Zoraima Cuello
AIITEC
Host and founder of AIITEC. Leads the academic direction of the HUMANOS 5.0 congress in the Dominican Republic.
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Speakers
The summit’s keynote speakers, panellists and moderators, with their sessions in the programme.
David Martínez Calduch
IA Ready · Spain
AI Governance Architect and founder of Selling Institute (SSI). Accompanies leaders and executive committees in transforming organizations into Smart Companies AI-Ready, with a focus on people, strategy and measurable impact.
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José Luis Valle
Argentina
Specialist in Integral Human Communication and co-founder of Creacción Coaching Empresarial.
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Persio Maldonado
El Nuevo Diario
General Director of Editora El Nuevo Diario, president of the Sociedad Dominicana de Diarios and co-producer of Matinal (Telemicro) since 1995. Member of the SIP.
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Francisco Tavárez
El Demócrata
Dominican academic, researcher, writer and communicator. Founder of Grupo de Comunicación El Demócrata and Fundación El Demócrata (which has trained more than 400 young people in citizenship and leadership), and author of “La Plaza de la Bandera” and “La conjura haitiana y la maldición dominicana”.
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Miralba Ruiz
Grupo Corripio
Communicator with 20+ years in TV and radio, producer and host at Grupo Corripio (Muy Personal, Premios Oscar). Co-hosts “Esto no tiene nombre” and runs her own production company.
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Mario Dávalos
Capital DBG / La Sociedad
Strategic communication adviser and Dominican artist. Founded Capital DBG (2006), one of the leading communication firms in the Dominican Republic, and La Sociedad (2020), a group that rethinks strategy from human behavior and symbolic systems. Master's in Political Communication from The George Washington University and BFA from Parsons School of Design. Trained at Altos de Chavón.
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Erika Sánchez
Moderator
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Josefina Navarro
Banco BHD
Senior Vice President of Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility at Banco BHD León for 12 years. Master's in CSR from PUCMM. Journalist with 20+ years of experience, the first woman to head a television newscast in the Dominican Republic. Writes the column “Tiempo Para el Alma” in Listín Diario.
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Meiny González
AMCHAMDR · ONEMAX
President of the Technology and Innovation Committee of AMCHAMDR. Designs B2B Telecommunications and Cloud solutions at ONEMAX, with a focus on digital transformation and innovation for the Dominican corporate sector.
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Salvador Espinal
Organizational leadership
Organizational psychologist and expert in leadership, change management and organizational development. Specialist in leader training, high-performance teams and talent management.
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Javier Marín
NUMU · CREC
Social entrepreneur and founder of NUMU and CREC in Panama. Has more than 20 years of experience leading digital economy and development initiatives.
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Guacayarima Sosa Machado
Political communication
Law degree (PUCMM, Cum Laude) and business degree from Utah State University. Master's in Political Science and International Relations. Diploma in Strategic Foresight from the University of Houston. Expert in political communication, strategic planning and campaign management. Trilingual: Spanish, English and French.
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Laura Bicondoa
Argentina
Physician, specialist in leadership and executive coaching. Has been a coach to executives at Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Ford and Johnson & Johnson.
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Tobías Crespo
Chamber of Deputies
Engineer, lawyer and Dominican deputy for the Distrito Nacional (C2) since 2010. Was Director General of Land Transit and chairs the Telecommunications Commission in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Vicente Sánchez
Chamber of Deputies
Dominican deputy who promoted the law establishing the National STEM Education Day (November 8). Elected for the Distrito Nacional (C1), he chairs the Permanent ICT Commission of the Chamber of Deputies.
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Danilo Díaz
Chamber of Deputies
Dominican deputy elected for the 2024-2028 term. Was Minister of Sports of the Dominican Republic (2016-2020) and is a member of the Political Committee of the PLD and an alternate delegate of the Junta Central Electoral.
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Federico Muller
Microsoft
Leads Microsoft in the Dominican Republic, driving digital transformation through artificial intelligence, the cloud, cybersecurity and responsible innovation.
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Cristina Lizardo
Senate of the Dominican Republic
Dominican politician and educator. First woman to preside over the Senate and the Congress of the Dominican Republic. Former senator for Santo Domingo (PLD) and holder of a degree in Education from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo.
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Marco Leone
Aprendizaje para el Cambio · Argentina
Master Coach certified by the AAPC and the ICF. Founder and director of APC – Aprendizaje Para el Cambio, where he leads coach training and personal and systemic development programs.
