1st Dominican Republic – Portugal Business Meeting
A strategic opportunity to rediscover the Dominican Republic as a vital economic partner and an access hub to the Americas. The 1st Business Meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations and generate concrete business through networking and B2B meetings.
Despite the existence of an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union, the Portuguese presence in the Dominican market remains below its potential. This meeting seeks to change this reality by presenting the Dominican Republic as a diversified, competitive economy receptive to the quality of Portuguese companies.
A Platform for Opportunities and Diversification
The central objective of this event is to bridge the gap between the Dominican economic reality and the Portuguese business community. More than just a tourist destination, the Dominican Republic positions itself as a logistics hub in the Caribbean, featuring competitive free trade zones and privileged connections to the United States and Latin America.
Participation Advantages:
- Direct Access: Privileged contact with trade and investment promotion authorities and institutions from both countries.
- Strategic Networking: Structured spaces for dialogue between public and private stakeholders.
- B2B Meetings: Opportunity to meet with a delegation of Dominican companies with a concrete interest in partnerships, supply, and investment.
- Market Intelligence: First-hand information regarding tax incentives, free trade zones, and current trade agreements.
Key Activity Sectors
The Meeting calls upon companies and institutions operating in strategic areas for bilateral cooperation, namely:
- Agri-food and Distribution: Supply of food products, wines, olive oils, and hospitality solutions.
- Energy: Renewable energies, energy efficiency, and infrastructure.
- Logistics and Transport: Logistics operators, port services, and transatlantic routes.
- Construction and Infrastructure: Engineering, construction materials, and public-private partnerships.
- Industry and Manufacturing: Components, packaging, and production in free trade zones.
- Technology and Health: Digital solutions, fintech, and medical devices.
Profile of Visiting Dominican Companies
The Dominican delegation is composed of companies with international experience and an interest in establishing supply agreements and joint investment projects, both for the local market and for export to third markets (e.g., USA).
Conditions and Registration
Companies interested in participating in this meeting and the B2B sessions should express their interest to obtain further information regarding dates, location, and participation conditions.
EEN Support Contacts
To find out how your company can benefit from Enterprise Europe Network initiatives in these sectors, please contact our team:
- Enterprise Europe Network: n.parreira@aida.pt | d.costa@aida.pt
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