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Monday, August 13
 

4:00pm EDT

Opening Ceremony & Opening Panel | The Current State of the Ecosystem | Lansman Ofisyèl
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ENGLISH 
What's happening in the ecosystem?
Who are the actors?

Join us for an exclusive panel with some key players in the ecosystem who will discuss about their current roles in the ecosystem as well as their plans for strengthening it.
 
Entrepreneurs, lawyers, incubators, financial advisors, mentors join us to get all the latest news about our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

KREYOL
Ki sa k ap pase nan ekosistèm lan?
Ki moun ki aktè yo?

Vin asiste yon panèl espesyal ak kèk  moun kle nan ekosistèm lan ki pral diskite sou wòl aktyèl yo nan ekosistèm lan ak plan yo genyen pou ranfòse li.
 
Antreprenè yo, avoka yo, enkibatè yo, konseye finansye yo,  vin koute tout dènye nouvèl sou ekosistèm antreprenè nou an.


Speakers
avatar for Rock Andre

Rock Andre

Founder, CEDEL HAITI
L'Haïtien Rock André, ancien journaliste de la section Économie du journal Le Matin, a reçu le Prix 2012 de « Social Entrepreneur of the Year » (Entrepreneur social de l'année), décerné par l'Université Oklahoma State University où il étudie aux États-Unis. Cette distinction... Read More →
avatar for Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Managing Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Marc Alain Boucicault

Marc Alain Boucicault

Founder, Banj
I am the founder of Banj, a local entrepreneurship hub in Port-au-Prince. I've worked in international development for 8 years based in Port-au-Prince and in Washington, DC at the World Bank then with the Inter-American Development Bank. In 2010, I co-founded Groupe ECHO Ha... Read More →
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →
avatar for Alpha Haiti

Alpha Haiti

Alpha Haiti
Alpha Haïti est une structure virtuelle et physique dédiée à la promotion de la création de nouvelles entreprises dans le cadre de la valorisation d’une économie numérique en Haïti.
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →
avatar for David Pierre-Louis

David Pierre-Louis

Executive Director, Kay Tita

Sponsors
avatar for Alpha Haiti

Alpha Haiti

Alpha Haiti
Alpha Haïti est une structure virtuelle et physique dédiée à la promotion de la création de nouvelles entreprises dans le cadre de la valorisation d’une économie numérique en Haïti.
avatar for Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Kay Tita

Kay Tita

Kay Tita is a social impact non-profit organization that serves as a conduit providing changemakers in Haiti with a safe space and the resources they need to increase their impact, develop skills, and establish key partnerships.The organization was founded by David Pierre-Louis in... Read More →



Monday August 13, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
ALPHA Haiti
 
Tuesday, August 14
 

8:00am EDT

Ann Pale De Sante Mantal Antreprenè Yo + Yoga/Meditasyon
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Aprann kisa yoga ye, benefis ki genyen ladan epi aprann konekte avèk ou menm pandan wap pratikel.

Join us every morning  for Yoga, Mindfullness, and Meditation class. Learn the tools and techniques to living a mindful and happy balanced life to reduce stress and increase productivity.

Speakers
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →


Tuesday August 14, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

9:00am EDT

DO Day, International Day of DOing! (Vin Patisipe Nan Sesyon Planifaksyon Yon Gwo Jounen Aksyon)
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On 18 October 2018, DO Day, the International Day of DOing, a global community will celebrate DOing by co-creating around a grand challenge.DO Day celebrates the fact that each of us can DO something to highlight issues and create new ideas that address the challenge.
In partnership with Plastic Pollution Coalition, The DO School presents the 2018 theme: REFUSE + REDUCE PLASTIC

18 oktòb 2018, DO Day, Jou Entènasyonal Aksyon, yon Jou pou selebre lefèt ke chak nan nou ka fè yon bagay pou mete aksan sou pwoblèm yo ak kreye nouvo lide ki adrese defi yo.
Nan patenarya avèk Kowalisyon polisyon, DO School ap prezante tèm 2018 la: REFIZE + REDWI PLASTIK

Speakers
avatar for David Pierre-Louis

David Pierre-Louis

Executive Director, Kay Tita


Tuesday August 14, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

10:00am EDT

Tools & Tips: Foundation Fundraising
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ENGLISH
Join us for a guided tour of Foundation Center's tools and resources available to help you in your fund development endeavors. Foundation Center is the globe's leading aggregator of philanthropic data and capacity builder for non-profits.


KREYOL
Vin dekouvri zouti Foundation Center mete disponib pou ede w jwenn finansman pou lide w yo. Foundation Center rasanble done modyal sou resous ki disponib pou w  bati ONG ou.


Speakers
avatar for Zohra Zori

Zohra Zori

Vice President for Social Sector Outreach, The Foundation Center
Zohra is the Vice President for Social Sector Outreach at Foundation Center (FC), the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, FC connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. Zohra oversees... Read More →


Tuesday August 14, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

10:00am EDT

Why Story-telling Is The New Form Of Marketing | Kouman Pou w Itilize Istwa Pou Vann Ide w Ak Biznis
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ENGLISH
In today's world customers no longer connect with products. They connect with a brand, a story.

Do you have a compelling story?
How to tell a great story?
How can story-telling help you win more fans and clients?

Come to learn about story-telling from Michel Joseph, our award-winning journalist.

KREYOL

Nan mond  jodi a kliyan pa konekte ak pwodwi. Yo konekte ak  istwa ki kache dèyè pwodui oswa mak la.

Ou gen yon istwa konvenkan?
Kouman story-telling ka ede w genyen plis fanatik ak kliyan?

Vin aprann Story-Telling  nan men Michel Joseph,  yon jounalis Ayisyen ki resevwa gwo pri entènasyonal la pou repotaj li yo.
 