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Sebastián Brau
iLEAN Industrial Systems · Spain
A leading figure in Human-Centric Industrial AI. More than 25 years implementing AI in industrial plants and more than 300 implementations personally led. Adviser to industrial multinationals and private equity funds. Author of iLean Manufacturing 4.0.
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Pedro Brache
Grupo Rica
Corporate executive president of Grupo Rica. With an academic background in the United States, he promotes an organizational culture centered on talent, innovation, humility and commitment to people.
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Steven Puig
Banco BHD
President of Banco BHD and a leading figure in the Dominican financial sector, with more than 30 years of experience. Has driven digital transformation, sustainability and gender equity in national banking.
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Manuel Corripio
Grupo Corripio
Executive at Grupo Corripio, one of the most important conglomerates in the Dominican Republic, present in industry, distribution, commerce and media. Holds a degree in Business Administration from UNPHU and drives the group's innovation and efficiency.
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Eduardo Cruz
Grupo Humano
Chairman & CEO of Grupo Humano, the largest insurance group in the Dominican Republic (ARS Primera and Humano Seguros). Leading since 2001 with discipline, scale and innovation. Master's from Harvard University and Georgia Tech.
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Anyarlene Bergés
INICIA
Vice President of Institutional Relations, Communications and Sustainability at INICIA. Distinguished career at UNDP leading initiatives in institutional strengthening and sustainable development. Member of the Board of FINJUS.
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JT Gorrell
USA
More than 25 years leading the highest-impact strategic initiatives in complex organizations, with cross-functional leadership in project and program portfolio management, and direct advisory to C-level executives to drive organizational change.
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Carlos Leonardo
National Cybersecurity Center
Expert in cybersecurity and cybercrime. Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Center and leader of international projects in digital security and regional cooperation.
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Aitor Palacios
Alerta
CEO and General Manager of Alerta, SRL. Expert in technology applied to security with extensive experience in the integration and automation of control systems. Consultant, speaker and regular media contributor on innovation and the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Candida Hernández
Unipago
VP of Strategy and Administration at Unipago with more than a decade leading finance, human capital, marketing, business innovation and procurement. Drives strategies for sustainable growth, organizational transformation and talent development in collaborative environments.
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Guido Gómez Mazara
INDOTEL
Lawyer, politician and university professor. Doctorate in Law from UNIBE and Master's in Political Science and Public Administration from New School for Social Research. President of the Board of Directors of INDOTEL, he drives the National Broadband Plan and the rollout of the 5G network, with a focus on reducing the digital divide in the Dominican Republic.
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Edder Herrera
Cámara TIC
Business Developer Consultant and digital technology expert with 20+ years of experience. President of the Board of Directors of Cámara TIC and Board Member of ClusterSoft and AMCHAMDR. CEO of Altatec, a firm specializing in cybersecurity and technology solutions for businesses.
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Jorge Rey Valzacchi
OEI · Argentina
Argentine expert in educational technology with a 40+ year career. Adviser to the OAS and OEI, founded UASD Virtual and is the author of pioneering books. Rector of the ISV and leader of teacher training in generative AI.
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Ana María Díaz
UNDP
Resident Representative of UNDP in the Dominican Republic, with more than 25 years of experience in international cooperation.
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José Alejandro Aybar
UNICARIBE
Doctor of Education, specialist in National Defense and Security, and holder of a law degree. Chancellor of the Universidad del Caribe and president of the Universidad del Caribe de Florida.
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María Waleska Álvarez
NAP del Caribe
CEO of NAP del Caribe with more than 20 years leading digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity in Latin America. Former president of EDUCA (2022–2024) and Vice President of the Board of AMCHAMDR. Lawyer, Magna Cum Laude from PUCMM, with executive studies at Harvard and Barna Management School.
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Luis Miguel De Camps
MINERD
Minister of Education of the Dominican Republic. Lawyer, politician and professor with an extensive legal, academic and public management career. Law degree Magna Cum Laude from PUCMM, LL.M. from Georgetown University and postgraduate studies in negotiation at Harvard.
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César Dargam
CONEP
Executive Vice President of CONEP and partner at Dargam & Mañón. Lawyer, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Affairs and Trade Negotiations of the Dominican Republic.
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Elena Espinal
CEO Team Power · Argentina
30 years of experience in coaching, 75,000 people trained. Specialist in Futures Design.
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