
Operational Hydromet Leadership Summit
A Varysian event in partnership with
Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO)
6th-8th November 2019
Accra Beach Hotel
Christ Church, Barbados
The Caribbean hydrometeorological community is gearing up for some large funding to increase the capacity of the region’s hydrometeorological networks. With ‘Disaster Risk Reduction’ so crucial to the region, the World Bank and WMO involvement have heightened dramatically, especially in light of the recent devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. The need for private sector involvement is growing, but knowledge of the possibilities is still limited, both from the public sector and private sector.
We are being assisted by the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO) to create a Varysian Symposium to bring together all 16 CMO member Directors of NHMS in the region, Directors from WMO initiatives including CREWS, GFCS, PPP and CIMO. Together with private sector involvement, key presentations, including the NHMS themselves, and roundtable discussions. The Symposium will foster new connections for new business, and facilitate conversations with policy and programme-makers, as well as the NHMS themselves on how to best include all parties to tackle the issues faced in the region.
The agenda will contain presentations, Q&As and one-on-ones with all participating stakeholders, with private sector involvement and expertise being key. There will be a maximum of 20 companies who can take part in this invite-only gathering.
AGENDA
6 x NHMS Director case study presentations
Specialist ‘General Assembly’ programme/funding organisation presentations
5 (repeated 5 times) intimate roundtables for NHMS delegates
6 x Industry led presentations (position on agenda - first come, first served basis)
Appointment driven one-on-one ‘ask the expert’ sessions at your booth or Varysian’s drop-in space
3 x Breakfast with NHMS Directors, WMO and CIMO personnel
3 x Lunch with NHMS Directors, WMO and CIMO personnel
WATCH OUR VIDEO

16 CMO NHMS Directors and WMO initiative Directors from CREWS, GFCS, PPP and CIMO
Intimate roundtables for NHMS and 'ask the expert' sessions at exhibitor booths
NHMS Director case study, funding organisation and industry-led presentations
Breakfast and lunch with NHMS Directors, WMO and CIMO personnel
What our attendees say
Thanks again for a revolutionary and dynamic symposium with riveting themes, presentations and atmosphere.
John Smith
CEO
Civil Aviation Authority, Turks & Caicos
Congratulations to Team Varysian! A great Symposium and need I say it again: I am very proud of what Varysian is becoming. Brilliant!! I look forward to next year's Symposium and the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way.
Garvin Cummings
Chief Hydrometeorological Officer
Guyana Meteorological Service
I wanted to thank you for inviting me to the meeting last week. It was extremely informative and very much enjoyed learning in the discussions groups. As our efforts mature, no doubt I will be reaching out.
Oscar Schofield
Chair, Depart. of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Rutgers University
Congratulations to Varysian for hosting the Caribbean Symposium. Outstanding experience.
Shakeer Baig
Assistant Director
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
The main thing we want to get out of it is better interaction between the public and private sector and that is one of the things that, in this event, really happened.
Heerco Walinga
International Business Development Manager
Delta OHM
Wonderful event with great participation from everyone.
Jim Anderson
President
HMEI
Key stats
40+
Senior delegates from the global hydromet community
16+
Decision-makers from Caribbean NHMSs, and more from WMO initiatives
30
Hydromet topics and issues covered
Venue
Accra Beach Hotel
Christ Church
BB 15139
Barbados
West Indies
Surrounded by tropical gardens, this low-key hotel on Rockley Beach along the Caribbean Sea is 4 km from Carlisle Bay and 13 km from Grantley Adams International Airport.
Featuring colourful wall murals, the eclectic rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add balconies with sea, pool or island views. Suites offer whirlpool tubs, sofa beds and/or bar areas. Room service is available.
Parking is included. Amenities consist of 3 restaurants and 2 bars, including a swim-up option, along with 2 outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness centre and a kid's club. Breakfast is offered for a surcharge.
Sponsors



CMO member attendees
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados

Belize

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica

Montserrat

St Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago

Turks & Caicos Islands
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