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The 2026 edition of Smart Summit will take place March 12–13, 2026, at Expo Rio Cidade Nova, located on Beatriz Larragoiti Lucas Street, Cidade Nova, Rio de Janeiro. Event programming is scheduled to run from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Now in its 9th edition, the summit gathers leaders across investment, entrepreneurship, technology, marketing, sports, and innovation. The event aims to foster executive networking, high-level panel discussions, and knowledge sharing among corporations, industry leaders, investors, and market professionals.
Organizers emphasize that the gathering seeks to reinforce Rio de Janeiro’s position as a premier business hub by bridging diverse economic sectors and driving strategic partnerships.
Confirmed Speakers (In Alphabetical Order)
- Cristiano Nogueira – Vice President, Arko Advice
- Erika Linhares – CEO, BHave
- Everaldo Marques – Sports Broadcaster, Grupo Globo
- Felipe Seligman – Co-Founder & Co-CEO, JOTA
- Guilherme Benchimol – Founder & Executive Chairman of the Board, XP Investimentos
- Marcelo Serrado – Actor
- Michel Tauil – CEO, BlueMan
- Patrick Dutton – CEO, Rio Football Academy
- Rafael Picciani – State Deputy, Rio de Janeiro
- Roberto Lee – Founder & CEO, Avenue
- Samyr Castro – Founder & CEO, InvestSmart
Further details are available on the official event website. Schedule subject to change.
