About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Northeast Jamaican Diaspora Conference!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Northeast USA Jamaica Diaspora Conference, a two-day gathering taking place on October 23–24 2026.
This event is dedicated to bringing together Jamaicans across the Northeast to connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful impact. Guided by our theme—One Diaspora, One Vision: Advancing Jamaica Together—
Three Pillars. One Mission:
- Prosperity: Driving investment,innovation, entrepreneurship and trade to build economic growth for Jamaica
- People: Empowering communities through education, healthcare, youth development and community wellbeing
- Partnership: Strengthening leadership, collaboration and engagement to create lasting impact
Join us for an inspiring experience of collaboration and empowerment as we shape the future of our diaspora together.
Each day will run from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Agenda details to follow
Friday-Saturday: Temple University Center, 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
This event is not for profit. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to cover event expenses
Students: Please contact [email protected] for discount information
Event venue & nearby stays
Temple University Center City Campus, 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States
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