Programme
When
2:15 pm, 2 Nov 2026 to 4:15 pm, 2 Nov 2026 ASTAddress
American University of Antigua, Jabberwock Road, Osbourn, Antigua and BarbudaNothing About Us Without Us: Creators and the Commonwealth Creative Economy
This session will explore how creative industries can be recognised, supported and empowered as drivers of cultural expression, identity and social change across the Commonwealth. The discussion will centre the experiences and priorities of creatives themselves, examining how governments, institutions and businesses can nurture creative talent, provide meaningful infrastructure and protect creators’ rights.
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4:45 pm, 2 Nov 2026 to 6:15 pm, 2 Nov 2026 ASTAddress
American University of Antigua, Jabberwock Road, Osbourn, Antigua and BarbudaInternational Court of Justice (ICJ) Landmark Ruling: One Year On
This session will explore how the landmark ICJ Advisory Opinion can serve as a powerful tool for strengthening environmental accountability and amplifying civil society advocacy across the Commonwealth. The discussion will examine how citizens, environmental advocates, and marginalised communities can use it to hold governments accountable for protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, water and natural resources, while highlighting the partnerships and strategic litigation that helped make the ruling possible.
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9:00 am, 3 Nov 2026 to 10:30 am, 3 Nov 2026 ASTAddress
American University of Antigua, Jabberwock Road, Osbourn, Antigua and BarbudaWho controls the narrative in the age of AI?
As artificial intelligence and digital platforms increasingly shape how information is created, shared and consumed, this session will explore what freedom of expression means in an age where power over public discourse is increasingly concentrated in the hands of technology companies and governments. The discussion will examine how AI and digital technologies can both expand and restrict participation, amplify some voices while excluding others, and create new challenges around surveillance, misinformation, bias and accountability.
Photo: World Comics India
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11:00 am, 3 Nov 2026 to 12:30 pm, 3 Nov 2026 ASTAddress
American University of Antigua, Jabberwock Road, Osbourn, Antigua and BarbudaBalancing the Blue Economy: Creating Opportunity, Preserving Livelihoods and Protecting Oceans
This session will critically examine who benefits, who bears the costs, and whose voices are shaping the future of the blue economy. The discussion will explore the tensions between ocean conservation, livelihoods and resource extraction, asking whether the blue economy can deliver sustainable and equitable development without commodifying nature or marginalising coastal communities.
Photo: Stephane Bellerose
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2:45 pm, 3 Nov 2026 to 4:15 pm, 3 Nov 2026 ASTAddress
American University of Antigua, Jabberwock Road, Osbourn, Antigua and BarbudaClosing the Gap: Strengthening Equitable Access to Healthcare through Partnership and Action
Across the Commonwealth, access to healthcare remains deeply unequal, with many communities continuing to face barriers to affordable, quality and timely care. This session will explore how community-led innovation, partnerships and advocacy are helping to close these gaps by improving access to healthcare, medicines and essential services. Bringing together governments, civil society, health practitioners and innovators, the discussion will examine how successful local solutions can be adapted and scaled, the partnerships needed to sustain them, and how communities can play a central role in shaping more equitable, resilient and people-centred health systems.
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