LATAM Summit 2026

October 15-16 | São Paulo, Brazil

The Brazil Summit 2026 is a cornerstone event designed to advance the Power of Access for women-owned businesses. This gathering brings together leading corporations, procurement teams, and entrepreneurs for a dynamic day of strategic networking, specialized matchmaking, and conversations that open new pathways for growth across sectors.

The Summit provides women-owned businesses with a strategic platform to elevate their visibility, build international alliances, and connect with opportunities that drive long-term business expansion.

Whether your focus is scaling your company, strengthening and diversifying your supply chain, or contributing to a more supportive entrepreneurship ecosystem for women in Colombia, this Summit offers direct access to a global network committed to inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Featuring influential speakers, high-value B2B sessions, and unparalleled networking experiences, the Brazil Summit 2026 empowers participants to innovate, collaborate, and expand their impact within an increasingly competitive market.

Agenda

Thursday, October 15

8:00 – 9:00	Registration and Networking Coffee A space for participants to meet and begin building connections from the start of the event.
9:00 – 9:10	Official Welcome Opening remarks by WEConnect International and the main Summit Partner.
9:10 – 9:20	Main Sponsor Fireside Talk
9:20 – 9:30	Fireside Talk with a Leading Woman Business Owner
9:30 – 10:00	Panel 1: The Future of Value Chains: Innovation, Resilience, and Impact A conversation on the trends transforming value chains and opportunities to build more innovative, resilient, and competitive businesses.
10:00 – 10:10	Fireside Talk with a Leading Woman Business Owner
10:10 – 10:40	Coffee Break
10:40 – 10:45	WBE Pitch Showcase
10:45 – 11:15	Panel 2: The Buyer's Perspective: Keys to Becoming a Strategic Supplier Corporate buyers will share key insights on how to build successful business relationships and access new business opportunities.
11:15 – 11:20	WBE Pitch Showcase
11:20 – 11:50	Panel 3: Building an Ecosystem that Empowers Women Business Owners A conversation on how collaboration, access to networks, and strategic support can help women-owned businesses grow and thrive.
11:50 – 11:55	WBE Pitch Showcase
11:55 – 12:00	WBE Pitch Showcase
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 15:00	Industry Roundtables A space to hear corporate buyers' perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, and trends transforming their industries, as well as the capabilities they look for in their suppliers. Industries: Automotive, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Agribusiness, Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, among others.
15:00 – 16:30	Breakthrough Session \| Concurrent Activities Procurement Leaders: Exchange Roundtable — A conversation on trends, challenges, and best practices in value chain management. Women Business Owners: Peer-to-Peer Conversations — Networking sessions to share experiences, strengthen connections, identify collaboration opportunities, and build strategic partnerships.

Friday, October 16

8:30 – 9:00	Networking Coffee
9:00 – 10:00	Breakthrough Session \| Concurrent Workshops For Corporate Buyer Members — The business case for integrating women-owned businesses into value chains and a practical toolkit. For Women Business Owners — Best practices for building B2B relationships that lead to business opportunities.
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30	Concurrent Activities Business Matchmaking \| Matchmaking by Category — Professional Services, Consulting, Human Resources, Legal, and Translation Services. WBE Workshop — Facilitated by an expert from a corporate buyer member company.
11:30 – 12:30	Concurrent Activities Business Matchmaking \| Matchmaking by Category — Marketing and Communications, Events, and Promotional Products. WBE Workshop — Facilitated by an expert from a corporate buyer member company.
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 14:30	Concurrent Activities Business Matchmaking \| Matchmaking by Category — Technology. WBE Workshop — Facilitated by an expert from a corporate buyer member company.
14:30 – 15:30	Concurrent Activities Business Matchmaking \| Matchmaking by Category — Engineering, Construction, and Facilities Management. WBE Workshop — Facilitated by an expert from a corporate buyer member company.
15:30 – 16:30	Concurrent Activities Business Matchmaking \| Matchmaking by Category — Logistics and Packaging. WBE Workshop — Facilitated by an expert from a corporate buyer member company.

Ticketing

Certified women-owned business $79 USD
Registered women-owned business $99 USD
Member buyer $129 USD
Non-member buyer $149 USD