10+
Panel Discussions

 

20+
Sponsors

 

70+
Speakers

 

450+
Delegates

 

WELCOME TO THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

 

Taking place from 13–15 October 2026 in Paramaribo, Suriname, IBC 2026 is hosted by the Suriname–Guyana Chamber of Commerce and supported by SITA and the Guyana Office for Investment, reflecting the strong institutional commitment behind this high-level business forum. Held under the theme “From Energy to Industry: Investing in the Suriname–Guyana Value Chain,” the conference arrives at a defining moment in the region’s economic transformation.

IBC was established with a clear mandate: to enable sustainable, private sector–led growth by connecting local enterprises with global capital, expertise, and markets. As Suriname and Guyana continue to emerge as high-growth investment destinations, IBC provides a trusted, professional, and results-driven environment where public and private sector leaders engage with clarity and confidence.

By alternating its host country, IBC strengthens bilateral cooperation while positioning Suriname and Guyana as a unified and compelling investment destination. The conference attracts senior participants from the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, Europe, and beyond—creating a truly international marketplace for capital, ideas, and collaboration.

IBC 2026 will focus on the critical transition from energy development to industrial expansion, exploring how policy alignment, infrastructure investment, and private sector capability can unlock long-term value across regional supply chains. Through strategic content, curated networking, and targeted business matching, the conference plays a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of economic growth for the region.

 

IBC 2026 FEATURES

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The conference will deliver a timely series of conversations on opportunities for trade and investment across key sectors providing delegates with a unique and essential platform for learning and networking.

 NETWORKING

The event will host a dedicated business matching area where B2B meetings can be booked in advance via the conference app and a private meeting room will be available for partners to hire. 


 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Packages can be tailored to suit your requirements, whether you are looking to position yourself as an industry expert through thought leadership, create high level exposure and visibility through branding opportunities or engage with existing customers and develop relationships with new ones through a hosted function or networking opportunity


 

Liselle Blankendal
“IBC was a HUGE success in Paramaribo. A lot of opportunities presented for local, regional and international businesses in various sectors. I had the honor of moderating the first panel with my distinguished colleague Ambassadors from T&T, Canada, United States, UK and Guyana. It was an insightful discussion.”
Liselle Blankendal
Ambassador of Suriname to Guyana
Pamela Binda
“The event provided me with a good understanding of the current state of doing business in Suriname.”
Pamela Binda
AIM Oil and Gas Support Services
Amitabh Bahadur
"The IBC is the place to come in and lock in all those changes, discuss how that would affect the future of both countries and economic landscape and get the partners, and like-minded people aligned together to boost the prosperity and the growth potential of not only companies, but also the region."
Amitabh Bahadur
AMKA Service Inc

 

Join us in Paramaribo and be part of a platform where relationships are forged,
opportunities are realized, and ambition is translated into action.