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The CARIBAVIA Summit & Retreat is a results-oriented conference. We encourage speakers to make their presentations in Town Hall Style. The objective
of a town hall meeting is to give as many people as possible an opportunity to ask questions, speak, present ideas, and voice opinions, that may be
further discussed. It may be an excellent opportunity find out where the concerns of the attendees lay. The speaker may give advice, suggest a solution,
tell about how a comparable situation was solved elsewhere. Or the attendee's concern may be deeper explored to discover a yet unthought-of idea.
Nothing is really considered to be off limits in these situations.
However, it is the speaker's prerogative to lead the session in any particular direction or to keep it within certain parameters.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2025
Besides the regular program sessions, there will be workshops.
The program may be subject to change.
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Monday, June 9, 2025
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Meet & Greet, Registration at the Arrival Hall of Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Registration Conference at the Hotel de la Collectivité |
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
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09:00 - 09:40 |
Opening session 7th annual CARIBAVIA Summit & Retreat
Hon. Xavier Lédée, President of the Collectivity of Saint-Barthélemy
Inter-island Relations and Airport Development
special guests:
Hon. Mark Brantley, Prime Minister of Nevis
Hon. Alexis Jeffers, Special Advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister of Nevis on Investment Matters
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09:40 - 10:20 |
Friendly Skies; Liberalizing Airlift in the Caribbean
Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Nassau, Bahamas profile
Principal at the Bedford Baker Group, former Minister of Tourism and Aviation of the Bahamas
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10:20 - 10:40 |
Coffee Break sponsored by Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
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10:40 - 11:20 |
Progress In Caribbean Aviation
Hon. Charles Fernandez
Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investments profile
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11:40 - 12:00
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Harmonizing Aviation Authorities in the Caribbean
Allen Chastanet, Castries, Saint Lucia
Former Prime Minister, Member of Parliament of Saint Lucia profile
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12:00 - 14:00
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Lunch Break
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
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14:00 - 14:40 |
Sharing the skies to mutual benefit
Julio Cesar Siu, Mexico City, Mexico
Deputy Director at the North American, Central American and Caribbean office of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization of the
United Nations)
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14:00 - 14:40 |
Establishing an international Aviation Academy for professionals in the Caribbean
Wissan Mehyou, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, profile
CEO at the Mehyou Group and the Intercontinental Aviation Academy enterprise
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15:20 - 15:40 |
Coffee Break sponsored by Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
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15:40 - 16:20
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reserved
for VVIP speaker (does not want to be named yet) and the presentation to be announced soon
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16:20 - 17:00
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The Irreplaceable Man
Ian Lobas, Hampton, MD, USA profile
world-renowned coach, consultant, and keynote speaker
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Gypsea Beach Club |
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19:00 - 22:00 |
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Paradise Welcome
The Paradise Welcome at the Gysea Beach Club will be a one-of-a-kind cuisine experience in a nirvana ambiance. Gypsea Beach Club is a stylish, boho-chic beach club
at an exclusive seaside haven in the beautiful Saint-Jean Bay.
When the sun sets, the magic begins and Gypsea Beach Club transforms into a nightlife paradise where the immaculate vibe is anything but dull!
Discover the pinnacle of St.Barth beach life at one of its most iconic sites.
Welcome by
Alexandra Questel, President of the St.Barth Territorial Tourism Committee
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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CARIBAVIA takes to the theater
day theme "Come Fly With Me" |
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Théâtre du Paradis |
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09:00 - 09:10 |
Welcome by
Nadège Emmanuelian, Artistic Director and Director of Théâtre du Paradis
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09:10 - 09:50 |
Vertiports for Caribbean eVTOL and connecting 3 neighboring islands with eVTOL aircraft
Ir. Damien Richardson, Great Bay, St.Maarten, profile
Architect, Designer
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09:50 - 10:30 |
Airspace Capacity Challenge and Peak Period Air Traffic Management
Duncan Van Heyningen, Great Bay, St.Maarten, profile
Manager of Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training & Development at Princess Juliana International Airport
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10:30 - 10:40 |
Coffee Break sponsored by Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen
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Théâtre du Paradis |
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10:40 - 11:20
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eVTOL Aircraft in the Caribbean
Phoebe Martin, San Jose, CA, USA profile
Business Operations Associate at ARCHER Aviation
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11:20 - 12:00
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Carbon Free Hydrogen Fuel
Thibault Ménage, Christ Church, Barbados profile
Vice President at HDF Energy (Hydrogene De France) in the Caribbean region
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Restaurant Le Repaire |
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12:00 - 14:00
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Lunch Break at Restaurant Le Repaire
Retsaurant Le Repaire is one of the oldest restaurants on Gustavia where regulars and visitors alike come to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner,
facing the entrance to the harbour, with a breathtaking view of the Wall House, and the Hotel de la Collectivité.
