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Invest in Nayarit.
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Join global investors, business leaders, senior executives, and public and private sector authorities for two days of strategic conversations, investment opportunities, and high-level networking shaping the future of growth and development in Nayarit.
Applications to participate in the Nayarit Investment Forum 2026 will be accepted until October 8, 2026, at 11:30 PM (Mexico City time).
2
Days of Forum
7+
Strategic Sectors
Oct 15–16
Event Date 2026
500M+
Consumer Market Access
Message from the Governor
Host Destination
Host Destination: Nuevo Nayarit
Nuevo Nayarit, located in the municipality of Bahía de Banderas within the State of Nayarit, has been selected as the host destination for the Nayarit Investment Forum 2026 due to its strategic location, international connectivity, and outstanding tourism and business infrastructure. Recognized as one of Mexico's hidden treasures, Nuevo Nayarit reflects the natural beauty, hospitality, and entrepreneurial vision that define Nayarit, offering an exceptional setting for international dialogue, networking, and investment opportunities along Mexico's Pacific coast.
About the Forum
A Strategic Platform for Investment and Sustainable Growth
Nayarit Investment Forum 2026 serves as a premier platform connecting investment, industry, innovation, and development opportunities in one of Mexico's most dynamic and strategically positioned regions.
The forum convenes global investors, business leaders, senior executives, and public and private sector representatives to explore investment-ready projects, infrastructure expansion, manufacturing growth, sustainability initiatives, tourism development, and emerging economic opportunities.
Through keynote sessions, high-level discussions, executive panels, meetings, and curated networking experiences, participants will gain direct access to the partnerships and opportunities driving the future of Nayarit.
📍 Nayarit — México
A Destination Positioned for
Long-Term Growth
With its strategic location, expanding infrastructure, industrial growth, legal certainty, security, and business-friendly government, Nayarit is emerging as one of Mexico's most competitive destinations for investment, innovation, and sustainable economic development.
Why companies are looking at Nayarit:
Expanding infrastructure and mobility projects
Strategic connectivity and access to national and international markets
Competitive environment for manufacturing, nearshoring and logistics
Strong public-private collaboration
Skilled and competitive workforce
High quality of life
Long-term development potential
Nayarit is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for sustainable economic growth in Mexico.
Key Indicators
INEGI 2025 · 1 / 7
Strategic Sectors
Investment Opportunities Across
Key Industries
The forum showcases strategic projects and development opportunities across priority sectors driving Nayarit's economic future.
Pharmaceutical & Medical
Nayarit will host Mexico's first Pharmaceutical and Medical Hub through "Puerto Interior Nayarit" — a strategic project for pharmaceutical, medical, and life sciences companies with specialized infrastructure and advanced logistics capabilities.
★ Puerto Interior Nayarit
Automotive
With established German and Japanese companies in the sector, Nayarit is positioned for advanced manufacturing, auto parts production, supply chain integration, and mobility innovation.
Manufacturing & Nearshoring
Industrial growth, supply chain expansion, regional manufacturing capabilities, and access to North American markets under USMCA.
Agrifoods
Agro-industrial development, food production, processing, export opportunities, and technology-driven agriculture across Nayarit's fertile regions.
Tourism & Hospitality
Luxury tourism, resorts, branded residences, wellness, experiential travel, hospitality development, and world-class tourism infrastructure.
Renewable Energy & Sustainability
Clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, environmental innovation, circular economy initiatives, and ESG-focused projects for a greener future.
Technology & Innovation
Digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, smart technologies, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology industries driving regional competitiveness.
High-Level Conversations.
Real Opportunities.
The forum is designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue, strategic collaboration, and long-term business relationships between global investors and Nayarit's public and private sector.
Keynote presentations from industry and government leaders
Investment and economic development panels
Sector-focused discussions
Project showcases
Executive networking experiences
Private meetings with strategic stakeholders
Agenda Highlights
Two Days of
Strategic Vision
A carefully curated program designed to maximize connections and investment outcomes.
Download Agenda (PDF)Thursday, October 15 — First Day of Forum Activities
Registration
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks
- Speakers
- Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, Constitutional Governor of the State of Nayarit
- Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Government of Mexico
Break
Mexico as a Global Business Platform: Investment, Competitiveness and Growth
José Medina Mora Icaza, President of the Business Coordinating Council.
Panel 1: Tourism as an Engine of Development and Shared Prosperity
- Moderator
- Juan Enrique Suárez del Real Tostado, Secretary of Tourism of Nayarit
- Panel opening remarks
- Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Secretary of Tourism of Mexico
- Panelists
- Ignacio Alarcón Rodríguez Pacheco, National President of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (CANIRAC)
- Felipe de Jesús Ramírez Gutiérrez, Chairman of the Board of Grupo Vidanta
- José Martín Giménez Rodríguez, Omni Hotels & Resorts
- Objective
- To explore how tourism drives investment, competitiveness and economic development, consolidating Mexico and Nayarit as world-class destinations.
