The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) will explore the many facets of digital technology at its 2023 research conference, from September 26 – 28, at the Lecture Theatre located at 17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5.

The conference, to be staged under the theme ‘Embracing the Digital Age, Opportunities, Challenges and Innovation’, will see presentations from faculty and students of the institution as well as experts in the technology field and special guest speakers like Dr Marlene Street-Forrest, managing director, the Jamaica Stock Exchange, who will speak on ‘Embracing the Digital Age’.

Other topics include ‘Start Up Tourism: Jamaica’s road map to success’; ‘Venture Capital in Jamaica’s Financial Industry’; ‘E-Commerce and Digital Entrepreneurship’; and ‘The Effects of Digital Gaming on High School Students’, among others.

Professor Haldane Davies, presidentof UCC, said: “We are anticipating excellent discourse around the very topical subject of technology at this year’s research conference. We have the privilege of a distinguished cadre of presenters including representatives from the corporate sectors and Caribbean experts.”

“The UCC’s Annual Research Conference is an extremely important opportunity for our faculty and staff to present exciting cutting edge research findings from their fields of study. It helps our students hone their presentation skills, develop discipline and confidence and the valuable feedback contributes to the refinement of their research.”

What’s more, Davies said: “We are extremely proud that the research being done at the UCC has been integral to the development of various policies and products in Jamaica.”

The conference will also be streamed on the institution’s YouTube and Facebook pages.