IIC Caribbean Chapter meeting: Caribbean FutureScapes: Regulation at the Intersection of Technology, Tourism and Finance
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Date: Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: Tradewinds Conference Center, Peter Island Resort, Sprat Bay, British Virgin Islands, (P.O. Box 211, Peter Island, VG 1110, British Virgin Islands)
This meeting serves as a high-level, collaborative forum bringing together ICT, telecommunications, and broadcast media regulators, alongside senior executives and decision-makers from business, industry, and government. It provides a strategic space for participants to exchange ideas, share best practices, address critical policy priorities, and explore forward-looking solutions that promote innovation, fair competition, consumer protection, and the wider public interest.
Held under the theme “Caribbean FutureScapes: Regulation at the Intersection of Technology, Tourism and Finance,” the conference will spotlight the evolving regulatory realities shaping the region’s digital future. With a dedicated focus on the Caribbean’s unique challenges, while acknowledging shared realities across small island and developing states, the event will explore the pressures of an increasingly converged regulatory landscape, including rapid technological change, new market entrants, rising consumer expectations, and the growing need for secure, resilient digital ecosystems.
A key area of emphasis will be the Caribbean’s connectivity backbone, including the strategic value of submarine cable systems and landing stations. These systems play a critical role in improving regional bandwidth capacity, strengthening network redundancy, reducing latency, lowering the unit cost of connectivity, and enabling high-value digital services such as cloud computing, data centers, fintech, e-commerce, e-government, and regional disaster recovery solutions. Submarine cables also support wider economic resilience by ensuring continuity of critical services during emergencies and creating opportunities for the Caribbean to position itself as a trusted hub for secure data movement and digital commerce.
Discussions will focus on:
Please note this meeting will not be held under the Chatham House Rule and a report will be available to delegates and IIC members.
Registration Fees for delegates.
IIC Members and Non-Members – No Charge
Event Cancellation Statement
Tradewinds Conference Centre is on Peter Island.
Ferry transport has been arranged for delegates leaving from CSY Dock, Tortola (timings will be confirmed in delegate joining instructions)
TRC have kindly negotiated preferential rates at a variety of local hotels for IIC delegates:
Maria’s by the Sea, Road Town – from $212 per night
The New View Inn, Huntums Ghut – from $207 per night
Peter Island Resort & Spa – from $900 per night
If you would like to take advantage of the discounts available please contact enquiries@iicom.org for full details and booking codes.
The IIC accepts no responsibility for bookings made at any of the hotels and recommends that you check out the hotels on the internet before booking.
Dr Allyson Leacock, Chairman of the Barbados Broadcasting Authority and Director of National Transformation Initiative, Government of Barbados, is also an independent media and human development consultant. She led a coalition of 112 Media Houses in 24 Caribbean countries for 12 years and trained over 2000 Caribbean broadcasters. She served on the Executive Board of the Global Media AIDS Initiative (GMAI) and was elected for 2 terms as Chairman of the Global Steering Committee for the World AIDS Campaign. She was also Cultural Affairs Specialist at the US Embassy covering the Caribbean and Officer-In-Charge and Student Coordinator at the University of the West Indies Distance Education Centre (UWIDEC), now the Open Campus.
Dr Allyson Leacock was conferred with the Order of the Republic (OR) in Barbados National Honours on 30 November 2023. The award was given by the President of Barbados – In ‘recognition of sterling contribution to broadcasting, media relations, corporate communications, training, human resource development and educational technology, as well as distinguished service to Barbados as Head of National Transformation Initiative’.
Dr Leacock has a wide-ranging professional background including in executive management in corporate communications, media, needs assessment, training, human resource development and leadership, as well broadcast media including production and presentation as TV News Anchor, and as General Manager of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation.
