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Dominican Republic
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic: Building the Future through Stability and Investment 

The Dominican Republic is one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America and offers investment opportunities across various industries. Building on the success of its first conference in the country in 2023, Americas Society/Council of the Americas will host its second Latin American Cities Conference in Santo Domingo, in collaboration with the government of the Dominican Republic. Private and public sector leaders will discuss how the country’s political stability and continued economic growth have created favorable conditions for foreign investment and strengthened its position as a strategic player within the region. 

The half-day event will explore the role of trusted government institutions in promoting sustainable development, the diversification of investment toward more technology-driven sectors, and the country's key position in the shifting regional landscape. 
 

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic 
  • Raquel Peña, Vice President of the Dominican Republic
  • Víctor Bisonó, Minister of Industry and Commerce 
  • Héctor Valdez Albizu, Governor of the Central Bank 
  • Jonathan Bournigal, Founder and Managing Partner, Carabela Platform Services
  • Daniel Cancel, Senior Latin America Wealth and Business Reporter, Bloomberg News
  • Andrea Escobedo, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google Cloud
  • Lina García, President, Envases Antillanos, Grupo Linda 
  • Frank E. Rainieri, President & CEO, Grupo Puntacana 
  • José Miguel Torrebiarte, Director, Cementos Progreso 
  • Belkis Vasquez-McCall, Partner, McKinsey & Company
  • José Yude Michelén, Chairman, MIO  
  • Susan Segal, President & CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

*Additional speakers to be confirmed.


This conference is free, by-invitation-only, and open to COA corporate members and special guests. 

The program will be in Spanish. Live webcast of this event will be available on this webpage and no prior registration is required to watch the broadcast. 


República Dominicana: Construyendo el Futuro a través de la Estabilidad y la Inversión 

La República Dominicana es una de las economías de más rápido crecimiento en América Latina y ofrece oportunidades de inversión en diversas industrias. Tras el éxito de su primera conferencia en el país en 2023, Americas Society/Council of the Americas organizará su segunda Latin America Cities Conference en Santo Domingo, en colaboración con el Gobierno de la República Dominicana. Líderes del sector público y privado analizarán cómo la estabilidad política y el continuo crecimiento económico del país han generado condiciones favorables para la inversión extranjera y han fortalecido su posición como un actor estratégico en la región. 

El evento de medio día explorará el papel de la institucionalidad para promover el desarrollo sostenible, la diversificación de la inversión hacia sectores tecnológicos, y la posición clave de la República Dominicana en el cambiante panorama regional. 

Esta conferencia es gratis, abierta a los miembros corporativos del COA, e invitados especiales. 

La conferencia será en español. El evento será transmitido en vivo en esta página web, y no se requiere registro previo para ver la transmisión. 


Follow the discussion on X: @ASCOA 

Program Information: Sharon Salischiker | ssalischiker@as-coa.org 
Sponsorship Opportunities: Constanza Guarino | cguarino@as-coa.org  
COA Corporate Membership: Miranda Gastelum | mgastelum@as-coa.org  
Press Inquiries: Claudia Torrens | mediarelations@as-coa.org 

Speakers

Luis Abinader
President of the Dominican Republic

Luis Abinader is a Dominican economist, businessman, and politician who has served as President of the Dominican Republic since August 16, 2020. Abinader has combined his experience in the private sector with public service. Before entering politics, he played a key role in the...

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Raquel Peña
Vice President of the Dominican Republic

Raquel Peña is a Dominican academic, businesswoman, and politician who has served as Vice President of the Dominican Republic since August 16, 2020. With a background in business administration and academia, Peña was previously a professor and administrator at the Pontificia...

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Víctor O. Bisonó
Minister of Commerce, Industry, and SMEs

Víctor (Ito) Bisonó Haza, minister of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic since August 16, 2020, is a prominent political leader who was elected as a National Congressman on four occasions, between 2002 and 2020. In this role, he chaired the Commission on Economy...

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Héctor Valdez Albizu
Governor of the Central Bank, Dominican Republic

Héctor Valdez Albizu is an economist with a distinguished career in the financial and banking sector. He is the Governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, a position he has held since 2004, with successive confirmations in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018...

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Jonathan Bournigal
Founder and Managing Partner, Carabela Platform Services

Jonathan Bournigal is an experienced investor in medium-sized businesses with a distinguished career in Latin America’s financial and entrepreneurial sectors. He is the founder and managing partner of Carabela Platform Services, the first Search Fund in the Dominican Republic.

He...

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Daniel Cancel
Senior Latin America Wealth and Business reporter, Bloomberg News

Daniel Cancel is the senior Latin America Wealth and Business reporter at Bloomberg News. Based in São Paulo, he covers the region’s financial markets, business trends, and economic developments. Daniel will soon be taking on the role of Miami bureau chief at Bloomberg News.

Previ...

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Andrea Escobedo
Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google Cloud

Andrea Escobedo Lastiri is the senior manager of Government Affairs for Cloud for Spanish LATAM at Google, where she leads the company's strategy in regulatory affairs and public policy across the region. With over 15 years of experience in the information technology and services...

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Lina García
President, Envases Antillanos, Grupo Linda

Lina García is a distinguished Dominican business leader and the current president of Envases Antillanos, a leading company in the packaging industry that is part of Grupo Linda. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Business Administration from the Pontificia Universidad Católica...

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José Yude Michelén is a seasoned professional with over 16 years of experience in the global financial markets, specializing in Commodities & Derivatives, Forex, and broader financial sectors. He has held key leadership roles throughout his career, including managing director for...

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Frank E. Rainieri
President & CEO, Grupo Puntacana

Frank Elías Rainieri Kuret is the president of Grupo Puntacana, a leading Dominican conglomerate known for its development and management of the renowned Puntacana Resort. Grupo Puntacana encompasses a wide range of businesses, including tourism, real estate, and infrastructure...

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José Miguel Torrebiarte
Director, Cementos Progreso

José Miguel Torrebiarte is the current president of the Foundation for the Development of Guatemala (FUNDESA), a private, non-profit organization composed of business leaders acting in a personal capacity. He also serves as secretary of the Board of Directors of Progreso and as...

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Belkis Vasquez-McCall
Partner, McKinsey & Company

Belkis Vasquez-McCall is a partner at McKinsey’s Southern California office and leads McKinsey’s global Tech Delivery capabilities. With over two decades of experience, she helps companies navigate enterprise-wide transformations in digital, engineering, and technology-enabled...

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Susan Segal
President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Susan Segal was elected president and CEO of the Americas Society and Council of the Americas in August 2003 after working in the private sector with Latin America and other emerging markets for over 30 years. A passionate supporter of Latin America, she joined the organizations...

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