Costa Rica Hosts Over 400 Buyers and Investors at Regional Business Summit
The Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit (CRTIS) opened on September 3, 2026, bringing together over 400 international buyers and investors from more than 40 countries. The three-day event features over 1,000 local companies engaging in nearly 3,600 business meetings tailored to specific purchasing and investment priorities. The summit is organized by PROCOMER, the Costa Rican agency for trade promotion and investments, which designed customized programs based on participants' needs. Laura López, PROCOMER's director general, highlighted the country’s competitive advantages: a skilled workforce, strong production capabilities, global market access, and advanced supplier networks. The event also includes discussions on digital transformation, AI strategies, and investment planning with experts from FT Locations, Invest in Andalucía, and Microsoft Costa Rica. The summit showcases Costa Rica's diverse export sectors including medical devices (31%), services (34%), agriculture (11%), and technology.
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