Sapiranga Summit 2026 to host innovation and cooperativism events in Brazil

The Sapiranga Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 11 to 13 at the Fly. Hub in Sapiranga, Brazil. This edition features the integration of ExpoCoopera 2026, an initiative promoted by Sicredi Caminho das Águas, which will include its own arena dedicated to debates on cooperativism, innovation, leadership, and community development.

The summit aims to boost the regional economy of Vale do Sinos by attracting entrepreneurs, students, and professionals. The event will feature diverse content tracks, including artificial intelligence, marketing, sustainability, and digital transformation. Notable speakers and participants include entrepreneur Toguro, Mari Maria, Olympic champion Cesar Cielo, and comedian Nelson Freitas.

To enhance the attendee experience, the summit has introduced several new features, such as "Inovaverso" for geek culture and games, silent lectures using headphones, and the "Passaporte Cidade da Inovação" to encourage interaction with local companies. Organizers expect significant visitor numbers, following a previous edition that hosted 18,000 people.