Speaker: Senator the Honorable Dominic Smith, Minister of Administration & Artificial Intelligence

In his welcome address, the Minister will share the Government’s vision for a digitally resilient Caribbean, one where AI, cybersecurity, and smart infrastructure evolve from buzzwords into building blocks for inclusive growth and regional leadership. As an advocate for AI and emerging technologies, he will spotlight the region’s commitment to technology, trust, and transformation, and issue a compelling call to action: to embrace innovation not just as a tool, but as a shared responsibility. He will deliver a forward-looking message on governance, collaboration, and the power of regional unity in shaping a future-ready digital ecosystem. This address will deliver a forward-looking message on governance, collaboration, and the power of regional unity in shaping a future-ready digital ecosystem.  

Speaker: Mervyn Eyre, CEO, Fujitsu Caribbean 
 
A respected voice in regional tech leadership, Mervyn Eyre explores how digital technologies, from AI to cloud and cybersecurity, are accelerating transformation across the Caribbean. He will share Fujitsu’s journey in supporting regional customers, highlighting lessons learned, strategic partnerships, and the path forward.  
 

Panelists: Senator the Honorable Dominic Smith, Minister of Public Administration & Artificial Intelligence; Dr. Dorian Noel, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago; Kirk Henry, Vice Chairman Digital Business and Technology Standing Committee, Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Rudy Rampersad, Director, Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers' Association.

This high-level conversation brings together leaders from government, finance, technology, and industry to explore how AI is reshaping governance and digital trust across the Caribbean. As adoption accelerates, the session will examine how institutions are crafting policy frameworks, building public confidence, and ensuring responsible innovation. With diverse perspectives from both public and private sector leaders, the discussion will highlight collaborative pathways toward a secure, inclusive, and AI-enabled digital future. The session aims to spark bold ideas, surface practical strategies, and foster regional alignment on the future of AI governance.

Panelists: Dearl Bain, Chief Risk Officer, Trinidad & Tobago Unit Trust Corporation; Sherwin Ragoonanan, Head of Operations, iGovTT; David Green, Managing Director, Caribbean Cypfer Inc; Travais Sookoo, Security Engineer, Check Point Software Technologies 

This dynamic panel brings together experts from technology, government, and industry to explore how innovation is driving national resilience across the Caribbean. From AI-powered decision-making to cybersecurity frameworks and smart infrastructure, the session will spotlight real-world applications, emerging risks, and the strategic shifts needed to future-proof public services and critical systems. With a focus on collaboration and capacity building, the discussion will surface practical insights and bold strategies for navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape—ensuring that Caribbean nations are not just reactive, but resilient by design.

Speaker: Vijai Maharaj, Technology Consultant, Fujitsu Caribbean

Discover how we are helping organizations unlock the next wave of digital transformation by moving beyond simple document conversion to intelligent digitization. We’ll explore how AI and automation are reshaping operations, enhancing compliance, and delivering faster, smarter customer and employee experiences, opening the door to measurable ROI, future-ready resilience, and a clear path to scalable transformation. 

Speaker: Amrish Persad, Data Engineer, Fujitsu Caribbean

AI is only as good as the data it learns from. This session shows how modern data architectures, such as lakehouses, can unify data, close the AI readiness gap, and provide the foundation for scalable, trustworthy AI. 

Speaker: Shinelle Bovelle, Team Lead – Digitization & Automation, Fujitsu Caribbean

Move beyond the low-code hype with a pragmatic strategy for automation success. This session delivers a clear framework to identify quick-win opportunities, establish vital governance guardrails, and ensure measurable ROI. Learn how to build a scalable automation factory that aligns IT and business goals, turning potential risk into your organization's most valuable asset: accelerated, controlled digital transformation.

Speaker: Obika Gellineau, Security Consultant, Fujitsu Caribbean

APIs are the digital interfaces of modern business, but they also represent a critical and growing attack surface. This presentation will detail the evolution of API threats, demonstrate common attack vectors, and outline a security strategy to protect your organization's data. We will focus on integrating security throughout the development lifecycle to mitigate risk, secure data, and safeguard your competitive advantage.

Speaker: Thabit Reid, Team Manager – Virtualization & Infrastructure, Fujitsu Caribbean

This is an insightful session on how to successfully migrate your on-premise workloads to the cloud—whether public or private. We’ll start with the business case for migration, then dive into how to identify which workloads are best suited for the cloud. Finally, we’ll explore the cultural and operational shifts needed to ensure long-term success post-migration. This session is ideal for IT leaders, strategists, and transformation champions looking to drive meaningful change through cloud adoption.

Speaker: Miguel Bissoon, Cloud Solutions Architect, Fujitsu Caribbean

Software delivery has come a long way from hand-built servers to virtual machines, and now to containers. This session cuts through the noise to show why containers matter and how they simplify delivery at every scale. Learn the core concepts, see the benefits in speed, safety, cost optimization, and scalability, and watch a live demo proving how fast builds, rollbacks, and scaling can be. Whether you are building your first service or running enterprise workloads, this talk provides a clear roadmap to adopting containers and orchestration with confidence.

