Business Social – May 29
SENIOR executives from Japan, the United States and across the Caribbean gathered at the Moon Palace resort in Ocho Rios recently for the welcome reception of the Fujitsu Americas Business Kickoff (ABKO) 2026 — the first time the regional conference was hosted in the Caribbean. The event brought together technology leaders, government officials, and business stakeholders for discussions on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, tourism and disaster resilience across the region.
The multi-day conference featured presentations, networking sessions, and cultural showcases examining how emerging technologies can support economic growth, public sector modernisation, and stronger disaster response systems in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
From left: Mervyn Eyre, CEO of Fujitsu Caribbean; Asif Poonja, CEO of Fujitsu Americas; Tova Hamilton, minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism; and Shunsuke Onishi, chief revenue officer, Fujitsu Americas Garfield Robinson
Mike Saito (right), corporate executive officer, senior executive vice-president, and CEO of Fujitsu Europe, greets Tova Hamilton, minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism; and Shunsuke Onishi, chief revenue officer, Fujitsu Americas. Garfield Robinson
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From left: Shinichi Nagayumi, International Growth Transformation Office, Fujitsu; John Slaytor, head of Uvance and Fujitsu Americas Strategy; and So Nagano, chief of staff to Mike SaitoGarfield Robinson
Shevonne Tomlinson-Little (left), director of finance, Fujitsu Caribbean poses next to Patrice Watson, human resources director, Fujitsu Caribbean.Garfield Robinson
A fire dancer entertains guests during the Fujitsu Americas Business Kickoff welcome reception held recently at the Moon Palace resort in Ocho Rios.Garfield Robinson