Speakers
avatar for Michel Joseph

Michel Joseph

Il s’appelle Michel Joseph. Le Michel, de préférence, pour reprendre ce surnom que lui a donné Brégard Anderson. Né un 1er mars à Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye, Le Michel grandit au Cap aux côtés de sa grand-mère paternelle et de son oncle. Ayant achevé ses études primaires... Read More →


Tuesday August 14, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

11:00am EDT

FREE-Headshots | Foto Pwofesyonèl Gratis
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New'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?
Whatever your reason for wanting a new headshot, we're providing FREE ones during Port-au-Prince Startup Week

Chanje foto pwofil LinkedIn ou ?
Devlope Mak Pèsonèl Ou?
Vin pran foto Pro gratis nan Port-au-Prince Startup Week. 






Speakers
Sponsors
avatar for ACTIVEH

ACTIVEH

It is the first nationwide internship and volunteering program in Haiti initiated by students for studentsIn addition to providing students with important workforce experience and skills it also creates solid bonds between the local/rural communities and the student’s community.With... Read More →


Tuesday August 14, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
ACTIVEH

11:00am EDT

Connecting to mentors in STEAM & the jobs of the future in the diaspora ( Vin Konekte ak Mentò ak Konseye)
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ENGLISH
Learn about the mobile app STEAMRole where you can get inspiration and guidance from the worlds leading STEAM professionals.
Connecting to young people and helping them advance their goals

KREYOL
Vin itilze  STEAMRole app la kote ou ka jwenn enspirasyon ak konsèy nan men dirijan pwofesyonèl STEAM yo. 


Speakers
avatar for Randy Champagne

Randy Champagne

Associate Software Engineer, Social Tables
A full stack web developer based in the United States. I operate in New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago. I specialize in building eCommerce online stores, professional blog sites and user-centered web applications. I work with startups, small businesses, organizations and professionals... Read More →
avatar for Yoli Chilsom

Yoli Chilsom

CMO, STEAM Role


Tuesday August 14, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

1:00pm EDT

Kout Kab
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Speakers
avatar for Marc Alain Boucicault

Marc Alain Boucicault

Founder, Banj
I am the founder of Banj, a local entrepreneurship hub in Port-au-Prince. I've worked in international development for 8 years based in Port-au-Prince and in Washington, DC at the World Bank then with the Inter-American Development Bank. In 2010, I co-founded Groupe ECHO Ha... Read More →

Sponsors

Tuesday August 14, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
BANJ

1:00pm EDT

Pitch Your Business | Kòman Pou w Prezante ak Vann Ide Biznis Ou
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In this session you will learn how to pitch your business ideas to investors. Very often the way we sell our ideas is the cause of an investors' rejections. Come learn to minimize this risk.

Nan sesyon sa w ap aprann kòman pou vann ak prezante ide biznis ou ak abòde envestisè yo. Pa kite yon move prezantasyon fè w pèdi finansman pou yon bon pwojè.  

Speakers
avatar for Valery Fils-Aime

Valery Fils-Aime

Passion & Commitment I hope we can learn from each other and share our experiences through this platform. Welcome and leave your comments.


Tuesday August 14, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

3:00pm EDT

Yon Ti Koze Sou Vèvè Koleksyon | Q&A With The Founder Of Vèvè Koleksyon
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How did she make it? What's her best business advice?
Come to ask questions to the founder of Vèvè Koleksyon and hear her entrepreneurial story.

Ou ta renmen konn kouman Phekicia kreye Vèvè Koleksyon, ki konsèy li gen pou ou, vin poze l kesyon pou w konn istwa a.  

Speakers
avatar for Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Managing Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Phelicia Dell

Phelicia Dell

Phelicia Dell was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Daughter of a dressmaker and a former, over ten years, textile factory supervisor, Phelicia’s artistic skills were easily recognized by her mom and acquaintances from an early age. At the age of fifteen, she was gifted her first sewing... Read More →


Tuesday August 14, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

4:00pm EDT

Office Hours | Chita Pale Fas a Fas ak Ekspè Nou Yo
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ENGLISH
Office Hours session is one of the most successful sessions of last year.  It's your opportunity to sit down with more than 2 experts to ask them specific questions, learn about they do,  connect with them and find solutions to your challenges.

KREYOL
Office Hours se youn nan sesyon ki te gen plis siksè lane dènyè.
Se opòtinite pou w chita ak ekspè nasyonal ak entènasyonal nou yo pou w  poze kesyon espesifik,  aprann konenn yo, konekte ak yo epi jwenn solisyon ak defi w vle leve yo. 


 

Speakers
avatar for David Harris

David Harris

Startup Advocate, City of Seattle
David is the Startup Advocate for the City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development where he supports tech startups through the StartupSeattle program. In his role, he also helps to lead the TechHire initiative for the Seattle region, which aims to connect women, people of color, and the formerly incarcerated with training and jobs in the tech industry, and was started by President Obama in 2015... Read More →
avatar for Makisha Noël

Makisha Noël

Founder, The Creator Media Group, LLC
As a Brand Strategist and Coach, Makisha helps people fearlessly shape culture by creating their authentic brand that disrupts the status quo. She coaches her clients to create an on/offline experience that is both personal and valuable for the audience that is being served. Makisha... Read More →
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →

Sponsors

Tuesday August 14, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

4:00pm EDT

Business English and Evaluation ( Evalyasyon Nan Lang Anglè)
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ENGLISH
Do you speak business?
Join our language expert DeAndra that will help you develop your business acumen and assess the area where you need to improve your business skills.

KREYOL
Ou pale biznis?
 Vin aprann devlope "Business Acumen" ou ak evalye  kote ou bezwen amelyore yo ak DeAndra, ekspè nan lang nou an.


Moderators
avatar for DeAndra Beard

DeAndra Beard

Executive Director/ CoFounder, Beyond Borders Language Learning Center/ Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Speakers
avatar for Ronel  Lefranc

Ronel Lefranc

CoFounder / Executive Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince/ ACTIVEH
Co-founder and executive Director of Action Toward Initiatives and Volunteering for Education in Haiti (ACTIVEH), Ronel has been working for ACTIVEH for two years. He has developed ACTIVEH’s programs to recruit more than 200 university students and provides professionalinternship... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for ACTIVEH

ACTIVEH

It is the first nationwide internship and volunteering program in Haiti initiated by students for studentsIn addition to providing students with important workforce experience and skills it also creates solid bonds between the local/rural communities and the student’s community.With... Read More →
avatar for Beyond Borders

Beyond Borders

Beyond Borders helps people build movements to liberate themselves from oppression and isolation. In Haiti and the United States, we are bringing people together for just and lasting change.


