The Costa Rica Trade & Investment Summit, the region's largest international business event, will bring together more than 400 buyers and investors from over 40 countries for its second edition, scheduled from September 1-4, 2026. Organized by the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER), the summit aims to promote exports, attract foreign direct investment, and connect global companies with specialized suppliers.
Event Details and Scale
Held at the Costa Rica Convention Center, the event will convene more than 1,000 exporting companies, multinational corporations, and suppliers. The agenda includes over 3,200 business meetings, exhibition showcases, buyer visits to Costa Rican companies, tailored investment agendas, specialized conferences, and visits to free trade zones, business parks, and productive regions both within and outside the Greater Metropolitan Area.
Strategic Importance
Laura López, CEO of PROCOMER, emphasized the summit's value: "The value of the Summit lies not only in the number of companies it brings together, but in the opportunities it creates. The first edition confirmed strong international interest in what Costa Rica has to offer, and this year we want buyers to find reliable suppliers and a high-value export offering; investors to assess first-hand the conditions for establishing or expanding operations; and multinational companies to identify new local capabilities to strengthen their supply chains. Our goal is for every participant to leave the event with useful information, relevant contacts and concrete opportunities to move their business plans forward."
Opportunities for International Buyers
International buyers will gain access to a diverse export offering, including Costa Rican products and services in agribusiness, food, specialized manufacturing, digital technologies, corporate services, creative industries, and applied innovation. Meetings will be scheduled according to each participant's business needs to facilitate effective connections and real business opportunities.
First Edition Success
The inaugural edition in 2025 demonstrated Costa Rica's ability to convene high-level business opportunities, bringing together 337 international buyers, 170 international investors, and more than 1,280 exporters, multinational companies, and suppliers. It generated over 3,600 business meetings, 104 investment agendas, and more than 2,150 attendees.
Costa Rica's Business Strengths
Costa Rica arrives at this second edition with a strong business base, hosting more than 1,000 companies linked to foreign direct investment, over 312,000 jobs associated with this sector, and a track record of reinvestment reflecting the confidence of companies already operating in the country. Companies interested in participating as international buyers or investors can find more information at www.costaricasummit.com.
