The Dutch Caribbean Research Week 2026 (DCRW2026) has announced its keynote and plenary speakers. From June 17–24, 2026, leading researchers, managers, and social experts will gather across six Caribbean islands for a six-day thematic conference.
The program, now available at www.dcrw.nl, includes keynote speeches, plenary sessions, panel discussions, and cultural interludes focusing on topics vital to the Dutch Caribbean. Key speakers include Dr. Stephanie Croes (Aruba), Dr. Soraya Verstraeten (Curaçao), Dr. Elly Rojer (Bonaire), Dr. Oliver Klokman (Saba), Dr. Raymond Jesserun (St. Maarten), and Governor Alida Francis (St. Eustatius).
Participation in DCRW2026 is free, but registration is required for both in-person and online attendance via www.dcrw.nl/registration. The full program for all six islands, including sessions, schedules, speakers, and participation options, is available online at www.dcrw.nl/programme.
DCRW2026, organized by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), provides a platform for Caribbean scientific communities to network, share knowledge, and engage in research discussions while highlighting the contributions of the region to global science.