Tuesday August 14, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ACTIVEH
 
Wednesday, August 15
 

8:00am EDT

Ann Pratike Yoga
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Aprann kisa yoga ye, benefis ki genyen ladan epi aprann konekte avèk ou menm pandan wap pratikel.

Join us every morning  for Yoga, Mindfullness, and Meditation class. Learn the tools and techniques to living a mindful and happy balanced life to reduce stress and increase productivity.

Speakers
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →


Wednesday August 15, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
BANJ

10:00am EDT

Artificial Intelligence For The Rest Of Us | Atifisyèl Entèlijan Pou Tout Moun
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ENGLISH
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. Some of the activities computers with artificial intelligence are designed for include:
  • Speech recognition
  • Learning
  • Planning
  • Problem solving

KREYOL
Atifisyèl entèlijans (AI) se yon pati nan syans òdinatè ki konsantre sou kreyasyon  machin entelijan ki travay ak reyaji tankou moun. Gen kèk nan aktivite yo òdinatè ki gen entèlijans atifisyèl ki fèt pou enkli:

  • Rekonesans lapawòl
  • Aprantisaj
  • Planifikasyon
  • Rezoud pwoblèm



Speakers
avatar for Randy Champagne

Randy Champagne

Associate Software Engineer, Social Tables
A full stack web developer based in the United States. I operate in New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago. I specialize in building eCommerce online stores, professional blog sites and user-centered web applications. I work with startups, small businesses, organizations and professionals... Read More →


Wednesday August 15, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

11:00am EDT

Showcase Live
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Catch us on Facebook Live to watch and listen some our young entrepreneurs pitch their ideas.
Branche nou sou Facebook Live pou gade epi koute jèn antreprenè nou yo  kap pataje lide yo. 

Speakers
avatar for Stephane Prophete

Stephane Prophete

CEO, COPO
Prophete Stephane, étudiant en derniere année genie informatique et gestion à l'unversité Infotonique d'Haiti est le PDG de COPO, entreprise de production de café haïtien et aussi le président de KOLABO, une organisation qui supporte les jeunes talents et entrepreneurs.


Wednesday August 15, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

12:30pm EDT

How to Create A Compelling Brand Strategy to Attract the Right Audience | Brand Your Business
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ENGLISH
An interactive workshop where participants can lay the foundation of an effective brand storyboard that converts strangers to customers.

KREYOL
Yon atelye entèaktif kote patisipan yo ka aprann fondasyon nan konstwi yon mak efektif ki ka konvèti etranje an  kliyan biznis yo.

Speakers
avatar for Makisha Noël

Makisha Noël

Founder, The Creator Media Group, LLC
As a Brand Strategist and Coach, Makisha helps people fearlessly shape culture by creating their authentic brand that disrupts the status quo. She coaches her clients to create an on/offline experience that is both personal and valuable for the audience that is being served. Makisha... Read More →


Wednesday August 15, 2018 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

1:00pm EDT

How Microloans Can Help Young Entrepreneurs | Sesyon Travay
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Join us to help us design a new program that will give access to credit to our young entrepreneurs.

Ede nou kreye yon nouvo pwogram ki pral bay aksè ak kredi jèn antreprenè nou yo. 

Speakers

Wednesday August 15, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Cedel Haiti

3:00pm EDT

Yon Ti Koze Sou HaitiBrand | Q&A With The Manager Of HaitiBrand
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How did he make it? What's his best business advice?
Come to ask questions to the founder of  Haiti Brand and hear his entrepreneurial story.

Ou ta renmen konn koman Jonathan kreye Haiti Brand, ki konsèy li gen pou ou, vin poze l kesyon pou w konn istwa li.  

Speakers

Wednesday August 15, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

4:00pm EDT

Office Hours | Chita Pale Fas a Fas ak Ekspè Nou Yo
Limited Capacity full
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ENGLISH
Office Hours session is one of the most successful sessions of last year.  It's your opportunity to sit down with more than 2 experts to ask them specific questions, learn about what they do,  connect with them and find solutions to your challenges.

KREYOL
Office Hours se you n nan sesyon ki te gen plis siksè lane dènyè.
Se opòtinite pou w chita ak ekspè nasyonal ak entènasyonal nou yo pou w  poze kesyon espesifik,  aprann konnen yo, konekte ak yo epi jwenn solisyon ak defi w vle leve yo.  

Speakers
avatar for Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Managing Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Randy Champagne

Randy Champagne

Associate Software Engineer, Social Tables
A full stack web developer based in the United States. I operate in New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago. I specialize in building eCommerce online stores, professional blog sites and user-centered web applications. I work with startups, small businesses, organizations and professionals... Read More →
avatar for David Harris

David Harris

Startup Advocate, City of Seattle
David is the Startup Advocate for the City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development where he supports tech startups through the StartupSeattle program. In his role, he also helps to lead the TechHire initiative for the Seattle region, which aims to connect women, people of color, and the formerly incarcerated with training and jobs in the tech industry, and was started by President Obama in 2015... Read More →
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Kay Tita

Kay Tita

Kay Tita is a social impact non-profit organization that serves as a conduit providing changemakers in Haiti with a safe space and the resources they need to increase their impact, develop skills, and establish key partnerships.The organization was founded by David Pierre-Louis in... Read More →


Wednesday August 15, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

5:00pm EDT

How Volunteering Can Change Our Community | Kijan Volontarya Ka Chanje Kominote Nou An
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Come to learn how our guests are changing our community through volunteering.
Vin aprann kijan envite nou yo ap chanje kominote nou an atravè volontarya.



