February 2 - 5, 2026

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“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. Álvaro Salas Castro, Founder of BLISS

About BLISS Summit 2026

The BLISS Summit is an off-the-record, by-invitation-only global event hosted in Costa Rica by the Democracy Lab Foundation (Demo Lab) and The Reynolds Foundation. Focused on strengthening freedom and democracy, the 2026 edition will explore the theme: “The Truth We Seek.”

In an era shaped by narratives, noise, and polarization, BLISS Summit 2026 will bring together leading philanthropists, investors, activists, and thinkers to reflect on the pursuit of truth, not just as a principle, but as a foundation for bold, strategic action. The theme calls on those whose capital, intellect, and alliances can shift the future of freedom and democracy to rise to the challenge and lead with clarity and conviction.

From February 2nd to 5th in Nosara, Costa Rica, the Summit will offer an intimate and curated experience designed to provoke dialogue, spark collaborations, and mobilize resources to defend democratic values and deepen our collective understanding of truth in a rapidly changing world.

This year, we aim to uncover what truth means in practice: how it informs freedom, inspires courage, and shapes the future we’re building together.

50+

Organizations have received funding from the BLISS Ecosystem

$40M

Deployed in freedom and democracy projects enabled by the BLISS Ecosystem

40+

Countries represented in the BLISS Ecosystem

40+

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