technology in The Bahamas compares to the rest of the world and how we can improve our standing technology-wise.
“We are going to look at what various organizations need to do as well as look at things like e-government and cryptocurrency.
“We want to let people know what is going on in The Bahamas technology-wise and the fact that we are not that far behind. I think we have a dynamic lineup of speakers.”
Keith Roye, COO of Plato Alpha Design, said: “We are finally able to bring to life something that many Bahamians within the IT sector have been yearning for. I believe that with this conference, we can provide a dedicated platform to properly engage IT professionals on all levels.”
The conference will provide entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, service providers, tech enthusiasts and key decision-makers the opportunity to network from various sectors within the industry.
The conference is intended to not only create dynamic conversations between technological professionals but also to develop new ideas and strategies that will transform technology in The Bahamas from inception to execution.
Individuals will be able to learn and discuss current trends in telecoms, digital identity, 5G, digital currency and automation while also providing a platform to discuss greenfield opportunities and challenges this nation faces.
