Costa Rica Hosts Over 400 Buyers and Investors at Regional Economic Summit
The second edition of the Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit (CRTIS) opened in San José on September 3, bringing together over 1,000 local companies with more than 400 international buyers and investors from over 40 countries. The three-day event features business matchmaking sessions aimed at connecting participants to potential partners across various sectors including agriculture, digital technologies, services, and advanced manufacturing. The summit is organized by PROCOMER, Costa Rica’s trade promotion agency, which has tailored the agenda around procurement and investment priorities. Key topics include location strategy, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, with participation from industry leaders such as Microsoft Costa Rica's country manager Jairo Londoño. The event highlights Costa Rica’s competitive advantages: skilled labor force, strong production capabilities, access to global markets, and a supplier network aligned with international standards. Costa Rica’s export portfolio is diverse, with services accounting for 34%, medical devices for 31%, and agriculture for 11%. Investors are also invited to explore opportunities in sectors like tourism infrastructure and semiconductors. The summit aims to drive new investments, expand exports, and integrate Costa Rican businesses into global value chains.
