Trinbagoday!
Conference and Connections in Science, Culture, and Innovation - University of Trinidad and Tobago

TMonday, April 13, 2009he Busness of Carnival @ Cult

The Business of Culture, Creativity, and Innovation   
09:00 – 09:30 am Opening Plenary.
09:30 – 09:35 am Performance Digicel Rising Stars winner.
09:35 – 10:30 am Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
10:30 – 11:00 pm Break
11:00 – 12:30 pm JUMP – UP and INTERACT.
  • Scientifically Carnival.
  • Carnival and the Internet: The Competitive Edge.
  • G-Pan: Technology’s influence on the national instrument.
  • Technology in costume making.
  • Music Beats- Technology’s influence on music.

                        Work group sessions to follow

  • Music: Behind the Scenes.
  • Partying is Serious Business.
12:30- 2:00 pm Networking Lunch

NEX LINKS

02:00 – 4:00 pm Nuff Opportunities
  • Green Gold: Opportunities for Young People in Science and Biotechnology.
  • Green the Scene: Opportunities for Young People in Energy and the Environment.
  • More than Just a Face: Opportunities for Young People in New Media and Cultural Enterprises.
  • Fashion Forward: Opportunities for Young People in the Fashion Industry.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Business of Carnival @ Culture Park 
09:00 am – 09:30 am Opening

09:30 am – 02:00 pm

Culture Park
  • Masmakers and Steel Pan
  • Carnival and Technology
  • Music Production
  • Foods and Minis Sci – Tech Fest
  • Environment Park
  • Arts and crafts.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Youth Forum of the Americas
Afternoon Credentialing for Youth Forum of the Americas.
  • Complete Registration for 5th Summit YAF and Private Sector Forum of the Americas.
  • Check in on cruise ship.
07:00 pm – 10:00 pm YOUNG AMERICAS AND MTV MUSIC JAM
  • Launching the Youth Forum of the Americas.