Call For Speakers

We invite industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners to share their expertise at our upcoming Engineering & Procurement Conference.

As the energy and infrastructure landscape continues to evolve, the need for innovative approaches, real-world case studies, and meaningful technical discussions has never been greater. This conference provides a platform for professionals to explore emerging technologies, best practices, and lessons learned from the field.

We welcome presentations that highlight cutting-edge solutions, successful project implementations, and critical challenges facing the engineering and procurement sectors. Through knowledge-sharing and open dialogue, we aim to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and strengthen capacity across the region. If you have insights that can drive progress and spark impactful conversations, we encourage you to submit your proposal and be part of this important exchange of ideas.

Key Topics for Presentations

Speakers are encouraged to select, or to draw inspiration from the topics listed below.

Best practices in power sector modelling and planning

Energy Modelling Approaches – Technologies and solutions for planning and simulating future power generation and grid capacities in the Caribbean.
Grid code design and implementation for enhanced power grid performance
Similar topic or case study related to best practices in power sector modelling and planning

Resilient power grids and infrastructure

Hardening Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Systems for disaster resilience and restoration
Metrics and standards for grid resilience in the Caribbean context
Microgrid planning and design for critical Infrastructure
The Prosumer model – Technologies, Technical Standards, Contract Templates and Financial Programmes to safely increase Customer Ownership for Energy Transition
Similar topic or case study related to resilient power grids and infrastructure

Strategies for enhanced procurement and supply chain management

RFP and procurement procedures – approaches to boost procurement efficiency and effectiveness – strong specifications, distinct evaluation criteria and extensive outreach to ensure best-available technology at competitive market prices
Supply chain risk mapping for utilities – Identifying global vulnerabilities for critical resources
Supplier diversification & localization – strategies for sourcing domestically and building regional manufacturing and distribution capacity
EPC-Contracts (for grid infrastructure, generation or storage capacities) – Considerations and Success Factors for a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership
Pooled procurement of new, utility-scale RE and storage capacities: Successful procedures and sound regulatory frameworks to award PPAs, while ensuring cost-efficiency and system reliability
Similar topic or case study related to strategies for enhanced procurement and supply chain management

Lifecycle Management & Asset Strategy

Asset optimization and predictive maintenance – using analytics platforms for asset management and decision making and for disaster preparedness
Circular procurement and asset sustainability – End-of-life planning, recycling, and sustainable materials sourcing
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling for utilities – making procurement decisions beyond upfront cost
Similar topic or case study related to lifecycle management and asset strategy

Speaker Application Deadline

The deadline for submission of applications for presenters for the Engineering & Procurement Conference and Exhibition is Monday, March 30, 2026.

Speaker Fee

Speakers at CARILEC conferences pay a presentation fee and are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. This approach allows CARILEC to maintain the high standard of its conferences while offering speakers valuable opportunities to showcase their expertise, and connect directly with senior decision-makers and industry leaders from across the Caribbean.

How to Apply

Interested speakers must complete the Become A Speaker form available on the website, and select “Engineering & Procurement Conference and Exhibition,” as the event. A 100-word abstract must be included to provide details on the presentation, as well as a biography, and image of the presenter.

Criteria for Selection

CARILEC has appointed a selection committee to review and evaluate the presentations to be delivered at its conferences. Presenters for the conference agenda will be selected based on their expertise, alignment with leading agenda topics, and demonstrated competency in their respective fields. The selection process will prioritize individuals with proven experience, innovative insights, and the ability to deliver engaging and impactful presentations that address the needs and interests of the audience.

Your abstract should demonstrate clearly that your presentation:

Will focus on the specified theme and general topics.
Will be of interest particularly to the target audience of the conference.
Will present information that is theoretically sound and accurate.
Will present new knowledge or experience, the substance of which has not been previously presented at a CARILEC conference (unless otherwise advised).
Will not be commercial in nature and will not promote specific companies, products, or services.

The evaluation committee carefully identifies the most impactful contributions to shape a compelling and well-rounded agenda. Please send all submissions to the Member Services Department, at events@carilec.org.

Disclaimer: All instructors and presenters are required to disclose proprietary interest in any product, instrument, device, service, or material discussed in the experience, event, or program, as well as the source of any compensation related to the presentation.