Break
Investing in Mexico and Nayarit: The Strength of Trade and Services to Drive Development
Octavio de la Torre de Stéffano, President of the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (CONCANACO SERVYTUR).
Panel 2: Mexico as a Platform for Investment and Global Strategic Alliances
- Moderator
- Gabriela Alcántara Torres, Senior Associate at SAI Derecho & Economía
- Panelists
- Juan José Sierra Álvarez, National President of the Employers' Confederation of the Mexican Republic (COPARMEX)
- Pablo Elek, Vice President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (CanCham México) and CEO of Scotiabank Mexico
- Tereza Vítková, CzechTrade Office in Mexico
- Objective
- To explore how collaboration between Mexico and its trading partners can drive investment, business and strategic alliances, strengthening North America's competitiveness and its links with other regions of the world.
Plan México: Collaboration for Investment and Growth
Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Secretary of Economy of Mexico.
Panel 3: Mexico and the New Global Economy: Innovation, Investment and Talent
- Moderator
- José Antonio Quesada Palacios, President of the Colegio Nacional de Consejeros Profesionales Independientes de Empresas
- Opening remarks
- José Antonio Peña Merino, Secretary of the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications
- Panelists
- Rubén Mugártegui, General Manager of Amazon Web Services Mexico
- Cecilia Díaz, Executive Vice President for the Americas at AIMS International and General Manager in Mexico
- Claudia Ávila Connelly, Specialist in International Trade, Investment and Competitiveness
- Objective
- To analyze the opportunities and challenges Mexico faces in attracting investment, developing talent and driving innovation in an increasingly dynamic and complex global economic environment.
Break
Infrastructure that Transforms: The Role of Development Banking in Attracting Investment
Jorge Mendoza Sánchez, Director General of Banobras.
Panel 4: Puerto Interior Nayarit: Driving a World-Class Ecosystem for the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Logistics Industries
- Moderator
- César Lara Fonseca, Secretary of Economy of Nayarit
- Opening remarks
- Javier Camarena, CEO of Grupo Meor
- Panelists
- David O’Donnell, President of the Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks (AMPIP)
- Guy Jean Leon Savoir García, President of the National Chamber of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry (CANIFARMA)
- Jorge Luis Caridad, President of the Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Research Industries (AMIIF)
- Joao Carapeto, President of the Mexican Association of Innovative Medical Device Industries (AMID)
- Objective
- To present the vision and opportunities of Puerto Interior Nayarit as a strategic project to attract investment and as a benchmark logistics and industrial hub for the pharmaceutical, medical device and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Break and transfer to lunch
Lunch begins
Testimonials from Foreign Companies with investments in Nayarit
Participation of Attending Ambassadors
“Nayarit: Driving Investment, Sustainability and Shared Prosperity”
Dr. Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, Constitutional Governor of the State of Nayarit.
Formal Closing of the Main Forum
Networking and Farewell
Dinner for special guests and investors
Note: Most speakers, panelists and moderators are confirmed; only a few are still being confirmed.
Nayarit Investment Forum
A Curated Community of
Private and Public Sector Leaders
Featured speakers will include leaders from business, manufacturing, logistics, tourism, infrastructure, technology, sustainability, and economic development.
National & International Companies
Manufacturing & Industrial Leaders
Developers & Infrastructure Firms
Corporate Executives
Government Representatives
Strategic Partners
Industry Leaders & Innovators
More leaders across all sectors
Represented sectors
BusinessManufacturingLogisticsTourismInfrastructureTechnologySustainabilityEconomic Development
Investment Opportunities
Discover Investment-Ready
Opportunities in Nayarit
The forum will showcase strategic projects and development opportunities across priority sectors. Participants will gain access to a comprehensive pipeline fostering sustainable economic growth, regional development, and international competitiveness.
Investment-ready initiatives
Industrial and manufacturing opportunities
Public-private partnership potential
Infrastructure and logistics expansion
Tourism and hospitality developments
Emerging growth sectors
Strategic market insights
Puerto Interior NayaritMexico's First Pharmaceutical & Medical Hub
A strategic project forming part of the federal government's Polos del Bienestar initiative, led by President Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum and supported by Governor Dr. Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero.
- Specialized infrastructure
- Custom facilities
- Advanced logistics
- Life sciences focus
Advanced logistics
Official Hotels & Accommodation
To facilitate the participation of national and international attendees, the Nayarit Investment Forum 2026 has partnered with selected hotels in Nuevo Nayarit to provide convenient accommodation options and preferential rates for confirmed participants.
