REGISTRATION IS OPEN - deadline OCT 1
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Welcome to the inaugural AI Global South Summit Date: October 29 - 31, 2024
Location: Saint Lucia, West Indies
Venue: Royalton saint lucia, autograph collection, all-inclusive resort
Theme: AI & Emerging Technologies: Preserving & Monetizing Creole Cultural Heritage
As with every technological wave, there is a resurgence of hope triggered by AI and other emerging technologies. The million-dollar question remains, can these new technologies offer a pathway to economic growth and advancement for the Global South, in a way not seen previously? DOWNLOAD ABSTRACT
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Planning your trip
Getting to Saint Lucia is easy with direct flights from many major North American and European cities. Also, please visit the Saint Lucia Tourism Authourity as visas may be required for some visitors. You can also email the Summit Committee if you require a presenter letter from the Foundation.
Preferred Hotels Royalton Resorts (event location), Bay Gardens and HaRbor Club, St Lucia, Curio Collection by Hilton). booking code will be available shortly.
Our partner for travel arrangements across the caribbean is Allamanda Tours and Travel for all your travel needs for the summit and beyond.
Please note that Paid registration is required for all other attendees to facilitate summit planning. deadline OCT 1, 2024
SPEAKERS highlight
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Fabien Anthony, Chairman of the Pan African Council, Global Entrepreneur, Venture Investor, & Community Leader , Special Advisor on International Relations, Cooperation, Trade, Impact & Innovation
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Ms. KARLYN PERCIL, FOUNDER & CEO: KDPM Equity Institute
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Dr Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
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Vishal Bhalla, MBA,MS,CPXP,SPHR - Thought Leader & Author
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Dr. Asha Kanwar Chair, Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE)
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Hon. Shawn Andry Edward, Minister for Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training
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MICHAEL ANTON DILA, FOUNDER OSLO FOR AI & Designer of conversation, AI diplomacy
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DR GALE RIGOBERT, DEAN OF ACADEMICS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST MARTIN & CO-chair OF AI GLOBAL SOUTH SUMMIT
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KEM-LAURIN LUBIN, PHD-C, AI SCH0LAR, university of waterloo & FOUNDER OF HUMAN TECH FUTRES & AI GLOBAL SOUTH SUMMIT co-chair
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DR KEITH NURSE, President, College of Science Technology and Applied Arts Trinidad and Tobago
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Dr. Omer Gibreel, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Gulf University for Science and Technology
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IAN CHALMERS, Design Entrepreneur & Principal of Pivot Design Group
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DR. MARC JEROME, President, Monroe College & Administration, Leadership Development, College Access and Outcomes
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Commissioner Gordon Williams The Lalabela Alliance & Grammy Award Winner
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Ajíbọ́lá Àdìgún (Jibs), Mandela Rhodes Scholar, doctoral candidate in governance @ the university of Alberta & Lead Trust Advisory
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Shergaun Roserie Director Orbtronics Ltd
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Javed Samuel Cybersecurity Leader, MIT and Oxford, Rhodes Scholar
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DENNIS GLEESON, Principal at Analytics Insights and former director of strategy at the CIA
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DR. Lesley-Ann Noel, Designer, Researcher, and educator, the author of Design Social Change, and a co-editor of The Black Experience in Design
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Alexander Martin, MA, BA, PhD student in Science and Technology Studies at York University
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Kimani .F. Goddard PhDc
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Keeghan Patrick
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Zaria Ingham, former Junior Minister of Tourism, member of the Turks & Caicos Islands National Youth Parliament & National Youth Council, and as a UNICEF Youth Champion Trainer and Advocate
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Dr. Keron Niles, Lecturer, Institute of International Relations at the University of the West Indies
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anderson reynolds, phd, award-winning caribbean author
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Kem Emmanuel, Lecturer at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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Michelle Francis-Smith B.A.,RMT,
summit themes
As with every technological wave, there is a resurgence of hope triggered by AI and other emerging technologies. The million-dollar question remains, can these new technologies offer a pathway to economic growth and advancement for the Global South, in a way not seen previously?
