In April/May 2025, I facilitated three online Knowledge Cafés for UNESCO Kingston, the Office for the Caribbean, to support the rollout of their AI Policy Roadmap.
UNESCO referred to these sessions as “Town Halls,” emphasizing the intent to foster open dialogue and shared understanding around the governance, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence in the region.
Session Summaries
- Civil Society and Intergovernmental Partners Townhall
16 April 2025, 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Jamaica)
A community-driven discussion with grassroots organizations, educators, activists, and the public on AI’s impact on daily life—including jobs, privacy, education, misinformation, and social justice. The aim is to ensure AI policies protect communities while fostering innovation and inclusion. - Industry and Private Sector Townhall
30 April 2025, 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Jamaica)
An exclusive session for industry, focusing on AI’s role in sectors such as finance, healthcare, BPO, tourism, and the creative industries. Discussion will cover opportunities, risks, and policy frameworks for responsible AI adoption in the Caribbean. - Government and Policymakers Townhall
14 May 2025, 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Jamaica)
A meeting for government officials and policy advocates to discuss using AI for social good, while addressing human rights, democracy, and inclusion as AI adoption grows.
Why Attend?
- Learn about the Caribbean AI Policy Roadmap and its implications
- Engage in sector-specific discussions
- Collaborate to shape responsible AI governance in the region
Who Should Attend
- Industry leaders and private sector professionals
- Government officials and policymakers
- Civil society and intergovernmental partners
- AI practitioners, innovators, and researchers
These sessions brought together a diverse mix of participants from industry, civil society, and intergovernmental organizations. Rather than relying on traditional presentations, each session began with a brief introduction and video, followed by a live conversation between me and an expert in the field.
This helped set the stage and modeled the kind of reflective, open discussion we were aiming for. Participants then moved into small break-out groups, typically four or five people, to discuss the risks and opportunities of AI in their local context. We reconvened as a whole group to exchange insights and surface recurring themes.
Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Policy RoadmapYou can learn more about the UNESCO sessions here:
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