How virtual events drive global inclusivity

Excerpt from Island Innovation:

Touted as an escape from the mainland, islands tend to be represented by society at large as an isolated paradise far from everything. While this notion of isolation has helped fuel tourism, distance has created physical barriers that have limited opportunities for island communities to take part in global discussions.

In a world that values knowledge-sharing, real-time access to experts, entrepreneurs, and academics, islands have been at a communications disadvantage. Whether it be distance, insufficient infrastructure, lack of opportunities, or issues with funding, these resilient communities have had to innovate in order to stay ahead of the curve.

Where many islands are at the forefront of policy, governance, technology and in solutions for environmental and sustainability issues, they have often lacked an ability to share their expertise with their counterparts and the rest of the world.

But how do you connect thousands of islands around the world and create a network capable of helping each other and sharing best practice?

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