Host Hotel
Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit
Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit will serve as the official host hotel for the Nayarit Investment Forum 2026. Recognized as one of the premier hospitality and tourism destinations in Mexico, Vidanta offers world-class facilities, luxury accommodations, convention infrastructure, golf courses, fine dining, and direct access to the Pacific coast.
Reservation Code
Reference: "Nayarit Investment Forum"
Applicable Dates
Check availability for Forum dates
Includes
See the official Vidanta website for details
Phone
+52 322 176 1907
customerservice@vidanta.com
Business Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Sun closed (UTC−6)
Rate per Night
The Grand Mayan Master Room: $4,007.80 MXN
The Grand Mayan Suite: $5,943.80 MXN
Grand Luxxe Master Room: $10,057.80 MXN
Grand Luxxe Loft: $13,034.40 MXN
Grand Luxxe Suite (1 bedroom): $15,018.80 MXN
(Rates include taxes)
Official Partner Hotels
Hotel Mio Riviera Nayarit
A modern adults-only lifestyle hotel offering contemporary design, rooftop amenities, premium service, and a strategic location near the main tourism and business areas of Nuevo Nayarit. Ideal for executives and international guests seeking a sophisticated environment during the Forum.
Reservation Code
INVEST2026
Applicable Dates
October 14–20
Rate per Night
$1,799.00 MXN
Includes
Breakfast and transportation to the event at Vidanta
Phone
322-428-00-48
reservaciones@hotelesmio.com
Hampton Inn by Hilton Nuevo Nayarit
Part of the internationally recognized Hilton Hotels & Resorts network, this hotel provides comfortable accommodations designed for business and leisure travelers, business-oriented amenities, and convenient access to Nuevo Nayarit.
Reservation Code
NIO
Applicable Dates
October 14–20
Rate per Night
$1,699.00 MXN
Includes
Breakfast
Phone
329-111-5000 ext. 909
Sea Garden Beach Resort
A beachfront resort combining comfort and family-friendly hospitality, with direct beach access, a pool, and spa services, located in Nuevo Nayarit. A versatile option for Forum participants seeking a relaxed atmosphere near the venue.
Reservation Code
-
Applicable Dates
October 14–20
Rate per Night
$1,799.00 MXN + taxes and gratuities (single or double occupancy) Suite: $2,699.00 MXN + taxes and gratuities
Phone
+52 322 226 4000 / 800 366 6600 (toll-free)
conciergenv@seagarden.com.mx / atencionclientes@seagarden.com.mx
Participants whose registration is officially confirmed by the organizing committee will receive a special booking code granting access to preferential accommodation rates at the host hotel or official partner hotels, subject to availability.
Participation by Application
and Approval
Nayarit Investment Forum 2026 is a curated platform that brings together companies, business associations, chambers of commerce, investors, foreign embassies and consulates in Mexico, and strategic leaders. All registrations are subject to application review and approval.
Applicant Profile
The forum is intended for:
National and international companies
Manufacturing and industrial operators
Developers and infrastructure leaders
Corporate executives
Government and institutional representatives
Strategic business leaders
Application Process
Submit Your Application
Complete the online application form with your company profile and areas of interest.
Profile Review & Evaluation
Our team will review your application and assess alignment with forum objectives.
Confirmation & Accreditation
Approved participants receive official confirmation and accreditation credentials.
Shape the Future of Investment in Nayarit
Join leaders, investors, companies, institutions, and innovators exploring the opportunities driving the next era of growth in Nayarit.
Applications to participate in the Nayarit Investment Forum 2026 will be accepted until October 8, 2026, at 11:30 PM (Mexico City time).
October 15–16, 2026 · Nayarit, Mexico
Responsible Growth.
Lasting Impact.
Nayarit Invest Forum supports initiatives focused on building long-term regional value through sustainable investment and responsible development practices.
From ESG-oriented investment frameworks to clean energy development and inclusive economic growth, every project and partnership is evaluated against its capacity to generate shared prosperity for Nayarit and all stakeholders.
🌱 The forum is committed to promoting sustainable infrastructure, innovation and resilience, and industrial competitiveness that supports regional connectivity and long-term development.
Building Long-Term Regional Value
The forum promotes sustainable investment, responsible development, and long-term economic impact aligned with the highest ESG standards.
Sustainable Infrastructure
ESG-Oriented Investment
Innovation and Resilience
Inclusive Economic Growth
Industrial Competitiveness
Regional Connectivity & Development
Connect With the Forum Team
For inquiries regarding participation, strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, or media requests.
Venue
A destination where natural beauty and opportunity converge
Nayarit, Mexico
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Collaboration
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