Local Content Summit - Guyana

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

The Local Content Summit 2026 extends sincere appreciation to all our sponsors and partners for their invaluable support and commitment to advancing local content development in Guyana.

Your partnership plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, empowering local businesses, creating opportunities for Guyanese talent, and driving sustainable economic growth.

Together, we are building stronger partnerships, unlocking new opportunities, and shaping a more prosperous future for Guyana.

Thank you for being part of the journey from Policy to Prosperity.

Local Content Summit 2026
Unlocking Opportunities Through Collaboration

Local Content Summit 2026, Reflections on Day 1

One week ago today, industry leaders, policymakers, private sector representatives, entrepreneurs, and development partners gathered for Day 1 of the Local Content Summit 2026 under the theme, From Policy to Prosperity: Unlocking Opportunities Through Collaboration.

Held on June 2, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton Houston Events Centre, Georgetown, the summit provided a platform for meaningful discussions on local content, workforce development, investment, business growth, and opportunities across Guyana's rapidly evolving economy.

As we look back on the opening day, we share some of the moments, conversations, and connections that helped set the tone for two days of insightful dialogue and collaboration.

Flashback to Day 1 || LOCAL CONTENT SUMMIT 2026

As oil and gas activity continues to expand in Guyana, local businesses are being encouraged to position themselves to capture growing opportunities within the sector.

Speaking during the Local Content Summit 2026, Caribbean Area Director for Baker Hughes, Jon Rhodes, revealed that the company spends approximately US$45 million annually on local suppliers, employment and capacity development in Guyana.

Highlighting the opportunities ahead, Rhodes noted:

"Exxon and the other operators come, they drill more wells, they explore, they find oil and gas. The tier one companies get more work, and then the work has to flow down onto local suppliers."

He also stressed that businesses seeking to benefit from the sector's growth must maintain high standards.

"Safety is non-negotiable for an oil and gas company," Rhodes said, adding that suppliers must consistently deliver quality services while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards.

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