Drones, AI & GIS for DRM: 2026 Conference & Workshop - Caribbean & Central America Edition

Turning Data into Action: Beyond the Storm: Mapping Hope & Building Resilience, May 5-7, 2026, Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica

About the Conference

The Caribbean and Central America are at the forefront of climate and disaster challenges. As hurricanes, floods, and other hazards grow more frequent and intense, the need for data-driven, localized solutions is more urgent than ever.

This 3-day regional gathering will bring together leaders from government, civil society, academia, and the private sector to explore how drones, AI, and GIS can be harnessed to:

Strengthen national and local disaster preparedness,
Improve early warning and emergency response systems,
Inform infrastructure and resilience planning, and
Build the capacity of local actors and institutions.

It’s about presenting stories from the Caribbean and Central America in a global context. It’s about learning to plan, adapt, and prepare to protect what exists—but also responding with clarity, leading with insight, and anticipating what’s next.

Join us for 3 impactful days in May 2026 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica

Registration opens January 2026

Conference Objectives

Raise awareness about the strategic role of geospatial technologies in DRM
Showcase good practices and replicable models from the region and beyond
Foster collaboration across sectors and geographies
Co-create an actionable regional roadmap aligned with global and regional frameworks, including the Sendai Framework, Early Warning for All, and the recent CDEMA UAS for CDM initiative

Program

Program to be shared 2-3 months before the conference.

Who Should Attend?

National Disaster Management Agencies (NDMAs)
Geospatial professionals and enthusiasts
NGOs, humanitarian and development organizations
Academic researchers and students
Climate, insurance and ESG-focused private sector representatives

Format Highlights

Keynotes and opening plenary
Thematic breakout sessions
Live tech demos and drone simulations
Technology labs and hands-on training
Peer presentations and case studies
Networking receptions and co-creation sessions

Conference Organizers, Partners & Sponsors

The conference is part of a global series of regional conferences. After successful editions for Southern Africa in 2024 and 2025, Jamaica Flying Labs, WeRobotics and Esri are co-organizing the first edition for the Caribbean and Central America, with the support of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) as strategic partners.