Technology and AI innovation trends highlighted in Brazil

Various technology and innovation events are highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence and data governance in Brazil. At the Tech Summit Brasil 2026, Selbetti Tecnologia presented solutions for AI governance, noting that 87% of organizations in Brazil lack established AI governance policies.

In Rio de Janeiro, the Confederação Nacional do Comércio (CNC) hosted Tech Day 2026, bringing together leaders from companies like Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Meta to discuss digital economy trends. The CNC also recently held its final board meeting of the current term, focusing on technological agreements with big tech firms and the launch of the Ernane Galvêas Institute as a research hub.

In Fortaleza, the Instituto Atlântico held its 3rd Innovation Week, where experts discussed how AI is transforming business operations and human resources. Additionally, the global technology fair GITEX AI LATAM has announced its debut in São Paulo, scheduled for March 2027, marking an expansion of the major international event into the Latin American market.