Pan-African/Caribbean Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference
University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica
October 14-16, 2026
(Hybrid in-Person/Virtual Event)


Registration
Please select one applicable option below to register

A) Authors Registration
  • For authors whose submissions were peer-reviwed and accepted

B) Non-Authors, Registration from the Caribbean and Africa
  • For those registering from the Carribben and Africa
 
C) Non-Authors, Diaspora Registration
  • For all in the Diaspora

** You will receive the conference Zoom link after registration ***


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Additional Conference Information

Conference Location:
  • University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica
  • Conference building on Campus: Lecture Theatre 50 / LT50, Shared Facilities Building, University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, St. Andrew, Jamaica W.est Indies

Nearest Airport on Jamaica:

  • Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica

Visa Information
  • All travelers to Jamaica must satisfy the Jamiacan visa requirements. All international visitors must hold a valid passport for at least 6 months beyond the dates of their intended stay.

  • Visas: Varies by country. U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays, but citizens of many other countries do Immigration & Customs: All travelers must complete an C5. Jamaica Entry VC5isa - General Information: https://www.pica.gov.jm/immigration/entry-visa-requirements (Fees, Application Forms, Vaccinations). Depending on country of origin, then, you may need a specific type of vaccination (see the countries above)

Local Transportation
  • Getting from the airport to the conference? Consider using an airport-licensed taxi. JUTA taxi company is a great option. A typical taxi ride from the airport to conference hotels costs around US$50.00.
  • You can also use Uber, InDrive, or 876OnTheGo for app-based pickup and drop-off.
  • Public transportation is an affordable and slower way to travel, but it's not the fastest.
  • rentals are another option to consider. rentals are another option to consider.

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Hotel accommodations
1. S Hotel Kingston. A luxurious hotel (4.5★) ~ 200 USD/night
Address: 1 St Lucia Ave, Kingston ~6.0km from the conference
Phone: +18 769260000
Amenities: Breakfast (buffet included). Modern, strong Wi-Fi

2) AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica, 230-300 USD/night
Address: 38-42 Lady Musgrave Rd, Kingston. ~6.0km from the conference
Phone: +18 767503000
Amenities: Breakfast (available but not included). Ideal for international delegates and diplomats

3) The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. ~ 180-250 USD/night
Address: 1 Park Close, Kingston, Jamaica
Phone: +18 769263691
Amenities: Breakfast (available but not included). Ideal for international delegates and diplomats

4) Courtyard by Marriott Kingston ~ 200-260 USD/night
Address: 1 St Lucia Ave, Kingston ~6.0km from the conference
Phone: +18 766189900
Amenities: Breakfast (buffet included). Business friendly

5. ROK Hotel Kingston ~170~ 200 USD/night
Address: 1 St Lucia Ave, Kingston ~7-8 km from the conference
Phone: +118766197651
Amenities: Breakfast (optional). Located downtown, great scenery

6. ROK Shirley Retreat Hotel, 90~120 USD/night, Budget friendly
Address: 7 Maven Ave, Kingston, Jamaica. ~5km to conference
Phone: +18 769279208
Amenities: Breakfast optional

7. Christar Villas Hotel, ~100-120 USD/night, Budget friendly
Address: 99A Hope Rd, Kingston, Jamaica, ~5km to conference
Phone: +18769788066
Amenities: Breakfast optional

8. R Hotel Kingston,100-120 USD/night, Budget friendly
Address: 2 Renfrew Rd, Kingston, Jamaica
Phone: +18769686222
Amenities: Breakfast optional

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Tourism before and after the conference
(Coming soon)


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