In mid-May 2026, regional heads of government and international tech innovators gathered in Miami, Florida, for the second annual Liberty Caribbean Amplify Summit, a leading forum dedicated to shaping the digital future of Caribbean nations. The 2026 summit, convened under the central theme “Elevating the Caribbean’s Digital Future,” brought together cross-sector stakeholders to explore pathways for accelerating digital adoption, strengthening regional economic resilience, and leveraging cutting-edge innovation to drive inclusive, sustainable growth across the Caribbean basin.
Among the key speakers was the Honorable Mark Brantley, Premier of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ island of Nevis, who framed his participation in the summit as a landmark opportunity to elevate Nevis’ and the wider Caribbean’s priorities in the global digital transition. Brantley noted that the gathering offered an unparalleled space to connect with leading regional thinkers and chart a collective approach to emerging technological shifts. “It was great to interact with some of the brightest minds in the region. It is always a privilege to represent our beloved Nevis. Thank you to Liberty for the invitation,” he stated in remarks following his panel participation.
On May 14, Brantley took the stage for a high-profile panel focused on integrating artificial intelligence into the Caribbean’s critical hospitality sector — one of the region’s largest sources of employment and foreign revenue. During the discussion, he outlined both the transformative potential of AI for Caribbean tourism and the urgent risks that demand proactive policy action. A core priority Brantley highlighted was the immediate need for large-scale workforce reskilling and upskilling programs across the region, to offset projected job displacement as AI tools become more widespread in hotels, resorts, and travel services. He also emphasized that Caribbean nations must retain full ownership of their regional data to prevent external exploitation and support home-grown innovation. Most notably, Brantley called for a sweeping public education campaign to familiarize Caribbean communities with AI’s rapid evolution, stressing that “the technology does not leave our people behind.”
Beyond the AI and hospitality discussion, the 2026 Amplify Summit tackled a broad range of issues tied to the Caribbean’s digital transition, from mapping emerging risks to unlocking untapped opportunities for growth. Attendees aligned on the need to embed long-term resilience into regional digital infrastructure and operations, ensuring that digital development strategies align with global economic and technological shifts while advancing local and regional growth priorities. The summit also centered cross-border collaboration as a core driver of progress, highlighting how coordinated action can expand connectivity and unlock new economic opportunities across all Caribbean island nations. Through supplementary initiatives such as the Amplify Fundraiser, the summit focused on advancing digital inclusion, broadening access to digital tools for underserved communities, and investing in local capacity to support long-term sustainable progress. Panel discussions throughout the event explored actionable strategies to strengthen the Caribbean’s digital ecosystem, including targeted talent development initiatives, harmonized regional digital policies, attracting private and public investment, and leveraging expanding connectivity to boost broad-based economic growth and systemic resilience.