Haiti welcome Google, Facebook, Silicon Valley for tech summit

On Tuesday and Wednesday and Ednesday of this week, the place to be was at the Royal Decameron Indigo Beach Resort & Spa in Haiti where social entrepreneurs, influencers and startup innovators kicked off a two-day technology summit.

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The Haiti Tech Summit brought into the country over 100 speakers representing Google, Facebook, Uber and Airbnb. The summit will cover topics such as how to launch a startup, the importance of smart cities and branding, hoping to transform Haiti into a hub of innovation.

The sold-out event at the Royal Decameron Indigo Beach Resort & Spa had more than 450 attendees.

What do you think about the tech summit being held in Haiti?

Do you think that Technology can move Haiti out of poverty?

Do you think the current culture in Haiti can be changed by introducing technology

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Bwa Sanfey says...

I think agriculture is our best bet to move the country out of poverty.

Providing food for the country will help the poor and the

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