USVI Set to Host Inaugural Tech Beach Retreat, Aims to Boost Tech Innovation

The U.S. Virgin Islands is gearing up to host its first Tech Beach Retreat (TBR USVI), a major technology conference set for June 19-21 at the newly renovated Frenchman's Reef on St. Thomas. The event is a collaboration between the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RTPark) and Tech Beach Retreat, aiming to position the USVI as a hub for global tech innovation. The partnership between RTPark, known for fostering technology-driven economic development, and Tech Beach, a prominent Caribbean technology and innovation platform, highlights a strategic move to boost the local tech ecosystem and attract international business to the region. Enhancing USVI’s Tech Landscape Peter H. Chapman, CEO of RTPark, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with Tech Beach, stating, "This collaboration allows us to connect with a network of global tech leaders and showcase the Virgin Islands as an ideal location for tech companies considering expansion." Edward Thomas, chairman of the RT...