Small Island Future Fest – Small Island. Big Future.

June 28th & 29th 2019, Pelican Village, Bridgetown

Small Island Future Festival

The future never looked so bright. Come see all that SIFF has to offer:

SIFF is food, fashion, film, poetry, music, dance, theatre, science and sustainable living. SIFF is the future.

DIVE IN

IMMERSE YOURSELF

The best that small islands have to offer all in one place. Food, fitness, fun, music and so much more.

28th June
Friday
29th June
Saturday

8:00AM - 9:00AM Digital Registration/Checkin

Small Island Future Fest 2019
9.00 - 10.00 AM
Opening Ceremony

Vivian-Anne Gittens

Kicking things off for SIFF 2019!
10.05 - 11.00 AM
SIFF Exhibit Tour

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Join us on a journey like never before. Islanders who epitomize sustainable living and are actively involved in building the blue and green economy will showcase their products and share their experiences and knowledge.
11.00 AM - 12.15 PM
School Debate Competition - Bagnall's Point Gallery

Secondary School Debate Teams

Gladiatorial Combat of the Intellect! Schools go head to head in a heated discussion about renewable energy, food security, the blue economy and all things sustainable.
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
Zumba Session

Zumba Strong
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
BlueGreen Youth Summit - Bagnall's Point Gallery

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Blue & Green. More than Colours. This event is about sparking connections of people and ideas. Where young persons expound on topics related to the blue and green economy, sustainable living, and mobilizing youth to raise awareness of SDGs
02.00 - 03.00 PM
Mission 2030 - Treasure Hunt

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Think you've got what it takes to find the treasure? SIFF invites you to explore with us. First person to scan all the codes corresponding to the SDGs wins!
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Grantee Sharing Session: Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Bagnall's Point Gallery Annex

Small Island Future Fest 2019

GEF SGP Grantees and other local entrepreneurs and innovators share their insight and shed light on what it takes to be an island life entrepreneur. Transform Yourself. Transform the World.
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CineSiFF: Open Air Film Screening

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Special showing of Caribbean Eco-films
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Live Painting - Main Quadrangle

Alex Marshall

Alex Marshall paints an environmentally inspired painting right before our eyes. The live painting is followed by a silent auction.
5:00 - 5:30
Barbados International Coastal Cleanup Launch

Small Island Future Fest 2019
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
DJ Music

Small Island Future Fest 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Obstacle Course Qualifier - Fitness Centre

Island Fitness

Island Fitness Boot Camp meets Barbados Ninja Throw-down. This will be a local sports entertainment competition that features some obstacles that are seen on the show, “American Ninja Warrior”, with a local twist!
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
DJ/Drummers

Small Island Future Fest 2019
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Live Entertainment - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Music for the Soul. Wind down after a day of fun with the soothing sounds of a live local band.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Small Island, Big Future Open Mic - Main Quadrangle

DJ Simmons

Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers. SiFF open mic is a live show on the mainstage!
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Live Entertainment

Small Island Future Fest 2019
8:00 PM - Until
DJ Music

Small Island Future Fest 2019

6.00 AM - 6.00 PM
Spinathon: Pedal for Purpose - Fitness Centre

Island Fitness

12 Hours of Spin! Do you have what it takes?
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
5k Walk/Run - Fitness Centre

Island Fitness

An early morning family friendly activity. Run, walk or stroll to the finishing line
7.00 AM - 8.00 AM
Tai Chi - Trevors Way

Way of Life Tai Chi

Principles of Tai Chi include body alignment, strength, balance, flexibility and low impact-exercises, mental focus and breathing.
7.00 AM - 8.00 AM
Yoga Session - Trevors Way

Wolfpack Yoga

Session led by Yoga Wolf to encourage, inspire, teach, and commune with other beautiful souls
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Zumba: Fueled By Music - Main Stage

Zumba Strong

The original STRONG by Zumba® class is a demanding hour-long session that works your entire body. It's ideal for hitting your ultimate fitness goals — and then making new ones.
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
BlueGreen SiFF Tank

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Pitch BlueGreen innovative ideas for a chance to qualify for same-day funding approval.
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Loans Fair - Trevors Way

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Credit unions and Banks will be on exhibition to promote loan packages. Patrons are encourage to sign up on the spot and take advantage of pre-approved loans. Representatives from the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce will be present to promote Trust fund loans and cooperatives. A trust fund loan will to awarded on the spot at the Festival. Terms and conditions apply.
9.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Road Tennis Competition - East Parking Lot

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Professional road tennis players will battle to become the SiFF Tennis champion.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CineSiFF: Open Air Film Screening (The Calling Series) - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Blue vs Green: Tug of War - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Obstacle Course Final - Fitness Centre

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Island Fitness Boot Camp meets Barbados Ninja Throwdown. This OCR will be a local sports entertainment competition that features some obstacles that are seen on the show, “American Ninja Warrior”, with a local twist
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CineSiFF: Open Air Film Screening (The Last Fish Pot) - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Awards Ceremony

Small Island Future Fest 2019
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Best of Barbados Lionfish Derby Weigh In - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Single day competition to collect and remove as many lionfish as possible. Teams collect lionfish by netting or spearing while SCUBA diving, free diving, or snorkeling. Teams begin competing at sunrise and are required to bring their catch to the scoring station by 2:00 pm. Each fish is measured, and prizes are awarded for teams catching the most, biggest, and smallest lionfish. The public is invited to watch scoring, taste free lionfish samples, watch filleting and dissection demonstrations, and ask questions about lionfish.
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Lionfish fillet competition - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Participants are challenged to prepare fillets of lionfish without being punctured by venomous spines.
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Lionfish Cook-Off - Main Quadrangle

Chef Gregory

Chefs are given lionfish caught during the derby and challenged to prepare epicurean delights
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bajan Vs Trini Fitness Jam

Island Fitness
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fisherman's Boat Race - Trevors Way

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Who's the fastest in the land? This race aims to promote camaraderie among the fisherfolk, maritime operators, and the community.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
BlueGreen Summit - Bagnall's Point Gallery

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Inform. Ignite. Inspire. This summit is a forum where professionals expound on topics related to the blue and green economy, sustainable living, and innovation.
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Cosplay Competition - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019

Environmental hero cosplay competition. Participants are encouraged to use recycled materials
6:00 - 6:30 PM
DJ Performance - Main Quadrangle

Small Island Future Fest 2019

DJ Tami performs a set of environmentally inspired songs to get patrons grooving.
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Announcement of CosPlay Competition Winner

Small Island Future Fest 2019
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM
DJ Music

Small Island Future Fest 2019
7:00 PM - 7:55 PM
Live Entertainment

Small Island Future Fest 2019
7:55 - 8:00 PM
Fireworks display

Small Island Future Fest 2019