Chamber Launches New Webinar Series on Infrastructure

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of its new Chamber Webinar Series, aligned with the advocacy pillar Sustaining Economic Success. This series will explore key infrastructure topics critical to the islands’ long-term development.

The first session, titled “Wastewater Treatment and Disposal in the Cayman Islands,” will take place on Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at 3:00 p.m. and will be presented by Hendrik van Genderen, Water Resources Engineer at the Water Authority. He will be joined for a Q&A session by Gelia Frederick-van Genderen, Director of the Water Authority, and Tom van Zanten, Deputy Director.

This informative session will review the evolution and future of the Water Authority as a utility, with a focus on its statutory responsibility for on-site wastewater management. Attendees will gain insights into the Authority’s role in wastewater collection and treatment, including areas outside the central system, and learn about plans to meet the growing infrastructure needs of the Cayman Islands.

About the Presenters:

• Hendrik van Genderen holds an MSc in environmental engineering from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. He has served as Water Resources Engineer since 1994 and oversees the Water Resources and Quality Control Department.
• Gelia Frederick-van Genderen earned her BSc in biology from Southern Adventist University and a PhD from the University of Surrey. She has led the Water Authority as Director since 2000.
• Tom van Zanten holds an MSc in civil engineering from Delft University of Technology and has served as Deputy Director since 2000, overseeing Engineering Services and Operations.
• Register Here: https://caymanchamber.ky/event/infrastructure-webinar-series-session-1-wastewater-treatment-and-disposal-in-the-cayman-islands/

The second confirmed session in the series will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at 3:00 p.m., titled “Beneath the Waves: Uncovering Our Undersea Cable Network.” This webinar will explore the undersea cable systems serving the Cayman Islands, their role in global connectivity, and plans for future upgrades and redundancy strategies to support the country’s digital infrastructure.

Register Here: https://web.caymanchamber.ky/events/Infrastructure-Webinar-Series-Session-2-Beneath-the-Waves-Uncovering-our-Undersea-Cable-Network--6429/details

For more information or to register for the webinars, please visit www.caymanchamber.ky.