The rich cultural and creole heritage of Saint Lucia is the perfect backdrop against which to have a more focused discussion on how AI and emerging technologies can be leveraged to provide employment for our talented youth, artistes, cultural entrepreneurs, film and television producers and digi-prenuers in the creative sectors. The Creative sector, or the orange economy is being pitched as one of the areas of potential growth for the Global South, recognizing the rich untapped resources, that could prove to be a significant foreign exchange earner for many countries, thereby creating employment and enhancing the economic independence of its citizens.
The conference takes place in October 29th – October 31st. This is very intentional, as October is dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural milieu and creole heritage of Saint Lucia, dubbed Creole Heritage Month!
This conference will bring together experts, scholars, practitioners, industry leaders, financial and lending agencies, regional and international multilateral organizations, and cultural custodians to explore innovative strategies for preserving and monetizing cultural assets by leveraging AI and emerging technological advancements.
The conference aims to address the challenges and highlight the opportunities presented by AI and other emerging technologies in the context of cultural preservation and economic growth. The conference will explore how these technologies can be leveraged to safeguard tangible and intangible cultural heritage, (such as language, music, and traditions), while creating sustainable economic models for creative sectors.
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This theme emphasizes the critical role of education and technology in bridging traditional knowledge with modern advancements, fostering a sustainable and vibrant cultural legacy, with the backdrop of AI and other emerging technologies.
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This summit theme explores the innovative use of AI technologies to digitally archive and protect Creole languages, oral histories, and traditional practices. Join us to discuss strategies for capturing linguistic nuances, ancestral narratives, and cultural rituals, ensuring they are accessible for future generations.
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Explore how the integration of AI in fashion, film, and music is transforming creative industries by harmonizing traditional practices with cutting-edge technology. Highlight ways in which AI can be used to preserve traditional Caribbean music, create new genres, and develop and expand the film and fashion sub-sectors.
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Discover how AI is revolutionizing agriculture and gastronomy in the Caribbean, improving crop yields, and ensuring food security while preserving cultural farming traditions. Learn about innovative AI applications in analyzing consumer preferences and dietary needs, leading to personalized meal plans and recipes that maintain the cultural value of food.
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Examine case studies and innovative projects where AI has been successfully integrated into cultural preservation efforts, providing models for similar initiatives in the Caribbean. Promote opportunities for cultural tourism by implementing immersive technologies, such as virtual reality and augmented reality, to create engaging cultural tourism experiences.
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Identify how AI-driven solutions can create new economic opportunities for communities in the Caribbean, from tourism to digital content creation and beyond.
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Explore the development of policies and governance frameworks to guide the ethical use of AI in cultural heritage projects, ensuring sustainable and responsible practices that honour and protect Creole cultural legacies as well as their futures.
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Build partnerships among key stakeholders, including international organisations, technology firms, cultural organizations, music and film producers, financial institutions, and governments, to support the orange economy and its attendant activities and initiatives.
Panels, immersive workshops, presentations, talks, & more.
learn new & solutioning frameworks for informing policy
collaborate and network with industry, academics and policymakers
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about the Location
The beautiful, picturesque island of Saint Lucia will be host to a groundbreaking conference focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies with the creative industries in the Global South. Every technological wave has promised to deliver a pathway out of poverty for the Global South. That optimism is often tempered by the structural dynamics of the international political economy (IPE) and the role of the Global South in the international division of labour (IDL). Historically the Global South has been confined largely to the production of primary commodities with little to no value-added, hence they are seemingly stuck on the lower rungs of the global value chain.
As with every technological wave, there is a resurgence of hope triggered by AI and other emerging technologies. The million-dollar question remains, can these new technologies offer a pathway to economic growth and advancement for the Global South, in a way not seen previously?
The rich cultural and creole heritage of Saint Lucia is the perfect backdrop against which to have a more focused discussion on how AI and emerging technologies can be leveraged to provide employment for our talented youth, artistes, cultural entrepreneurs, film and television producers and digiprenuers in the creative sectors. The Creative sector, or the orange economy is being pitched as one of the areas of potential growth for the Global South, recognizing the rich untapped resources, that could prove to be a significant foreign exchange earner for many countries, thereby creating employment and enhancing the economic independence of its citizens
Fun fact: Saint Lucia boasts the highest ratio per capita of Nobel laureates in the world. Two winners have come from Saint Lucia – Sir Arthur Lewis won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1979, and Derek Walcott received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992.
13° 53' 55.5720" N 60° 58' 28.5552" W
