February 2 - 5, 2025

Gratitude, Togetherness, Action,

Gratitude, Togetherness, Action,

“BLISS is a gathering of kindred spirits, where action rises above complacency. It’s not about easy answers—it’s about facing the hard truths and driving the conversations that safeguard freedom and democracy. Here, we cultivate an ecosystem of investment, civic courage, and real collaboration—built to last, built for freedom. Year by year, this ecosystem grows sharper, stronger, and ever more relentless in its pursuit of impact, results, human dignity and liberty”.

— Dr. Alvaro Salas Castro, Founder of BLISS

About BLISS Summit 2025

The BLISS Summit is an off-the-record, by-invitation-only global event founded by the Costa Rican organization Democracy Lab Foundation (DemoLab). Dedicated to advancing freedom and democracy, the 2025 Summit will focus on the theme "Making Freedom Investible." Our mission is to position Costa Rica as a key platform for transformative action in promoting freedom and defending democratic values.

From February 2nd to the 5th 2025, join influential philanthropists, investors, leaders, family offices, and advocates for freedom and democracy in an intimate setting designed to catalyze impactful investments. A primary goal of the 2025 Summit is to bring together philanthropists to deploy capital toward projects that drive meaningful change, spark new ideas, and foster collaborations in advancing freedom and democracy.

50+

Organizations have received funding from the BLISS Ecosystem

$19M

Deployed in freedom and democracy projects enabled by the BLISS Ecosystem

40+

Countries represented in the BLISS Ecosystem

17

Freedom Fighters from autocratic countries hosted at the BLISS Summit

12

Award-winning scholars in the field of freedom and democracy have participated in BLISS

20+

Cross-border collaborations formed among philanthropists, NGOs, and investors at BLISS

TESTIMONIALS

Checkout what our BLISS Makers have to say about their experience at BLISS

The future of democracy
hangs in the balance

  • "The first time I came to the country, I got out of the airport and took a taxi. The taxi driver asked me: ‘have you ever been to Costa Rica before’ and I replied, ‘this is my first time’. The conversation we went on to have was so welcoming that when I got to my destination, I thanked him for receiving me so warmly to his country. The taxi driver replied, ‘we don't own Costa Rica, we share it.’”

    -Jack Dorsey 

    Chairman, Founder and CEO of Block.Inc

  • "As a former President of Costa Rica, participating in the BLISS Summit 2024 was an honor. The summit fostered critical dialogue and collaboration, driving meaningful progress in defending democracy and empowering communities across Latin America."

    -Laura Chinchilla Miranda

    Former President of Costa Rica

  • "BLISS Summit is special to my heart, offering not just enlightening discussions but also joyful moments with my family. Nosara's beauty enhances the experience, making it a journey of connection and growth that we treasure together."

    -Carlos Vives

    Colombian artist and democracy advocate

  • "The BLISS Summit united brilliant minds around the ideals of human dignity and democracy, sparking transformative ideas. I’m honored to have been part of this gathering and look forward to seeing the impact of these inspired concepts in the coming year."

    -Céline Assaf Boustani

    President of the Human Rights Foundation