Jamaica will host a landmark gathering of Caribbean education leaders this March as over 300 stakeholders converge in Kingston to shape the future of digital education. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) and Jamaica’s Ministry of Education have partnered to present the Regional Education Conference and Ministerial Forum from March 16-19 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Originally scheduled for October 2025 on Jamaica’s north coast, the event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Melissa. Dr. Nicole Manning, CXC’s Director of Operations, expressed appreciation for the sustained regional interest in addressing critical digital transformation challenges. “This conference brings together the finest minds in Caribbean education at a pivotal moment,” stated Dr. Manning. “We’re scaling efforts to equip learners with electronic devices, adapt to generative Artificial Intelligence, and embrace electronic assessment and online teaching modalities.”
The ministerial forum will feature a significant milestone as CXC® signs a landmark Partnership Engagement Agreement with the Consortium of Caribbean employer groups. Dr. Eduardo Ali, Pro-Registrar and Deputy CEO of CXC®, emphasized the importance of employer collaboration: “As global education systems evolve, we must integrate employer stakeholders’ counsel to implement an effective approach for teaching and assessment in our digital environment.”
Jamaican Education Minister Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon endorsed the conference, noting its alignment with Jamaica’s TREND education strategy. “The use of ICTs within our education system represents a key pillar for achieving national goals toward world-class education and a technology-enabled society,” the Minister stated.
The event will feature prominent speakers including Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Chairman of CXC®; Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana; and representatives from CARICOM and the Commonwealth of Learning. The conference receives sponsorship support from Stephen Austin & Sons Ltd, Hachette Learning, Vretta Inc., and other educational technology partners.