SANTO DOMINGO.– The Dominican Republic will host the Concordia Horizon Summit Dominican Republic 2026, an international meeting that will bring together leaders from government, the private sector and civil society starting this Wednesday to discuss some of the most relevant challenges of the current global scenario.
The information was released by ProDominicana through its official channels, where it highlighted that the forum, scheduled to take place fromFebruary 18 to 20, 2026, will address issues related to democracy, the global economy and the risks arising from the geopolitical context, in a space designed for strategic dialogue and cooperation between regions.
According to the information released, the choice of the country as the venue is due to its growing position as a connection point between markets and regions, as well as its projection as a platform for investment and the articulation of international agendas.
The event is part of a series of high-level meetings organized by Concordia, aimed at promoting public-private collaboration and the exchange of ideas among decision-makers.
With this designation, the Dominican Republic expands its presence in international strategic discussion forums, in a context where debates on democratic governance, economic stability and multilateral cooperation occupy a central place on the global agenda.
The event will be attended by top leaders
According to a statement from ProDominicana, the meeting will include the participation of the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader; the United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Leah Campos; United States Congressman Adriano Espaillat; the Vice President of the Republic of Guatemala, Karin Herrera Aguilar; the Ambassador of Panama to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ana Irene Delgado; the Minister of Foreign Trade of the Republic of Costa Rica, Manuel Tovar; the CEO and co-founder of Paystand, Jeremy Almond; the CEO of ProMujer, Carmen Correa; and former Major League Baseball player and civic leader Nelson Cruz, among other regional and global figures.
An agenda on relevant topics
During the three-day event, discussions will revolve around two central themes: Global Economy and Trade, and Democracy, Security, and Geopolitical Risk. The agenda will address topics such as global supply chains, investment in emerging markets, institutional stability, resilience to global risks, and the impact of disinformation on democratic systems.
“At a time of profound global change, creating spaces for open, high-level dialogue is more important than ever,” emphasized Matthew Swift, CEO and co-founder of Concordia. “The Horizon Summits reflect our commitment to bringing together leaders from diverse sectors to analyze complex challenges, identify shared opportunities, and strengthen long-term regional and global cooperation.”.
For his part, the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, stated that “it is an honor to welcome Concordia to the Dominican Republic. This global meeting reflects our shared commitment to fostering strategic dialogue, inclusive growth, and collaboration that transcends borders.”.
Likewise, Biviana Riveiro, executive director of ProDominicana, indicated that “this event represents a strategic platform to promote high-level dialogue and strengthen an environment of trust that fosters investment, trade, and public-private partnerships. At ProDominicana, we value these spaces as fundamental to consolidating the country's image as a competitive, stable, and reliable destination for business.”.
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