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Opening Main Stage Panel

Tuesday 21st April, 2026 | 9:00am - 9:45am  | Gran Canaria, Spain | In-Person Event

SUMMARY

Global leaders and island experts share their vision for sustainable and resilient islands. This panel sets the scene for the conference, highlighting innovative strategies, collaborative solutions, and key opportunities for addressing climate, biodiversity, energy, and socio-economic challenges in island communities.

Speakers

Join panelists and speakers from the VICCTF and the British Virgin Islands 

MODERATOR

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Speakers

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Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, Deputy Premier

Government of the British Virgin Islands

Raúl García Brink

Councillor for Environment, Climate, Energy, and Knowledge, Cabildo de Gran Canaria 

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James Ellsmoor

CEO, Island Innovation

Director, Country Engagement and Partnerships at International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

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Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks

Minister for Health, Environment & Sustainability, Cayman Islands Government

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Gene Leon (PhD)

Executive Director, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity(DBRP)

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