The UWI Five Islands Annual Research Conference 2024

JUL 8-10, 2024 | ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

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The University of the West Indies is proud to announce the inaugural Artificial Intelligence Conference in the Caribbean, a historic milestone in the region's technological advancement.

It seeks to bring together luminaries, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the globe to delve into the cutting-edge realm of AI that is relevant to the Caribbean region in regional priority sectors and actions, including Tourism, Health, Education, Cultural Industries, Economic Development and Climate Action.

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Conference Programme

JULY 8, 2024
JULY 9, 2024
JULY 10, 2024

Kicking off on July 8, 2024, the conference will offer an engaging pre conference workshop for educators, students, and those curious about the basics of generative AI, featuring tools such as ChatGPT.

Day One Highlights

Welcome Remarks: AI and Education - the Inevitability of Innovation Sir Hilary Beckles
Vice Chancellor, UWI
Keynote Address: Setting the Tone for Reimagining the Digital Transformation of the Caribbean Honorable Gaston Browne
Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda
Beach-side AI Chat
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On July 9, nine panels will be hosted, including an opening session titled 'Igniting the Potential: Powering the 5IR Innovations in the Caribbean,' which will explore the role of AI and 5IR in the region. The day will close with a panel on 'Transforming the Future: Unleashing AI to tackle Climate Change and its impact on health and disaster preparedness.'

Day Two Highlights

Introduction and Welcome Remarks Professor C. Justin Robinson
Principal of The UWI Five Islands Campus and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic, Industry Partnerships, and Planning
Welcome Remarks Honorable Daryll Sylvester
Minister for Education, Sports and the Creative Arts
Keynote Address: The Future Unleashed: Catalyzing the Caribbean's AI-Powered Revolution in the 5IR Era Nicholas Fuller, PhD.
Vice President of AI and Automation at IBM Research
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The third day of the conference will feature an opening panel entitled 'Navigating Legal Frontiers in the Age of Generative AI'. This final day of the conference will include a range of panels which will focus on AI's impact on tourism, maritime, cyber security and data privacy, banking, education and skills development.

Day Three Highlights

Welcome Remarks Dr Curtis Charles
Conference Co-Host
Global Index for Responsible AI - Launch of the Caribbean Edition Dr. Maurice McNaughton
Director of the Centre of Excellence and Innovation at Mona School of Business and Management, The University of the West Indies, Mona
Keynote Address: Empowering the Caribbean with Generative AI for Good
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