Creative Meets Tech: Caribbean Social Studies Partners with Tech Beach Retreat
The Caribbean’s future lies at the intersection of technology, creativity, and culture. That’s why Caribbean Social Studies (CSS) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Tech Beach Retreat (TBR) — a premier technology and innovation platform connecting LATAM, the Caribbean, and North America to build sustainable ecosystems and scale beyond borders.
Who Is Tech Beach Retreat? Founded by Kirk-Anthony Hamilton of Jamaica and Kyle Maloney of Trinidad and Tobago, Tech Beach Retreat is more than a conference. It is a community that convenes industry leaders from Silicon Valley, Wall Street, big tech, and emerging markets to foster innovation, investment, and transformation across the Caribbean and Latin America. Their global summits bring together pioneers in blockchain, artificial intelligence, health tech, cultural tech, and entrepreneurship to drive growth through collaboration.
TBR’s mission is to bring the world to the Caribbean and the Caribbean to the world by creating high-touch platforms that blend professional innovation with cultural intelligence. Their impact has been recognized internationally — Tech Beach Retreat was featured in Forbes for its role in building bridges between global innovation ecosystems and the Caribbean.
As the TBR team describes, "Our programming aims to showcase success stories, explore the intersection of culture and innovation, and promote the region as a fertile ground for forward-thinking business and investment."
Why This Partnership Matters CSS and TBR share a unified vision: that culture, technology, and innovation must converge to shape the Caribbean’s economic future. CSS exists to activate and accelerate creative talent throughout the Caribbean and its diaspora. TBR enables global leaders to tap into the region’s emerging markets through meaningful convening and collaboration.
Through this partnership, CSS brings the creative arm to this prestigious tech ecosystem. Together, we will ensure Caribbean creatives are not just present at the table, but central to the global innovation conversation.
Though our initial Miami panel was postponed due to weather, CSS remains a partner.
Upcoming Tech Beach Retreat Summits Tech Beach’s upcoming summits include:
- U.S. Virgin Islands – October, 2025
- Montego Bay, Jamaica – December 3 - 5, 2025
These gatherings will feature global experts in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, venture capital, product development, and cultural representation in tech and media.
A Shared Vision for Regional Growth Caribbean Social Studies is focused on creative strategy. Tech Beach is focused on scaling innovation. Together, we are building a platform where cultural storytelling meets digital disruption — where a Caribbean designer, engineer, and entrepreneur can launch solutions rooted in their identity but scaled for the world.
CSS’s mission is to merge cultural heritage with innovation, positioning the region as a global leader in creativity, technology, and cultural storytelling. By collaborating with Tech Beach, we amplify this mission, bringing attention to the precision and innovation of Caribbean creatives.
This partnership is not just about events. It’s about reshaping the narrative. From underrepresented to undeniable. From emerging to essential.
Join the Movement Whether you're a brand, an investor, or a policymaker — this is your opportunity to be part of a transformation. The future of the Caribbean is being shaped now. And it is being shaped by the very people who understand it best.
For partnership inquiries or to learn more about our upcoming programs, email: partnerships@caribbeansocialstudies.com
