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About the Event
Innovation requires stepping outside of the familiar.
From April 21 to 25, 2026, CITI invites you to join Innovation Week 2026: a dynamic week of workshops, talks, roundtables, and community-focused sessions designed to connect innovation, digitalization, sustainability, and future readiness with local impact in Curaçao.
Innovation Week brings together entrepreneurs, startups, professionals, policymakers, educators, youth workers, and community members to explore how innovation and technology can help shape a stronger future for Curaçao.
What You Can Expect
Throughout the week, participants can take part in sessions on topics such as:
- AI and digital business
- Resilient and future-proof entrepreneurship
- Emerging technologies and next-step innovation
- Responsible and inclusive innovation
- Youth wellbeing, digital awareness, and AI
Innovation Week is designed to offer both inspiration and practical value, with opportunities to learn, connect, and discover new ideas for action.
Program Themes
Tuesday, April 21 | Grow Smart: AI and Digital Business
For entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs interested in digital tools, AI, payments, and future-ready business skills.
- 08:30 – 10:00 Is your business ready for the digital & AI future? (XCG 30)
Technology Trends for Entrepreneurs in Curacao; Digital checkup. By: CITI - 10:15 – 11:45 AI Basics for Business (XCG 30)
Practical Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs. By: John Stephens - 13:30 – 14:15 Digital Payments
- 18:00 – 19:30 101 Workshop BITCOIN CAFE (FREE)
Self-Custody Strategies for new bitcoiners | Empowering You to Take Control of your Bitcoin. By: William Santiago (Bitcoin Curaçao)
Wednesday, April 22 | Resilient & Future-Proof Business
Focused on sustainability, resilience, and preparing businesses for long-term success.
- 09:00 – 10:30 Building a Resilient Business (XCG 30)
Get ready for the future in any scenario. Are you aware of the opportunities and importance of building sustainable business?
Sustainability checkup By: CITI - 11:00 – 12:00 Sustainable Certification (FREE)
Sustainable Certification for Sustainable Apartments. By Andre Rojer (CTB) and Andrew Kirchner - 15:00 – 16:00 Green Finance (FREE)
Favorable business loan for Green Energy investments. By Richards Martina (Qredits)
Thursday, April 23 | Next-Step Innovation
For more mature SMEs, innovators, builders, and investors looking at emerging technologies and new opportunities.
- 09:00 – 10:00 Next Tech: Quantum Safe (FREE)
What is “Quantum” and what are the risks and opportunities? By Anil Sadhoeram (Quantum Safe Foundation) - 10:00 – 11:30 Stablecoin for Business (FREE)
By Luuk Weber (Onchain Island) - 13:00 – 14:30 How DCSX can help businesses to scale
By René Römer (DCSX)
Thursday, April 23 | International Girls In ICT Day
A special session in celebration of International Girls in ICT Day, aimed at girls and young women aged 14–24 interested in AI, digital skills, and the future.
- 14:30 – 17:00 AI for Development: Girls shaping the digital future (XCG 10)
AI & YOU for Girls. By Eunice Cijntje | Kyara Lucas| Monique Raphaela
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Friday, April 24 | Shaping Responsible and Inclusive Innovation
A space for dialogue on how innovation and technology can support inclusive and responsible development.
- 10:30 – 12:00 Roundtable AI for Development (FREE)
Round table on AI for Development (Open for everyone)
Saturday, April 25 | Youth Well being & City Field Trip
In the morning there are two Sessions: one for parents, educators, youth workers, and one for young people, with a focus on digital wellbeing, awareness, and navigating the digital and AI world.
- 09:00 – 10:30 FOR PARENTS & EDUCATOR How to help Youth navigate the Digital and AI world (XCG 15)
Supporting Youth Wellbeing: Do you know how to help youth be Safe and Thrive in a Digital & AI World? - 11:00 – 12:30 FOR YOUTH: how to navigate the Digital and AI world (XCG 10)
How to feel good and be safe online in the era of AI - 17:00 – 19:00 City Field Trip (FREE)
To celebrate Innovation Week; In the afternoon we are planning a City field trip in combination with City Nature Challenge
Discover Innovative Development in a historical context. Visit to the historical neighborhood of Scharloo. By: Curaçao Innovation Hub
Registration
Participation in Innovation Week 2026 includes both free sessions and paid sessions with a small contribution, depending on the activity selected in the registration form. Registration is required for all events.
Practical Information
Dates: April 21–25, 2026
Location: CITI Office, Riffort Village, unless stated otherwise.
Parking: Parking at Riffort costs XCG 5 per day in the parking garage, or is free if you park on the field next to ACU.
Important to Know
- Our speakers and presenters invest a great deal of time and care in preparing these sessions. If you register for an event and later find that you can no longer attend, we kindly ask that you inform us as early as possible.
- The current registration form already includes a selection of confirmed and planned sessions. We are still adding events and finalizing parts of the program, so we encourage you to check back regularly for updates and additional opportunities during Innovation Week 2026.
Join Innovation Week 2026
Be part of a week of learning, exchange, and future-focused action.
Ready to join? Register for the sessions that match your interests.