Symposia
The Symposia series at CARIFESTA XV will take place at The University of the West Indies (UWI), serving as the academic and research-driven hub of the festival. These sessions feature formal presentations and scholarly dialogues that explore critical themes shaping Caribbean culture and the creative economy. Discussions will examine sustainability in the creative sector, cultural identity and heritage preservation, urban design and cultural spaces, as well as technology and innovation in the arts.
Symposia will highlight groundbreaking research, introduce new frameworks for collaboration, and carve out space for policy development and resource sharing. Positioned at the heart of the intellectual discourse of CARIFESTA XV, these sessions are designed to provide thought leadership and spark transformation across the region.
Symposia SCHEDULE
From research to resilience, theory to transformation – CARIFESTA XV’s Symposia series is where ideas take root and strategies are born. These thought-leading sessions bring together scholars, cultural practitioners, and policymakers at The University of the West Indies to dive deep into the forces shaping Caribbean culture and the creative economy.
Engage with groundbreaking research, visionary frameworks, and meaningful dialogue that bridges heritage and innovation, identity and opportunity.
All sessions are FREE and open to the public.
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