At the CANTO Connect 2026 conference, Liberty Caribbean—operating Flow, Liberty Business, and BTC—used its Diamond Sponsor platform to champion an ambitious agenda for converting digital connectivity into tangible economic benefits across the Caribbean region. The company emphasized the critical need to transform infrastructure into job creation, enhanced public services, and export-ready innovation.
Neda Brown, Senior Director of Regulatory & Government Affairs at Liberty Caribbean, delivered a keynote address at the conference’s opening reception, calling for strategic alignment between policy frameworks, investment mechanisms, and operational delivery. She specifically urged governments and regulatory bodies to harmonize data governance policies and establish regulatory sandboxes. These controlled environments would allow innovators to test and refine new technologies without undue restrictions, thereby accelerating responsible scaling.
“Intelligent policy is now synonymous with digital infrastructure,” Brown stated. “By harmonizing data governance and creating well-designed regulatory sandboxes, we provide innovators the space to evaluate, learn, and scale responsibly. This approach not only safeguards citizens but also attracts investment, enabling innovative ideas to progress from pilot stages to genuine economic impact throughout the Caribbean.”
CANTO, the premier regional organization dedicated to advancing the Caribbean’s digital ecosystem, serves as a collaborative platform for telecommunications operators, ICT providers, regulators, governments, and industry partners. This year’s conference theme, ‘Elevate the Caribbean – From Connectivity to Global Competitiveness,’ set the stage for discussions on regional digital transformation.
Brown further advocated for multilateral and development finance institutions to create blended financial instruments that link funding to achievable social and economic outcomes. “Connectivity forms the foundation, but converting it into widespread prosperity demands clarity, courage, and collaboration,” she emphasized. “When policy, capital, and capability converge around measurable milestones, investment follows and impact accelerates. Liberty Caribbean is committed to convening stakeholders, investing strategically, and forming impactful partnerships.”
The company signaled its intent to move beyond dialogue into concrete action, focusing on partnerships with governments, regulators, and development organizations. These collaborations aim to scale innovation, strengthen policy frameworks, and expand digital opportunities across the region.