Senator the Honourable Dominic Alexander Smith serves as Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence. Appointed to the Senate and Cabinet in 2025, he brings a distinguished background in digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service. In his current role, he is responsible for modernizing government operations, improving service delivery through digital tools, and advancing the nation’s Artificial Intelligence strategy, supporting the Government’s vision of citizen-centered, innovation-driven governance. Minister Smith is a champion of youth empowerment, inclusive innovation, and technology-driven economic development. He brings a dynamic, solutions-oriented vision to his portfolio, grounded in patriotism, compassion, and an unwavering belief in the potential of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. 

Mervyn Eyre serves as head of Fujitsu’s operations in the Caribbean, where he is responsible for managing the strategic direction and general management of its business and assets in this region. Leveraging more than 30 years of experience in the global ICT industry, Mervyn has been instrumental in leading the introduction of managed and cloud-based digital services in the region. He is focused on driving growth and value from digital for Fujitsu and its clients, leveraging a human-centric, co-creative approach that transforms business operations, the customer experience, and the employee experience. 

David Antonio Green is a cybersecurity expert with 30 years of experience across systems development, IT operations, sales, and executive leadership. As Managing Director, Caribbean at CYPFER Inc, he drives the company’s regional growth while helping organizations build resilient cybersecurity defences. A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and sought-after industry speaker, David delivers insights on cyber resilience, risk management, and incident response, with a mission to ensure businesses in the Caribbean are fully prepared and protected against evolving threats.

Dr. Dorian M. Noel is currently the Deputy Governor (Monetary Operations and Policy) of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and a Commissioner on the Board of Commissioners of the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC). Dr. Noel is a former Commonwealth Scholar to the ICMA Centre (The Business School for Financial Markets) at Henley Business School, University of Reading, where he obtained his PhD in Finance. He is also a former Commonwealth Academic Fellow to the Systemic Risk Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science. Dr. Noel holds a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) professional designation from the CAIA Association. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of the Institute of Banking and Finance of Trinidad and Tobago (IBF), Dr. Noel was conferred with the title of Fellow of the Institute of Banking and Finance of Trinidad and Tobago in 2014. 

Kirk is a technology and business leader with over 25 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation and operational excellence. He started his career as a programmer in the Financial Industry and transitioned to Chief Information Officer roles in different institutions. He is currently the Group CIO of ANSA McA, leading the full development and implementation of ANSA Bank’s systems following the acquisition of the Bank of Baroda. 

Rudy Rampersad serves on the board of directors of the TTMA and the Vice President of Regional Initiatives at Ramps Logistics Ltd. He is an enterprising and inspiring leader in the global supply chain and logistics sector with a BSc in Business Management from the University of the West Indies. This path allowed him to channel his technical expertise and operational passion towards the growth and development of Ramps, steering the company towards new horizons of technology and innovation.  

Mr. Sherwin Ragoonanan has an extensive career in IT, spanning almost two decades in both the private and public sectors. He has held positions in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Account Management, and ICT Infrastructure Solutions, Service Delivery Management and Support. He is a graduate of the University of the West Indies with undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional. 

Dearl Bain provides strategic leadership to the Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Division. He is also responsible for overseeing the risk management and compliance frameworks and providing assurance to the Board of Directors regarding the Corporation’s risk profile. Dearl has over 20 years of combined leadership and technical experience and has worked on strategic, national-level projects and committees that allow him to bring valuable experience and balanced insight to the space. 

Tee Sookoo has 25+ years of experience in network security, risk management, and enterprise architecture. At Check Point, he advises Caribbean clients on cyber resilience and secure digital transformation. He also lectures in cybersecurity, conducts AI-focused research, and shares his insights on cyber risk and digital security through media and thought leadership platforms.

Miguel Bissoon is a Cloud Service Architect with over 11 years of experience specializing in virtual server infrastructure, secure enterprise connectivity, and disaster recovery. At Fujitsu Caribbean, he designs and manages hybrid cloud environments across Oracle Cloud, Azure, and VMware, delivering resilient architectures that support critical business operations. Beyond his technical role, Miguel is passionate about leadership development, creative media, and faith-based initiatives, where he mentors and empowers others. 

Obika is a cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in IT audit, digital forensics, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and cybersecurity program development. He holds multiple certifications, including Security+, Pentest+, CySA+, and OSWP, and actively contributes to regional cyber resilience efforts through ISACA T&T. A regular speaker and writer, he shares insights on platforms like ICT Pulse Podcast, Medium, and LinkedIn.

Vijai Maharaj brings 18+ years’ experience in Enterprise Technology Solutions, specializing in SharePoint and ECM. He has led major projects to modernize collaboration, automate workflows and improve information governance. Recognized for aligning technology with business goals, Vijai combines deep technical expertise with a practical, solutions-oriented approach that helps organizations extract maximum value from their digital investments.

Thabit leads the virtualization and infrastructure team and is responsible for post implementation support of Fujitsu's Private Hosted Cloud (PHC) and Public Clouds. He has over 10 years experience in the ICT industry, implementing and supporting infrastructure - server and storage administration. 

Amrish is a Data Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the IT industry, with experience across both public and private sectors. His background spans hardware, virtualization, and data solutions, giving him a strong foundation in building and supporting complex technology environments. In his current role, he applies this diverse expertise to help organizations manage and make the most of their data. 

Shinelle is a seasoned low-code developer with over a decade of experience in Microsoft Power Platform. With a background in web development and a deep understanding of digital process automation, she empowers organizations to solve complex business challenges with pragmatic and scalable solutions. She is passionate about bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution, helping companies accelerate their automation journey and achieve tangible ROI.