2026 EVENTS

IN-PERSON EVENTS

VIRTUAL EVENTS

AFTER HOURS: THE BUSINESS OF LARGE SCALE EVENTS

Date: Wed, April 8th 2026

Time: 6 PM ET

Location: Virtual. Link to Follow with RSVP.

About: How top Caribbean event producers build, scale, and dominate

There is a difference between hosting an event… and building a large-scale event business.

On April 8th, Carib Biz Network brings together some of the most respected names behind large-scale Caribbean events to break down what it really takes to grow from small gatherings to high-impact, revenue-generating experiences. Through a live, moderated conversation, you’ll get direct insight into how these producers built their brands, expanded their reach, and created events that people return to year after year.

Guest Panelists:

  • Jodi Lewis - Ubersoca Cruise

  • Kwesi Hopkinson - Scorch + Island E Tickets

  • Antonio Bowen - Rum & Music

  • Natalie Lamming - Natalie Events

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • How to transition from small events to large-scale production

  • Real strategies for audience growth and consistent turnout

  • How to monetize events beyond ticket sales

  • What it takes operationally to execute at scale

  • Mistakes to avoid when building your event arm

  • How to position your event as a brand, not a one-off experience

What We’ll Cover

  • Building an event brand that lasts

  • Marketing and distribution strategies that drive attendance

  • Sponsorships, partnerships, and revenue models

  • Operations, logistics, and scaling challenges

  • Behind-the-scenes lessons from real producers

Register For FREE NOW NOW!!

MASTERCLASS IV: How to Create your Own Tik Tok Filter

Date: April 9th 2026

Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET 

Cost: $125 (Value: $199)

About: This session breaks down the process of creating custom TikTok filters as a creative and marketing tool. Participants learn how filters are used by brands, artists, and cultural movements to drive engagement and visibility. The focus is on understanding the logic behind filters, designing with intention, and aligning creative concepts with platform behavior.

What You Take Away:

  • A practical overview of how TikTok filters are created and approved

  • An understanding of what makes a filter shareable and culturally resonant

  • Guidance on aligning filter design with brand or artistic goals

  • Examples of successful filter campaigns and why they worked

  • Confidence to experiment with interactive social experiences

Examples of Thing$ You can Do After This Session:

  • Create experiential filters for events and activations 

  • Build cultural commentary or artistic statements that spread organically

BUILD YOUR CUSTOM AI DASHBOARD USING CLAUDE

Date: Wed, April 15th 2026

Time: 12 PM ET

Location: Virtual. Link to Follow with RSVP.

About: In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use Claude to build a custom dashboard that actually supports how you think, create, and run your business.

Duration: 75 minutes including live Q&A

Session Lead: Justin Elliot

Co-Founder & CTO @ WRTH | Anthropic Ambassador | Building the future of commerce and asset management | South Florida’s Top 40 Under 40 ’25 | AfroTech Founder’s Circle ‘25

Learn more about Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinelliottmiami/

Who This Is For:

  • Founders, creatives, and operators who are tired of scattered workflows

  • Anyone currently using AI but not seeing real efficiency or structure

  • People who want to organize ideas, content, and decision-making in one place

  • Entrepreneurs ready to move from “playing with AI” to actually integrating it into their business

What We’ll Cover

  • How to think about AI as a system, not a tool

  • Structuring your dashboard for your specific business needs

  • Building and saving reusable prompt flows

  • Organizing outputs so they actually become usable assets

  • Live build demo so you leave with clarity

Register For FREE NOW NOW!!

AI-Powered Marketing: Tools for Business Growth

Date: Wed, April 29th 2026

Time: 11 AM ET

Location: Zoom | Info provided upon registration

About: Join Chase, Accompany Capital, and Carib Biz Network for a virtual lunch & learn designed for business owners looking to leverage AI and elevate their marketing strategies. Gain practical insights and tools to help grow your business in today's digital landscape.

Register For FREE NOW NOW!!

EYELAND FEST 2026

What: Celebrating Caribbean Business & Culture for Caribbean American Heritage Month

Date: June 25th - 28th 2026

Location: New York City

EVENT PRODUCTION

We can help bring your company event to life! Book us to curate an experience that reflects your brand’s identity & your event goals.