Expression of Interest (EoI)

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST– 2nd School of Digital Transformation in the Caribbean (SoDTIC)

Dear Stakeholder

On behalf of our partners, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) invites applications from policymakers, researchers and practitioners of our Member States to participate in the 2nd Edition of the School of Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Caribbean (SoDTIC), to be held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from Monday 16th to Friday 20th June 2025.

The School of Digital Transformation and Innovation (SoDTIC) is a premier capacity-building initiative designed to empower policymakers and stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) with cutting-edge knowledge on digital transformation. Through interactive lectures, panel discussions, case studies and peer-learning exercises, the School facilitates the exchange of insights on emerging technologies, digital governance and regulatory best practices.

Following the success of its first Caribbean edition in 2024, the second edition in 2025 aims to deepen engagement with regional policymakers, industry experts and international organisations. This year’s School will focus on key themes such as infrastructure resilience, meaningful connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), governance frameworks and financial strategies for digital transformation. For more information on the SoDTIC, please visit the CTU website at https://ctu.int/event/school-of-digital-transformation-and-innovation-in-the-caribbean-2025/

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCESS

We encourage early submissions, as qualified persons will generally be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis and on the selection criteria below. However, a Selection Committee will determine who will be selected if the EoI is heavily oversubscribed. Please submit your expression of interest via the following link https://form.jotform.com/CTUnion/2nd-school-of-digital-transformatio by Wednesday 30th April 2025.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Due to limited slots, the selection committee will prioritise applicants based on the following criteria:

Relevance of professional background to the themes of the School.

Identified potential to apply the methodologies learned and to multiply the developed capacities across the participant´s organisation/country.

Representation from diverse Caribbean countries to ensure regional inclusivity.

Gender balance and diversity considerations.

For further inquiries, please contact the Stakeholder Engagement Unit of Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) at seu@ctu.int or Ms.

Francola John, Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, CTU at francola.john@ctu.int or 1-868-628-0281 Ext. 231.

We look forward to your participation!

Best Regards

Stakeholder Engagement Unit

Caribbean Telecommunications Union