We are excited to announce that we have revamped our programming to focus on Innovation & Collaboration to Build Resilience in Jamaica and the Caribbean. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which highlighted the urgent need for innovation, adaptable systems, and community strength, our renewed approach emphasizes innovative & practical solutions for recovery and long-term preparedness.
Continuing our trajectory of meeting students’ needs, our Outreach Efforts will now focus on supporting the recovery of STEM education capacity for schools in Western and Southwestern Jamaica that were hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa.
Overview
This year’s symposium will spotlight pioneering advances and critical discussions at the intersection of innovation and real-world application. Featuring distinguished speakers presenting their latest research and innovations, as well as ideation & collboration workshops, the event will offer a stimulating environment for knowledge exchange, professional growth, and collaboration.
Monday, March 23
- SOSA’s 11th Symposium
- Sessions: Collaborative Genomics; Ideation & Collaboration Building; Human & Environmental Health; Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, March 24
- Mobile STEPS Day 1
- Outreach to Schools in Southwestern Jamaica
Wednesday, March 25
- Mobile STEPS Day 2
- Outreach to Schools in Western Jamaica
Symposium Registration
Come join distinguished local and international speakers, ideate to tackle issues & form new collaborations
Speakers & Panelists
MAIN SPEAKER
Dr. Oswaldo Lozoya
Scientific Computing Principal Investigator, RTI
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Dr. Reginald Archer
Associate Professor, Tennessee State University
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Dr. Paola Giusti Rodriguez
Assistant Professor, University of Florida
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Mr. Yusuf Henriques
Chief Executive Officer, IndyGeneUS Bio
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Dr. Oscar Rodriguez
Assistant Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Dr. Ricardo Harripaul
Johnson & Johnson
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Melissa Daley
Chief Executive Officer, Orca Intelligence
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Cordel Green
Executive Director, Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica
MAIN SPEAKER
Devy Frederick
Head of Business Development, CariGenetics
Registration
Join us for Sessions of SOSA’s 11th Symposium on Monday, Marcy 23, 2026 to be held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies, Mona in Kingston, Jamaica.
School Recovery
School Support
- Affected schools are in need of science educational materials
Past Conference Sponsors
