Make Your Mark Consultants (MYMC) will host the Business & Personal Etiquette Conference (BPE) 2026 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, bringing together professionals, business leaders and organisations for a full day of learning, engagement and professional development.

Now in its fifth year, BPE 2026 will be held under the theme “Impact Elevated Through Etiquette”, exploring the role that professional etiquette, communication, conduct and personal presentation play in shaping workplace experiences and organisational impact.

The conference recognises that in today’s workplace, professional success extends beyond technical knowledge. How employees communicate, interact with colleagues and customers, conduct themselves in professional settings and represent their organisations can influence relationships, reputation and the overall workplace environment.

A Conference Designed for Today’s Professionals

BPE 2026 will examine a broad range of issues relevant to professionals across industries, with focus areas including:

• Workplace Etiquette
• Customer Service Excellence
• Digital & Hi-Tech Rules
• Table Manners & Meal Etiquette
• Professionalism
• Communication Etiquette
• Meeting & Social Etiquette
• Hygiene & Emotional Intelligence
• Work Ethics

The conference is designed for professionals at various stages of their careers, including CEOs and business owners, HR professionals, managers and supervisors, customer-facing teams, sales and business development professionals, administrative professionals, young professionals and emerging leaders.

For organisations, BPE 2026 also provides an opportunity to bring teams together around important conversations about professionalism, communication, workplace conduct and how employees represent the organisation.

A Diverse Lineup of Speakers

The 2026 conference will feature perspectives from leaders and practitioners representing business, government, technology, communications, protocol, professional development and other fields.

The speaker lineup includes The Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr., MP, JP, Minister of Labour and Social Security; Emile Leiba, President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, Managing Director of Make Your Mark Consultants; Keneea Linton-George, Fashion Designer and Television Producer; Seema Puri, Executive Presence and Personality Development Coach from India; Ariana Trofim, Business Etiquette Consultant and Founder of Protocol Group S.R.L. from Romania; Joan Fletcher, Executive Pastor and Co-founder of Transformed Life Church; Jacqui Tyson, Creative Director of From Thought to Finish; Diana Shakes, Business Etiquette Consultant and Lecturer at the University of Technology; Onome Sido, Protocol and Service Excellence Consultant; Anica Wood, Voice Actor and Public Speaking Coach; Paul Brissett, VP of Technology at Mayberry Investments; Javaughn Keyes, Corporate Communications Manager at Sagicor Group Jamaica; Talia Soares-Brown, MC and Attorney at Law; and Dr. Elizabeth Russell, Founder and Principal Dentist of The Smile Spa.

Together, the speakers bring a range of professional experiences and perspectives to a conference centred on helping individuals better understand the impact of how they communicate, conduct themselves and engage with others.

What Participants Have Said

Feedback from previous attendees highlights the practical value of the conference.

“The Business and Personal Etiquette Conference was an informative and worthwhile experience. The sessions provided practical insights that I have been able to apply in my professional interactions, particularly in communication, etiquette and presenting myself with greater confidence,” said S. Worrie, HEART/NSTA Trust

Another participant, A. McFarlane of HEART/NSTA Trust, described the conference as “a wonderful and enriching experience,” noting that the sessions provided valuable insights applicable both personally and professionally.

The conference has also received positive feedback from corporate supporters. Beverly McCook, COO of Caledonia Outdoor Advertising, who supported the fourth annual conference, said:

“The session I attended was relevant and informative, and the COA team came back mentally energised, and already I can see the positive impact the Conference had.”

She added that the organisation was pleased to support the event and looked forward to the next conference.

Conference Details

Business & Personal Etiquette Conference (BPE) 2026
Theme: Impact Elevated Through Etiquette
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2026
Limited to 300 participants

Professionals and organisations interested in participating in BPE 2026 can register through Make Your Mark Consultants.