Dominican Republic prepares for the first Coconut Summit: DominiCoco 2026
The Dominican agricultural sector is preparing for an unprecedented event. The firm RAAS Irrigation Systems has confirmed the celebration of DominiCoco 2026, the first edition of the Coconut Summit in the country. The meeting will take place this Thursday, August 13, at the Intercontinental Hotel facilities in Santo Domingo, with extended hours from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This initiative seeks to consolidate itself as the strategic meeting point for producers, entrepreneurs, investors, and specialists, who will analyze the current landscape of the coconut value chain. From cultivation techniques and productivity optimization to industrialization, commercialization, and technological innovation processes, the agenda will cover the fundamental pillars for the growth of this sector.
Key themes and international experts
The summit will address critical challenges, including efficient irrigation management, pest control, crop diseases, and the vast investment opportunities offered by the sector in Dominican territory. To this end, a distinguished list of international experts has been convened:
- Fabio Miranda (Brazil): Specialist in irrigation management for high productivity.
- Jamison Dos Santos: Speaker on the keys and secrets to maximizing crop yield.
- Junior Gouveia: Focused on effective strategies for mite control.
- Ienaga Narciso: Expert in technology, quality, and safety in coconut water processing.
Local vision and industrial development
The program will also feature the voices of prominent figures in the Dominican business community, such as Horacio Lomba, General Manager of Consorcio Cítricos Dominicanos–Grupo Rica; agro-industrial entrepreneur Daniel Dalet Casals, founder of SoloCoco; and businessman José Ramón Peralta Fernández, who will contribute his vision on the development of the national productive sector.
The future of the Dominican coconut does not only depend on the land, but on the integration of the industry, intelligent investment, and coordinated territorial development among all actors in the chain.
Experts from the DominiCoco 2026 SummitOne of the most anticipated moments of the day will be the panel dedicated to the future of the coconut in the Dominican Republic. Likewise, clinical nutritionist Richard Marine will close the conference cycle by speaking about the fundamental role of this fruit in human nutrition and current consumption trends.
