International Keynote Speaker.

We are standing at the frontier of a digital society. But this is not a new world. It is one built on historical data, inherited inequalities, and existing social hierarchies.

This keynote explores how racial discrimination can be embedded into the very architecture of digital systems and platforms. Samantha examines how bias becomes coded into algorithms, technologies, and automated decision-making processes, and offers a path forward grounded in ethical design, inclusive data governance, and regulatory accountability.

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to challenge inherited bias and build digital systems that reflect fairness, dignity, and equity from the foundation up.

Elevating Data Privacy Leadership in the Caribbean

Data privacy and protection remain in the early stages of implementation across the Caribbean. Personal data is one of the most valuable business assets of our time, and its management requires accountability at the highest levels.

Too often, those tasked with safeguarding this data are under resourced, undertrained, and unprepared for the scale and complexity of the responsibility.

This keynote explores why data privacy must be treated as a strategic priority in the boardroom and how Caribbean professionals can lead with confidence, competence, and a clear understanding of their critical role in shaping the region’s digital future.

Learn established tips and tricks to implement and operationalise effective and strategic data privacy programs that support the board.

Can Your Profession Be a Force for Good?

Many people wonder how they can use their profession to make a meaningful difference in the world.

In this candid and inspiring keynote, Samantha shares how she has aligned her personal values with her professional journey. Through real-life stories and practical insights, she explores how purpose and profession can work together to drive lasting impact.

Her journey includes:

• Bringing data privacy expertise to the Caribbean and developing future Caribbean privacy leaders

• Working to eliminate algorithmic racial bias

• Supporting Black-led tech companies and global tech firms committed to social impact

• Creating digital compliance frameworks that identify and challenge bias and discrimination

This keynote challenges professionals to think beyond business as usual and lead with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Blaxit: Reclaiming Home, Reimagining Life

Blaxit is the growing movement of Black communities in the West returning to Africa and the Caribbean in search of a more fulfilling and easeful life. It is more than relocation. It is a conscious act of reclaiming identity, dignity, and purpose. While many dream of making the leap, only a few take the plunge.

Inspired by the vision of Marcus Garvey, who called on us to be masters of our own destiny, this keynote explores what it truly means to return home with intention and direction.

Samantha Simms shares her personal journey of relocating to Jamaica. She offers an honest account of the decisions, challenges, and life-changing rewards that came with starting fresh. Beginning again can be daunting. From deciding where to live and building a new network to setting up a home and adjusting to a different pace, Samantha offers practical insights and reflections from the other side of the leap.

Whether you are preparing to make a move or are simply curious about the Blaxit experience, this session will inform, inspire, and empower you to explore your options with clarity and confidence. It is a call to reconnect with your roots and reimagine a life that feels like home, both personally and professionally.

Our digital world is expanding. Data privacy is no longer the sole legislative means of protecting information rights in a digital world.

Regulators now understand that data privacy is part of  a wider package of digital rights and controls. 

The response: digital regulations are coming at us like buses. After years of asking for digital regulation, the global regulatory landscape has started responding with a raft of digital regulations in the pipeline.   

Learn how legislators in the US, UK, and EU are responding to the call for digital regulation of digital platforms, AI, blockchain, biometrics, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies. Be armed with key messages to communicate to your board.   

Digital advertising revenue is down, the tech over the top players need eyeballs their pages, and the data privacy landscape is toughening up.   

How to comply data privacy obligations while using targeted advertising and/or retaining digital advertising revenue.