Speakers
avatar for Daphnee Charles

Daphnee Charles

Entrepreneur | Agro Economist | Community Project Manager |
Port Au Prince Chapter Director Daphnee Charles is a Haiti-based agro-economist. She is interested in using art to tackle severe challenges in Haiti. She co-founded COCREAD ”Cocreating Development" (https://www.facebook.com/CocreadHaiti/) a social enterprise, with the mission to... Read More →
avatar for Ronel  Lefranc

Ronel Lefranc

CoFounder / Executive Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince/ ACTIVEH
Co-founder and executive Director of Action Toward Initiatives and Volunteering for Education in Haiti (ACTIVEH), Ronel has been working for ACTIVEH for two years. He has developed ACTIVEH’s programs to recruit more than 200 university students and provides professionalinternship... Read More →
avatar for Robilliard Louino

Robilliard Louino

Community outreach consulting
Louino Robillard dit Robi incarne parfaitement la célèbre parole de l’ancien président des États-Unis John Fitzgerald Kennedy: « Ne demandez pas ce que votre pays peut faire pour vous, mais plutôt ce que vous, vous pouvez faire pour votre pays. » Né à Saint-Raphaël, ayant... Read More →
avatar for Sylvie Rousseau

Sylvie Rousseau

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, CARIS Foundation

Sponsors

Wednesday August 15, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BANJ

5:00pm EDT

Cultivating an Innovation Ecosystem
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ENGLISH
In this interactive session, we explore the critical aspects of an innovation ecosystem, the role that various actors play, and the various approaches that are used to cultivate a successful ecosystem in an emerging market.

During the session, participants will have an opportunity to dissect and discuss the current and future state of the Haiti's innovation ecosystem, and map out ideas and scenarios for how to close these gaps.

Participants understand the content, are engaged during the session, are able to generate ideas, and contribute to the group discussion


KREYOL

Nan sesyon entèraktif sa a, n ap eksplore aspè enpòtan yo nan yon ekosistèm inovasyon, wòl divès aktè yo jwe epi apwòch varye yo ka itilize pou kiltive yon ekosistèm ki gen siksè nan peyi emèjan yo.

Pandan sesyon sa a, patisipan yo ap gen posibilite pou yo diskite de ekosistèm inovasyon an Ayiti, jan li ye kounye a epi kijan li ka avanse nan lavni ansanm ak kisa ki nesesè pou l rive pi fò ankò.

Patispan yo ap aprann konteni, ap angaje tèt yo nan sesyon an, ap kapab jenere ide yo epi ap kontribye nan yon diskisyon gwoup.


Speakers
avatar for Lamia Makkar

Lamia Makkar

Co-Founder, Haiti: Hands On
Lamia Makkar is an award-winning social entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, with over 10 years impacting communities in emerging markets. She launched her first venture, Haiti: Hands On, at the age of 13, focused on strengthening vulnerable Haitian communities through innovative education opportunities. She went on to co-found a community tech platform in 2018 and now continues to enable social innovation in emerging markets through various projects. Her work spa... Read More →


Wednesday August 15, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

9:00pm EDT

Lòbèy
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Delicious craft #cocktails and #food.




Wednesday August 15, 2018 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Shakerz
 
Thursday, August 16
 

8:00am EDT

Ann Pratike Yoga
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Aprann kisa yoga ye, benefis ki genyen ladan epi aprann konekte avèk ou menm pandan w ap pratikel.

Join us every morning  for Yoga, Mindfullness, and Meditation class. Learn the tools and techniques to living a mindful and happy balanced life to reduce stress and increase productivity.

Speakers
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →


Thursday August 16, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Cedel Haiti

10:00am EDT

Sustainable Design | Slow Fashion
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ENGLISH
Creative Economy that uses the Triple Bottom Line by Design + Culture (TBLD+C) framework when designing programs or products with focus on People, Planet and Profit. How are your designs affecting the community.

This workshop will also go into the 4 stages of design. Discover (the problem), Define (the solution), Design (the solution; product) and deliver (the designed project)

KREYOL
Ekonomi kreyatif ede kreye pwogram oswa pwodwi ki konsantre sou moun, planèt ak pwofi.  Vin aprann kouman pou w kreye, dizay rad ak lot bagay. 

Speakers
avatar for Naikas Colas

Naikas Colas

Fashion Designer, Jacques Louis
is from Queens, New York and of Haitian (American) descent. The love for her parents villages Verrettes and Belladere, Haiti has helped her maintain her humble spirit when designing. Being of caribbean decent has helped her to remain colorful and sustainable as she sticks to Haitian... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for GOOGLE Haiti

GOOGLE Haiti

Google Haiti is a community of Haitians and friends of Haiti at Google dedicating 20% of their work time to leverage Google’s tools and resources towards the advancement of Haiti’s tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem”


Thursday August 16, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

11:00am EDT

Showcase Live
Limited Capacity full
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Catch us on Facebook Live to watch and listen some our young entrepreneurs pitch their ideas.
Branche nou sou Facebook Live pou gade epi koute jèn antreprenè nou yo  kap pataje lide yo. 

Speakers
avatar for Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Managing Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Sponsors

Thursday August 16, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
BANJ

1:00pm EDT

Why you still need a business plan | Poukisa Biznis Plan Enpotan Toujou
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Rock Andre

Rock Andre

Founder, CEDEL HAITI
L'Haïtien Rock André, ancien journaliste de la section Économie du journal Le Matin, a reçu le Prix 2012 de « Social Entrepreneur of the Year » (Entrepreneur social de l'année), décerné par l'Université Oklahoma State University où il étudie aux États-Unis. Cette distinction... Read More →


Thursday August 16, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Cedel Haiti

1:00pm EDT

Atelye Graphic Design | Become a Graphic Designer
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Olsen Barthelemy

Olsen Barthelemy

ACTIVEH
Olsen Barthelemy est un passionné des nouvelles technologies de l’information et de la communication. Après ses études secondaires au Collège Saint Pierre, il a poursuivi des études en économie à la Faculté de Droit et des Sciences économiques (FDSE) et des études en Sciences... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for ACTIVEH

ACTIVEH

It is the first nationwide internship and volunteering program in Haiti initiated by students for studentsIn addition to providing students with important workforce experience and skills it also creates solid bonds between the local/rural communities and the student’s community.With... Read More →


Thursday August 16, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

2:00pm EDT

What prevent most Haitian MSMEs to become formalized | Sak Anpeche Biznis Nou Yo Vin Legal
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Rock Andre

Rock Andre

Founder, CEDEL HAITI
L'Haïtien Rock André, ancien journaliste de la section Économie du journal Le Matin, a reçu le Prix 2012 de « Social Entrepreneur of the Year » (Entrepreneur social de l'année), décerné par l'Université Oklahoma State University où il étudie aux États-Unis. Cette distinction... Read More →


Thursday August 16, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Cedel Haiti

3:00pm EDT

Yon Ti Koze Sou Katkat Game | Q&A With The Manager Of Katkat Game
Limited Capacity seats available

How did he make it? What's his best business advice?
Come to ask questions to the founder of KatKat Game and hear his entrepreneurial story.

