St. Kitts and Nevis will host the second edition of the Investment Gateway Summit (IGS 2025) from May 31 to June 3, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. After a successful inaugural summit in 2024, IGS 2025 promises to elevate its impact with a sharper focus on meaningful investor engagement, cross-continental partnerships, and a robust investment agenda.
This year, the Investor Nexus Zone will serve as the summit’s heartbeat—an exclusive opportunity designed for economic citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to take their investment journey further.
More than just a networking space, the Investor Nexus Zone is a dedicated platform for investors and economic citizens to connect with vetted service providers, attend expert-led panels, and access one-on-one consultations with top-tier advisors.
African participants will be immersed in high-level engagements that include panel discussions, networking forums, and curated introductions. The event offers a unique platform for investors from across the continent to collaborate with business leaders, economic decision-makers, and HNWIs from the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. This convergence of minds and markets creates a dynamic environment to raise visibility, exchange ideas, and cultivate long-term partnerships.
Whether attendees are exploring opportunities in banking, real estate, licensing, or wealth management, the zone offers tailored support to help them make informed decisions for growth. With access to valuable tools and in-depth resources, economic citizens can optimize their strategies and unlock seamless investment pathways.
Set against the backdrop of the summit’s theme—“Investment to Impact: Our Journey to a Sustainable Island State”—IGS 2025 reflects St. Kitts and Nevis’ bold vision to become the world’s first sustainable island nation. The summit will attract a global audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, with a strong emphasis on building bridges with African investors seeking new avenues for portfolio diversification and strategic alliances.
Featured Speakers at IGS 2025
The summit will feature an esteemed lineup of speakers whose collective insights and leadership span governance, investment, diplomacy, and innovation:
- Terrance Michael Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, will deliver a keynote address. Since taking office in August 2022, Dr. Drew has prioritized renewable energy, healthcare, and economic diversification as pillars of the nation’s sustainable future.
- Calvin St. Juste, Executive Chairman of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), brings over two decades of international financial experience. Under his leadership, the CIU is focused on transparency, compliance, and reinforcing St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier investment destination.
- Samal Mojah Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Entrepreneurship, is spearheading innovation across sectors vital to economic self-reliance and youth entrepreneurship.
- Konris G. Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Utilities, and ICT, leads transformative projects in digitalization, infrastructure development, and technological innovation.
- Christine Walwyn, Diaspora Ambassador, is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist committed to connecting the diaspora with opportunities in St. Kitts and Nevis.
- Stanley Jacobs, Director of the St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA), plays a vital role in facilitating foreign direct investment and championing investment-ready opportunities across strategic sectors.
- Jenson Morton, Director of Health Institutions, is central to the nation’s healthcare advancement, including plans for smart hospital infrastructure.
- Sheldon Jeffers, Chief Immigration Officer, is instrumental in enhancing the country’s immigration framework with a focus on digital transformation and secure border management.
Together, these speakers will offer valuable perspectives on sustainable investment, policy evolution, economic resilience, and cross-border collaboration.
Why the Investor Nexus Zone Matters
What sets IGS 2025 apart is its ability to offer not just conversations, but actionable engagement. The Investor Nexus Zone is at the core of this promise. It allows economic citizens to:
- Connect with trusted advisors in areas such as real estate, banking, licensing, and wealth planning.
- Gain insights from industry leaders through panels that address market trends and future-facing sectors.
- Schedule personalized consultations that offer tailored guidance on navigating opportunities.
- Access exclusive resources that equip them with the knowledge and tools needed for smart, sustainable investment.
This zone isn’t just a feature of the summit—it’s a statement of commitment to the economic citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, empowering them to fully explore the privileges and opportunities their citizenship offers.
Why IGS 2025 Appeals to African Investors
For investors from Africa, IGS 2025 is more than a regional conference—it’s a gateway to a broader, global investment ecosystem. The summit offers a rare blend of exposure, education, and connection. Investors will have the opportunity to tap into a secure and strategically located Caribbean market, benefit from high-level engagement with policymakers, and explore innovations in sectors such as green technology, digital finance, and sustainable tourism.
IGS 2025 also provides a space for meaningful knowledge exchange. African business leaders and policymakers will have the chance to share experiences, discuss regulatory frameworks, and engage in solution-oriented dialogue with global peers. These conversations are essential for addressing shared challenges—from climate change to the future of fintech—and for driving collaborative growth across continents.
