Islands of the World Conference
Curaçao
welcomes you
Navigating Challenges, Building Global Resilience: Island Solutions
Join us 6–10 June 2027 for the ISISA conference on Curaçao — a landmark gathering of island scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from across the globe.
6 – 10 June 2027
ISISA 2027
"Navigating challenges, building global resilience and creating Island solutions" — the theme of this year's conference.
Programme highlights
Event Schedule
Five days of keynotes, parallel sessions, field trips, and social events — designed to make the most of Curaçao's extraordinary setting.
View full scheduleJune 6 · 19:00 AST
Welcome drinks at NAAM — the National Archaeological Anthropological Memory Management institute.
June 9 · 10:00 AST
Explore a unique side of Curaçao — culture, activities, food, and song.
June 9 · 18:00 AST
A Curaçao-grown dinner at a memorable location. Separate sign-up required.
June 10 · 16:00 AST
Concluding remarks and a look ahead at the future of global island resilience.
About ISISA
The conference
The International Small Islands Studies Association (ISISA) is a global network for interdisciplinary island research. The annual Islands of the World Conference brings together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers for learning, connection, and island-led solutions.
In 2027, the conference lands for the first time in the Caribbean — in Otrobanda, Willemstad, Curaçao: a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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