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Virtual Island Summit

Sharing Knowledge For Resilient, Sustainable And
Prosperous Islands Worldwide
Sharing Knowledge For Resilient, Sustainable And Prosperous Islands Worldwide

What is the Virtual Island Summit?

The Virtual Island Summit is a global online conference designed to connect islanders around the world and address the unique challenges island communities face. This free event connects islanders and island enthusiasts to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions on critical island issues.

Here's what makes the Virtual Island Summit unique:

Free access to world-class experts

The Summit is a free event to attend in order to ensure maximum accessibility to expertise from a variety of fields.

A zero carbon conference

The Summit uses modern technology to maximize opportunities for participation and minimize harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Interactive sessions in various formats

The Summit mirrors a traditional in-person event with opportunities to interact with speakers and other attendees with the goal of creating an online community.

The SDGs and beyond

The Summit covers all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in addition to other topics pertinent to island communities.

A diverse range of viewpoints

Speakers and attendees from 100+ island communities including the Arctic, Caribbean, Europe, Indian Ocean, Pacific Islands, South America and beyond.

Cross-sector collaboration

The Summit emphasizes the need for input and partnerships from across the private, public, academic and NGO sectors.

Whether you’re an island resident, have a passion for islands, or simply want to learn more about these unique communities, the Virtual Island Summit offers a valuable platform for connection, knowledge sharing, and positive change. 

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Virtual Island Summit in numbers

We brought together a powerful network of participants, speakers, and content to address the challenges and opportunities facing island communities around the world.
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Attendees

Engage with a vast network of passionate island enthusiasts and stakeholders.

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Islands Represented

Connect with a diverse range of island communities from every corner of the globe.

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Speaker Showcase

Learn from leading experts across various fields, united in their dedication to island success.

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Free Event

Knowledge empowers. All sessions and resources are available completely free of charge.

Session Recordings

Missed a session or want to revisit a particular topic? Our comprehensive library of session recordings allows you to access valuable insights and information at your convenience.
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Virtual Island Summit 2025

Meet the Speakers

We brought together a remarkable assembly of leading minds dedicated to a thriving island future. Our speaker showcase featured a diverse range of experts across various fields, united by their passion for island communities.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Barbuda Affairs and Trade, Government of Antigua and Barbuda

Chief Minister, Isle of Man Government

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts & Nevis

President of the Government of the Canary Islands

Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Government of Grenada

Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, Isle of Man Government

Governor, Government of St. Eustatius

CEO of COP29

Consultant and Researcher, Former Member of Parliament St. Maarten

Chair, Agriculture and Environment Committee, State Senate of Hawaii

Chairman, Barbuda Local Council

Manager, Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileáin Árann Teo

Executive Director, Edge Foundation

Minister of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency, Government of Cayman Islands

Economic and Environmental Impacts Researcher, WAVEC

Senior Engineer, Global OTEC Resources Ltd.

If you are interested in speaking at the summit next year we invite you to fill out this form.

Meet our Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors who made the Virtual Island Summit 2024 a success. Their support helped us bring together experts, stakeholders, and island communities from around the world.
Silver sponsors
Bronze sponsors

Meet our Partners

The Virtual Island Summit 2024 was made possible through the invaluable contributions of our dedicated partners. Their expertise, resources, and networks played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Island Innovation is a consultancy and advisory firm offering specialized services across various economic sectors. We bring together the private sector, government, NGOs and academia to advance innovation for sustainability in island communities worldwide. The organization works with diverse rural and island communities around the world to develop solutions for sustainable development. Island Innovation uses its global network to find innovative solutions with cutting-edge technology.
Absolutely! If you’re interested in sharing your expertise at next year’s Virtual Island Summit, we encourage you to fill out our speaker application form.. We’re always seeking talented individuals to contribute to our diverse range of sessions and discussions.
We have limited opportunities for sponsors of specific sessions or the event as a whole. If you are interested in sponsoring the event click here and we will be in touch.
Thanks for your support! You can explore our programs for opportunities to be involved.
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