Ou ta renmen konn kouman  Certil remanbre KatKat Game, ki konsèy li gen pou ou, vin pozel kesyon pou w konn istwa li.  


Speakers
avatar for Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Managing Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Certil Remy

Certil Remy

CEO, Katkaktgame
Depuis son plus jeune âge, Certil Remy a toujours été attiré par la technologie. Son amour des jeux vidéos ainsi que sa curiosité l’ont poussé à s’investir davantage dans cette science. Sa carrière a commencé officiellement en 2005, dans la peinture digitale sous le... Read More →


Thursday August 16, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

4:00pm EDT

Office Hours | Chita Pale Fas a Fas ak Ekspè Nou Yo
Limited Capacity full
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ENGLISH
Office Hours session is one of the most successful sessions of last year.  It's your opportunity to sit down with more than 2 experts to ask them specific questions, learn about what they do,  connect with them and find solutions to your challenges.

KREYOL
Office Hours se youn nan sesyon ki te gen plis siksè lane dènyè.
Se opòtinite pou w chita ak ekspè nasyonal ak entènasyonal nou yo pou w  poze kesyon espesifik,  aprann konnen yo, konekte ak yo epi jwenn solisyon ak defi w vle leve yo.


 

Speakers
avatar for Marc Alain Boucicault

Marc Alain Boucicault

Founder, Banj
I am the founder of Banj, a local entrepreneurship hub in Port-au-Prince. I've worked in international development for 8 years based in Port-au-Prince and in Washington, DC at the World Bank then with the Inter-American Development Bank. In 2010, I co-founded Groupe ECHO Ha... Read More →
avatar for Ronel  Lefranc

Ronel Lefranc

CoFounder / Executive Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince/ ACTIVEH
Co-founder and executive Director of Action Toward Initiatives and Volunteering for Education in Haiti (ACTIVEH), Ronel has been working for ACTIVEH for two years. He has developed ACTIVEH’s programs to recruit more than 200 university students and provides professionalinternship... Read More →

Sponsors

Thursday August 16, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
BANJ

5:00pm EDT

Facebook Developers Circle
Limited Capacity full
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ENGLISH
Facebook Developers Circle in Port-au-Prince is a group for people who are interested in building on the Facebook platform to interact, learn and collaborate with other local developers who share similar interests.

KREYOL
Facebook Developers Circle nan Port-au-Prince se yon gwoup pou moun ki enterese nan bati sou platfòm Facebook la. Yo kominike, aprann ak kolabore ak lòt devlopè lokal ki pataje enterè menm jan an.

Sponsors

Thursday August 16, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BANJ
 
Friday, August 17
 

8:00am EDT

Wellness Practices For Women [Sesyon pou Fanm]
Limited Capacity full
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In this session we will discuss different holistic and natural ways to maintain your health and manage your stress. We will look at general practices and ones that are specific to women.

Speakers
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for GOOGLE Haiti

GOOGLE Haiti

Google Haiti is a community of Haitians and friends of Haiti at Google dedicating 20% of their work time to leverage Google’s tools and resources towards the advancement of Haiti’s tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem”


Friday August 17, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

9:00am EDT

Video Game Development
Limited Capacity seats available

Dans cette classe, aucune connaissance préalable d'Unity n'est obligatoire pour suivre ce cours. Vous apprendrez l'Unity à partir de zéro. Si vous voulez apprendre à faire de la programmation de jeux 3D dans cette classe de Unity, nous allons commencer à enseigner à partir de zéro. Vous trouverez ci-dessous certaines des tâches que vous apprendrez.

Unity 3D Introduction
Unity Editor Introduction
Import 3D Modeles Unity
Importing and Using Textures i Unity
Script unity
Unity Son

Exigences
-Visual Studio Community Edition (fourni avec unity 3d)
--PC ou Mac capable d'exécuter Unity 2017 (version personnelle gratuite). lien de téléchargement: https://unity3d.com/fr/get-unity/download
- savoir comment fonctionne un jeu vidéo (l'étudiant doit savoir comment fonctionne un jeu vidéo ou a déjà joué à un jeu)
- avoir au moins un minimum de connaissances d'une language de programmation.


Speakers
avatar for Michele Boisrond

Michele Boisrond

Data Center - Facility & Plant Engineering Supervisor, Social Entrepreneur / Diversity Advocate
An organized professional with strong leadership skills having the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Work well under pressure. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuing professional development. Holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →
avatar for Certil Remy

Certil Remy

CEO, Katkaktgame
Depuis son plus jeune âge, Certil Remy a toujours été attiré par la technologie. Son amour des jeux vidéos ainsi que sa curiosité l’ont poussé à s’investir davantage dans cette science. Sa carrière a commencé officiellement en 2005, dans la peinture digitale sous le... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Le Hub -biz

10:00am EDT

Personal Branding | Zouti Pou w Vann Tèt Ou ak Sa w Konn Fè Sou Entenèt La
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Davidson Toussaint

Davidson Toussaint

US Marketing and Sales Liaison, Sunrise Airways
Davidson Toussaint is a Haitian Entrepreneur, Tourism Marketing specialist, and Author. For the past 7 years, Davidson has served as the founder and CEO of Haiti Tourism Inc, a leading Tourism organization in Florida and in Haiti that promotes an innovative and sustainable tourism industry in the Caribbean region. Davidson speaks on Tourism Innovation, Tourism Startups, e-tourism and  Smart cities initiatives related to tourism development in the Caribbean... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

10:00am EDT

Digital Marketing With Google
Limited Capacity full
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Come to learn the skills to thrive in this digital era with the giant Google. 

