Meet the team

A Strong Caribbean Research Community

The 21st Islands of the World Conference is organised through a unique collaboration of independent researchers, universities, research institutes, and knowledge organisations from across the Dutch Caribbean.

Together we aim to strengthen regional research capacity, foster international collaboration and showcase the diversity of island scholarship throughout the Caribbean.

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Researcher conducting fieldwork

Organising committee

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Renske Pin, PhD

Chair, Local Organising Committee

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Steffen van Heijningen, PhD

Co-Chair, Local Organising Committee

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Guido Rojer, PhD

Programme Chair

Photos and full bios will be added soon.

Local Scientific Partners

A full list of participating universities, research institutes and knowledge organisations will be published soon.

Local Partners & supporters

RE-Quest Research & ConsultancyNWO, Dutch Research CouncilMinisterie van Binnenlandse Zaken en KoninkrijksrelatiesCuraçao Tourism BoardMinisterie van Economische Ontwikkeling

Contact us with any questions

For registration, programme, or general enquiries, please use the form below or email us directly at info@2027isisa.com.

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