AMPLIFY Connect: Creative Social Enterprise Summit 2024 Review
Hosted at The American Center, U.S. Embassy Port-of-Spain, this culminating event marked the close of East Yard Enterprises’ inaugural AMPLIFY Nonprofit Creative Capacity Building Program. In collaboration with MPCo – The Marlin Payne Company and with generous support from the U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, the showcase celebrated the bold, innovative campaigns designed by 11 participating nonprofits and social enterprises. These initiatives tackled issues ranging from cultural preservation to youth development and mental wellness. The event was a powerful reflection of a year of planning, mentorship, and community-rooted creativity, reinforcing East Yard’s commitment to supporting scalable, impact-driven solutions led by Caribbean changemakers.
2024 Summit Presentations

AMPLIFY Connect:
Creative Social Enterprise Summit 2025
POWERED BY EAST YARD ENTERPRISES
365d
24h
60m
60s
Hosted on October 17, 2025 Highlights included:
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12 PechaKucha Talks by Creative Social Enterprise Fellows & Accelerators
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10+ immersive creative workshops + activities
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Open mic + youth reflection
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Two thought-provoking panel discussions
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Film screening: AMPLIFY Connect Documentary Short
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AMPLIFY Connect Award Ceremony
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Plus: pop-up booths, DJ sets and networking zones throughout the day

What Sets Our Summit Apart?
Each year, East Yard Enterprises hosts AMPLIFY Connect: Creative Social Enterprise Summit—where business meets creativity for community impact. From bold ideas to real-world action, this one-of-a-kind gathering brings together creatives, nonprofits, funders, and youth changemakers to spark collaboration, share tools, and scale social good.
Visit our Channel to hear from past and current fellows, partners, and creative leaders about what makes AMPLIFY Connect a must-attend experience for changemakers, creatives and entrepreneurs.


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