The Belize Investment Summit 2021 is a first of its kind event focusing on attracting and promoting investment for economic development in Belize.  This high-profile occasion is being led by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Finance, Investment and Economic Development under the theme: “Belize is Open for Business”, a call to both local and international investors for identifying opportunities and for the government to showcase Belize’s readiness to support global investment through vastly improved service delivery.

The Summit will be delivered in a hybrid virtual and face-to-face setting allowing participants the advantage of an in person networking among investors, government officials and other key economic agents.

The Summit will feature an address by the Prime Minister highlighting the government’s vision on enhanced and strategic investments, presentations from other high-profile international experts, public officials such as Chief Executive Officers, policy makers and enterprise movers and shakers who together shape the investment climate in Belize.  This will be complemented by industry-specific presentations, an Expo at which you can learn about highlight sectors, how to invest and the opportunity for robust connecting across investment stakeholders both in the public and private sectors.
The Belize Investment Summit will bring together business investors from the United States of America, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The aim is to make this an annual event that highlights industry development, technology and innovation and an improved business climate for safe, secure and sustainable investments.

Belize is Open for Business and we welcome you with open arms.  Be sure to make the most of this great opportunity to plan your next investment!!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Investors of all sizes, at all stages that are looking to establish or expand operations in the Belize.
• Companies looking for opportunities for new investments, joint venture partnerships, sale of venture, or concessionary leases.
• Investment, trade, chamber of commerce and other organizations and service providers that facilitate investments and trade with Belize and other countries.​

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Belize offers a competitive advantage for foreign direct investment attraction assigned to its strategic location in relation to important markets with preferential treatments, its wide availability of skilled and bilingual (English-Spanish) labour force and an attractive Fiscal Incentive Programme.  Moreover, Belize has a strong and supportive policy framework that supports start-ups, micro-small and medium enterprises and multinational companies.  This framework will be further strengthened through Belize’s National Investment Policy and Strategy.

The Summit offers the opportunity to learn about investment opportunities, to promote the advantages of investing in Belize and in specific sectors, to connect with investment stakeholders, to network with them and to push your investments forward.

INVESTORS

• Meet face-to-face with investment promotional agencies and government officials to learn more about resources and incentives available to support business investment in Belize.
  
• Break-out sessions about investment opportunities – how, where, and why to invest in Belize.
• Identify emerging investment trends, opportunities and risks.
• Understand political risk from experts across multiple jurisdictions in Belize

COMPANIES LOOKING TO EXPAND OR ESTABLISH OPERATIONS IN BELIZE

• Pitch your business face to face with investors looking for connection within your area
• Enrich your network and pursue new business opportunities within Belize
• Learn about export programs designed to cut your time to various markets in the region and across the world that have trade agreements with Belize
• Gain entry into new markets and generate new sales leads and increase your brand awareness.
• Participate in the BIS Expo and gain maximum media exposure on your business and services.

OTHER REASONS TO ATTEND

• Create strategic partnerships and expand your network through local and global connections.
• Meet face-to-face with high-profile governmental decision makers.
• Identify key investment opportunities within Belize’s priority sectors
• Engage in valuable dialogue with a focused conference program.
• Hold bilateral meetings with investors, local companies and government officials from across the country and region.
• Establish or enhance strategic relationships and understand Belize’s markets and its benefits.
• Identify new and emerging markets in Belize ahead of your competitors.
• Network with trade officials, leading private sector experts and like-minded businesses active in overseas markets.
• Acquire insight into major challenges for doing business in Belize and how the Government of Belize is addressing the challenges.
• Interactive deal-making, private sessions and project roundtables discussions.
• Meet people who can unlock the business opportunities in various countries.
• Take advantage of the one-on-one meeting opportunities with prospective business partners
• Hear from a variety of high-level government and corporate speakers.
• Schedule private, one-on-one meetings to make meaningful connections using our matchmaking session.
• Moderated panels on the latest trade and investments opportunities and updates
• Network with participants that come to the event ready to make business, trade and investment deals.
• Enjoy a unique business atmosphere

Partners/Sponsors

​By becoming a partner or sponsor for the Belize Investment Summit 2021, you are developing a strategy to promote your brand before, during and after the conference. Your brand in front of our audience of end-users – helping you nurture relationships to ensure ongoing success. Most importantly, your participation confirms to our members your willingness to commit to improvement of the industry and Belize. 

BECOME A SPONSOR