Grenada’s Ministry of Finance has announced a landmark partnership that names global professional services firm Ernst & Young Limited (EY) as the Exclusive Executive Sponsor for the opening day of the island nation’s 3rd Annual Public Sector Entities Directors Conference. The two-day event is scheduled to run September 23–24, 2026 at the Grenada Trade Centre, with sponsorship of Day One representing a shared commitment between the government and EY to elevate corporate governance, leadership standards, public accountability, and long-term institutional performance across Grenada’s state-backed entities.
Now established as the country’s leading gathering for public sector governance leaders, the annual conference draws sitting and aspiring directors, chief executive officers, and corporate secretaries from across the nation’s public institutional landscape. After the successful launch of the forum in 2024 and expanded engagement at the 2025 iteration, the 2026 conference is projected to welcome roughly 215 attendees representing 40 of Grenada’s statutory bodies and state-owned enterprises.
The opening day of the 2026 conference, set for Wednesday September 23, will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with an official opening and recognition ceremony hosted at the Grenada Trade Centre Annex. A cocktail reception will follow the formal proceedings, and continuing a tradition from past conferences, Grenada Prime Minister the Honourable Dickon Mitchell will deliver the evening’s keynote address.
Ricard Duncan, OBE, an advisor with Grenada’s Ministry of Finance, highlighted the alignment between the government’s public sector reform goals and EY’s global expertise. “We are delighted to welcome EY as our Exclusive Executive Sponsor for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Conference,” Duncan said. “EY is widely recognized for its leading work in governance frameworks, leadership development, risk management, and organizational excellence. Their partnership reflects a shared vision of building stronger, more effective public institutions that deliver lasting value to the people of Grenada.”
Barry Eligon, Managing Director for Government and Public Sector at EY, echoed that shared commitment to advancing Grenada’s public sector capacity. “EY is proud to partner with the Government of Grenada in supporting this important national initiative,” Eligon noted. “Strong governance and effective leadership are fundamental to resilient institutions and sustainable long-term economic development. We are pleased to contribute to a forum that promotes excellence, innovation, accountability, and cross-sector collaboration across Grenada’s public sector ecosystem.”
Beyond the opening ceremony and keynote address, the full conference program will feature a lineup of distinguished regional and international speakers, alongside interactive panel discussions, real-world case studies, and hands-on practical sessions focused on the most pressing modern governance challenges facing public sector entities today. Both the Government of Grenada and EY have stated they are preparing to welcome attendees to what is expected to be another landmark event, one dedicated to advancing governance excellence and boosting the overall effectiveness of Grenada’s public institutions for the benefit of all citizens.
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