The 2026 Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) came to an end on Saturday after bringing together manufacturers, exporters, investors and buyers from across the Caribbean and beyond. Now that the booths have come down and the business meetings have ended, attention is turning to what TIC 2026 could mean for Trinidad and Tobago’s economic diversification and regional competitiveness.

For Trinidad and Tobago’s private sector, TIC is a marketplace for opportunity, with the three-day event now a staple on the business calendar.

As the country continues to push for growth beyond the traditional energy sector, TIC continues to link local manufacturers and service providers with regional and international buyers.