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32nd Science and Technology Conference

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Theme: Science Solves

November 17–19, 2026
Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston
Tuesday, November 17 Day 1

From Evidence to Action

Science Policy, Diplomacy and Evidence-Based Decision-Making

How evidence, institutions, policy and international cooperation create the enabling environment for science to deliver impact.

Opening Session · 9:00 – 10:35 am

Opening Ceremony

Order of Proceedings
9:00
Call to Order & Master of Ceremonies Introduction [Presenter name] Set tone, acknowledge dignitaries
9:05
National Anthem [Presenter name] Formal state opening
9:10
Welcome Remarks [Presenter name] Anchor conference purpose; position SRC as implementation engine
9:25
Remarks from Board Chairman [Presenter name] Governance support, strategic oversight
9:35
Remarks – Office of the Prime Minister (Science Portfolio) [Presenter name] Policy framing; STI within OPM
9:45
Development Partner Remarks [Presenter name] International validation; collaboration
9:55
Special Segment: Global Research Council (GRC) [Presenter name] Acknowledge Jamaica hosting Americas Regional Meeting; global positioning
10:10
Performance – Cultural Piece
10:15
Official Opening Address The Most Honourable Prime Minister of Jamaica Set national vision; position STI as economic driver; formally declare conference open
10:35
Performance – Thematic Piece, leading into Exhibition
10:35 – 11:00 am Coffee Break Networking
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Session 1 Plenary (Lecture)

Building Jamaica’s Innovation Ecosystem (House of Innovation)

Sample Speaker 1

Focus: Policy, funding models, institutional reform

Notes / output: Aligns with House of Innovation

12:00 – 1:00 pm Session 2 Panel Discussion

Ministerial Panel: Defragmenting the Ecosystem – How?

Sample Speaker 2, Sample Speaker 3, Sample Speaker 4

Focus: Building the House of Innovation

Notes / output: Strategic direction

1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:00 pm Session 3 Presentation

Financing Innovation for National Development

Sample Speaker 5

Focus: Innovation Ecosystem in Uruguay (Case Study) From Policy to Impact: Building Jamaica’s Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem for National Development

Notes / output: Global positioning: Uruguay model, collaboration, NCST/SRC roles

3:00 – 4:30 pm Session 4 Panel

Funding Research for Development

Sample Speaker 6, Sample Speaker 7

Focus: How do we get the 1.5% of GDP?

Notes / output: Permanent Sec. presentation on the 1.5%

[Time TBC]

Evening Wrap-up