She holds Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Educational Technology, Concordia University, Canada and BA (Double First Class Honours) in English and Education and the Diploma in Education (Dip.Ed with distinction) from Stirling University, UK. Her training also includes Diplomas in Human Resource Management, Facility Management, Arts Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
A former national athlete, gymnast, dancer and actress, Dr Leacock is trained in sign language, is a volunteer with Special Olympics and Barbados Council for the Disabled.
From the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica, I launched my IT career in 2000 as a Hardware Technician and have since grown into a cybersecurity professional and IT leader. As the CEO of Q C Grant Ltd, I also oversee the **IT infrastructure for Dominica’s largest pharmacy*, ensuring security, efficiency, and reliability.
A strong advocate for open-source technology, I am committed to leveraging it to drive digital transformation across the Caribbean. My Company is backed by multiple industry leading certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Pentest+, and SecurityX.
I also hold a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Forensic Information Technology, with research focused on securing IoT—an essential challenge as our region embraces digitalization. My mission is to enhance cybersecurity, promote open-source solutions, and drive technological progress throughout the Caribbean.
Christopher Roberts is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Workflow Specialist, and a seasoned Digital Transformation leader. He also holds a Masters in Computer science and has over 20 years of verifiable success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across the public, private, and NGO sectors. While recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in national-level ICT and institutional transformation, Mr. Roberts’ core strength lies in integrating technical complexity with administrative, policy, and executive coordination, supported by a strong focus on Capacity Building.
This unique cross-functional expertise ensures success in roles requiring high-level strategic planning, rigorous financial and regulatory compliance (e.g., World Bank procurement), and effective management of diverse, geographically distributed teams.
With extensive experience in various aspects of Digital Transformation and ICT for Development(ICT4D), leveraging AI in Automation was a logical next step to Digital Transformation. He has subsequently developed AI Applications and tools for beneficiaries in various sectors including Education. Samples of these are accessible on his website and include:
AI Powered Bid Evaluation Tool
AI Powered Chatbots for various sectors using RAG prompting.
Felipe Olchenski is responsible for business development in emerging markets at Cullen International and has experience in the telecoms and digital markets. Before joining Cullen, Felipe was with Huawei Brazil as Account Manager for its Telefonica key account and also supported the company’s government relations and regulatory department. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Brasilia and has a special interest in China and tech regulation.
Gary Kalloo is a seasoned Telecommunications and ICT professional with over thirty years of experience in the field. Gary possesses a diverse skill set encompassing ICT environment knowledge, digital governance expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of regional and international telecommunications and ICT domain.
Gary’s journey in the ICT space began in 1991 when he joined Trinidad and Tobago’s incumbent telecom operator, TSTT. Over the next 15 years, Gary held various senior-level positions within the organization, playing a pivotal role in navigating the company through significant transformations, including market liberalization, regulatory compliance and increased competition.
In 2007, Gary transitioned to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, where he served as the Head of Regulatory and Policy Affairs in the Ministry of Public Administration. During his tenure, he spearheaded the implementation of strategies outlined in the country’s first National ICT Plan, laying the groundwork and implementing policies for subsequent plans aimed at advancing the nation’s digital agenda.
In 2009, Gary took on a new challenge with the establishment of the e-government company of Trinidad and Tobago, iGovTT. As the Head of Delivery, he was responsible for overseeing the implementation of whole-of-government transformation projects, including the development of GovNet, the government’s wide area network, and various e-services integration platforms.
In this capacity, he was also responsible for managing on behalf of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, Infocom Development Authority of Singapore, for the implementation of key projects aimed at modernizing Trinidad and Tobago’s electronic infrastructure. This engagement resulted in the successful implementation of initiatives such as the single electronic window and an updated national plan for ICT development.
In 2013, Gary joined the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) as an ICT Consultant, where he continued his mission of fostering digital innovation and growth in the Caribbean region. His role involved provided consultancy services at the Caribbean level focusing on ICT, policy harmonization and Digital Government Transformation, and Telecommunications. He has played pivotal roles in coordinating and managing regional telecom and ICT initiatives on behalf of international financial agencies and intergovernmental organizations, including the World Bank, the Inter- American Development Bank, the European Union and the ITU. He has worked on various regional projects, including spectrum harmonization, internet governance, and the development of a Single ICT Space.
