About us

Welcome to International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage in the Caribbean (ICIKHC-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 23rd - 24th December, 2026 in Vantaa, Finland, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society.

Important Dates

Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
Paper Submission
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Last date of Registration
Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Conference Date

Call For Paper

Indigenous rights and cultural preservation
Impact of colonization on indigenous communities
Traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship
Cultural identity and indigenous representation
Social justice for indigenous peoples
Indigenous languages and cultural heritage
Community empowerment and indigenous governance
Health and well-being in indigenous populations
Art and expression in indigenous cultures
Education and indigenous knowledge systems
Land rights and resource management
Indigenous activism and social movements
Cultural exchange and indigenous perspectives
Climate change impacts on indigenous communities
Indigenous youth and cultural continuity
Globalization and indigenous identities
Research ethics in indigenous studies
Cultural tourism and indigenous communities
Future of indigenous knowledge in the Caribbean
Collaborative approaches to indigenous issues

The International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage in the Caribbean invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as Caribbean Studies, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Conference Committee

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor, Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$489$449
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$769$719
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$2,189$1,909
Listener
$309$279
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$379$349
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$289$269
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$309$279
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$679$629
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,969$1,689
Online Listener
$189$179

Speakers

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor

Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture

Emmauel Nsabimana

Doctorate (PhD)

Tourism, Rwanda Polytechnic - Kitabi Integrated Polytechnic Regional College, Rwanda