--- title: LATAM Summit 2026 --- [Skip to content](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/latam-tour-brazil-eng#main-content) [![WEConnect-Logo\_Small](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WEConnect-Logo_Small.png?width=250&height=100&name=WEConnect-Logo_Small.png "WEConnect-Logo_Small")](https://weconnectinternational.org/) English - [Español](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/es/latam-tour-brazil-spa) - [Português - Brasil](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/pt-br/latam-tour-brazil-port) - [English](https://events.weconnectinternational.org/latam-tour-brazil-eng) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/weconnect-international) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/WEConnection) [X Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/weconnection) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/weconnectinternational/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/user/WEConnection) 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**   **Application** **To take part in this event, WEConnect International will first review your eligibility. 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