290 booths fully occupied ahead of GuyExpo 2025

With just three days remaining before the grand opening of GuyExpo 2025, excitement continues to build as preparations near completion at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia. The event, scheduled for November 13–16, 2025, promises a vibrant showcase of local innovation, culture, and entrepreneurship.

This year’s event themed “Transformation Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation,” is reflective of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to empower local businesses and drive national development through creativity and enterprise.
During a media walkthrough of the site on Monday, Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues provided an update on the event’s progress and new features stating that total works are approximately at 90 per cent competition. On Friday November 13, schoolchildren will be allowed to visit from 13:00h, and exhibitors are expected to be present. The Expo will then be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 14:00h to midnight. According to Rodrigues, this year’s event will see all 290 booths fully occupied, a sign of the Expo’s continued growth and popularity. “This year we have about 290 booths, and all of them are occupied,” she noted. “A new feature this year is the Business-to-Business (B2B) component, which will be held on Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. This seminar will be conducted by Go-Invest (Guyana Office for Investment), and several exhibitors have already pre-registered based on their interest.”
The Minister explained that the B2B seminar will bring together local and overseas businesses, along with Go-Invest representatives, to explore investment opportunities and market expansion. “We are very excited about this because part of giving businesses visibility is ensuring they also have access to new markets. That’s the intention behind the B2B component,” she said.
The official opening ceremony on Thursday.

Extremely excited
Rodrigues, who is overseeing her first GuyExpo under the Tourism Ministry, said she is thrilled about this year’s improvements. “We are extremely excited about this year’s Expo. It’s a privilege to be at the helm of this Ministry and lead my first GuyExpo We’ve made several upgrades, including altering the layout of the Exhibition Centre to allow for smoother visitor flow.” Among the new additions is a large auditorium at the entrance, which will feature a range of Government services. The Ministry’s own booth will showcase a “Food Basket” – symbolising Guyana’s role as the breadbasket of the Caribbean. “This year, we are focusing heavily on our local manufacturers. We want to raise their visibility and stay true to what GuyExpo represents – promoting local Guyanese products, Visitors can also look forward to rich cultural performances and local entertainment as part of the opening ceremony.” The Guyana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) Tourism Village will once again be a major attraction, featuring live cooking demonstrations by local chefs and participation from tour operators showcasing Guyana’s diverse tourism experiences. A new addition this year will be the Rodeo Committee, which will be launching in Georgetown on Wednesday and participating throughout the Expo.
“Many people in Georgetown have never experienced the Rodeo, so this will be a great opportunity to see what it’s all about,” the Minister explained. “We will also have a small theatre within the Tourism Village screening local documentaries and tourism videos. Visitors can sit, enjoy some popcorn, and learn about our country’s beauty.” The Expo will also include a children’s play area, along with the return of Banks DIH’s popular ‘Banks Village’, which will host a stage show on Sunday, November 16. ANSA McAL will also feature prominently with its own village and a stage night on Saturday, November 15, while the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport will host local entertainers on Friday night. “We are really producing an authentic Guyanese experience at GuyExpo, visitors can see all the local products and services available, enjoy our culture, and support our entrepreneurs.”

Completely on track
The Minister assured the public that traffic management and parking arrangements have been finalised to ensure safety and comfort.
When asked about the state of readiness, she confirmed that preparations are well advanced. “We’re completely on track,” she affirmed. “As you walk through, you’ll see that even the stage for the opening ceremony is almost complete. We’re using new equipment this year, including more screens so that people across the venue can view and listen to the President’s address. I’d estimate we’re about 90 per cent finished.” She added that most of the remaining work rests with exhibitors completing their booth setups and branding.
This year’s event will be held under the theme “Transformation Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation,” reflecting the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to empower local businesses and drive national development through creativity and enterprise.