Check out the first confirmed speakers for Startup Summit 2026
Startup Summit 2026, one of the leading technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship events in Latin America, has announced the first confirmed names on its lineup. There will be more than 200 speakers, including major names from the global scene, who will take the stage to present market trends and opportunities.
Startup Summit 2026 will be held by ACATE and Sebrae Startups on August 26, 27, and 28, at CentroSul, in Florianópolis. The ninth edition of the event expects to welcome more than 10,000 participants, including startup entrepreneurs, investors from Brazil and abroad, and leaders from large companies and the public sector.
The lineup of talks and panels will be organized into 17 content tracks, covering key topics for startup growth and economic transformation.
Check out the first confirmed speakers for Startup Summit 2026:
• Alexandre Messina – Partner and ambassador at Lovable. A specialist in building technology and startup communities, he works to connect founders, investors, and global innovation initiatives;
• Rodrigo Akira – Manager of Google’s Developer Ecosystem in Brazil. He focuses on connecting developers, startups, and emerging technologies within the company’s global community;
• Neil Redding – CEO of Redding Futures. A futurist and strategic innovation specialist, he helps global organizations anticipate technology trends and transform their business models;
• Claudia Rosa – CEO of Rede Invest. One of Brazil’s leading angel investors, with more than 130 startups in her portfolio. She was a guest Shark on Season 9 of Shark Tank Brazil;
• Miguel Nicolelis – President of the Nicolelis Institute of Advanced Brain Studies. One of the world’s most renowned neuroscientists, known for his pioneering research in brain-machine interfaces and scientific innovation;
• Rafael Kiso – Founder and CMO of mLabs. A leading reference in digital marketing and social media in Brazil, he heads one of Latin America’s top social media management platforms;
• Konrad Dantas (KondZilla) – Founder and CEO of KondZilla. A creative entrepreneur responsible for turning KondZilla into one of Latin America’s largest production companies and cultural platforms;
• Deborah Folloni – Serial entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30, founder of Epic.new, and also a YouTuber, creator of one of Brazil’s largest AI-focused channels and newsletters.
In addition to the content delivered by experts and industry leaders, attendees of Startup Summit 2026 will have access to business matchmaking sessions and a fair featuring hundreds of startups. This year, the event aims to expand its international presence and strengthen connections between startups, investors, and large companies.
