LATAM Summit 2026

Thursday, June 4th. San Jose, Costa Rica

The Costa Rica Summit 2026 is a leading forum dedicated to advancing the Power of Access for women-owned businesses. This event brings together major corporations, procurement leaders, and entrepreneurs for a vibrant day of strategic networking, curated matchmaking, and conversations that open new channels for growth across industries.

The Summit offers women-owned businesses a strategic platform to expand their visibility, cultivate international partnerships, and connect with opportunities that foster sustained business development.

Whether your priority is to grow your company, strengthen and diversify your supply chain, or contribute to a more dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem for women in Costa Rica, this Summit provides direct access to a global network committed to inclusive economic progress.

With impactful speakers, targeted B2B engagements, and exceptional spaces for networking, the Costa Rica Summit 2026 equips participants to innovate, build meaningful collaborations, and elevate their impact in a rapidly evolving market.

Agenda

9:00 a.m.	Opening remarks

9:10 a.m.	Keynote – Corporate Sponsor Take a deep dive into one corporation’s impact sourcing strategy and learn how it unlocks innovation and strengthens supply chain resilience.

9:25 a.m.	Panel: From Procurement to Impact: How Buying from Women Transforms Value Chains Insights from global procurement leaders on how sourcing from women-owned businesses strengthens and transforms value chains. Real examples of innovation and resilience driven by sourcing strategies across diverse industries. A deeper understanding of the business and social impact created when multinational companies intentionally buy from women.
10:00 a.m.	Coffee Break Take advantage of the coffee break to connect with other participants and strengthen your network throughout the event.

10:30 a.m.	Panel: Global Value Chains and Trade Diversification: The Strategic Role of Women-Owned Enterprises Firsthand strategies from women entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled their businesses globally through partnerships with multinational corporations. Insights into navigating international markets, managing cross-border operations, and meeting global procurement standards. Lessons learned on leveraging global contracts to drive sustainable growth, innovate, and expand into new regions.
10:50 a.m.	Business Matchmaking A unique networking opportunity where women entrepreneurs present to multinational buyers and fellow business owners to maximize business opportunities.

1:30 p.m.	Closing remarks

Ticketing

Certified women-owned business $59 USD
Registered women-owned business $69 USD
Member buyer $99 USD
Non-member buyer $149 USD