OrangeHRM Hosts Inaugural Caribbean HR Summit, Launches AI-Powered Assistant Citra

OrangeHRM successfully hosted the inaugural Caribbean HR Summit on April 10–11, 2025, at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, bringing together HR professionals, industry experts, and business leaders from across the Caribbean to explore the future of human resources, emerging technologies, and the power of modern HR solutions. The two-day event represents a major milestone in OrangeHRM's commitment to empowering HR innovation worldwide, with Day 1 featuring high-impact keynote sessions and Day 2 delivering an interactive workshop centered around the OrangeHRM platform.

Day 1 of the summit showcased thought leadership from distinguished speakers, including Dr. Carvell N. McLeary, Director of Human Resource at Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, who opened the summit with "The Role of HR Technology in Cultural Transformation of Jamaican Organizations," exploring how digital innovation is shaping corporate culture across the region. Nick Abbott, Leadership Development Consultant and Former Senior Leadership Instructor at Royal Air Force Officer Training Academy, energized the audience with "Mastering Feedback: The Hidden Superpower of HR," emphasizing the role of transparent communication in driving organizational success. Dillon Doyle, Industrial Relations Specialist and Adjunct Lecturer at Mona School of Business and Management, UWI, shared real-world strategies for today's HR professionals with his session on transforming workplace dynamics through conflict management, discipline, and grievance handling for the 21st century workplace.

A highlight of the summit was the official launch of Citra, OrangeHRM's next-generation AI-powered HR assistant built to help HR teams make smarter, faster decisions. This represents a major advancement in OrangeHRM's vision to make HR more intuitive, efficient, and impactful. The summit also featured a lively panel discussion titled "Managing HR Through Changing Times," bringing together senior HR leaders from major Caribbean companies and moderated by OrangeHRM's SVP of Client Services, Declan McMahon.

Day 2 shifted the focus to practical application with the OrangeHRM Masterclass, where participants engaged in hands-on sessions covering streamlined recruitment, paperless onboarding, employee engagement surveys, and mobile innovations. The workshop included interactive demonstrations, expert clinics, and the distribution of Certificates of Accreditation, emphasizing how HR teams can leverage technology to simplify workflows, increase compliance, and enhance employee experiences across diverse industries. Sujee Saparamadu, CEO and Founder of OrangeHRM, commented that the summit was a celebration of transformation, noting that HR technology innovation has played a crucial role in driving progress in Jamaica and expressing excitement about continuing to help Caribbean organizations achieve new heights through technology and innovation. More information about OrangeHRM's solutions can be found at https://www.orangehrm.com.