South America has transitioned from consuming technology to developing it, excelling in Fintech and Agtech. In 2026, Generative AI and Cybersecurity will dominate the agendas of major innovation hubs.
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The region attracts giants such as NVIDIA, Meta, and Microsoft, who view these tradeshows as a roadmap for AI expansion in emerging markets. The presence of international Venture Capital funds turns these events into engines of the digital economy.
Located in historic port warehouses, South Summit Brazil connects the entrepreneurial ecosystem with global investors, fostering high-level networking and investment in scalable business models.
Autocom is the stage where new forms of consumption are defined, featuring self-checkout technologies, inventory management, and security systems for modern commerce.
The Latin American version of the world’s largest video game event boosts local developers against global publishers, consolidating gaming as a major tech industry.
The event brings the energy of Dublin and Lisbon to South America, becoming the technological epicenter where Big Tech CEOs and founders of the next unicorns meet.
Edutechnia is the key platform for technological knowledge transfer, designed for educational leaders seeking to transform classrooms through digital pedagogical innovation.
ExpoTeleinfo provides a deep look at connectivity needs in growing markets, highlighting solutions in Cloud Computing, Datacenters, and fiber optics.
The Salon of Leisure and Fantasy (SOFA) transcends entertainment to showcase the economic impact of digital design, animation, and creative intellectual property.
| Tradeshow | Location | Suggested Month | Main Focus |
| South Summit Brazil | Brazil | March | Startups, Investment, and Networking. |
| Autocom | Brazil | March/April | Commercial Automation and Payments. |
| Gamescom Latam | Brazil | April/May | Video Games and Creative Economy. |
| Web Summit Rio | Brazil | June | AI, Software, and Venture Capital. |
| Edutechnia | Colombia | August | Educational Technology (EdTech). |
| ExpoTeleinfo | Bolivia | September | IT Infrastructure and Telecom. |
| SOFA | Colombia | October | Creative Industries and Digital Culture. |
The decentralization of innovation is real; keep an eye on emerging hubs like Santa Cruz de la Sierra or Porto Alegre. If you have a startup, these events are your primary gateway to global venture capital. Don’t just watch; schedule meetings in advance via the tradeshow apps to maximize your ROI.
