
THANK YOU FOR MAKING INVEST FEST BAHAMAS 2024 A SUCCESS!

Stay tuned for details about Invest Fest Bahamas 2025, coming this November!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 8AM - 4PM
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2:00PM
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Breakfast & Registration ​
Welcome | Elude Sturrup & Holland Grant, BISX
Opening Remarks
Christina Rolle - Executive Chairman, Securities Commission of The Bahamas
BISX CEO Insights: The Path Forward | Keith Davies - CEO, BISX​
From Start Up to Stock Exchange
Fireside Chat with Sir Franklyn Wilson & Gravette Brown
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Empowering Growth Through Exchange & Innovation
Tanya Carey - CFO, RF Bank & Trust
Taking the Leap: Getting Ready to Secure Funding
Robert Pantry - CEO & Founder, Simplified Lending
Bridging the Gap: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneur & Investors
Panel Discussion between Nicholas Higgs, Rexy Rolle, Gandhi Pinder,
Gilbert Cassar, Janay Symonette
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Coffee Break
BISX Brokers Panel Discussion
David Van Onselen, Sonia Beneby, Richard Pinder, Kriston Moore, Nolan Johnson, Jackie Cleare​
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Long-Term Investing in a Short-Term World: Staying the Course Amidst Market Noise Mark Holowesko - Director, CEO, CIO, & Portfolio Manager​
The Future of The Bahamian Capital Markets: Trends Shaping the Next Decade
Quinton Lightbourne - Alternate Executive Director, Inter-American Development Bank​
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Closing Remarks
Andrew Strachan - Chairman. BISX​Lunch​
Lunch
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Invest Now
Live Investment Opportunities with BISX Brokers & Cash Giveaways​
WHY CHOOSE THIS CONFERENCE
THE BIGGEST FINANCIAL EVENT OF 2024.
Welcome to Invest Fest, powered by BISX, where your financial transformation begins! This is the event for anyone serious about building wealth and securing a financial future. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking funding, a parent planning for your child's education, or an individual looking to grow your investment portfolio, Invest Fest offers exclusive access to industry-leading experts, real-time investment opportunities, and invaluable networking with like-minded individuals.
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Don't just dream of financial success—take the next step and turn it into reality at Invest Fest. With limited spots available, this is your chance to gain the insights, tools, and connections that can change your financial future.




WHERE
Grand Hyatt
Convention Center
Nassau, Bahamas

WHEN
Thursday
November 14, 2024

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MAIN STAGE HIGHLIGHTS

MARK G. HOLOWESKO, MBA, CFA, CMG
Director, CEO, CIO & Portfolio Manager
Holowesko Partners

KEITH DAVIES
CEO
Bahamas International Securities Exchange
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SIR FRANKLYN WILSON
Chairman
Sunshine Holdings Limited
FEATURED SPEAKERS

ROBERT PANTRY
Founder & CEO
Simplified Lending

QUINTON LIGHTBOURNE
Alternate Executive Director
Inter-American Development Bank

GILBERT CASSAR
Head of Business Development & FinTech
Equity Bank Bahamas Limited

SHERREXCIA "REXY" ROLLE
President, CEO & General Counsel
Western Air

JANAY PYFROM-SYMONETTE
Head of Corp Communications
Deltec Bank & Trust

CHRISTINA ROLLE
Executive Chairman
Securities Commission of the Bahamas

NICHOLAS HIGGS
Managing Director
The Bahamas Development Bank

GANDHI PINDER
CEO
MPR Bahamas
INDUSTRY EXPERTS

ANDREW STRACHAN
Chairman
Bahamas International Securities Exchange
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HOLLAND GRANT
COO
Bahamas International Securities Exchange
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ELUDE STURRUP
Marketing Officer
Bahamas International Securities Exchange
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NOLAN JOHNSON
Trader & Investment Officer
Benchmark (Bahamas) Ltd

SONIA BENEBY
VP of Investments
Leno Corporate Services

RICHARD PINDER, MBA
Operations Manager & Senior Financial Literacy
CFAL

TANYA CAREY
CFO
RF Group

JACKIE-JEAN CLEARE
CEO
Executive Advisory Group Ltd.

DAVID VAN ONSELEN
VP & Group Head of Business Development
RF Group

GRAVETTE D BROWN
Principal
AC8 Ventures Ltd.

VERNIQUE HENFIELD
Financial Controller
Bahamas Development Bank

KRISTON MOORE
Portfolio Manager
CG Atlantic Pensions

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The Venue
The Convention Center, Grand Hyatt Resort,
Nassau, The Bahamas
Situated at the picturesque Grand Hyatt Resort, the Invest Fest Bahamas 2024 venue offers a conducive environment for meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities. Experience the beauty of The Bahamas while engaging with industry leaders and fellow participants.

Secure your spot at Invest Fest Bahamas 2024 today!
Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and invest in the future of finance!