The fourth edition of South Summit Brazil is scheduled to take place from April 9 to April 11, 2025, at Cais Mauá in Porto Alegre. This prominent event has gained recognition as one of the leading platforms for innovation and business in Latin America, gathering influential speakers and decision-makers from various sectors.
With an expansive agenda incorporating five thematic areas—Sustainability, Digitalization, Ecosystem, Social Change, and The Edge—South Summit Brazil promises an enlightening experience for all attendees. Participants will engage in lectures, panels, and debates, all aimed at fostering collaboration and sharing insights among more than 1,000 investors and 150 investment funds.
This year’s program will occupy four warehouses at Cais Mauá, featuring seven stages and encompassing a total area of 38,000 square meters. Notable sessions include “Culture as a management tool: AI, leadership and organizational growth,” which will be led by Mônica Hauck, Founder and CEO of Sólides Tecnologia; Guilherme Azevedo, Co-founder of Alice; and Julia de Luca, VP of Technology at Itaú BBA. This session will delve into how artificial intelligence can integrate with corporate culture to drive transformation in the healthcare sector, utilizing data-driven insights and a humanized approach.
Another important panel titled “How social media drives physical retail” will include insights from Monique Lima of Mimo Live Sales, Gabriela Comazzetto from TikTok, and Luiza Nolasco of Gringa & START by WGSN. This discussion will explore how brands and retailers are leveraging social media platforms to enhance customer engagement, drive traffic to physical stores, and develop effective omnichannel strategies.
The dynamic realm of sustainable mobility will be addressed in the agenda with “The Future of Mobility: Electrification and Sustainability.” This panel will feature thought leaders Cristiana Arcangeli from Group Arcangeli and Alexandre Baldy from BYD do Brasil LTDA, examining how innovations in electrification are reshaping the mobility landscape while addressing environmental challenges.
The fintech sector will also have its spotlight in the session titled “The Future of Fintech in Latin America,” which will include industry experts Miguel Armaza (Gilgamesh Ventures), Antonio Echavarria (SSV), Caio Bolognesi (Monashees), and Mariana Foresti (Honey Island Capital). This conversation will assess the impact of technological advances, investment trends, and the role of artificial intelligence in the financial services industry.
In addition to the panel discussions, the event will feature inspirational talks such as “The Entrepreneurial Journey of a Unicorn Founder,” where entrepreneurs Jaana Goeggel (Sororitê) and Juliana Binatti Motta (Pismo) will share their personal experiences and the hurdles encountered in building billion-dollar startups.
Moreover, the session “Building a Creative Empire” will showcase the rise of funk music in the digital market, featuring insights from Bruno Gonçalves (Magão) and Konrad Dantas (KondZilla) on transforming cultural phenomena into thriving business opportunities.
For those interested in attending, tickets are now available on the event’s official website. Ticket prices range from R$ 990 for general attendees to R$ 5,499 for executive levels, with corporate packages that provide discounts for groups.
Historically, South Summit Brazil has made substantial contributions to the startup ecosystem. The previous edition in 2024 attracted 55 countries, involving three thousand startups, 800 speakers, and engaged over 900 investors, moving USD 25 billion in capital for startups across Latin America. This showcases the immense potential and growing interest in innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the region.
As the event approaches, attendees are encouraged to connect and engage through various platforms, including WhatsApp, for exclusive updates and insights leading into the summit. South Summit Brazil presents an invaluable opportunity to network, learn, and grow within one of the most vibrant ecosystems for innovation and business today.
