Schedule
Programme & Agenda
Strategic Investment. Bilateral Growth. Diaspora Leadership.
Friday, May 8, 2026 · Aga Khan Museum, Toronto, Ontario
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Coffee and light breakfast. Informal networking.
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Opening Plenary Session
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Lilian Chatterjee
Board Chair, Canada–Guyana Chamber of Commerce
The Honourable Doug Ford (Invited)
Premier of Ontario
Keynote Address
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Strategic Industry Address
Alistair Routledge
President, ExxonMobil Guyana
This session anchors the day around bilateral strategy, investment alignment, and economic diplomacy.
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Panel 1
View from Government: Strategic Collaboration & Policy Alignment
Moderator
The Honourable Alison Redford
Former Premier of Alberta
Panellists
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu (Invited)
Minister of International Trade, Government of Canada
Honourable Lloyd Parrott, E.C.N.L. (Invited)
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology & Government House Leader, Newfoundland and Labrador
Hon. Vickram Bharrat (Invited)
Minister of Natural Resources, Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Format: 5-minute opening remarks each · Moderated discussion · Audience Q&A
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Networking & Coffee Break
Connect with ministers, panelists, and industry leaders before the next session.
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
Panel 2
On the Ground: Energy Investment & Private Sector Growth
Moderator
Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr.
Chairman, Private Sector Commission of Guyana
Panellists
The Honourable Dr. Peter R. Ramsaroop, M.P.
Chief Investment Officer, Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Agency Head, Guyana Office for Investment, Office of the President
Komal Samaroo
Executive Chairman, Demerara Distillers Limited
Elaine Ellingham
Chief Executive Officer, Omai Gold Mines Corp
Format mirrors Panel 1 with moderated discussion and audience engagement.
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Extended lunch to maximize investment conversations and high-level connections.
1:30 PM
4:00 PM
B2B Matchmaking & Investment Sessions
Pre-scheduled B2B meetings. Sector-based introductions. App-supported matchmaking (pending final confirmation).
Structured but flexible to allow organic deal flow conversations.
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Reception & Cocktail Hour
Sponsor recognition · Media moments · VIP arrivals · Networking
6:00 PM
Dinner & Evening Program
Opening Welcome
Lilian Chatterjee
Board Chair, Canada–Guyana Chamber of Commerce
Welcome Address
The Right Honourable Mark Carney (Invited)
Prime Minister of Canada
Presenting Sponsor Address
Sacha Singh
CEO/Owner, D&S Group
Dinner Service
Keynote Address
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Delivered during dessert/espresso
Closing Remarks
To be confirmed