Innovative Events Boost Networking and Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs Across Brazil

On September 17, 2026, multiple significant events across Brazil highlighted the growing movement to empower women entrepreneurs through networking, leadership development, and business growth opportunities.

In São Paulo, the 'Empreendedoras no Topo – Edição Especial com a Feira Ativar Negócios' was held at the Associação Comercial de São Paulo. Organized by the Conselho da Mulher Empreendedora e da Cultura (CMEC) in partnership with ACSP districts, this free event focused on fostering business connections among women entrepreneurs, executives, and freelancers. A key highlight was a workshop called “Pitch na Prática” led by Aracely Maziero Koerich, which offered practical guidance on effectively presenting business ideas. Ana Cláudia Badra Cotait, president of CMEC, emphasized the event’s origins as a movement among ACSP employees to engage new female associates and stressed the power of women’s connections and associativism in creating support networks and opportunities.

Meanwhile, in Porto Alegre on September 12-13, the Feira de Negócios, part of the Energia Feminina project, featured 32 female entrepreneurs showcasing products developed through training by the Instituto Equatorial and CIEDS. Held at Parque Harmonia during CEEE Equatorial’s activities, this event aimed to promote financial autonomy and business visibility for women. Luciana Hoffmann, Social Responsibility analyst at CEEE Equatorial, described the event as exceeding expectations by providing women with platforms to sell their products and expand their public reach. Additionally, CIEDS Program Coordinator Júlia Barreto highlighted the program’s role in personal empowerment and building support networks. Participants like Patrícia Nunes da Silva and Sabrina Gomes shared how the program drastically boosted their confidence and transformed their perspectives on business growth.

Simultaneously, the 4th Encontro da Mulher Empreendedora took place in Bento Gonçalves, focusing on strengthening female leadership within Brazil’s economy. This event provided a dynamic platform for networking, experience sharing, and discussing the challenges women face in business sectors, underlining the critical role that women play in driving economic innovation and growth.

Together, these events illustrate a vibrant, multifaceted effort across Brazil to bolster women entrepreneurs’ leadership, networking, and financial independence. They demonstrate how collaborative initiatives are fostering inclusive environments where women can elevate their businesses and impact the broader economic landscape.