📢 Join us for a powerful virtual event hosted by the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards & Quality (CROSQ), in recognition of World Accreditation Day 2025!
This year’s theme is:
🎯 Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
We’re bringing together regional and international voices to discuss how accreditation and quality infrastructure support the growth and resilience of SMEs across the CARICOM region.
📅 Event Details
- Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM EST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- 🔗 Click here to register
🎤 Panel Discussions
🟩 Panel 1: Empowering CARICOM SMEs through Accreditation
Moderator: Mr. Stephen Farquarson (TO – Accreditation)
Panelists:
- Ms. Sanya Alleyne – Dominica
- Ms. Raushell Underwood – Guyana
- Mr. Victor Bellamy – Barbados
- MIIC – Jamaica
🟨 Panel 2: Are Quality Infrastructure Institutions Meeting the Expectations of SMEs?
Moderator: Dr. Sharonmae Smith Walker – CEO, CROSQ
Panelists:
- Mr. David Tomlinson – UNIDO
- Ms. Paola Marsica – IAAC/ILAC
- Mr. Hadyn Rhynd – BNSI
- Ms. Karlene Lewis – TTLABS
📌 Why Attend?
- Learn how accreditation can support the growth and competitiveness of SMEs.
- Hear real experiences from regional stakeholders.
- Understand the role of quality infrastructure institutions in economic empowerment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a regional conversation driving SME success through standards and accreditation.
Register now and secure your seat:
👉 https://zoom.us/meeting/register/SHBfxPahTDyaz207a7id2w#/registration
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