Investing in Costa Rica Executive Lunch Forum
September 22, 2014 | Le Parker Meridien, New York #InvestCostaRica
 
Monday, September 22, 2014
11:30 am - 12:00 pmRegistration


12:00 pm - 12:05 pmOpening Remarks by FT Chair

Andrew Jack, Deputy Editor, Analysis, Financial Times

12:05 pm - 12:10 pmVideo Presentation of the Essential Costa Rica


12:10 pm - 12:20 pmKeynote Address

Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera, President of Costa Rica

12:20 pm - 1:20 pmLunch


1:20 pm - 1:45 pmPanel Discussion

In this session, business leaders will debate on Costa Rica’s business environment, outlining the opportunities and challenges ahead. What are the key areas of growth? What are the main legal, regulatory and tax considerations for corporations doing business in Costa Rica? How do Costa Rica's incentives, regulatory system labor pool, industry clusters, and quality of life compare to those of other potential destinations for investment?

Dan Croteau, Chief Executive Officer, Vention Medical
Christopher Padilla, Vice President, Governmental Programs, IBM Corporation
Jose Rossi, President, Board of Directors, Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency (CINDE)

Moderated by: 
Andrew Jack, Deputy Editor, Analysis, Financial Times

1:45 pm - 2:05 pmQ&A Session

Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera, President of Costa Rica, will join the panelists on stage for a Q&A session moderated by Andrew Jack, Deputy Editor, Analysis, Financial Times

2:05 pmClosing Remarks by the FT Chair

Andrew Jack, Deputy Editor, Analysis, Financial Times

2:10 pmLunch Forum ends