Breaking Biases

Debunking Myths About Curaçao’s IT Ecosystem

What’s actually stopping people from moving back — and what’s actually true?

For many Curaçaoan professionals in the Netherlands, the idea of moving back home comes with a difficult question:

Can you build a serious career in tech while building a meaningful life in Curaçao?

The same assumptions continue to surface:

• “There are no real IT opportunities.”
• “The salaries are too low.”
• “You’ll stop growing professionally.”
• “The ecosystem is too small.”
• “Everything moves too slowly.”

But how much of that reflects today’s reality — and how much is based on outdated perceptions, limited visibility, or incomplete experiences?

Breaking Biases is a 90-minute online event created by IT4Curaçao to challenge these assumptions through honest conversation, real experiences, and practical insights from professionals actively navigating Curaçao’s tech and digital landscape today.

This is not about convincing people to move back.
And it’s not about pretending everything is perfect.

It’s about creating a more honest, nuanced, and constructive conversation around what it actually means to:

• live,
• work,
• build,
• and grow
  within Curaçao’s evolving IT ecosystem.

Event Details

📅 Date: 27 May 2026
📍 Location: Online
⏱️ Duration: 90 Minutes
🖥️ Platform: To be announced

🎟️ Registration opening soon on Eventbrite [Click Link]

Discussion Blocks

💼 Career & Opportunities Bias

“There are no IT jobs in Curaçao.”
“The salaries are too low to make it work.”

We’ll discuss:

• the current IT job market,
• salary expectations and trade-offs,
• entrepreneurship opportunities,
• remote work,
• and sustainable career growth on the island.

🌍 Lifestyle & Growth Bias

“Moving back means limiting your career.”

Can you stay globally connected while living on a small island?

This block explores:

• international relevance,
• remote careers,
• quality of life,
• work-life balance,
• and the realities behind the lifestyle decision.

No tourism brochure version — the honest version.

🧩 Ecosystem Bias

“There’s no innovation happening.”

We’ll explore:

• startups and digital initiatives,
• ecosystem gaps,
• community building,
• government influence,
• and where diaspora talent can create impact.

🔄 Reverse Bias

“They come back thinking they know everything.”

One of the most important conversations of the evening.

We’ll openly discuss:

• diaspora and local tensions,
• reintegration challenges,
• expectations from both sides,
• and what meaningful collaboration actually requires.

Who Is This Event For?

This event is for:

• Curaçaoan professionals abroad
• IT students and young professionals
• Remote workers and freelancers
• Entrepreneurs and startup builders
• Professionals considering relocation
• Anyone interested in Curaçao’s digital future

Why Attend?

During the event, you will:
✔ Gain honest insights from lived experiences
✔ Understand the realities behind common assumptions
✔ Discover opportunities within Curaçao’s evolving tech ecosystem
✔ Connect with professionals across Curaçao and the diaspora
✔ Participate in a conversation shaping the future of the community

Your Perspective Matters

Leading up to the event, IT4Curaçao will host LinkedIn polls and community conversations around one central question:
“What’s your biggest doubt about moving to Curaçao?”

The results will directly shape the discussion topics and audience Q&A during the event.
Because this conversation should not happen about the community — but with the community.

🎟️ Registration opening soon on Eventbrite [Click Link]

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