Santo Domingo to Host 17th International Protocol Congress
The 17th International Protocol Congress, slated to take place from November 19 to 21, will feature nearly two dozen speakers from Latin America and the collaboration of companies and institutions headquartered in or related to the American continent.
This will allow the generation of a wide network of contacts and speed networking among the 400 professionals in the organization of events, corporate communication and protocol, from 40 different countries, who will be attending this event.
It is the largest congress of protocol, communication, event organization and personal image that is organized around the world. A total of 45 speakers, half a dozen breakfasts with international professionals, four educational visits, as well as various social events will allow attendees to learn the latest techniques from the best professionals in the world, among which United Nations protocol chief Peter Van Laere stands out.
“The new protocols in the governments of Latin America, as a tool of political and social communication, will undoubtedly be the topics of debate of a congress that returns to the Americas after passing through the city of Valladolid (Spain)”, said Gerardo Correas, vice president of the International Organization of Ceremonial and Protocol.
“The protocol is designed to communicate. The new governments of Latin America want to promote the image of their countries to improve the quality of life of their citizens. For this purpose, they are obliged to adapt their protocols to the new times and, therefore, their communication,” added Gerardo Correas in a presentation he had in Madrid before the Association of Iberian-American Correspondents and Journalists (ACPI).
Broad Representation from Latin America
The organization of the Congress wants to have the participation of world-class speakers such as Pedro Gómez, Chief of Protocol of the Dominican Republic; Ana María Colomar O'Brien, Chief of Protocol of the OAS (Organization of American States); José Carlos de Santiago, President of the Excelencias Group and Honorary President of the Academy of Gastronomy of the Dominican Republic; Paraguay’s Herminio Gonzalez Rojas, President of the International Organization of Ceremonial and Protocol; Marcio Jiménez, former Chief of Protocol of the Presidential House of Honduras; Alberto Sadous, President of the Protocol Academy of Argentina; Jorge Salvati, President of the Association of Professionals of Crremonial of Argentina; Eliane Ubilus, Director of CODIVAC, Brazil or Laura Moro, member of AICI (International Association of Personal Image Consultants) in Miami (USA).
Magnificent Dominican Hospitality
From the very beginning, the Santo Domingo City Council and the Government of the Dominican Republic have supported the organization of this important congress that will allow the city and the entire country to showcase their image before event organizers from 40 countries.
Some 200 people are expected to visit the city of Santo Domingo, mostly hailing from Latin America, Europe and the United States. For the first time in history, there will be a large turnout from Africa.
The local Cathedral and the Statue of Columbus are part of the visits that attendees can sign up for during the three-day event unfolding in Santo Domingo.
Protocol Capital of the World
The city of Santo Domingo will become the “world protocol capital” next November 19, 20 and 21, thanks to the 17th International Conference on Protocol, Corporate Communication, Personal Image and Events Organization.
This great event will be shaped by diversity and a transversal array of subjects, featuring the attendance of over 400 attendees from 40 different countries.
Since the organization of the Congress, as many as 42 speakers have already been confirmed their attendance, including the Chief of Protocol of the Senate of the Dominican Republic and the Chief of Protocol of the United Nations, Mr. Peter Van Laere.
