2026 Agenda: The Main Technology and Innovation Events in the Startup Capital
The technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship events of 2026 in Brazil have their main meeting point in Florianópolis, the National Startup Capital. The calendar, spanning the entire year, includes Startup Summit, Energy Show, Varejo Tech Day, and much more for startups, companies of various sectors and sizes, investors, professionals, and IT enthusiasts.
There will be more than 15 events offering opportunities to network, generate new business, and stay up to date on future trends, through talks and panels featuring hundreds of experts and opinion leaders from the national and international market.
💡 LinkLab Experience – 🗓️ 02/24/2026 – 📍 CIA Passeio Sapiens, Florianópolis (SC)
This gathering for decision-makers and professionals from corporations across various sectors will offer an immersion into the innovation culture of one of Brazil’s fastest-growing ecosystems, ACATE’s LinkLab program. Leaders looking to build a more technological and innovative future for their businesses will come together to connect with startups and exchange knowledge on topics such as investment models, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and strategic partnerships, artificial intelligence (AI), and other corporate innovation trends.
Registration for the 4th edition of LinkLab Experience is by invitation only.
👩🏽💻 Elas Conectam – 🗓️ 03/12/2026 – 📍 Florianópolis (SC)
This event focused on female entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation supports women’s leadership in business and their professional careers, while also connecting data, people, and businesses. Organized by ACATE Mulheres, the 1st edition of Elas Conectam will feature a special program in May, with talks and panels with experts, success stories, and networking to strengthen women’s presence in the tech world.
Tickets for Elas Conectam on sale at this link!
🍲 ACATE’s 40th Anniversary Feijoada – 🗓️ 04/11/2026 – 📍 P12 Jurerê, Florianópolis (SC)
A memorable moment of celebration among entrepreneurs and partners who built ACATE’s path of success over its 40 years and contributed to every achievement of Santa Catarina’s technology sector — this is what the Feijoada gathering will once again be. The celebration will take place in a relaxed setting with great food (including vegan options), an open bar, live music, and kids’ areas with entertainment.
🤝🏽 LinkLab Open Day – 🗓️ 04/23/2026 – 📍 Florianópolis (SC)
One of Brazil’s largest events dedicated exclusively to generating business and connections between startups, companies from various sectors, and public institutions, aimed at bringing corporate challenges closer to innovative solutions. Dozens of leading market players and public agencies will take part in LinkLab Open Day, presenting partnership opportunities for technology companies.
Registration coming soon for LinkLab Open Day!
⚡ Energy Show – 🗓️ 05/18 to 05/21/2026 – 📍 Hybrid (Online and CIA Primavera, Florianópolis – SC)
One of Brazil’s longest-running technology and innovation events for the energy sector, Energy Show will reach its 14th edition in Florianópolis. Over four days, more than a thousand people will take part in an extensive program of discussions on market trends, with the participation of energy companies, regulatory agencies, technology companies, industry associations, and specialists across various areas of the sector, including: generation, transmission and distribution, renewable sources, electric mobility, energy transition, gas, and more.
Registration and more information about Energy Show coming soon at this link!
💻 Greater Florianópolis IT Ecosystem Meeting | ACATE 40th Anniversary Edition – 🗓️ 06/02/2026 – 📍 Florianópolis (SC)
The event will bring together entrepreneurs, startups, company representatives, educational institutions, public authorities, and other players from the innovation ecosystem, aiming to spark connections, foster qualified
