The Barceló Bávaro Convention Center is one of the largest and most modern event venues in the Dominican Republic, located within the Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort on the beachfront of Bávaro Beach in Punta Cana.

The Convention Center setting and strategic location, about 20 km from Punta Cana International Airport, make it a preferred destination for international meetings and gatherings in the Caribbean. It features approximately 11,500 m² (over 123,000 sq ft) of flexible meeting space and is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual and connectivity technology to support conferences, plenary sessions, exhibitions, and large-scale professional events for up to 5,000 attendees.

Once you are fully registered for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a Step-by-Step Guide: Book with Your Code on how to book your stay at the Barceló Hotel at a preferential rate using a discount code.

This rate applies only to fully registered participants. If you need assistance after completing your reservation on our website, www.barcelo.com, please contact the hotel directly. If you have any questions regarding reservations, you can write to [email protected] or [email protected].

Additional accommodation options in the area are being reviewed, and updates will be provided as they become available.

FAQs

  • Who attends the IACC?

    Anyone interested in fighting corruption is welcome to register for the IACC. Approximately 2,000 people typically attend the event. Part of what is special about the IACC is that participants come from a range of backgrounds: community activists, non-profit staff, high-level policymakers, business people, policy experts and academics.

  • Will it be possible to participate in the conference online?

    Throughout its 40-year history, the IACC has been an exciting opportunity for thousands of people all around the world to meet physically and exchange ideas. In 2020, COVID-19 led to a shift in this approach, opening up the conference proceedings to an even wider online audience. The primary focus of the IACC 2026 will be at the physical venue in Punta Cana by offering sessions online after.

  • Where and when will I be able to register for #IACC2026?

    Registration for the #IACC2026 will launch from 12 May 2026. All interested will be able to register on the “Register” page of our website by clicking here.

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  • When is the full agenda ready?

    The program will not be published until the workshops have been reviewed and the agenda has been confirmed.

    The program is developed through a collaborative process, the final version will be confirmed once the workshops submitted before February 23 have been reviewed and the selected sessions integrated into the schedule. For general reference, we are pleased to share the agenda from the previous edition: https://iaccseries.org/iacc-2024/agenda/

  • How do I apply for a Dominican Republic visa?

    IACC delegates are responsible for their visa application process. Click here for more information.

Registration opens from 12 May 2026.

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Each delegate is responsible for their own visa application process.

We encourage all participants attending the IACC 2026 in the Dominican Republic to check the requirements for a visa and initiate the process if necessary.

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