Dominican Republic to Host Second World Governments Summit Regional Dialogue for Latin America and the Caribbean in November
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | November 20–21, 2026
The Dominican Republic will once again become a meeting point for regional and international leaders as it prepares to host the second edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) Regional Dialogue for Latin America and the Caribbean, scheduled for November 20–21, 2026, in Cap Cana.
Held under the patronage of Dominican President Luis Abinader and organized in partnership with the World Governments Summit Organization, the event will bring together heads of state and government, ministers, senior officials, international organizations, business leaders, investors and experts to explore the future of governance and regional cooperation.
The gathering builds on the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the Dominican Republic, reinforcing the Caribbean nation’s role as a bridge between Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. The initiative also reflects a shared ambition to strengthen diplomatic relations, encourage investment and promote the exchange of knowledge and innovative public policies.
The agenda will address some of the region’s most relevant priorities, including geoeconomics and strategic investment, global cooperation and regional integration, tourism and cultural industries, future government models, logistics and global connectivity, human capital and the future of work.
According to the organizers, the event is expected to welcome approximately 400 participants, creating opportunities for high-level conversations, institutional partnerships and new business connections.
The program will include strategic dialogues on November 20, followed by an exclusive leadership exchange on November 21, bringing together senior government representatives and international decision-makers.
Following the inaugural regional edition hosted by the Dominican Republic in 2025, the 2026 gathering marks an important step in establishing the country as a recurring platform for dialogue between Latin America and the Gulf region.
With the UAE and the Dominican Republic strengthening their strategic relationship, the WGS-LAC Dialogue offers an opportunity to advance a broader agenda of cooperation, connecting governments, businesses and institutions around shared challenges and opportunities for the future.
Venue: Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Dates: November 20–21, 2026
Official website: https://www.worldgovernmentssummit.org/events/wgs-lac-dialogue
