# Expo Acero industrial events in Santiago

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expo-acero-industrial-events-in-santiago
> Updated: 2026-09-18T18:02:56.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, organizers in Santiago, Dominican Republic, announced plans for two major commercial events: the fourth edition of Expo Acero and the 39th edition of Expo Cibao. Expo Acero was scheduled to feature over 100 brands and recognize the United States as the guest of honor, with an emphasis on bridging the gap between academia and the steel construction industry through university alliances.

By September 2026, Expo Acero officially opened at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). The event brought together more than 100 national and international brands from the steel construction sector. During the opening, founder Francisco Javier Durán noted that the region is experiencing significant transformation driven by infrastructure investments, citing over RD$110,000 million in public investment across more than 200 projects in the province over the previous five years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Expo Acero 2026 opens in Santiago de los Caballeros

The fourth Expo Acero Santiago 2026 has launched in the Dominican Republic, gathering over 100 steel and construction brands to support the region's growing infrastructure and industrial sector.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/expo-acero-2026-opens-in-santiago-de-los-caballeros

### 2026-08-19: Santiago announces Expo Acero and Expo Cibao 2026

Santiago, Dominican Republic, prepares for two major 2026 events: Expo Acero, focusing on the steel construction industry, and the 39th edition of Expo Cibao, a multisectoral commercial exhibition.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-announces-expo-acero-and-expo-cibao-2026

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