In 2024, the very first CreActivo Conference brought together international thought leaders, local changemakers, and over 200 participants to ignite a new conversation about Aruba’s cultural and creative industries. The response was clear: CreActivo is not just a conference, it is a stage where ideas move into action.
Now, our second edition is here. On October 9 & 10, 2025, CreActivo returns with even more ambition, sharper insights, and a bold call: Owning the Blueprint.

CreActivo 2024 proved that Aruba’s creatives don’t wait for permission—they set the stage.
Why CreActivo 2025 matters
Last year lit the spark. This year we fan the flames. CreActivo 2025 is where we stop talking about possibilities and start owning the blueprint. Two days, two calls: The Moment is NOW and …ACTION. No excuses, no waiting games. This is where Aruba’s creative community writes its own future in permanent ink.
The Movement
CreActivo is not a one-off event. It’s the pulse of a movement that belongs to everyone who refuses to sit back while culture is treated as decoration. It’s the blueprint for a creative economy that can hold its own in boardrooms, ministries, and international markets. If you’re here, you’re part of it. If you’re not—you’ll feel the shift anyway.
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.
