Brazil's Major November 2025 Business Summits Spotlight Innovation, Economic Strategy, and Technology
Two major November 2025 business summits in Brazil convened thousands to discuss technology, innovation, and economic strategies vital to the country's future.
- • The Vetor Norte Summit in Lagoa Santa drew 3,000 participants for discussions on technology, legislation, and financing.
- • The Made in Bahia Business Summit in Salvador attracted over 6,000 attendees focusing on economy, infrastructure, and innovation.
- • Speakers included government officials, economists, and industry leaders covering AI, fiscal policy, and business challenges.
- • Both events featured extensive content, startup pitches, and initiatives promoting regional economic and cultural development.
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In November 2025, Brazil hosts two significant business summits that highlight the nation's focus on technology, innovation, and economic development. The Vetor Norte Summit in Lagoa Santa and the Made in Bahia Business Summit in Salvador gathered thousands of participants, including entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and experts, to explore critical themes shaping Brazil's economic future.
The Vetor Norte Summit took place on November 13 and 14 at the Mercadão de Lagoa Santa, expecting around 3,000 guests encompassing students, entrepreneurs, investors, and public managers. This event was organized by the Saint Lake Valley startup community with support from the Instituto Órbi Conecta. It featured over 40 hours of content spread across two stages, including 20 national and international speakers. Discussions spanned legislation, financing, networking, artificial intelligence, technology, and social impact. Confirmed speakers included Francis Fernandes, CMO and COO of Órbi Conecta; Lucas Mendes, Undersecretary of Science, Technology and Innovation for the Government of Minas Gerais; and Daniel Miranda, CEO of BH Airport. Attendees experienced immersive sessions on emerging technologies alongside business rounds and startup pitches.
Earlier in the month, the 2nd edition of the Made in Bahia Business Summit concluded on November 6 at the Centro de Convenções Salvador, attracting over 6,000 participants and featuring 100 brands and 30 speakers. Organized collaboratively by Grupo Business Bahia, Zoom Imagem, LIDE Bahia, and Zum Brazil Eventos, the summit addressed topics including communication, infrastructure, education, fake news, and innovation. Journalist Eduardo Oinegue underscored the relevance of Brazil's political history to current business challenges, promoting civic engagement. Economist Caio Megale analyzed Brazil’s economic challenges, highlighting fiscal responsibility and competitiveness. Andrea Iorio discussed artificial intelligence's business optimization potential, citing research that suggests 30% of sales tasks could be automated. The Arena Invest panel concentrated on legal security and infrastructure advancement for Bahia’s agribusiness and mining sectors. The summit also introduced the Camarote Brown 2026, a cultural initiative celebrating Bahia’s rich heritage through music, art, and cuisine.
Together, these summits underscore Brazil's commitment to expanding its innovation ecosystem and addressing pressing economic and technological issues. The integration of expert insights and interactive formats at both events highlights a proactive approach to fostering sustainable economic growth across different regions.