events

Two events this October: ARUBA 2050 on Saturday 24 October, and the Aruba Workforce Strategy Session on 26 and 27 October.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday 24 October 2026

ARUBA 2050: Your Future. Your Voice.

Aruba in 2050 needs people like you.

The island’s future isn’t set. Come question it, and shape what could change.

On Saturday, October 24, we are bringing together 20 young Aruban Change Makers, ages 16-29, for a day to exchange perspectives, think critically and explore what Aruba could become.

Aruba in 2050 needs people like you. ARUBA 2050: Your future. Your voice. 24.10.2026, 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Universidad di Aruba, lunch included. Think. Question. Imagine. Be heard.
Date
24.10.2026
Time
09:00 - 17:00
Venue
University of Aruba
Included
Lunch included

What kind of Aruba do you want to live in?

Young Arubans in a small-group discussion at a workshop, one speaking as the others listen.
Think
A group pointing at sketches and sticky notes covering a wall.
Question
Young Arubans building a prototype together on the floor while one films it.
Imagine
A young woman presenting her ideas at a whiteboard to the group.
Be heard

You were nominated because you stand out. Someone sees something in you that deserves a place in the conversation about Aruba’s future.

You were nominated. Now we invite you to take your place in the conversation. Leave your contact details to express your interest.

Apply now

In collaboration with Lead by Design, Mltpl Choice and University of Aruba.

Monday 26 or Tuesday 27 October 2026

Aruba Workforce Strategy Session

Who will you employ?

An evening for employers on the workforce challenge ahead

Employers across Aruba are searching for qualified people, while many young Arubans are searching for work. We invite you to spend an evening with us looking at why the two are not finding each other, what this means for your organisation, and what employers can do about it.

Date
Monday 26 or Tuesday 27 October 2026, so you can choose the evening that suits you
Time
7:00 to 9:30 PM, with seating from 6:30 PM
Venue
ATIA Building, Oranjestad
Cost
Free of charge
Seats
25 per evening. Registration is required.
Employers and people managers in discussion around a table

Who this session is for

This session is intended for HR and people managers, small business owners, and everyone who is in charge of recruitment, training and people in their organisation.

12,000jobs to fill this decade
6,300workers eligible for retirement within five years
74%of companies struggle to find qualified staff
11.1%youth unemployment, against 4.0% nationally

Programme

12,000 jobs to fill, 6,300 retirement-eligible workers and the 74% staffing figure: Chamber of Commerce Aruba (KvK) interview, 16 June 2026, citing SVB/AHATA and a KvK member survey. Youth unemployment of 11.1%, against 4.0% nationally: DAO Aruba, Labour Force Survey 2023. Timings are indicative.

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Questions About an Event?

Write to info@hopearuba.org or message us on WhatsApp at +297 6996023.

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