Brazil Embraces Science and Technology with Multiple Regional Events in Late October 2026
Brazil's National Science and Technology Week is marked by diverse regional events across Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Santa Catarina, promoting innovation and community participation.
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- The 23rd National Science and Technology Week and 2nd State High Tech Festival run October 21-23 in Cuiabá featuring diverse scientific and cultural activities.
- Goioerê Inova fair on October 19 showcased local student projects with a highlight being a dinosaur replica, emphasizing innovation at the community level.
- UFSC hosts a week-long event starting October 20 focused on education, research, and innovation through lectures and cultural offerings.
Brazil is hosting a variety of science and technology events across different regions in late October 2026, highlighting the nation's commitment to innovation and community engagement. The 23rd National Science and Technology Week and the 2nd State High Tech Festival are set to take place from October 21 to 23 at the Pantanal Events Center in Cuiabá, running daily from 9 AM to 10 PM. These free events will feature scientific project exhibitions, lectures, workshops, robotics competitions, video games, cosplay, K-pop performances, and other geek culture attractions.
In Goioerê, the Feira de Ciência e Tecnologia do Goioerê Inova was held on October 19 at the University of Open Brazil (UAB), celebrating National Innovation Day with student and institutional projects from the region. The event ran from 8 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM, and included a replica of Paraná's first dinosaur, which drew significant public interest. Mayor Pedro Coelho emphasized the importance of investing in knowledge and innovation to drive local development and prepare youth for future challenges.
Additionally, the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is hosting its Semana de Ensino, Pesquisa, Extensão e Inovação starting October 20, offering lectures, mini-courses, and cultural activities aimed at fostering education, research, and innovation within the university community.
These interlinked events across Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Santa Catarina underscore Brazil's vibrant engagement with science, education, and technology during National Science and Technology Week.