3 & 4 June 2023
A Caribbean American Heritage Month Event
Attend workshops, keynote addresses and panel discussions with best selling authors and leading publishing experts.
CariCon Mission Statement
The Caribbean Literary Conference ( CARICON) is the leading literary event of its kind for Caribbean authors and writers throughout the diaspora and focuses on the promotion of Caribbean Literature, Culture and Heritage.
CariCon’s mission is to:
- Foster the growth and expansion of Caribbean Literature throughout the diaspora at large.
- Raise the level of publishing for authors and writers from the Caribbean.
- Create a greater awareness of our true authentic caribbean stories, as well as our contribution to the literary landscape.
- Encourage creative, thought-provoking conversations and connect authors with book lovers.
- Facilitate partnership between authors and publishers, specialty retailers and national chains in order to discover distribution channels, technology and trends in the publishing industry.
Our Events
Our Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Workshops and panel discussions, plus book signings, literary agents, and more
Authors and Publishers, plus poets, literary agents, government officials, and more
Tickets
General Tickets
Reservation is now open. For early access to panel reservations, register as a friend of CARICON
Friend of CARICON
Friends are CARICON's heart and soul! Gain early access to panel reservations and exclusive perks. Join now!
CariCon Poetry Slam
Join us for an evening of slam poetry as 15 poets vie for the CARICON Crystal Trophy and other prizes. Get tickets now
CariCon SoundClash
CariCon Soundclash is the ultimate showdown of Caribbean music talent, featuring DJs across various genres like reggae, dancehall, soca, salsa and reggaeton.
Writer’s Retreat
The CariCon Writers Retreat is an annual event held in October. It allows writers to focus on their creative work, receive feedback, and network with peers.
GET EXPERIENCE
At CariCon, authors are encouraged to network with publishing professionals and their peers in order to share knowledge, explore the newest trends, learn tactics to serve new audiences and generate potential business opportunities. Attendees can also attend workshops, keynote addresses and panel discussions with best selling authors and leading publishing experts.
GET EXPERIENCE
At CariCon, authors are encouraged to network with publishing professionals and their peers in order to share knowledge, explore the newest trends, learn tactics to serve new audiences and generate potential business opportunities. Attendees can also attend workshops, keynote addresses and panel discussions with best selling authors and leading publishing experts.
Explore the CONNECTIONS
It’s About More Than “Just Books.”
With a number of literary agents and publishing professionals in attendance, CARICON offers unparalleled industry connections and opportunities for partnership. What’s more, all CARICON literary agents and publishers are vetted to ensure they are actively looking to do business and sign new talents at the conference.
