Santo Domingo, June 30, 2025 – The Third Ministerial and High-Level Authorities Summit on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held on October 2 and 3, 2025, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This high-level meeting is organized by the Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC) of the Dominican Republic, CAF – the development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The summit consolidates its position as the leading regional forum for policy dialogue on artificial intelligence, with an ethical, humanistic, and rights-centered approach. This year, the meeting will bring together government leaders, international experts, representatives of the private sector, civil society, and multilateral organizations, with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation and advancing the implementation of public policies aligned with the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence..
The Summit will continue the commitments adopted in Santiago de Chile (2023) and Montevideo (2024), deepening the work of the Regional Working Group on AI, created after the first edition and coordinated with the support of CAF and UNESCO. Key topics will be addressed, such as AI governance, regulation, human rights protection, the application of AI for sustainable development, and inclusive strategies that consider the technological and social realities of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF, stated: "We have provided support to more than twenty nations to consolidate a regional strategic agenda. This meeting will be essential to strengthen specific proposals that guide the formulation of government policies under an ethical approach, promoting technological development accompanied by social justice, citizen participation, and environmental protection."
Edgar de Jesús Batista Carrasco, Director General of OGTIC, stated that “it is an honor for the Dominican Republic to host this regional dialogue. We believe in an AI that enhances human development and strengthens our democracies. This summit will be an opportunity to share lessons learned, strengthen commitments, and project a strong Latin American and Caribbean voice on the global stage.”
Anne Lemaistre, Director of the UNESCO Havana Regional Office, noted that “this forum reaffirms the collective leadership of Latin America and the Caribbean in global debates on artificial intelligence. Advancing ethical and participatory governance frameworks is essential to ensure that AI benefits all people, leaving no one behind.”
The summit will be held in person and will feature open broadcasts for virtual participants. The full program and logistical details will be published soon.