Sponsors
avatar for GOOGLE Haiti

GOOGLE Haiti

Google Haiti is a community of Haitians and friends of Haiti at Google dedicating 20% of their work time to leverage Google’s tools and resources towards the advancement of Haiti’s tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem”


Friday August 17, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

11:00am EDT

FREE-Headshots | Foto Pwofesyonèl Gratis
Limited Capacity full
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New 'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?
Whatever your reason for wanting a new headshot, we're providing FREE ones during Port-au-Prince Startup Week

Chanje foto pwofil LinkedIn ou ?
Devlope Mak Pèsonèl Ou?
Vin pran foto Pro gratis nan Port-au-Prince Startup Week. 

Speakers
Sponsors

Friday August 17, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cedel Haiti

11:00am EDT

Finding Your Purpose and Mission: Creating a business you love [Sesyon pou Fanm]
Limited Capacity full
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How do we have business or career that we love and aligns with our purpose and mission. In this session participants will  be guided through several activities that allows them identify their purpose and mission and to create a business or career that creates satisfaction. ]

Speakers
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for GOOGLE Haiti

GOOGLE Haiti

Google Haiti is a community of Haitians and friends of Haiti at Google dedicating 20% of their work time to leverage Google’s tools and resources towards the advancement of Haiti’s tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem”


Friday August 17, 2018 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

11:00am EDT

Recycling for a better tomorrow
Limited Capacity seats available

Atelier:
L' atelier sur le recyclage comportera deux parties, une théorique d'environ 30mn dans laquelle on parlera de Project Pam et aussi de #WhatHappensToMyWaste. Ensuite il y aura une partie pratique, dans laquelle on apprendra aux participants comment recycler une bouteille plastique en un joli bracelet.
Pré-requis:
Pour l'atelier de recyclages, tout le monde peut y participer sans avoir besoin d'un niveau intellectuel avancé néanmoins les participants doivent être assez habile pour ne pas se blesser avec un couteau ou une ciseau(12-15 ans minimum).
Nous aurons besoin de quelques bouteilles plastiques recyclables et une tables.
Suggestions :
Nous suggérons aux participants de visiter les pages facebooks comme:
https://m.facebook.com/ProjectPam2017
https://m.facebook.com/groups/333050930516599

Speakers
avatar for Michele Boisrond

Michele Boisrond

Data Center - Facility & Plant Engineering Supervisor, Social Entrepreneur / Diversity Advocate
An organized professional with strong leadership skills having the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Work well under pressure. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuing professional development. Holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →
avatar for Jean Emile Guindo

Jean Emile Guindo

Founder & CEO, SEL


Friday August 17, 2018 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Le Hub -biz

12:30pm EDT

Civil Engineering
Limited Capacity seats available

Objectif 
-Modéliser et analyser les structures de bâtiments à l’aide du logiciel CSI ETABS
-Appliquer les charges sur la structure (morte, vive, vent, neige)-Définir les cas de chargement 
-Définir les matériaux, les appuis et les sections des éléments de la structure 
-Effectuer une analyse statique et afficher les résultats 
-Analyse post flambage
-Analyse ductile-Simulation

Publique visé: Ingénieur,  Ingénieur civil et étudiant en génie civil 

Particularité: Les participant doivent avoir des connaissances en analyse des structure, béton arme et principe de base en Autocad

Speakers
avatar for Michele Boisrond

Michele Boisrond

Data Center - Facility & Plant Engineering Supervisor, Social Entrepreneur / Diversity Advocate
An organized professional with strong leadership skills having the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Work well under pressure. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuing professional development. Holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for IEEE Haiti

IEEE Haiti

Founded in 2011, the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by diverse group of forward-thinking industry experts, youth leaders, faculty, public and nonprofit sector professionals from Haiti and its... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Le Hub -biz

12:30pm EDT

Bridging the gender gap | Sesyon Pou Fanm
Despite decades of efforts to promote gender equality, most leadership positions in business, politics, education, and even NGOs are occupied by men, and most people still work in occupations dominated by one sex. We will identify the issue in Haiti and ways we can create equal opportunities for both genders.

Sponsors
avatar for GOOGLE Haiti

GOOGLE Haiti

Google Haiti is a community of Haitians and friends of Haiti at Google dedicating 20% of their work time to leverage Google’s tools and resources towards the advancement of Haiti’s tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem”


Friday August 17, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

1:00pm EDT

Sustainable Design | Slow Fashion
Limited Capacity full
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ENGLISH
Creative Economy that uses the Triple Bottom Line by Design + Culture (TBLD+C) framework when designing programs or products with focus on People, Planet and Profit. How are your designs affecting the community.

This workshop will also go into the 4 stages of design. Discover (the problem), Define (the solution), Design (the solution; product) and deliver (the designed project)

KREYOL
Ekonomi kreyatif ede kreye pwogram oswa pwodwi ki konsantre sou moun, planèt ak pwofi.  Vin aprann kouman pou w kreye, dizay rad ak lot bagay.  

Speakers
avatar for Naikas Colas

Naikas Colas

Fashion Designer, Jacques Louis
is from Queens, New York and of Haitian (American) descent. The love for her parents villages Verrettes and Belladere, Haiti has helped her maintain her humble spirit when designing. Being of caribbean decent has helped her to remain colorful and sustainable as she sticks to Haitian... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
BANJ

2:00pm EDT

App Development
Limited Capacity seats available

Exigences: Il faut que les participants utilsent l'Anaconda pour installer jupyter Notebook , Spyder , VSCode(optional). Il faut nodejs sur tous vos laptops. Il serait bon aussi que Octave soit installé . On peut l'utiliser pour quelques implementations d'algorithm.

