Antigua and Barbuda is set to welcome hundreds of emerging leaders from across the region this June as it hosts the Rotaract District 7030 Conference 2026, marking the country’s return as host after more than two decades.

The conference, themed “Linked in Wadadli,” will run from June 25 to 29 at Pineapple Beach Club and is expected to attract approximately 200 young professionals and Rotaract members from throughout the Caribbean.

Organised by the Rotaract Club of Antigua, the event is the flagship annual gathering of Rotaract District 7030, a regional network comprising 47 clubs across territories including Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, and several French and Dutch Caribbean islands.

The multi-day conference will focus on leadership development, regional collaboration, and youth-driven solutions to shared challenges. Participants will engage in a packed programme of training sessions, panel discussions, innovation workshops, and community service projects, alongside cultural showcases celebrating Caribbean identity.

Organisers say the theme reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen connections among young leaders while positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a hub for regional integration and idea-sharing.

The 2026 edition is being led by District Rotaract Representative Crystal Mohammed of the Rotaract Club of San Fernando South. She is supported by local co-chairs Sherwyn Greenidge and Dr. Namadi Belle, along with a regional planning team.

The Rotaract District 7030 Conference has long served as a cornerstone event for youth leadership in the Caribbean, typically drawing between 150 and 200 participants annually. Beyond its developmental impact, the conference is also expected to generate economic activity through accommodation, transportation, and local services.

Organisers are encouraging businesses, organisations, and members of the public to support the initiative, noting that investment in youth leadership is critical to the region’s long-term development.

With preparations underway, Antigua and Barbuda is once again poised to take a leading role in shaping the next generation of Caribbean leaders.