Gary was also instrumental in building out national ICT and e-government strategies for CTU member states such as Belize, the British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Anguilla, Montserrat and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Today, Gary serves as the Director of Business Development at the CTU, where he continues to leverage his wealth of experience to drive digital transformation initiatives across the Caribbean. Gary leads strategic initiatives to promote growth, strategic partnerships, private sector membership and revenue generation within the organization.
His contributions have been instrumental in advancing digital innovation and transformation across the Caribbean region, shaping the digital landscape of the Caribbean and ensuring that the region remains competitive and innovative in the telecommunications and ICT space.
Gerry E George has been a Commissioner with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) of Saint Lucia for the past 6 years.
He is an ICT Consultant and had been providing technical solutions to businesses in the ICT space for over 20 years. Mr George’s background is in technology and economics. He is an active member of the Saint Lucia ICT Association (SLICTA) and the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) and his advice is frequently sought after by fellow colleagues on technical matters. Mr George was a part-time lecturer for the University of the West Indies Management Information Systems program for more than 7 years.
An avid supporter of Open Source software and technologies, Mr George also takes an active role in Caribbean development and social issues and is always interested in exploring ways in which technology can be applied to improving the way of life in the Caribbean region.
Guy L. Malone is the Chief Executive Officer at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (the Commission).
Mr. Malone began his career working with the government of the Virgin Islands in 1979 and has been working in the telecommunications sector for the past forty(40) years. He worked in various capacities before his appointment as CEO, a position he has held consecutively for the past eight(8) years, from 2012 to present.
Mr. Malone is a graduate of Brail brook College of Technology in Bristol England, where he was awarded a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Communications Electronic Engineering. He also holds a certificate in Telecommunication Management from the University of Southern California (USC), as well as several other certificates in the field of telecommunications.
Internationally, Mr. Malone serves on the Regulatory Board of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) as an Executive Board member. He is also a member of Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organization (CANTO), as well as also being an executive member of Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)from 2010 until 2020.
Mr. Malone is very dedicated to giving back to his community and supports several charitable organizations. He is a sports enthusiast and an avid basketball fan and was the President of the local basketball Federation from 2007 –2019. Mr. Malone is currently an executive member of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC).
Kevin Green is the Sr. Director, Public Policy and External Relations for Somos. In this role, Kevin represents Somos in industry and regulatory interactions, further deepening relationships between Somos and regulators, the industry, with strategic alliances and customers.
Kevin is an accomplished Senior Telecom Executive with a demonstrated history of success working in the telecommunications industry.
Prior to joining Somos, Kevin was the Senior Telecommunications Policy Analyst at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), where he was responsible for conducting rulemaking proceedings regarding media ownership while examining the economic aspects of existing and proposed rules and policies. In addition, Kevin analyzed the competitive and financial aspects of proposed merger and acquisition transactions.
Prior to joining the FCC, Kevin was the Executive Director-Federal Regulatory Affairs for Verizon, serving as the corporation’s Public Policy lead on select issues including as their representative to the North American Numbering Council (NANC) and the Emergency Access Advisory Committee (EAAC), related to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other external organizations.
Kevin received a B.S. In Human Resource Management from the New School for Social Research in New York, and an M.B.A. from the State University of New York-Albany. Kevin is an Air Force veteran.
Lynn Robinson became Director General of the International Institute of Communications (IIC), in March 2020.
Lynn is an experienced senior director and trustee / non exec-director, having held key senior leadership positions in the technology, built environment, regulation, accreditation and dental industries. She has extensive experience of professional membership bodies working within the full spectrum including, Regulatory bodies, Industry associations and Chambers of Commerce. Lynn is a well-known and established ambassador in these areas having led on many strategic programmes to aid engagement, growth, retention, change management, stakeholder and political engagement.
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