2020 Research Conference

 

4THACADEMIC RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Developing Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology for Global Competitiveness and Resilience

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) hosted its 4th Academic Research Conference themed “Developing Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology for Global Competitiveness and Resilience” on September 23 & 24, 2020.

The guest speakers and panelists include:

  • Professor Dennis J. Gayle, President, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
  • Mr. David Wan, President, Jamaica Employers Federation
  • Mr. Danny Roberts, CD, JP, Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Education Institute at the Consortium for Social Development and Research.
  • Mr.  Arnaldo Brown, Former Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Dr. Andrew Spencer, Former Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Ltd.
  • Dr. Donald Roomes, University Lecturer, Florida International University.

UCC Faculty Presentations:

  • Dr. Delroy Chevers
  • Mrs. Paula Rhoden
  • Dr. Curt Brown
  • Ms. Sandra Bloomfield
  • Dr. Shauna Kay Porter

 

KEY BENEFITS

Live Patrons- Watch the conference live

Network- Exchange business contacts

Meet- Attendees and Student Entrepreneurs

- With polls, surveys and live Q&A

Integration- Social media integration

FOR EXTRA CREDIT STUDENTS MAY EARN UP TO 5 MARKS FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Every sector in the Jamaican social and economic landscape has been impacted by the global pandemic COVID 19.
Identify some of the coping strategies that have been shared during the UCC Research Conference. 
Discuss at least two (2) of these strategies and say why you think that they are  viable responses that will help Jamaica recover from the effects of COVID 19.

 

OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

We are inviting you to partner with us as a sponsor;

Hundreds of live participants over the two days, both locally and internationally

Thousands more viewing on-demand.

Your partnership will bring value to your company and our collaboratively efforts can and will transform a nation

 

STUDENT PRESENTERS

Our students Poster presentations.

The best research presentations are awarded

View All Presentations

STUDENTS ENTREPRENEURS

Student Display of your entrepreneurial venture

Encourage peers to start various business ventures

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

If you have any questions or need assistance, please get in touch with the Conference Secretariat by:
Telephone- 876-906-3000 ext 4038
direct@ucc.edu.jm

OUR PARTNERS

DAY 1 REPLAY

DAY 2 REPLAY

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