KINGSTON, Jamaica — One hundred and seventy participants from across the Caribbean and beyond gathered in Kingston for the 15th Annual Caribbean Urban Forum (CUF 2026), featuring robust dialogue, knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation focused on building stronger and more resilient Caribbean communities.

The forum which was held under the theme “On the Frontlines: Rethinking Resilience and Recovery in the Caribbean”, was hosted by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), the Jamaica Institute of Planners (JIP), Island City Lab, and blueSpace Caribbean.

According to a KSAMC press release on Wednesday, the event brought together urban planners, municipal leaders, policymakers, academics, development partners, private sector representatives, students, and community stakeholders to examine the critical issues shaping the future of Caribbean cities and communities.