HUB Cámara Santo Domingo boosts business growth and exports in the Dominican Republic
The seventh edition of HUB Cámara Santo Domingo has opened its doors, consolidating itself as the epicenter of international business in the country. This event, which brings together more than 150 foreign buyers and nearly 280 local exporters, seeks to boost commercial exchange and open new doors for the national productive sector.
The opening ceremony was led by President Luis Abinader, with the presence of key figures from the public and private sectors. Throughout the day, it is projected to reach more than 1,000 business meetings, focused on a diverse demand of approximately 800 Dominican products.
Technological innovation and training
One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the AWS Train Dominican Republic program. This initiative, the result of a strategic alliance between Amazon Web Services, the government sector, and various institutions, aims to train 50,000 people in Artificial Intelligence and cloud computing by the year 2028.
76% of companies in Central America and the Caribbean already integrate chatbots and generative Artificial Intelligence digital assistants into their operations, marking a clear trend toward strategic digitalization.
Paula Bellizia, Vice President of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Latin America.
Positive economic indicators
The impact of the commercial sector in the country is overwhelming. According to data shared by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, commerce is responsible for more than one million jobs, which is equivalent to 20.2% of the Dominican workforce.
- Export growth: Exports reached 9.277 billion dollars in the first seven months of the year, reflecting a 12% increase compared to 2025.
- Entrepreneurship: During the first semester of 2026, the creation of nearly 18 thousand new companies was recorded.
- Digitalization: With the launch of Fedocámaras Digital, the goal is to modernize the Mercantile Registry, eliminating dependence on physical files and streamlining business processes.
In addition to the business rounds, the event offers a commercial exhibition open to the public with more than 50 participating companies, along with an academic agenda of seminars and workshops designed to strengthen MSMEs and the country’s export sector.
