What's on in Rio.

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.

A gathering on bioeconomy, the blue economy and sustainable innovation, combining an exhibition with talks and business connections. Visitor access offers a way to explore technologies and applications linking research, companies and environmental challenges. Access: Free visitor registration covers the exhibition and talks. Auditorium seats are first-come, first-served; talks will not be streamed online.

Explore how to measure, demonstrate and communicate the return on innovation investment. The program combines practical frameworks, real-world cases and discussions of cultural, financial and strategic barriers, followed by peer networking. Access: Open request-to-join flow; host approval required, limited capacity.

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 public university program of talks, research discussions, catalog launches and academic recognition. Sessions examine open science, research collaboration and social technologies, connecting scientific knowledge with societal needs. Access: Free and open to the public. Register through Even3 for participation records and certificates.

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.

A technical community meetup on data engineering and applied AI, combining live coding, implementation cases and architecture discussions. A career and leadership session complements opportunities to exchange practical experience with peers. Access: Free attendance. Sign in to a Databricks User Groups account to RSVP.

A business and innovation summit combining talks, workshops, startup demonstrations and immersive experiences. Explore practical uses of AI, data and digital tools, and connect with companies developing solutions for small-business challenges. Access: Free online registration for individuals and companies; personal details are requested. Individual registration is available from age 16; younger visitors must be accompanied by a responsible adult, under the event terms.

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 symposium on football analytics bringing together research and professional practice through short courses, talks, roundtables and technical presentations. Topics span data science, AI, performance analysis and decision-making in the sport. Access: Paid attendee registration through Even3. Attendee registration is listed through November 10; paper submission is a separate process.

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.

An online presentation and moderated discussion on responsibility for AI-assisted project decisions. Explore the limits of delegation, human oversight and risk, with live audience questions connecting governance principles to project leadership. Access: Free attendance; register through Sympla. The access link is supplied through the ticket area and by email.

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.

A regional hackathon exploring quantum-computing applications for food security and environmental protection. Teams develop ideas with input from specialists alongside a workshop and preparatory school, followed by final project presentations. Access: Registration announced as coming soon. Eligibility, selection process and application destination have not been published. Preparatory school/workshop activities begin in mid-November; detailed dates TBA.

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.