St. Kitts and Nevis Investment Gateway Summit 2025: A complete schedule for UAE investors

The St. Kitts and Nevis Investment Gateway Summit is returning this year for its second edition from May 31-June 3, 2025, following a successful inaugural event in 2024. This exclusive summit – co-hosted by the Government and the Citizenship by Investment Unit is a high-profile gathering of global investors, economic citizens, business leaders and policymakers.

The four-day event is expected to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), global investors, and policy leaders, with a growing number of participants expected from the UAE.

The 2025 summit carries the theme “Investment to Impact: Our Journey to a Sustainable Island State” which reflects the nation’s vision of becoming the world’s first sustainable island country. For UAE investors, the summit will offer a focused look at opportunities in St. Kitts and Nevis: A country known for its political stability and safe and secure environment.

Throughout the summit, attendees will connect, collaborate and explore new investment opportunities in St. Kitts and Nevis while building several new partnerships with industry leaders.

The Investment Gateway Summit 2025 will take place at the St Kitts Marriott Resort, and it aims to maximise international attendance.

High-net-worth individuals from the UAE and around the world can expect four days of engagements in a tropical Caribbean setting, with the host country’s Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, extending a personal invitation to participants.

Over the course of the summit, the event will feature formal conferences combined with cultural activities. The summit will kick off on May 31 with a Welcome Cocktail Reception followed by Opening Breakfast and Exploring the Island on June 1. There will be an exclusive Conference Day and Gala Dinner on June 2 while the summit will conclude on June 3 with a meal alongside the Prime Minister.

The summit opens with an evening cocktail reception and attendees will gather for an informal evening of drinks, music and networking. It will be a relaxed setting designed especially for early introductions and first impressions.

The day begins with a warm breakfast welcome and a fireside chat with key speakers. This will be followed by a guided tour across St Kitts and Nevis. Attendees are expected to experience the culture, cuisine and landscapes of St Kitts and Nevis.

The day will feature panel discussions, live presentations, and exhibitions from local entrepreneurs and officials. Topics will cover citizenship by investment, sustainable development, real estate, and emerging industries.

In the evening, Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, will host a formal gala dinner which will be a signature moment for high-level networking with policymakers and major investors.

The final day includes a closing brunch with the Prime Minister and other thought leaders. It’s a chance to reflect on the summit's key takeaways, forge final connections, and discuss future collaboration.

The summit is set to offer UAE investors with a unique platform to evaluate the investment environment firsthand. It will also provide access to a network of business elites from across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.

For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) looking for portfolio diversification, alternative citizenship or real estate opportunities, St Kitts and Nevis offers strong appeal as its Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the oldest and most trusted in the world. The UAE investors can therefore explore the numerous business and investment opportunities in the Federation during the upcoming summit.