Invest in Willemstad Day

Unlock Investment Opportunities in a Living World Heritage City

As the official closing event of the Curaçao International Investment Summit (CIIS 2025), Invest in Willemstad Day will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025. Hosted in the heart of Curaçao’s historic capital, this full-day program offers participants a rare and focused opportunity to explore real investment prospects within Willemstad’s UNESCO World Heritage city center.

Willemstad is Curaçao’s UNESCO World Heritage capital, a vibrant hub where heritage meets innovation. With its historic districts, deep-sea port, modern healthcare, iconic bridges, waterfronts, sports facilities, businesses and creative neighborhoods, Willemstad has all the ingredients to become a model small island city that is sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive.

Through the National Export Strategy (NES), Willemstad is positioned as the meeting point for Curaçao’s priority sectors:

Port & Maritime Services – the economic gateway.
Tourism & Boutique Hospitality – beyond sun and sand.
Medical & Wellness Tourism & Blue Bio Economy – health, nature and quality of life.
Creative Industries & Culture – music, arts, and heritage.
Education Services – talent development and international schools.
International Financial Services – green financing and business services.
IT & Digital Services – tech hubs and smart city innovation.

The next step is to activate Willemstad as a place where people live, visit, shop, and thrive, turning restored heritage and infrastructure into living assets that generate sustainable economic growth.

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The ESG Foundation

All investments in Willemstad will be aligned with ESG principles, ensuring accountability and long-term impact:

Environmental

Blue economy projects, renewable energy, green port fuels, smart mobility, climate resilience.

Social

Local job creation, inclusion of small businesses, community wellness, education.

Governance

Transparent permitting, digital ESG dashboards, public-private collaboration.

Through evidence-based ESG tracking, investors and stakeholders will see real-time data on jobs created, carbon reduction, and cultural heritage restored.

Why Willemstad is Unique?

Willemstad is one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive capitals, home to over 760 protected monuments across four iconic districts—Punda, Otrobanda, Pietermaai, and Scharloo. With over 1.1 million annual visitors, growing interest in boutique tourism, and a strong public-private commitment to revitalization, the city offers a dynamic environment for investment in real estate, hospitality, creative industries, retail, and more.

Willemstad offers an extraordinary concentration of diverse assets within walking distance:

Deep-sea port & cruise terminal for maritime trade and tourism.
State-of-the-art Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) as a hub for medical and wellness innovation.
Historic stadium and Olympic swimming pool, ideal for a sports and entertainment district.
Mangrove Park, a blue economy and eco-tourism gem.
UNESCO heritage districts with colorful monuments and vibrant streets.
City beaches and waterfronts for urban leisure.
Markets and gastronomy hubs for authentic cultural experiences.

Willemstad is a living laboratory, showcasing how heritage cities can regenerate sustainably by blending culture, commerce, and innovation.

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for:

Real estate investors & developers seeking heritage or mixed-use opportunities
Hospitality brands & operators exploring boutique expansion
Creative entrepreneurs & cultural professionals
Public-sector leaders & planners involved in urban innovation and preservation

A City with a Vision

Invest in Willemstad Day aligns with the city’s broader urban strategy, including the “Suidat Vibrante” master plan—a vision that prioritizes sustainable mobility, inclusive growth, green infrastructure, and the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage.

Through Invest in Willemstad, CIIS delegates gain access not only to high-potential projects but also to the people and policies shaping the future of the capital.

Join us on December 5, 2025, and be part of the transformation of one of the Caribbean’s most iconic cities.

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