CariHealth Healthcare Summit Set For Sept 17

New Energy Events and KPMG Islands Group have launched CariHealth 2026, a new Caribbean healthcare summit set for September 17 in Miami.

A spokesperson said, “New Energy Events, alongside co-convener and Title Sponsor KPMG Islands Group, today announced the launch of the 1st KPMG Caribbean Healthcare Summit – CariHealth 2026 – a new annual summit dedicated to advancing health system delivery, investment and reform across the Caribbean.

“CariHealth 2026 is being developed in collaboration with KPMG’s global center of excellence for island healthcare, reflecting the firm’s commitment to advancing healthcare transformation across island jurisdictions worldwide.

“The inaugural edition will take place September 17, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. The summit will convene health ministers, hospital administrators, institutional investors, multilaterals, and development finance institutions to drive the policy, financing, and operational decisions needed to build more resilient, accessible, and climate-ready health systems.

Addressing the Pressure to Modernize

“Caribbean island health systems face growing pressure to modernize: to better serve populations, withstand intensifying climate events, and close persistent gaps in access and equity. Working against a backdrop of tightening fiscal constraints and chronic workforce and supply chain restrictions, creative solutions are required to reshape the region’s approach to care.

“CariHealth 2026 is built to tackle the practical questions at the heart of this transformation: How can island governments unlock sustainable financing pathways to Universal Health Coverage? What does it take to build climate-resilient health infrastructure? How can digital health and telemedicine close persistent gaps in access and equity? And how can the region address the workforce shortages and pharmaceutical supply chain vulnerabilities that undermine care delivery every day?

Bridging the Gap Between Ambition and Execution

“While those who represent capital and political will are increasingly aligned, a dedicated forum where they meet the policymakers and operators who can put them to work has not existed – until now.

“For delegates in Miami for the 10th annual Caribbean Infrastructure Forum [CARIF], which concludes the day prior, CariHealth offers a direct continuation of the regional conversation into one of the Caribbean’s most critical, and often underdeveloped, sectors.”

Dr Edward Fitzgerald, Global co-lead, Health equity and access in developing markets, KPMG International; Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences KPMG Islands Group, said, “Through our work in Caribbean and island health systems, we know that meeting the impact of evolving demographics and climate change requires more than just capital; it requires a fundamental shift in how we approach infrastructure and delivery.

“We hope our extensive Caribbean and island healthcare transformation expertise, in collaboration with New Energy Events, will help to create a pivotal opportunity to discuss how the region can build resilient and equitable healthcare systems with integrated and regionally coordinated strategies. We believe that through reimagining healthcare infrastructures, innovative workforce solutions and digital innovation, we can build the future-ready health systems that the Caribbean’s people and economies deserve.”

Kerry de Viet, Program Director, New Energy Events, said, “The conversations at CARIF have made one thing clear: Caribbean health systems face many of the same structural challenges as the region’s infrastructure – underinvestment, climate exposure, and a gap between available capital and project delivery. CariHealth exists because that conversation deserves its own room and its own set of creative solutions.”

About CariHealth 2026

The spokesperson said, “CariHealth is the Caribbean’s new dedicated platform for the policy, infrastructure, and capital decisions shaping the region’s health systems. The one-day summit features main stage panels, breakout sessions, and curated networking across topics including:

• Financing Universal Health Coverage — blended finance, insurance innovation, and investment strategies for Small Island Developing States
• Climate-resilient health infrastructure — facility design, modular delivery models, and continuity of care in crisis conditions
• Digital health and telemedicine — EHR integration, cybersecurity, and funding models for regional equity
• Mental health — expanding access, reducing stigma, and embedding mental health in national health strategies
• Pharmaceutical access and supply chains — collective purchasing, local supply chain development, and regulatory harmonization
• Workforce development — addressing shortages, training partnerships, and talent retention across the region.

“CariHealth 2026 marks the launch of a long-term regional platform designed to track progress, build cross-sector partnerships, and sustain momentum for healthcare transformation across the Caribbean.

Registration

“Registration is now open at USD $1,150, with group rates available for delegations of three or more from the same organisation. For registration and enquiries, visit newenergyevents.com/carihealth.”

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