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Why ELEVATE 2025 is the Caribbean's Must-Attend Project Management Event

After 25 years of excellence, the PMI Southern Caribbean Chapter is revolutionizing professional development with ELEVATE 2025. This isn't just a conference rebrand - it's a complete transformation designed for today's project management challenges.

Key Conference Details:

• Dates: September 11-12, 2025
• Location: La Reve, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
• Format: Hybrid (In-person + Online)
• Duration: 8:30 AM - 3:40 PM daily
• Expected Attendance: 200+ project management professionals

 

World-Class Keynote Speakers for Caribbean Project Managers

Day 1: Mikey Thackoor - Operations Leadership Expert

From Day Laborer to Operations Leader - Mikey Thackoor's 30+ year journey embodies Caribbean resilience. With 15+ years managing multimillion-dollar projects across the Caribbean, U.S., and Africa, he brings:

• Psychological safety strategies for high-pressure projects
• Diversity-driven performance in Caribbean teams
• Inclusive leadership honoring multicultural heritage
• Purpose-driven workplace cultures

Day 2: Jeff Harry - Workplace Innovation Specialist

Top 100 HR Influencer Jeff Harry transforms workplace culture with proven Fortune 500 methodologies from Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Learn:

• Play-based approaches to sustainable project execution
• Psychological safety frameworks
• Burnout prevention strategies
• Team energy maintenance through demanding cycles

Additional Industry Leaders:

• June Veronica James - Mental Health & Learning Specialist
• Dr. Leon Herszon - Project Complexity & Business Transformation
• Ian John - Director/CEO, CyberEYE Limited
• Amir Mohammed - Senior Oil & Gas Project Engineering Leader
• And many more

Project Management Training Topics for 2025

🤖 AI in Project Management

Master artificial intelligence applications for project decision-making through predictive analytics. Learn practical AI tools that work within Caribbean budget constraints while delivering world-class results.

 

🌱 Sustainable Project Management

Climate change disproportionately affects Caribbean nations. Discover how to embed environmental sustainability into every project phase while creating lasting economic value.

 

👥 Hybrid Team Leadership

Post-pandemic project management requires new skills. Master leading distributed teams across time zones, islands, and cultures with trust and adaptability.

 

🔒 Cybersecurity for Project Managers

As Caribbean nations digitize rapidly, learn project data security protocols that protect sensitive information and organizational reputation.

 

💡 Emotional Intelligence in Projects

In relationship-driven Caribbean culture, emotional intelligence often trumps technical skills. Enhance stakeholder relationship navigation and cultural dynamics management.

 

⚡ Agile and Hybrid Methodologies

Move beyond rigid approaches with flexible methodologies adapted to Caribbean business realities - from hurricane disruptions to resource constraints.

 

🤝 Inclusive Project Team Building

Leverage Caribbean diversity as competitive advantage. Discover how inclusion drives innovation and performance in multicultural environments.

 

🥽 Metaverse Project Simulations

Explore virtual reality applications for project planning and training, particularly valuable for complex Caribbean infrastructure projects.

 

Early Bird Conference Pricing - Save 20% Until August 1

2-Day Conference Pass - Early Bird Rates:

Ticket Type	PMI Member Price	Non-Member Price
Individual	TTD $2,240 / USD $320	TTD $2,464 / USD $352
Group of 5	TTD $10,002 / USD $1,429	TTD $11,002 / USD $1,572
Group of 10	TTD $20,205 / USD $2,886	TTD $22,225 / USD $3,175
University Student	TTD $672 / USD $96	TTD $739 / USD $106

Group discounts available - Build collective team capability while saving significantly on training budgets.

Complete Conference Experience Beyond Sessions

🎯 Interactive Learning Opportunities:

• Panel Discussions with regional project leaders sharing Caribbean case studies
• Vendor Exhibitions showcasing relevant tools and technologies
• Networking Sessions building lasting professional relationships
• Hands-on Workshops with immediate implementation takeaways
• Cultural Elements celebrating Caribbean identity with global best practices

Why Trinidad & Tobago for Project Management Training?

Trinidad & Tobago serves as the Caribbean's energy capital and regional business hub. From petrochemical complexes to infrastructure development, T&T's project complexity mirrors challenges across the Caribbean region.

Le Reve, San Fernando offers professional facilities with authentic Caribbean hospitality, creating the perfect learning environment.

Network with Caribbean Project Management Leaders

• Connect with diverse professionals including:
• Energy sector project managers from Trinidad's oil and gas industry
• Infrastructure experts on regional connectivity projects
• Technology leaders driving digital transformation
• Tourism development professionals managing resort projects
• Academic researchers studying Caribbean PM challenges

 

25 Years of Caribbean Project Management Excellence

• Since 1999, the PMI Southern Caribbean Chapter has been the region's premier project management community. Through economic downturns, natural disasters, and global pandemics, we've continuously elevated professional standards across the Caribbean.
• ELEVATE 2025 represents our evolution - honoring our quarter-century legacy while boldly stepping into the future.

 

Register Now - Limited Seats Available

200 seats fill quickly when bringing together the Caribbean's top project management talent. With early bird pricing ending August 1, 2025, immediate action is required.

 

Conference Registration Information:

• 🌐 Registration: pmiscc.org/conference
• 📧 Questions: events@pmiscc.org
• 📱 Updates: Follow PMI Southern Caribbean Chapter on LinkedIn and Facebook

 

The Caribbean Project Management Advantage

Caribbean project managers possess unique strengths:

• Natural collaboration across cultures
• Resource optimization despite constraints
• Regulatory navigation in complex environments
• Relationship building across diverse stakeholders
• Creative problem-solving under pressure

 

ELEVATE 2025 celebrates these strengths while adding technical skills and global perspectives needed for international competition.

Your Project Management Career Transformation Starts Here

The future of Caribbean project management begins September 11, 2025. The question isn't whether you can afford to attend - it's whether you can afford to miss this career-defining opportunity.

Early bird registration ends August 1, 2025.

Register today: pmiscc.org/conference

PMI Southern Caribbean Chapter: Elevating Excellence Across the Caribbean Since 1999