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Dominican Republic:
the new investment destination
The transformation of global supply chains, the pursuit of operational resilience, and the acceleration of nearshoring are redefining investment decisions worldwide. In this context, the Dominican Republic is emerging as one of the most competitive platforms in Latin America and the Caribbean for advanced manufacturing, high-precision operations, and regional expansion.
Why the Dominican Republic?
With a stable and sustained-growth economy, regional leadership in attracting foreign investment, and a constantly evolving industrial ecosystem, the country is strengthening its capacity to attract high value-added industries every day.
Strategic sectors:
• Medical devices
• Electronic manufacturing
• Technological components
• Advanced Logistics
• Technology services and BPO
A new global investment map is being drawn
In its second edition, the forum consolidates itself as a specialized platform to promote investment, industrial development and strategic alliances in high value-added sectors.
Strategic focus:
• Medical devices • Electronic manufacturing
• High-precision supply chains • Specialized industrial infrastructure
Guest Speakers
This forum brings together global leaders, investors, and authorities to turn that opportunity into concrete projects.
Rebeca Hwang
Researcher and Professor at Stanford University, investor for Kalei Ventures
Mike Hirata
President and owner
PC Precision Engineering
Chris Chupp
Founder & CEOGreater Goods
Andrés F. Acuña
General Director
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies at Costa Rica
Carlos Wong
CEO and Principal Consultant
FZ Associates
Fernando Calderón
Director of Corporate and Government Affairs at the Business Intelligence Center
P&G
Robert Griffin
Senior Vice President
Eaton's Residential and Wiring Device Division
Larry Vasco
General Manager LatinAmerica North
Vantive
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Paul Guth
President
Pacon Manufacturing Corporation
Claudia Pellerano
President
Asociación Dominicana de Zonas Francas ADOZONA
Manuel Estrella
President-Founder
Grupo ESTRELLA
Miguel Ángel “Miky” Lama
President
Corporación Zona Franca Santiago CZFS
Agenda
Wednesday, August 26
Grand Salon, JW Marriott Santo Domingo
8:30 a.m.
Registration
9:00 am
Opening Remarks
Introductory Framework for the 2nd International Investment and Nearshoring Forum in the Dominican Republic
Chaired by:
Carlos Julio Camilo, CEO of Banco Promerica Dominican Republic
Francesca Rainieri, President of the Board of Directors of AMCHAMDR
9:20 am
Country Vision Presentation
Public Policies to strengthen competitiveness and attract investment to the Dominican Republic
By the Honorable Mr. Victor -Ito- Bisonó, Minister of Foreing Relations of the Dominican Republic
9:45 am
Expert Presentations
Global perspectives for a new era of investment
Presented by:
Robert Griffin, Sr Vice President and General Manager Residential and Wiring Devices at Eaton
Paul Guth, President of Pacon Manufacturing Corporation
Larry Vasco, General Manager LatinAmerica North of Vantive
Chris Chupp, Founder & CEO of Greater Goods
10:45 am
First Panel
Visions shaping the future of industry: Investment, innovation and growth in high-value sectors
Moderated by:
Carlos Julio Camilo, CEOt of Banco Promerica Dominican Republic
Chaired by:
Robert Griffin , Sr Vice President and General Manager Residential and Wiring Devices at Eaton
Mike Hirata, President of PC Precision Engineering
Larry Vasco, General Manager LatinAmerica North of Vantive
11:15 am
Expert Presentation Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s experience in the medical device and business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors
Presented by:
Andres Acuña, General Manager of Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies Costa Rica
Fernando Calderon, Director of Corporate and Government Affairs at P&G's Business Intelligence Center
Carlos Wong, General Director of FZAssociates
12:05 pm
Second Panel
Dominican Reinvention: How to leverage new AI paradigms to capture new trillion-dollar markets
Moderated by:
Carlos Wong, General Director of FZAssociates
Chaired by:
Claudia Pellerano, President of the Dominican Association of Free Zones ADOZONA
Manuel Estrella , Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grupo Estrella
Miguel (Miky) Lama, President of Corporación Zona Franca Santiago CZFS
12:45 pm
Keynote Speech & Lunch
The Dominican Reinvention: from cost-based free zones to a high-value model to compete in new global markets.
By Rebeca Hwang, Investigadora y Profesora de la Universidad de Stanford, inversionista para Kalei Ventures
2: 00 p.m.
Closing
What you will experience in the forum
Regional platform focused on advanced nearshoring and strategic manufacturing
Participation of top-level global experts
Direct access to decision-makers
High-impact public-private integration
Connection between capital, industry, and concrete expansion opportunities
Comprehensive experience: strategic content and executive networking
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