Saint Lucia’s technological ambitions took center stage on December 14 as over 200 innovators, government officials, and international tech representatives convened at Sandals Grande for the groundbreaking Orbtronics Innovation Gala. The premier event, organized by the Caribbean’s emerging tech hub Orbtronics, demonstrated the island nation’s growing capabilities in business innovation and digital technology through robotic displays, sophisticated cuisine, and cutting-edge entertainment.
Orbtronics, established as a pivotal platform driving the Caribbean’s innovation agenda, provides comprehensive software solutions, educational resources, and strategic support for startups, governmental bodies, and enterprises. The company’s foundational mission centers on positioning Saint Lucia as the Caribbean’s central hub for technological advancement and digital creation.
The gala served as a tangible manifestation of Orbtronics’ vision, with CEO and co-founder Keeghan Patrick highlighting the overwhelming support as evidence of the company’s emerging role as a regional trendsetter. “The general consensus recognizes Orbtronics as Saint Lucia’s technology leader,” Patrick stated. “We’re expanding this narrative throughout the Caribbean with the explicit goal of accelerating technology adoption and creation. We believe the Caribbean will no longer merely consume technology but will create the world’s next revolutionary technologies.”
Co-founder Sherguan Roserie echoed this sentiment, expressing exceptional satisfaction with the 2025 gala’s unprecedented success. “The substantial backing from our sponsors, partners, and attendees—including representatives from leading global technology firms—underscores the growing significance of innovation across the Caribbean,” Roserie noted. “This event will persist as an essential platform for collaboration, inspiration, and showcasing transformative ideas that will shape the region’s future.”
The gathering attracted considerable institutional support, with attendance from government officials including Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, OECS Director General Didacus Jules, regional business leaders, and corporate representatives from technology giants Google and Amazon. In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Pierre revealed plans for additional budgetary investment in Orbtronics, recognizing the company’s substantial contributions to national development.
The Prime Minister, honored as Orbtronics Person of the Year for his early substantial investment in the company, emphasized the nation’s abundant talent during his address. “What you need is vision, boldness, commitment and discipline—these gentlemen have demonstrated precisely that,” Pierre declared. His symbolic handshake with the Kaizen X AI Robot on stage represented the Caribbean’s accelerating integration with emerging technologies, marking a historic moment in the region’s technological evolution.