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Virtual Island Summit
Sharing Knowledge For Resilient,
Sustainable And
Prosperous Islands Worldwide
Prosperous Islands Worldwide
Sharing Knowledge For Resilient,
Sustainable And Prosperous Islands Worldwide
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Content Tracks
The Virtual Island Summit 2025 hosts eight Content Tracks. Each Track can be interpreted as a learning path with sessions that help attendees develop more in-depth knowledge about a specific topic and industry.
Sustainable Tourism
Explored best practices for developing a thriving and sustainable tourism industry on islands.
FinTech and Climate Innovation
Uncovered the intersection of finance and technology in creating climate-resilient island communities.
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.
Virtual Island Summit in numbers
Every year we bring together a powerful network of participants, speakers, and content to address the challenges and opportunities facing island communities around the world. On 2025, we will host our 7th edition of the event.
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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.
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.
We always welcome ideas! Please get in touch.
