What's on in Rio.

A three-day Rio conference on telecom, critical infrastructure, energy transition, 5G/6G and AI. SNT XXII 2026 connects executives, specialists, public authorities, researchers, startups and students around telecommunications, critical infrastructure, energy transition and technological innovation.

Two days at Lead Américas on the paradox keeping pharma and healthcare from moving faster: how to innovate and collaborate at scale without compromising IP or the privacy of sensitive data.

A community meetup on AI-assisted software development, with live demonstrations of Codex workflows and coding agents. Developers can compare approaches and discuss practical applications. The event is full; a waitlist is available.

An informal happy hour for developers, founders and other people working with AI. Bring questions, tools or examples to discuss agents, automation and business applications with peers. No formal talks or slide presentations are planned.

ABRH-RJ's first AI-focused HR forum. Two days at FGV Botafogo unpacking how generative AI is reshaping hiring, people analytics and the new competencies needed to lead teams collaborating with agents.

COMEXLOG RJ brings companies, leaders and specialists to the Port of Rio for discussions on infrastructure, ports, foreign trade, AI, regulation, ocean economy and competitiveness in logistics.

Sebrae Rio's day-long showcase at the Caminho Niemeyer brings entrepreneurs, students and startups together for talks on the future of work, customer experience and what's shaping Niterói's innovation muscle.

A community gathering about data, AI, machine learning and data engineering, built around real technical challenges and unexpected failures. Talks explore what can go wrong in practice, including unreliable AI agents. The event is full, with a waitlist.

PEQ Colloquium 2026 focuses on how AI is changing chemical processes, hybrid modeling, automation, digital twins, sustainability and engineering education, with remote short courses and in-person sessions at UFRJ.

A day of discussions on turning university research into technology-based businesses and public-sector solutions. Sessions examine deeptech, academic spinoffs and public procurement for innovation, connecting research with market and policy challenges.

RECSAI's conference brings researchers, policy experts and industry voices to Rio for discussions on frontier AI governance, regulatory frameworks and the contrasts between Global North and Majority World contexts.

Summit Press Rio brings together discussions on generative AI, disinformation, crisis management, news production, and algorithm-driven media dynamics. It is a broader AI-in-industry event for communication, media, and public affairs teams.

Latin America's largest healthcare innovation festival – the self-styled "Web Summit of Healthcare" – returns to Marina da Glória. Three days, 12 simultaneous stages and 220+ healthtech startups under the theme of building trust in the healthcare ecosystem.

AI FESTIVAL Women brings women, companies, universities, startups and communities together in Rio for practical AI content, workshops, live demonstrations, cases and networking around professional and business use of artificial intelligence.

A scientific congress for health professionals, researchers and institutions working across nutrition, clinical practice and applied science. Its strongest Made in Rio angle is the bridge between healthcare knowledge, innovation and the local healthtech ecosystem.

GDG Rio’s DevFest connects developers around AI, Google Cloud, Android, Gemini, Gemma, and hands-on tech content. DevFest Rio de Janeiro 2026 is GDG Rio’s community conference for developers and technology enthusiasts. The agenda highlights AI, Gemini, Gemma, Android, Google Cloud, workshops, talks, and networking for Rio’s developer ecosystem.

A four-day business immersion in the Rio mountain region on AI-connected operations, customer experience, leadership, process design and agentic systems for companies.

A technical forum dedicated to subsea systems, deepwater operations, integrity and offshore engineering challenges. The program should attract professionals dealing with automation, operational data, energy innovation and maritime technology.

INOVA IA 2026 brings government, companies, research institutions, universities and technical communities together to discuss responsible AI adoption, funding, skills and Rio’s role in Brazil’s AI ecosystem.

Assespro-RJ's signature urban innovation summit, with 10+ years of debates. Two days rethinking the urban ecosystem through tech – resilient, sustainable and prosperous cities, the kind that actually work.

Dev Talk RJ returns to FIAP with a developer-focused program covering Java, data analysis, cybersecurity, career paths and technology community building, with speakers from Rio tech communities and companies.

Assespro-RJ marks its 50th anniversary with an award night dedicated to technology, entrepreneurship and innovation in Rio. More than a ceremony, it is a visibility moment for companies and leaders shaping the city’s tech sector.