ESX 2026 Innovation Experience Sets New Record with R$40.9 Million in Business Intentions
The ESX 2026 Innovation Experience in Espírito Santo broke previous records by generating R$40.9 million in business intentions, drawing thousands of participants and featuring influential discussions on AI and entrepreneurship.
- • ESX 2026 generated a record R$40.9 million in business intentions, up from R$24.9 million in 2025.
- • Approximately 17,000 participants and 213 startups attended the event.
- • Key topics included AI, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work.
- • The event featured interactive experiences and notable speakers such as Nina Silva and Andrea Iorio.
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The ESX 2026 – Innovation Experience Espírito Santo, held at Praça do Papa in Vitória, achieved a remarkable new milestone by generating R$40.9 million in business intentions, surpassing last year’s R$24.9 million. This sixth edition of the event attracted around 17,000 participants, including 213 startups, with 118 actively engaging in business rounds that alone produced over R$21 million in expected investments.
Organized by Sebrae/ES alongside the Mobilização Capixaba pela Inovação, and supported by the state government as well as sponsors Vale and Findes, the event showcased a vibrant atmosphere with lectures, panels, workshops, and interactive experiences. Topics ranged from artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship to creativity, leadership, digital transformation, and the future of work.
Key speakers such as Nina Silva highlighted the pivotal role of AI in augmenting human potential instead of replacing it, while Andrea Iorio emphasized maintaining authentic human connections amidst technological growth. One innovative feature attracting broad interest was a themed Escape Room offering interactive challenges.
Eurípedes Pedrinha, technical director of Sebrae/ES, praised the event for creating quality connections and noted the strong presence of young adults eager to explore new business opportunities.
The ongoing ESX 2026 continues through Saturday, with free online registration for attendees.
While not the primary focus, it is worth noting that in the broader context of Brazilian business tourism, the Expocentro Balneário Camboriú Júlio Tedesco stands out as Southern Brazil’s largest event center. Celebrating its fourth anniversary, it has hosted 287 events and attracted nearly 1 million visitors, generating an economic impact of approximately R$592 million for the local economy. The Expocentro's commitment to sustainability through solar energy and rainwater collection complements its status as a key player in Brazil’s events market.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
