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Drones, AI & GIS for DRM: 2025 Conference & Workshop - Caribbean & Central America Edition

Turning Data into Action: Harnessing Drones, AI & GIS for Resilient Futures December 2–4, 2025, Montego Bay, Jamaica

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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.

Registration opens in August 2025. Express your interest and receive updates:

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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

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Who Should Attend?

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  • 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
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Conference Organizers, Partners & Sponsors

The conference is part of a global series of regional conferences. After a first successful edition for Southern Africa in 2024, 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) as a strategic partner. 

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Following sponsors make this conference and workshop possible:

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Questions or Sponsorship Inquiries?

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Join Us in Montego Bay!

Be part of shaping a resilient future—where local innovation, geospatial intelligence, and regional collaboration transform how the Caribbean and Central America prepare, respond, and thrive. Let’s turn data into action—together.