inspired/by is The Bahamas' only conversation series at the intersection of business, design, and creativity. They are conversations for the curious.
A Unique Voice
About inspired/by
inspired/by shares global perspectives on business, design and creativity through a regional lens. The talks are a platform for multidisciplinary conversations where leaders in business, creative industries and government discuss emerging trends.
Our partnership with The Current Gallery & Art Center at Baha Mar is part of the evolving narrative of business and creative thinking in The Bahamas.
The Current
Baha Mar Gallery & Art Center
The Current Gallery & Art Center at Baha Mar is a space for curated creative experiences at the Baha Mar resort. Curated by the team at The Current, it features contemporary Bahamian art and is ideal for inspiring conversations. The multifunctional space also holds music concerts, listening parties, film screenings and local artisan pop ups. In addition to a multipurpose gallery space, The Current also includes a retail shop featuring unique Bahamian gifts and offers art classes for hotel guests and residents.
2025 Upcoming Sessions
01
Feminism and Resistance
The role of women in art, business, and politics
This panel discussion will explore the transformative power of feminism as a form of resistance, emphasizing the pivotal roles women have played—and continue to play—in the realms of art, business, and politics. Through their unique perspectives and experiences, the panelists will unpack how feminism challenges societal norms, inspires creativity, drives innovation, and fosters change in power structures.
02
Boardrooms of Tomorrow: Corporate Governance, Diversity, and Driving Future Growth
A review of corporate governance in The Bahamas and how it compares to competitors in the region and around the world. This discussion will explore issues related to diversification and integration of modern business practices.
03
Designed to Stay: How Hospitality Spaces Shape Behavior and Boost Spending
Hospitality spaces are designed to create memorable guest experiences. Design is used as a strategic tool to influence human behavior, encouraging guests to linger, engage, and spend more in hotels, restaurants, and retail shops. From architecture and interior design to sensory elements like lighting, sound, and layout, the discussion will reveal how design is used to enhance our experience and drive business success.
04
What Would It Take For You To Riot?
Artists are the keepers of the culture in society. They are the ones that shed light on the zeitgeist - society’s ills, political impacts, cultural shifts…What is the role that local artists play in giving a voice to issues that matter? Could they be doing more?
05
One Nation, United in Trade and Fintech
The SandDollar was launched in The Bahamas to facilitate domestic financial transactions. Digital wallet providers have also launched, but the adoption of both digital currencies and digital wallets has been relatively slow. How will the possible introduction of a new inter-monetary banking system and a new BRIC banking system, which will reduce transaction costs and speed and enable foreign transactions with central bank digital currencies, impact global transactions, local transactions, and the ability of Bahamian companies to be globally competitive?
Upcoming Session
Past Sessions
inspired/by sessions at The Current bring together the brightest minds in business, creative practitioners, entrepreneurs, and government policymakers. People who would probably never be in the same panel discussion have the most interesting conversations.
About the Creator & Moderator
Royann Dean
Royann is the creator and moderator of inspired/by with a decade of experience in developing and moderating panel discussions. She is the managing director of ONWRD Advisors, a digital solutions, communications and design agency in Nassau, Bahamas.
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