Brasília Advances with Over 30 Innovation Projects and Major Tech Events in 2025
In 2025, Brasília’s Secti-DF executed over 30 innovation projects highlighted by Campus Party and Innova Summit, certified thousands in tech skills, and advanced plans for a tech-focused urban hub.
- • Secti-DF implemented over 30 innovation projects in 2025.
- • Campus Party Brasília attracted over 150,000 visitors focusing on artificial intelligence.
- • Innova Summit became Brazil's largest free innovation event with 50,000 attendees.
- • Brasíl.IA certified 4,213 students in technology fields across the Federal District.
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In 2025, the Secretaria de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação do Distrito Federal (Secti-DF) achieved significant milestones by implementing over 30 innovation and technology projects aimed at boosting economic development, knowledge dissemination, and digital inclusion in Brasília. A landmark event was the national Campus Party held in Brasília for the first time, attracting more than 150,000 visitors to Arena BRB and featuring 500 activities heavily focused on artificial intelligence. This event notably positioned Brasília on the international technology event map.
The Innova Summit further established the capital’s prominence by becoming Brazil’s largest free innovation and business event, drawing 50,000 participants to over 200 lectures and discussions centered on the future of the tech market. Talent development was a key focus, with the Brasíl.IA program certifying 4,213 students during its inaugural training cycle. This initiative offered courses in game development, big data, IoT, and AI across all 35 administrative regions, democratizing access to technical education.
Complementing education efforts, the Ciência na Estrada program engaged over 55,000 visitors through free interactive science activities in communities, while the Planetário de Brasília reached over 132,000 attendees with a record 1,334 sessions. The Gamifica program, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship within the creative economy, involved 950 participants. Looking ahead, Secti-DF plans to transform the Setor Comercial Sul into a vibrant technological and creative hub, integrating innovation with smart urban planning.
These initiatives underscore Secti-DF’s strategic role in making Distrito Federal a more innovative, connected, and economically vibrant region, well-prepared for future challenges.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
