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FORECAST 2026 Programme
The FORECAST 2026 programme features two days of keynote addresses, research sessions and regional collaboration, bringing together leaders from academia, government and industry to advance science and innovation for a sustainable Caribbean.
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Thursday 20 August 2026
Day 1 · Opening Ceremony
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. · Faculty of Engineering, Lecture Theatre 1
Chair
Professor Adesh Ramsubhag
Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology
Greetings
Professor Duraisamy Saravanakumar
Director, School of Graduate Studies and Research, UWI St. Augustine
Professor Donnie Boodlal
Vice President, Research, Academic and Student Affairs, UTT
Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, UWI
Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, UWI St. Augustine
Senator the Honourable Dominic Smith
Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence
Dedication and Tribute
The Late Professor John Agard, ORTT
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Professor Jayaraj Jayaraman
Deputy Dean, Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation, FST
Keynote Address
Professor Stephon Solomon Alexander
Director, Brown Centre for Theoretical Physics & Innovation, Brown University
Vote of Thanks
Ms. Antwinnette Williams
Dean’s Office, FST
Friday 21 August 2026
Day 2 · Welcome Remarks and Plenary Session
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. · Faculty of Engineering, Lecture Theatre 2
Chair
Professor Jayaraj Jayaraman
Deputy Dean, Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation, FST
Keynote Address
Professor Emeritus Patrick Hosein, ORTT
UWI Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science and Technology
Vote of Thanks
Dr. Nigel Jalsa
Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, FST
Final Programme Item
Closing Ceremony
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. · Faculty of Engineering, Lecture Theatre 2
Chair
Professor Adesh Ramsubhag
Dean, FST
Prize Distribution
Vote of Thanks
Ms. Tsania James
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