THE University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) is inviting education stakeholders to the 20th Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education (CANQATE) Conference and Annual General Meeting 2024.

It is scheduled to take place from November 5 to 7 at Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Under the theme ‘Twenty Years of Promoting Quality in Higher Education: Development, Impact and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future’, this milestone event is set to be the premier gathering of quality assurance professionals in the Caribbean.

According to a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education and Youth, the conference will serve as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and innovative strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of tertiary education throughout the region.

This year’s agenda includes a series of keynote addresses, plenary sessions, workshops, and valuable networking opportunities — all designed to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement in higher education.

The UCJ, said the education ministry, continues to reaffirm its commitment to upholding and advancing the standards of higher education in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

“The 20th anniversary of CANQATE presents a unique opportunity for stakeholders to engage in critical dialogue that will shape the future of education in the region,” said the ministry.