The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host the third Annual 13D Business Leadership Lecture, featuring internationally acclaimed hacker, inventor, and futurist Pablos Holman. The event will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the UVI 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.
The Virgin Islands community is invited to attend this forward-looking, thought-provoking event, which continues the UVI 13D Innovation Center’s mission to spark visionary thinking and leadership across the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean.
Holman is known for his groundbreaking work in emerging technologies and for transforming complex problems into radical solutions. His projects span a wide range of fields—from cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence to brain surgery tools and hurricane suppression machines. He has worked with some of the most forward-thinking organizations in the world, including Blue Origin and the Gates Foundation, and is a founding member of the Intellectual Ventures Lab, and holds more than 70 patents.
“Pablos Holman embodies the spirit of future-focused innovation we want our students and community to embrace,” said Dr. Pamela Moolenaar-Wirsiy, vice president for Student Success and Innovation at UVI. “Our goal with the 13D Business Leadership Lecture is to challenge assumptions, shift perspectives, and spark new conversations about what’s possible through technology and creativity. We are honored to welcome Pablos to the Virgin Islands and our dynamic learning community.”
“Our mission at 13D is to empower people to see beyond the present, question assumptions, and anticipate what’s next,” said Tamra James, General Manager of USVI Operations & Senior Research Analyst. “Pablos Holman embodies this approach—his work is a testament to the power of bold thinking and disruptive innovation. We are thrilled to support UVI in fostering this kind of visionary leadership, inspiring students and the community to think critically about the future and their role in shaping it.”
The evening will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a reception hosted by the UVI Research and Technology Park, followed by Holman’s lecture at 5:30 p.m. To register for the lecture, visit 13D Business Leadership Lecture. For more information, contact joanna@13d.com. Media inquiries may be directed to pr@uvi.edu.
The 13D Business Leadership Lecture features global thought leaders who are reshaping the world through bold thinking and disruptive innovation. Past speakers have included David Roberts of Singularity University, who delivered an inspiring keynote address on exponential leadership and global impact.
