In 2025, CreActivo returned — louder, bolder, and more intentional. For two days, the island’s creative thinkers, builders, and leaders came together to do more than talk: they took ownership.
Owning the Blueprint wasn’t just a theme; it was a turning point. The conversations grew into strategies, and the energy in that room set the course for what comes next — a creative movement grounded in action.
CreActivo 2025 proved that Aruba’s creatives don’t just own the blueprint—they’re already building it.
What CreActivo 2025 proved
CreActivo 2025 didn’t just ask for action — it delivered it.
Over two days, ideas turned into roadmaps, voices united into strategy, and ownership became more than a word.
From policy tables to creative showcases, Aruba’s cultural and creative community stood tall — proving that when imagination meets intent, transformation follows.
This was more than a conference. It was a declaration that the blueprint now belongs to all of us.
The BluePrint in Motion
CreActivo has moved beyond the stage. It’s now a living framework — connecting artists, educators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs across the island and beyond.
What began as a conversation is now a coordinated movement to build an independent creative economy for Aruba.
Every sector, every story, every idea now feeds the same goal: sustainable growth led by culture, powered by collaboration.
Whether you were in the room or watching from afar, you’re part of what comes next.
International Guest Speakers
Ana Carla Fonseca
Co-Founder - Garimpo de Soluções
Alejandro Casatñé
Garimpo de Soluções
Elton Villareal
CEO, TRININC
Some of our Proud Aruban Supporting Front
Mary-Ann Falconi-Rasmijn
Impact Hub Aruba
Nadine Willems-Antersijn
MOMAX - Trainings and more
Francielle Laclé
Policy Advisor to the Minister of General Affairs, Culture, Environment & Nature
PhD Candidate in Human Geography, KU Leuven (Belgium)
Sinthya Ridderstaat
International Officer and Policy Advisor di e International Office di UA
Daphne Every
Architect, Landscape Architect & Interior Designer
Policy Advisor on Heritage for the Ministry of General Affairs, Culture, Environment &
Nature
Top questions answered
In this section, you can address common questions efficiently.
CreActivo is for anyone shaping, supporting, or living inside Aruba’s creative and cultural landscape. That includes artists, designers, musicians, educators, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, business leaders, community organizers, and curious citizens. If you believe culture is more than entertainment — it’s infrastructure — then this is your space
Clarity, connection, and direction. You’ll hear from global experts, gain early access to Aruba’s CCI Mapping data, and discover how your work fits into the national blueprint. Plus, you’ll leave with a sharper understanding of funding, collaboration, and policy opportunities — and maybe a few new partners in crime.
No. This is about creative infrastructure — which means it touches tourism, education, government, tech, health, and more. If you’re building systems, making decisions, or trying to solve problems on the island — this conference gives you a whole new lens and toolkit.
Everything — if you’re serious about your role in shaping Aruba’s future. Whether you’re hustling to get your project funded, grow your network, influence policy, or simply feel seen, CreActivo delivers the tools, insight, and access you need. This isn’t just an event — it’s a launchpad. If you show up, you level up.
Your CreActivo pass gives you full access to:
- 🎤 All main sessions across both days, including keynotes, panels, and creative showcases
- 🧠 Interactive breakout sessions and labs designed to spark real solutions
- 🥐 Daily breakfast and lunch
- 🧃 Coffee, tea, and refreshments throughout the day
- 🤝 Networking opportunities with sector leaders, funders, and future collaborators
- 📔 CreActivo 2025 digital pack — including session notes, speaker slides, and exclusive extras
- 🎁 A few surprises we’re not announcing just yet…
It’s more than a seat — it’s your invitation to the table where Aruba’s creative future is being written.
Strategic Authorities
Partnerships at the highest level of impact
Government Partner
From the top down: Working with government leadership.
Minister of General Affairs, Culture, Environment and Nature
Minister of Tourism, Transport, and Labor
Pioneers in Partnership
The first to believe, the first to lead.
AHATA
SETAR NV
Lotto Aruba
Aruba Airport Authority
TeleAruba
Banco Centraal Aruba
Cultural Funders and Institutions
UNOCA
