Members of the media are invited to cover the grand opening of the University of the Virgin Islands’ 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center on Monday, April 17, at 10 a.m. on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. The building is located at the site of the former West Bay Supermarket.
The new cutting-edge space is designed to bring students, researchers, businesses, government leaders and other stakeholders together to learn from one another and turn innovative ideas into reality. Within this newly renovated building, is a maker space, innovation lab, artificial intelligence room, technology lecture space, conference room, classrooms, audio-visual capabilities, a culinary arts facility, juice bar and coffee shop.
The 13D Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kiril Sokoloff, will be in attendance along with renowned technology expert and bestselling author, Pascal Finette, who will serve as the keynote speaker.
There will be immersive tours and demonstrations of the innovative technology in the center as well as complimentary samples from the coffee shop, juice bar and culinary institute.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by emailing pr@uvi.edu by noon on Saturday, Apri1 15, to confirm your attendance.
What: 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center Opening
When: Monday, April 17, 2023
Time: 10 A.M.
Where: UVI Innovation Center (Formerly West Bay Supermarket) – Orville E. Kean Campus – St. Thomas
Contact: UVI Public Relations Office (340) 693-1059
