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Beyond the Beach 2025
We’re bringing back our historical event from last year, which brought together US based investors, Jamaican Leaders, and Entrepreneurs.
Kingston, Jamaica
Welcome to Beyond the Beach: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience in Jamaica!
Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurial journey while soaking in the vibrant culture of Jamaica? 🌴
Beyond the Beach is not just a conference; it's an unconference experience that breaks away from the traditional mold. For three unforgettable days, seasoned entrepreneurs and investors from North America will join forces with emerging entrepreneurs from Jamaica to build community, learn together, and enjoy the best of what Jamaica has to offer.
Why You Can't Miss This Event:
- Dynamic Learning: Gain insights from top entrepreneurs and investors on building an entrepreneurship ecosystem, raising funding, and understanding what investors are looking for.
- Inspiring Updates: Hear success stories and updates from past startups that have thrived since their last appearance at Beyond the Beach.
- Pitch Platform: A Showcase for innovative ideas to a panel of investors and get the feedback you need to take your startup to the next level.
- Micro-Entrepreneur Showcase: Discover unique ventures and the creative minds behind them.
- Cultural Immersion: Travel to various cultural locations and exclusive venues, experiencing Jamaica's rich heritage and vibrant lifestyle.
- Entertainment Galore: Enjoy parties, DJs, live Reggae performances, and curated cultural experiences that will make your time in Jamaica unforgettable.
Don't Just Take Our Word for It:
Join us and be part of a community that is shaping the future of entrepreneurship. Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur looking to make your mark, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or simply someone who loves the thrill of innovation and cultural exploration, Beyond the Beach is the place to be.
Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, network, and have fun in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Get your tickets now and be part of the entrepreneurial revolution!
Event Highlight Video
Event Agenda (subject to change)
Thu, May 1 - Welcome Party
Welcome Party
Reception
An exclusive Welcome reception to meet fellow entrepreneurs, creatives
investors, corporate Jamaica, business owners, and ecosystem
development partners. The Welcome Party will feature a live DJ, cocktails,
nibbles and a captivating historic Black Millionaire's Mansion atmosphere.
Fri, May 2 - Day 2: Going for Growth
Registration
Beyond the Beach: How Culture, Tech & Entrepreneurship Are Fueling the Caribbean's Next Economy
This panel sets the stage for the summit by discussing the
synergy between technology, culture, and entrepreneurship
in driving the region¾s economic transformation.
Done Deal: Where Are They Now? Startup Success Stories from the Kingston BETA Network
How Partnerships and Seasoned Investors can help Startups Grow
Break
Disrupting the Status Quo: How Laws, Policies and Partnerships Can Build a better Caribbean Innovation Pipeline
A roundtable with ecosystem builders from different Caribbean Nations
Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs & Investors Redefining the Future
A powerhouse panel on women-led entrepreneurship and investment.
Lunch
Unconventional Paths to Startup Success: The New Ways to Build & Fund a Caribbean Venture
Venture Studios, Private Equity, VC Funds, Corporate Studios, and Collectives, how entrepreneurs can leverage these models to grow their businesses faster.
Unlocking A New Generation of Investors in Tech, Business and Impact Sectors
Kingston BETA Startup Stage
Format: 5 handpicked startups pitch LIVE to a panel of investors & experts, followed by feedback & audience.
Q&A
Break and One on One Meetings
Private One-on-One Meetings
Downtime
Networking Dinner and Celebration
Dinner with local Celebrities and Influencers and a Live Reggae Band Performer and Singers .
Sat, May 3 - Day 3: Pipelines To Impact
Networking Breakfast
EAB Connect Platform and Micro-Entrepreneurs: Progress Report
What's New on the EAB Connect Platform and its impact on empowering micro-entrepreneurs. Success stories, milestones, and the platform's planned influence in fostering economic growth and innovation.
Micro-Entrepreneur Showcase
From Micro to Macro: Thinking Differently About Growing Your Business
A roundtable discussion about how micro-entrepreneurs can make the jump to scalable startup founders.
Curated Tours and Experiences (Various Locations)
Beyond the Beach has partnered with local experiences and guides to provide tours, cultural experiences and group activities! A full list is forthcoming.
The Closing After Party!!!
DJ's, Great Scenery, Great Food, a celebration for the ages! All in an exclusive location that will leave you breathless!
Hotel Room Blocks
Upon registration you will receive an email with a link our block of hotel rooms.