THE World Trade Center Georgetown (WTCG) will be prominently represented at the Latin American regional meeting of the World Trade Center Association (WTCA), which is set to commence on Wednesday, September 25, in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
The high-profile meeting will address a wide range of topics related to regional trade and will coincide with the formal inauguration of the World Trade Center Santo Domingo Tower, which will be officially opened by His Excellency, President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic.
Leading the WTC Georgetown delegation is Executive Chairman, Komal Samaroo, accompanied by Executive Director Wesley Kirton.

The meeting’s agenda will cover several crucial issues impacting trade and business development, such as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the development of business tourism, and the role of Nearshoring and Free Trade Zones in stimulating business growth. Additionally, WTC Miami will showcase its role as a vital business facilitator for Latin American and Caribbean trade.

The Finance Minister of the Dominican Republic, Jochi Vicente, is also scheduled to provide participants with an update on the current political and financial situation in the country.

World Trade Centers from across the region, including WTC Georgetown, will have the opportunity to present during the event. Wesley Kirton will represent Georgetown and share insights on behalf of WTCG.
This meeting is expected to foster deeper trade collaborations and further strengthen ties between key players across Latin America and the Caribbean.