#ABCHOGM2026
Manipal Education Americas and the American University of Antigua College of Medicine warmly welcome the Heads of Government, Ministers and delegations of the 56 Commonwealth nations to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
CHOGM 2026 opens Sunday 1 November and runs through Wednesday 4 November in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda.
The AUA Conference & Learning Center is proud to serve as a primary venue for CHOGM 2026, hosting CHOGM Executive Sessions, the Commonwealth Women's Forum and the Commonwealth People's Forum. Purpose-built on AUA's Coolidge campus, the Center was designed for the university's academic mission — and stands ready as a national stage for the Commonwealth.
Manipal Education Americas and the American University of Antigua thank the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for the honour of choosing the Conference & Learning Center as a venue for CHOGM 2026. To be trusted with a gathering of this standing is a privilege for our university and a proud moment for the community we have called home for more than two decades.
"Size does not limit contribution. A small country such as Antigua and Barbuda has a great deal to offer."
In recognition of Antigua and Barbuda's hosting of CHOGM 2026, AUA has established the Commonwealth Grant — expanding access to medical education for eligible students from Commonwealth countries.
Applications are now open. Eligibility and application details at AUA's website.
AUA has grown alongside the nation that hosts it, through partnerships in healthcare, education and public service. Founded in 2004, AUA is an innovative medical school dedicated to providing a learner-centric education of the highest quality, granting opportunities to underrepresented communities and fostering a diverse academic community.
AUA is founded in Antigua with an inaugural class of nine students.
Affiliation with Mount St. John’s Medical Centre gives students early hands-on clinical experience.
The new campus in Coolidge opens, with a multistory library and high-tech labs.
AUA is fully accredited by CAAM-HP, the body that accredits medical programs across CARICOM member states.
West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards becomes an official AUA Ambassador.
AUA funds newborn sickle cell screening in Antigua and Barbuda, launched at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (formerly Mount St. John’s Medical Centre).
CHOGM joins a roll of international gatherings the Conference & Learning Center has already hosted — from United Nations and hemispheric summits to investment forums, trade marketplaces, academic ceremonies and national cultural events. The 26,000 sq ft venue offers a spacious Main Hall, multipurpose lounges and breakout rooms, a 30 ft video wall with full AV support, tiered Wi-Fi with private networks, and a location less than five minutes from the airport and major hotels.
