Engagement Platforms

BLISS Summit is a catalytic gathering for visionary leaders, philanthropists, artists, technologists, and activists to explore how we can strategically invest in the future of freedom and democracy. In a time when fewer than 13% of people live under liberal democratic rule, the urgency to convene, collaborate, and act has never been greater.Since its inception, BLISS has become a hub for courageous conversations, bold commitments and unlikely collaborations, mobilizing over $40 million in capital for freedom based projects and ideas toward the long-term defense of free societies.

Why is the BLISS Summit important?

Costa Rica —a beacon of liberal democracy in a region often challenged by autocrats and declining rule of law— hosted the BLISS Summit, proving a fundamental truth: liberty triumphs over tyranny when vision and capital align with purpose.In a world where less than 2% of U.S. philanthropic funding supports democracy-related causes, BLISS is closing that gap by connecting bold ideas with the capital that can shift the course of history. It is more than a summit—it’s a lifeline for democracy, a testament to collective action, and a vital force for a freer world.

**Democracy Fund. (January 22, 2024). Field in focus: The state of pro-democracy institutional philanthropy. Democracy Fund. https://democracyfund.org/idea/field-in-focus-the-state-of-pro-democracy-institutional-philanthropy/