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14:00 - 14:40 |
The Future of AI in Aviation and Tourism; Transforming the Industry
Raéd Alexander Ayyad, Dallas, TX, USA profile
Chairman and President at the Connexxen Consulting
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14:40 - 15:20 |
JetBlue Airways route planning
Alexander Harris-Hertel, New York City, NY, USA profile
Director, Route Planning at JetBlue Airways, a major contender in the Caribbean with several thousand flights each month.
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15:20 - 15:40 |
Coffee Break sponsored by Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen
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Théâtre du Paradis |
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15:40 - 16:20
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San Juan International Airport
Jorge Hernandez, San Juan, Puerto Rico profile
CEO at Luis Muñoz Marin San Juan International Airport (SJU) being the busiest airport in the Caribbean by passenger traffic
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16:20 - 17:00
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Importance of Facts and Data in the Caribbean
Dr. James Hepple profile
Owner and Director of Tourism Analytics
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Bagatelle |
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18:30 - ..:.. |
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Social Event
two "complementary" drinks
Renowned Bagatelle invites to celebrate the "joie de vivre" in the heart of Gustavia on the harbor, along with the legendary Bagatelle
atmosphere and the great vibes generated by their resident DJs.
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle des Mariages |
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09:00 - 09:40 |
Private Aviation Connection Between the Caribbean and the High-End Source Market French Riviera
Umberto Vallino, Cannes, France profile
former Marketing & Business Development Manager at Groupe Aeroports de la Cote d'Azur (airports Nice, Cannes, and St.Tropez)
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workshop
Etiquette, Protocol and Service Par Excellence
Leif Ytterstad, Paris, France profile
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Service, Etiquette & Protocol at Executive Majordome and Director at Private Luxury company for Corporate
Executive's, VVIP and UHNWI
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09:40 - 10:20 |
TECNAM P2012 STOL aircraft
Francesco Sferra, Naples, Italy profile
Sales & Business Development Manager, Experimental Test Pilot at Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM
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workshop
Etiquette, Protocol and Service Par Excellence
continuation
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10:20 - 10:40 |
Coffee Break sponsored by Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle des Mariages |
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10:40 - 11:20
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Air Service Development, Strategic Planning, and Airline Business Case Development in the Caribbean
Martin Copeland, London, UK profile
President of IKEW at Burlington UK Ltd
Regina LaBega, Great Bay, St.Maarten profile
Principal at Pinnacle Consulting
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workshop
Etiquette, Protocol and Service Par Excellence
continuation
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10:40 - 11:20
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Exploration and Realization of Aviation Business Opportunities
Dr. Dorin Ivasco, Bucharest,Romania profile
Founder/owner of Romanian Air Services, FBO, Tuzla Airport.
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workshop
Etiquette, Protocol and Service Par Excellence
continuation
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12:00 - 14:00
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Lunch Buffet
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
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14:00 - 14:40 |
St.Barth airport operations
Fabrice Danet
Managing Director Airport St.Barth
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14:40 - 15:20 |
An Aviation Carbon Offsetting Initiative for the Caribbean
Dr. Andrew Regan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Corvus Capital
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15:20 - 15:50 |
Coffee Break sponsored by Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen
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Hotel de la Collectivité - Salle du Conseil Territorial |
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15:50 - 16:30
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CARIBAVIA FEU DE JOIE session
The conference chairman invites a number of members in the audience on stage to discuss a topic that has crystalized as being of high interest
and importance during the conference day.
A feu de joie (literally "fire of joy") is a form of formal celebratory gunfire consisting of a celebratory rifle salute, described as a
"running fire of guns". It is used on rare landmark occasions of national rejoicing.
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16:30 - 17:00
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The Final Words - debrieving, questions and answers
Alexandra Questel, President of the St.Barth Tourism Committee and Cdr. Bud Slabbaert, Conference Chairman
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Aéroport de St.Barth Remy De Haenen |
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19:00 - 21:00 |
Social Event & TECNAM P2012 static aircraft display
sponsored by Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM S.p.A. and St.Barth Executive
The TECNAM P2012 Traveller STOL is a modern, eleven-seat aircraft designed specifically for short regional hops. It offers excellent performance
on short runways, spacious interiors, and exceptional passenger comfort. Its versatility and reliability make it the ideal choice for
high-frequency island operations.
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Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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08:45 - 12:30 |
Girls In Aviation Day
in cooperation with the Women In Aviation International Association
detailed information
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(the agenda format and time slots may be subject to change, additions or corrections)
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