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AMPLIFY Connect:
Creative Social Enterprise Summit 2025
POWERED BY EAST YARD ENTERPRISES
Celebrating Caribbean creativity, community impact, and business with purpose.
Friday October 17, 2025
Attendance is FREE!
Welcome to the second annual AMPLIFY CONNECT: Creative Social Enterprise Summit—powered by East Yard Enterprises and presented with the support of the JB Fernandes Memorial Trust I.
This one-day experience brings together changemakers across the Caribbean to explore the theme "Creativity Means Business-for Good. Join us on October 17, 2025, in commemoration of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty for an inspiring lineup of TED-style talks, hands-on creative workshops, dynamic panels, performances, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Events will take place at the Arima Community Centre and East Yard, our home where creativity, commerce, community impact and cultural exchange intersect.
Countdown to Summit
365d
24h
60m
60s
2025 Summit Highlights will include:
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12 presentations from Creative Social Enterprise Fellows & Accelerators in TED format
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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, networking zones throughout the day and an the after vibes at East Yard.
What Sets Our Summit Apart?
AMPLIFY Connect is the Caribbean’s leading summit on creative social enterprise—where business meets artistry 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.
You'll soon hear from past and current fellows, partners, and creative leaders about what makes AMPLIFY Connect a must-attend experience for changemakers across the Caribbean.
2025 Summit Partners
