AGROMIRA 2025: The Epicenter of Networking in Sustainable Agribusiness

• Take the opportunity to connect with experts, investors, and other key players in an environment of innovation and sustainability to boost your agribusiness.
  

AGROMIRA 2025 is emerging as a must-attend event for professionals and businesses in the agricultural sector seeking to establish strategic connections and enhance their businesses sustainably. From May 6 to 8, 2025, at CATIE's campus in Turrialba, Costa Rica, AGROMIRA will provide a unique platform for international networking in sustainable agribusiness.

The event has been designed with exclusive networking spaces, including speed networking sessions, business cocktails, and corporate dinners, facilitating strategic alliances, client searches, and mentor identification.

Additionally, the event will feature renowned experts, fostering genuine connections, including:

• Edgar Andrés Huamán - Director at Agromarketing LATAM, Peru.
• Gustavo Manrique Miranda – Former Minister of Environment of Ecuador and President of the Verdad Awards for Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Carla Fernández – Professor at INCAE Business School, Costa Rica.
• Carlos Vidal – Blockchain expert, Argentina.
• Gustavo Ferro – Expert in international trade, Brazil.
• María Inés Miranda – Co-founder of INNOVATURE, Chile.
• Johana Fernández – Specialist in international business, Colombia.
• José Carlos Martínez – Director of Innovation at Reforestemos México.
• Erick Apuy – Specialist in international trade and consumer psychology, Costa Rica.
• Juan Celín Chacón – Coordinator of Agricultural Sustainability at Dos Pinos, Costa Rica.
• Manuel Rodríguez – Representative for Costa Rica at DSIK, Germany.

"In a world where sustainability has become a fundamental pillar for agricultural production, networking emerges as an essential tool for strengthening the agribusiness sector. The ability to establish strategic connections allows producers, investors, entrepreneurs, academics, and companies to share knowledge, forge alliances, and access new financing and commercialization opportunities," explained Adriana Escobedo, event coordinator and specialist in sustainable agribusiness at CATIE.

One of the main benefits of networking in sustainable agribusiness is the ability to foster collaboration and innovation. Finding efficient solutions to optimize production, reduce environmental impact, and improve natural resource management requires continuous exchange of experiences and knowledge. Through these connections, sector players can access emerging technologies and develop joint projects that promote sustainability.

According to Escobedo, access to financing remains one of the biggest challenges in the agricultural sector. In this regard, networking facilitates connections with investors, financial institutions, and sustainability-focused funds, expanding opportunities to secure economic resources and grow businesses. Moreover, it allows producers to expand their markets and diversify their commercialization channels by integrating into sustainable value chains, where responsible practices and environmental certifications are prioritized.

Additionally, CATIE's sustainable agribusiness specialist emphasized that networking strengthens the sector’s resilience in the face of challenges such as climate change and market volatility. Through the exchange of best practices and adaptation strategies, sector players can improve their response capacity to crises and build more sustainable and inclusive business models.

Register and Secure Your Spot

Participation options include both in-person and virtual attendance:

• In-Person: Between $300 and $600, including access to all activities, materials, meals, and a participation certificate.
• Virtual: $50, including access to keynote presentations, one workshop, and a participation certificate.

Date: May 6-8 Location: CATIE, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Register now: agromira.catie.ac.cr
More information: agromira@catie.ac.cr | WhatsApp: (+506) 8598-5187

The opportunity to connect with experts, investors, and other key players in an environment of innovation and sustainability is essential to boost agribusiness growth and move toward a greener and more efficient future.