Speakers
avatar for Michele Boisrond

Michele Boisrond

Data Center - Facility & Plant Engineering Supervisor, Social Entrepreneur / Diversity Advocate
An organized professional with strong leadership skills having the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Work well under pressure. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuing professional development. Holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for IEEE Haiti

IEEE Haiti

Founded in 2011, the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by diverse group of forward-thinking industry experts, youth leaders, faculty, public and nonprofit sector professionals from Haiti and its... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Le Hub -biz

2:00pm EDT

Beyond #MeToo [Sesyon Pou Fam]
Limited Capacity seats available

The #MeToo Movement  has created activism around sexually assault and harassment virtually and the removal of men in high positions in the United States. In other parts of the world including Haiti the issue still exists. During this session we will discuss the complexities of sexual assault and harassment in the workplace, how to address it, how do we create tangible initiatives to address it.

Speakers
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

3:00pm EDT

Machine Learning
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Michele Boisrond

Michele Boisrond

Data Center - Facility & Plant Engineering Supervisor, Social Entrepreneur / Diversity Advocate
An organized professional with strong leadership skills having the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Work well under pressure. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuing professional development. Holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Pierre Robentz Cassion

Pierre Robentz Cassion

CoFounder, Yooplecorp
Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Python, Microsoft Word, PHP, C++, and NI Multisim. Strong business development professional with a Engineer’s Degree focused in Electrical, Electronics and Communications... Read More →
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for IEEE Haiti

IEEE Haiti

Founded in 2011, the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by diverse group of forward-thinking industry experts, youth leaders, faculty, public and nonprofit sector professionals from Haiti and its... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Shakerz

3:00pm EDT

Yon Ti Koze Sou Asokafkresa | Q&A With The Manager Of Asokafkresa
Limited Capacity filling up

How did he make it? What's his best business advice?
Come to ask questions to the founder of Asokafkresa and hear his entrepreneurial story.

Ou ta renmen konn kouman Smiff remanbre Asokafkresa, ki konsèy li gen pou ou, vin pozel kesyon pou w konn istwa a.  

Speakers
avatar for Smiff Lormier

Smiff Lormier

Smiff Lormier, âgé de 23 ans et originaire de Saint-Marc, est Entrepreneur spécialiste du Textile et de La Création de Marque. Il a fait des études en Psychologie a l’Universite Paris VIII qu’il n’a pas bouclé pour s’accrocher au Business Administration du Wharton Business... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

4:00pm EDT

Industrial Engineering: software quality management
Limited Capacity seats available

Cet atelier se portera sur comment les outils du génie industriel peut vous aider dans une bonne gestion de la qualité logiciellle, comment développer selon les normes, comment mettre en place des tests pour gérer la qualité de vos logiciels, etc. Cet atelier vise principalement les développeurs et gestionnaires de projet informatique. 

Logiciel et outils : Visual Studio, Test & Feedback, Laptop et connexion internet.

Speakers
avatar for Samuel P Accius

Samuel P Accius

Project Management Officer, Solutions S.A
avatar for Michele Boisrond

Michele Boisrond

Data Center - Facility & Plant Engineering Supervisor, Social Entrepreneur / Diversity Advocate
An organized professional with strong leadership skills having the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Work well under pressure. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuing professional development. Holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for IEEE Haiti

IEEE Haiti

Founded in 2011, the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by diverse group of forward-thinking industry experts, youth leaders, faculty, public and nonprofit sector professionals from Haiti and its... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Le Hub -biz

5:00pm EDT

3D Printing
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Michele Boisrond

Michele Boisrond

Data Center - Facility & Plant Engineering Supervisor, Social Entrepreneur / Diversity Advocate
An organized professional with strong leadership skills having the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Work well under pressure. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuing professional development. Holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Dr Yvens Cheremond

Dr Yvens Cheremond

Professeur chez Institut des Sciences,
avatar for Carry Fils-Aime

Carry Fils-Aime

Founder, Le Sel Foundation
Carry Fils-Aime is a humanist and a social entrepreneur. Carry has a rare mix of charity and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Haiti, where she studied International Relations at the Academie Nationale Diplomatique & Consulaire, her career is linked in both Diplomacy and Business... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for IEEE Haiti

IEEE Haiti

Founded in 2011, the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by diverse group of forward-thinking industry experts, youth leaders, faculty, public and nonprofit sector professionals from Haiti and its... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Le Hub -biz

5:00pm EDT

Startup Grind
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Speakers
avatar for Daphnee Charles

Daphnee Charles

Entrepreneur | Agro Economist | Community Project Manager |
Port Au Prince Chapter Director Daphnee Charles is a Haiti-based agro-economist. She is interested in using art to tackle severe challenges in Haiti. She co-founded COCREAD ”Cocreating Development" (https://www.facebook.com/CocreadHaiti/) a social enterprise, with the mission to... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Kay Tita

Kay Tita

Kay Tita is a social impact non-profit organization that serves as a conduit providing changemakers in Haiti with a safe space and the resources they need to increase their impact, develop skills, and establish key partnerships.The organization was founded by David Pierre-Louis in... Read More →


Friday August 17, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BANJ

5:00pm EDT

Resources, Opportunities, & Networking: What's available for Women | Sesyon Pou Fanm
Limited Capacity filling up

In this session we will identify organizations in Haiti that support and nurture the advancement of women. We will also discuss opportunities available for women throughout the country and the importance of networking.

Speakers
DS

Danielle Saint Lot

Danielle Saint Lot is founder and President of the Danielle Saint-Lot Haiti Women’s Foundation.  The non-profit advances programs to empower Haitian women and grow the creative economy. With her passion in addressing women’s rights and empowerment issues, she also serves as Ambassador at Large of the Republic of Haiti for Women’s Empowerment nominated by President Marte... Read More →
avatar for Nzingah Oniwosan

Nzingah Oniwosan

Co founder/ Director of Academy of Women Entrepreneurship, YesbabyIlikeitRaw
Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American holistic health consultant, inspirational speaker, detox coach, yoga teacher, and raw vegan chef. As an award winning visual artist, classically trained pianist, published poet, and African and Haitian folklore dancer; she has created healing... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for GOOGLE Haiti

GOOGLE Haiti

Google Haiti is a community of Haitians and friends of Haiti at Google dedicating 20% of their work time to leverage Google’s tools and resources towards the advancement of Haiti’s tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem”


Friday August 17, 2018 5:00pm - 6:15pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
 
Saturday, August 18
 

10:00am EDT

Simplify Business Registration In Haiti | Senplifye Anrejistreman Biznis An Ayiti
Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to learn how you can register your business in Haiti.

