We participated in the Empower Innovation Challenge Summit 2026.

Innovation with territorial impact is also built from within communities. With that conviction, Puerto Barú participated alongside CIFEm and representatives of the black shell collector sector during the second day of the Empower Innovation Challenge Summit 2026, a platform that brings together organizations committed to sustainable development and social transformation rooted in local communities.

The event, held within the framework of the Innovation and Impact Network, focused on strengthening projects with a vision for growth, sustainability, and connection to new markets. Topics discussed included engagement with developed markets, the use of artificial intelligence tools applied to territorial projects, and strategies to increase the competitiveness and impact of purpose-driven initiatives.

Beyond the exchange of knowledge, the summit promoted networking and the development of meaningful partnerships among organizations that share a common vision: that projects born within communities can expand their reach, strengthen capabilities, and generate sustained economic, social, and environmental transformation.

At Puerto Barú, we reaffirm our commitment to actively participating in spaces that drive the development of Chiriquí and connect our region with new opportunities for growth.