The Event
4th Haitians at Harvard Conference: Leveraging Innovation to impact Haiti.
March 27th 2026
8 AM - 6 PM
Haitians at Harvard™ was founded by students seeking an ethnically Haitian space for discussions related to our home country. The organization, now also including alumni, launched its inaugural conference in 2023. In 2024 and 2025 the space was recreated to discuss "Leveraging Higher Education to Impact Haiti," followed by “Leveraging Collaboration to Impact Haiti.” These editions have attracted more than 400 registered attendees, with 50% participating online, drawing an audience of members from the Haitian Diaspora in the U.S., Harvard students, and leaders committed to Haiti's future. These successes provide a strong foundation for our upcoming event.
On March 27, 2026, we aim to discuss the meaning and value of "Leveraging Innovation to Impact Haiti." The 2026 edition of the conference will bring together Haitian professionals, students, and leaders to explore how we can work together to create positive change in Haiti by tapping into our academic and social resources to expand opportunities in both the U.S. and Haiti.
Agenda
March 26th - Welcome Reception
7:00 PM: Invitation Only
Location: Boston City Hall
March 27th - Haitians at Harvard Conference
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Registration
- Opening Remarks from Partners
The Harvard Caribbean Club, Harvard Alumni Contact of Haiti, The Phillips Brooks House Association, HACCOF, City of Boston Cultural Affairs Office
- Keynote Speech
Title: TBD
By: Dominique Dupuy
- Book Signing
Silence and Resistance : Memoir of a Girlhood in Haiti
By Monique CLESCA
- Lunch Break
- Networking Breaks
- Plenary Sessions
"Enabling Innovation for Impact in Haiti and Beyond."
Panelists: Corinne Cathala, Etzer Emile, Dina Sherif
Moderator: Marc Ruben Claude
"Leveraging Innovation to Impact Haiti"
Panelists: Marc Alain Boucicault, Stephanie Joseph, Sophia Bellegarde, Dr Moise Anilus
- Breakout Sessions
"Capital, Innovation, and Community Leaders Driving Economic Impact in and for Haiti."
Panelists: Guerda Nicolas, Ivy Kuperberg, Castelline Tilus,
Moderator: Stephanie Joseph
"Beyond Titles: Redefining Public Service Leadership for Haiti"
Panelists: Mayor Angie Bell, Corinne Cathala, Etzer Emile, Monique CLESCA
Moderator: Marc Alain Boucicault
"Care Without Borders: Reimagining Healthcare in Haiti."
Panelists: Dr. Jovans Lorquet, G. Kareen Ulysse, Skyler Badenoch
Moderator: Sophia Bellegarde
"Addressing the Linguistic and Educational Framework of the Haitian Education System."
Panelists: Nedgine Paul Deroly
Moderator: Dr Moise Anilus
7:00 PM: After Party
Location: TBD
March 28th - Bonus
8:00 PM: Alan Cave Performing Live
Location: MGM Music Hall
Community
1
Participants
400
Breakouts
4
Speakers
20
Our Team.
Meet the team behind our conference this year. We have been working tirelessly to make sure you experience the best of Harvard and that you walk out of our conference energized and committed to have more impact in Haiti. We cannot wait to host you soon!
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Partners
Thought Leadership