Vin aprann kouman Pou w anrejistreman biznis ou.

Speakers
avatar for Maitre Adeclat Yves Emmanuel

Maitre Adeclat Yves Emmanuel

Je suis le plus grand Miracle du monde en moi luit la lumiere violette.


Saturday August 18, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

10:00am EDT

Made In Haiti Expo 2.0
Limited Capacity seats available

The expo is an opportunity for local startups and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services. Come and learn about the innovation booming in our community. Over 20 exhbitors to support.

Ekspozisyon an se yon bèl opòtinite pou  jèn konpayi ak antreprenè montre pwodui ak sèvis yo. Vini pou aprann de inovasyon kap fleri nan kominote an. Ap gen plis pase 20 ekspozan kote wap ka poze kesyon ak achte pwodui ou sèvis ke yap vann lan. 

Saturday August 18, 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

11:00am EDT

FREE-Headshots | Foto Pwofesyonèl Gratis
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

New 'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?
Whatever your reason for wanting a new headshot, we're providing FREE ones during Port-au-Prince Startup Week

Chanje foto pwofil LinkedIn ou ?
Devlope Mak Pèsonèl Ou?
Vin pran foto Pro gratis nan Port-au-Prince Startup Week. 

Speakers
Sponsors
avatar for Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince


Saturday August 18, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

12:00pm EDT

Business Model Canva | Aprann Kreye Yon Biznis Modèl
Limited Capacity filling up

KREYOL
Yon biznis modèl esplike nan yon manyè rasyonèl kouman yon òganizasyon kreye, delivre ak kaptire valè (solisyon pou kliyan).
Biznis modèl CANVA gen 9 blòk ki reprezante eleman kle nan yon biznis.

ENGLISH
A business model explains in a cohesive way how a company captures and delivers value.

Speakers
JP

Jeffsky Poincy

BUSY
Jeffsky Poincy is the CEO and Founder of BUSY (Business-driven Solutions for Youth), an economic development organization whose mission is to promote and foster socio-economic empowerment of marginalized youth in Haiti by creating effective and innovative business-oriented solutions... Read More →


Saturday August 18, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
  Entrepreneurship
  • about Jeffsky Poincy is the CEO and Founder of BUSY (Business-driven Solutions for Youth), an economic development organization whose mission is to promote and foster socio-economic empowerment of marginalized youth in Haiti by creating effective and innovative business-oriented solutions. He is involved in developing innovative and sustainable youth economic programs in rural context targeting enterprise development, pro-poor market development, entrepreneurship capacity-building, financial inclusion, life-skills empowerment and leadership among others. Jeffsky Poincy studied in Russia where he obtained a bachelor degree in Economics/Management and a master degree in International Project Management. Upon his return to his home country, he committed himself to the causes of the rural youth. He began his career in the Ministry of Youth as a Project analyst and later transitioned to the development sector as a Youth Economic Development  

1:00pm EDT

The Future of Port-au-Prince (Design Thinking)
Limited Capacity seats available

ENGLISH
Utilizing Design thinking to shape co-create our future city
  1. What does the future of Port-au-Prince look like? 
  2. What will it take? 
  3. Who are the key players that are needed to shape the future of our city
KREYOL
  1. Itilize "Design Thinking" pou fòme ko-kreye vil lavni nou an.
  2. Ak ki sa lavni Pòtoprens sanble?
  3. Ki moun ki se aktè kle yo ki bezwen fòme lavni an nan vil nou an?


Speakers
avatar for Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Pierre Stanley Jn Baptiste

Managing Director, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Randy Champagne

Randy Champagne

Associate Software Engineer, Social Tables
A full stack web developer based in the United States. I operate in New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago. I specialize in building eCommerce online stores, professional blog sites and user-centered web applications. I work with startups, small businesses, organizations and professionals... Read More →


Saturday August 18, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

2:00pm EDT

Google Mentorship Hour
Limited Capacity seats available

Get a mentor from Google

Sponsors
avatar for GOOGLE Haiti

GOOGLE Haiti

Google Haiti is a community of Haitians and friends of Haiti at Google dedicating 20% of their work time to leverage Google’s tools and resources towards the advancement of Haiti’s tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem”


Saturday August 18, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

5:00pm EDT

Closing Party
Limited Capacity filling up

Sponsors
avatar for ACTIVEH

ACTIVEH

It is the first nationwide internship and volunteering program in Haiti initiated by students for studentsIn addition to providing students with important workforce experience and skills it also creates solid bonds between the local/rural communities and the student’s community.With... Read More →
avatar for Ann Startup

Ann Startup

Ann Startup is a digital media that focuses on news stories about innovation, leadership, and startups in Haiti.
avatar for COPO Coffee

COPO Coffee

COPO Coffee is a young Haitian company that produces Premium coffee (whole beans and grounded) and who also participated in Seattle Startup Week (USA).We wish to be able to produce coffee for the global market (International/National) and provide jobs to revitalize the Haitian e... Read More →
avatar for Green Drinks Port-au-Prince

Green Drinks Port-au-Prince

We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making... Read More →
avatar for IEEE Haiti

IEEE Haiti

Founded in 2011, the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by diverse group of forward-thinking industry experts, youth leaders, faculty, public and nonprofit sector professionals from Haiti and its... Read More →
avatar for Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince

Impact Hub Port-au-Prince
avatar for Kay Tita

Kay Tita

Kay Tita is a social impact non-profit organization that serves as a conduit providing changemakers in Haiti with a safe space and the resources they need to increase their impact, develop skills, and establish key partnerships.The organization was founded by David Pierre-Louis in... Read More →


Saturday August 18, 2018 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
ALPHA Haiti
 
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