Update: BCSI Business Breakfast Forum On Cricket Postponed
On Friday, June 21, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, the Barbados Coalition of Services Industries (BCSI) will host a breakfast forum titled “Beyond the Boundary: Cricket’s Economic Power Play Post World Cup” at the Hilton Barbados Resort. This event forms part of the BCSI Business Forum Series.
With the Caribbean hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, this forum will provide a unique platform to explore the impact of such events on host economies and the economic costs and opportunities afforded by such monumental events.
The panel of experts will discuss the importance of major international cricket events to the region, from the tourism, investment and socio-economic impacts, and the exposure of nations on the world stage.
Panelists for the forum include: Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies; The Hon. Chad Blackman, Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment; Ambassador Noel Lynch, Chair of the National Organizing Committee in Barbados; and Dr. Kerry Hall, Tourism Development Consultant. The forum will be moderated by Barry Wilkinson.
President of the BCSI, Amanda Reifer, emphasizes the importance of attending this forum, stating, “Attending the BCSI breakfast forum is important because it provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the economic power of cricket post ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Our esteemed panel of experts will share their knowledge and expertise, allowing attendees to understand and harness the untapped potential of this sport for business growth.
Additionally, the event offers a platform for networking and collaboration with industry leaders, opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships.”