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Global Gateway: Guatemala

  • World Trade Center Utah 60 South Temple Salt Lake City, UT, 84150 United States (map)

Date and Time

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10 a.m. MST

Location

Virtual (Registration required)
Zoom

Guatemala and Utah: aligned for growth 🇬🇹

Utah companies are looking closer to home for reliable partners, resilient supply chains, and new growth opportunities. Guatemala is emerging as a strong contender, with momentum in nearshoring, services, advanced manufacturing, and innovation-driven sectors. 

Join World Trade Center Utah for a virtual conversation focused on what it takes to do business in Guatemala — and why it matters now. 

This session brings together public- and private-sector perspectives to explore how Utah and Guatemala can deepen trade, investment, and institutional partnerships. 

Featured guests

  • Walther Noack Sierra, Consul General of Guatemala 

  • Marco T. Guzmán, Honorary Consul of Guatemala in the state of Utah 

  • Jennifer Lobos, Commercial Counselor of Guatemala 

What you’ll gain

  • A clear view of Guatemala’s business environment and where Utah companies fit  

  • Insight into nearshoring and supply chain opportunities in the region  

  • Practical considerations for market entry, partnerships, and expansion  

  • Real-world perspective from Albion Fit on operating and growing in Guatemala  

Also hear directly from a Utah-based retail company, Albion Fit, as they are navigating production and partnerships in Guatemala. Learn what worked, what they’d do differently, and where they see opportunity ahead. 

 
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