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Today is the Day! The Virtual Island Summit is starting in a few hours! If you haven’t entered the giveaway yet, don’t miss your chance to win a free ticket to Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 in Gran Canaria. Enter now! Today’s AgendaUnmissable today: Official Opening of the Virtual Island Summit 202508:00 EDT (New York), 13:00 BST (London), 22:00 AEST (Sydney)Hear from Aruba’s Prime Minister Mike Eman and Antonio Morales, President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria – host of GSIS2026. You’ll also be the first to discover a brand-new professional certification focused on sustainable economic development in island contexts.Join here Island Education Going Digital – Sponsored by the Edge Foundation11:00 EDT (New York), 16:00 BST (London), 01:00 AEST (Sydney, next day)This session explores how emerging technologies like AI, virtual learning, and digital tools are transforming education, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges they bring, and how islands can embrace innovation while ensuring appropriate safeguards.Join here Fireside chat: Climate Resilience Through Responsive Social Protection18:00 EDT (New York), 23:00 BST (London), 08:00 AEST (Sydney, next day)Hear from Ruth Cross Kwansing, Minister of Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs for Kiribati, as she shares how social protection programs are being used to build community resilience to climate change, integrating social inclusion and health into national adaptation strategies.Join here
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Sessions will be broadcast via Zoom, where you’ll be able to ask questions, join polls, and connect with other attendees in real time. To participate, download Zoom for free and choose your preferred version of the app.Talks will also be streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn if you prefer to watch there.
Gran Canaria will host the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026, in partnership with Island Innovation, bringing delegates on-site to experience these initiatives firsthand. Beyond the panels, GSIS2026 offers a unique opportunity to connect with global leaders, investors, and practitioners working at the forefront of sustainable economic development and innovation.Use the code GSIS2026-VIS2025-SPECIAL for 30% offuntil Friday, September 19th!
