SANTO DOMINGO.- From April 30 to May 2 of this year, with the participation of 95 countries, the "III World Symposium in Support of the Implementation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)" will be held in Punta Cana, an event that seeks to support the implementation and development of capacities in that sector.
The Director General of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), Héctor Porcella, highlighted that this is one of the most important ICAO events and is the first time it will be held in the Americas.
According to the official, the selection of the Dominican Republic as the venue for this meeting is a recognition of the growing importance of this country in the field of global aviation.
Porcella explained that the organizing committee has extended official invitations to the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, to preside over the opening ceremony. Invitations have also been extended to the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, as well as other high-ranking officials and representatives from the Dominican aeronautical and business sectors.
Under the direction and coordination of the ICAO President, Salvatore SciAcchitano, and the Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar, with the support of Porcella himself in his capacity as Director General of the host organization, the symposium aims to showcase the latest digital tools developed by ICAO.
It will also highlight the entity's main initiatives and collaborative efforts to strengthen aviation resilience, drive innovation, promote sustainable development and offer new operational solutions.
Under the theme "Optimizing aviation capacity: Strategies for safe skies and a sustainable future", the interactive panels will delve into crucial activities supporting implementation and capacity building.
Héctor Porcella and Carlos Salazar. (External source).
The topics will range from the development of modernized airport infrastructure to crisis response and preparedness, advanced air mobility and the role of air transport in tourism growth, a press release highlights.
The symposium will also address key issues in aeronautical training, exploring the importance of emerging technologies to drive effective training projects, as well as competency-based training to develop a skilled workforce adaptable to the demands of the future.
The discussions will also focus, the press release details, on the “Finvest Hub” initiative proposed by ICAO, which emphasizes the need to increase collaboration between the aviation sector and financial institutions, in order to meet the goal of decarbonizing aviation by 2050.
In addition to participating in discussions with aviation experts, Member States will have the opportunity to explore the latest products and services in the sector, guided by sponsors and exhibitors.
The symposium is open to all entities related to aviation, including ministries, civil aviation directorates, international and regional organizations, aviation service providers, financial and development institutions, academic institutions, industry partners, and other interested parties.
