What's on in Rio.

People Connections 2026 brings leaders and specialists together in Rio to discuss how longevity, AI and demographic change are reshaping companies, careers and people management. The program covers reskilling, employee experience, intergenerational teams and new talent strategies, with talks, panels and networking at FGV.

A one-day Rio hackathon for building practical AI solutions around civic and education challenges. Claude Impact Lab Rio #2 is a one-day hackathon for people building practical AI solutions for a real Rio city challenge. It combines AI, product thinking, civic impact and hands-on building for multidisciplinary teams.

A senior-level forum for Brazil's gas and energy market, covering natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen and transition infrastructure. The event is best suited for executives, investors and specialists tracking the next cycle of energy projects.

A technical symposium centered on FPSO operations, offshore production and lessons learned from complex field projects. It speaks directly to engineers, operators and technology teams working at the edge of energy infrastructure.

A free online hackathon on the conscious relationship between technology and education. Hacktudo Hackathon 2026 is a free online challenge inviting participants to build projects around technology and education, with a fast-paced schedule from challenge launch to pitches and winners.

A Rio panel on the infrastructure, energy, data and capital needed to scale artificial intelligence. Tech Grid 2026 brings leaders in AI, infrastructure, energy, data centers, connectivity, investment and public policy to Maravalley for a focused discussion on scaling artificial intelligence in Brazil.

IBP’s global energy festival turns Riocentro into a large-scale meeting point for companies, policymakers, startups and specialists. Expect congress sessions, exhibition areas and side events around sustainability, technology and the future of energy.

Hacktudo’s free Rio conference day on technology, education, digital culture and innovation. HackConference Rio 2026 is Hacktudo’s in-person conference day at Casa Firjan, bringing Rio audiences into conversations on technology, education, digital culture and innovation. Detailed programming is still marked as coming soon.

A market event for professional hosts, property managers and companies in the short-term rental economy. Its technology angle comes through proptech, SaaS tools, hospitality operations and digital management systems.

Assespro-RJ's 6th edition centers on humanized healthcare (predictive analytics, personalized treatments and VR in mental health) and how smart data use puts empathy back at the center of digital care.

Hacktudo’s free Rio festival weekend on technology, creativity, digital culture and maker experimentation. Hacktudo Festival Rio 2026 closes the Rio edition at MAM Rio with free public-facing programming around technology, creativity, digital culture and maker experimentation. Detailed programming is still pending on the official site.

A Rio developer meetup on AI coding workflows, agentic tools and the future of software teams. Devin Meetup Rio de Janeiro is an in-person gathering for developers interested in building with AI. The meetup offers networking, practical exchange with the local developer community, and a closer look at Devin as a next-generation AI coding tool.

A technical talk in Rio on autonomous red-team operations, AI security, and applied cybersecurity research. AI Security Engineers Rio hosts a technical presentation on Kill Chain Catalyst and autonomous red-team operations in dynamic attack scenarios. A strong fit for security practitioners, developers, AI builders, and researchers working where machine learning meets cyber defense.

COPPE/UFRJ’s second colloquium on applied AI across real engineering challenges. II EngenharIA focuses on real-world applications of AI across engineering challenges, including generative AI, explainable AI, computer vision, energy, oil and gas, health, biotechnology, environment and industry.

A two-day Rio symposium on energy innovation, R&D, industry-academia collaboration, and low-carbon competitiveness. InovaTec 2026 brings energy leaders, companies, ICTs, universities, startups, investors, and public institutions together to discuss applied R&D in oil, gas, and energy. The program focuses on funding, critical assets, scaling pilots, low-carbon innovation, and moving research into the market.

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.

Assespro-RJ's 15th edition, connecting Brazil's oil & gas industry with the tech frontier – this year framed around the energy transition, where the sector's roots become the fuel for what comes next.

Casa Firjan's foresight festival returns for its 9th edition with two days of speakers, panels, workshops, immersive experiences and music. Ticket-holders get first access to the Macrotendências 2027-2028 report from the Lab de Tendências Firjan IEL.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.