Theme: The Innovation Paradox – Balancing Progress with Responsibility and Resilience
Overview
Innovation fuels national progress. It opens doors to new possibilities, powers economic development, and drives social transformation. But with every breakthrough comes the challenge of responsibility. As Trinidad and Tobago continues to expand its digital frontier, we are faced with a vital paradox:
How do we accelerate innovation while ensuring that our progress remains ethical, resilient, and inclusive?
This year’s theme—“The Innovation Paradox: Balancing Progress with Responsibility and Resilience”—invites thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, technologists, researchers, and community stakeholders to explore how we can evolve boldly without compromising values or long-term stability.
From cybersecurity and misinformation to sustainability and ethical tech, we aim to surface fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and actionable solutions to help navigate this delicate balance.
Agenda
| DAY ONE – January 29th 2026 | |
| 9:00 – 9:05 am | National Anthem Opening Remarks: Dev Gosine, Chair, Trinidad and Tobago Multistakeholder Advisory Group (TTMAG) |
| 9:10 – 9:25 am | Introductory Keynote Addresses Chengetai Masango, Head of Office at the IGF Secretariat Ms. Paula Oteguy, Head, Multistakeholder Engagement, Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) |
| 9.25 – 10:50 am | Panel Session: Securing Critical Infrastructure Moderator: Prof. Sanjay Bahadoorsingh, Director, TTMAG Mr. Michael A. Ramesar, Senior Engineer and Consultant Mr. Camilo Cuartas, Senior Manager, Security Operations Center, Liberty Latin America Dr. Marlon Atherton, CEO, ATEAM Solution Services Mr. Dale Joseph, Chief Analyst Cyber, Regional Intelligence Fusion Centre (RIFC), CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) |
| 10:50 – 12:15 pm | Panel Session: Integrating AI into Digital Transformation Moderator: Mr. George Gobin, Director, TTMAG Mr. Kirk Henry, Group Chief Information Officer, ANSA McAL Group of Companies Ms. Ebony De Leon, Chief Executive Officer, DataAura Analytics Mr. Christopher Reckord, Author and Digital Transformation Strategist |
| 12:15 – 1:30pm | Panel Session: Digital Divide Moderator: Mr. Ajmal Nazir, Director, TTMAG Mr. Kurleigh Prescod, CEO, Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Mr. Rushton Paray, Managing Director and Founder of Computer Technologies & Services Limited (CTSL) Mr. Scofield Thomas, Managing Director, 800 TECH Mr. Keenan Singh, CEO, Air Link Communications |
| 1:30 -2:15 pm | Open Forum |
| DAY TWO – January 30th 2026 | |
| 9:00 – 9:10 am | Welcome and Keynote Address The Honourable Dr. Michael Dowlath, Minister of Education |
| 9:10- 12:00 pm | Youth Forum |
| 1:30-3:00 pm | Panel Session: The Human Cost of Innovation – Mental Health and Well-being in the Digital Age Moderator: Ms. Jacqueline Morris, Director, TTMAG Mr. Glenn McKnight, Chief Information Officer, Virtual School of Internet Governance Mr. Brandon Subero, Clinical Psychologist, Elder Associates Limited Dr. Miranda Foon, Psychiatrist |
| 3:00 -4:30 pm | Panel Session: AI, Cyber Resilience and Regional Innovation Moderator: Mr. Ajmal Nazir, Director, TTMAG Mr. Anish Bachu, Manager, TTCSIRT Ms. Esther Callender-George, President, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Trinidad and Tobago Chapter Mr. Anthony Peyson, President, ISC2 Caribbean Chapter |
| 4:30 – 5:00 pm | Presentation and Report from the CTU: Caribbean AI Task Force |
| 5:00 -5:10 pm | Vote of thanks and Closing |
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