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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONFERENCE 2026

May 20-21, 2026   |   Excelsior Community College, Kingston, Jamaica

Breaking New Frontiers:
Demystifying AI Technologies to enhance Productivity

Join educators, administrators, and institutional leaders shaping the next chapter of AI in academia.

Limited spots available. Register to secure your seat.

CONFERENCE FOCUS AREAS

Participants will explore critical areas, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence leadership and decision-making frameworks

  • AI governance, policy, and responsible adoption

  • Workforce productivity and economic transformation

  • Education innovation and institutional readiness for AI adoption

  • Strategic public–private collaboration for sustainable impact

  • Real-world AI applications shaping organizations and national development

  • Professional development and capacity-building programs

  • Workforce training aligned with AI-driven skills needs

SPEAKERS & THOUGHT LEADERS

FEATURED INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS

Trace

Trace Johnson

President, AI OWL

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Dr. Philmore McCarthy

Principal of Excelsior Community College

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Ted St. John

CEO, Hope Town / Workforce Development Leader

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Cas Maxwell

CEO, AI OWL

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Brian Gonzalez

Applied AI and Workforce Strategist (Formerly Intel; Jobs for the Future) 

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Dr. Jason Feig

Khan Academy / AI OWL

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Ms. Hannah Guada

Vice President, Hocking College

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Dr. Betty Young

President, Hocking College

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Eladio Vassell

Dean of Workforce Development, Hocking College

IN PROUD COLLABORATION WITH

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

This two-day international AI conference provides participants with frameworks, strategies, and tools to drive meaningful change, from institutional readiness and policy development to workforce transformation and hands-on AI implementation.

 

Engage with leading AI specialists, explore real-world AI applications, and participate in discussions bridging public and private sectors. Attendees will leave with a clear vision for leveraging AI to enhance organizational productivity, innovation, and national competitiveness.

Attendance:

  • Full conference: Registration required

  • Registration provides access to plenary sessions, technical workshops, networking opportunities, and learning resources

DATES & LOCATION

May 20-21, 2026  |  8:00AM - 5:30PM Daily
Excelsior Community College
137, Mountain View Ave, Kingston 3, Jamaica
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REGISTRATION

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