South Summit Brazil: dates, who attends, and how founders get in
“South Summit Brazil is where startups, investors and companies come together to shape what’s next.”
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- Next edition
- Apr 14–16, 2027 · South Summit Brazil 2027 source
- Where
- Cais Mauá, Porto Alegre, Brazil source
- Format
- hybrid · 3 days (2026 and announced 2027 editions).
- Tickets
- 2027: R$ 599 (Attendee Batch 1; the only currently published 2027 tier price). 2026: R$ 1.299–R$ 4,499 (4th batch, Attendee–Executive). source
- Startup pass
- Free to apply; participation is also free if selected (2027). source
- South Summit Brazil Startup Competition
- The 2027 categories are Best Team, Most Scalable, Most Disruptive, Most Sustainable and Global Winner. No monetary prize amount is published. source
- Cadence
- Annual since 2022; dates vary by year. The 2026 edition was March 25–27, and the current event page lists the next edition in April 2027.
- Economic impact
- R$118 million for the local economy (2026); the official post also reports 3,089 jobs and 92% hotel capacity (2026). source
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Next edition
| Dates | Apr 14–16, 2027 source |
|---|---|
| Edition | South Summit Brazil 2027 |
| Venue | Cais Mauá (the event masthead also says Cais Embarcadero), Porto Alegre, Brazil source |
| Timezone | The organizer's event pages do not state an IANA timezone for the venue. |
| Tickets | southsummit.io source |
Deadlines that matter to founders
- Dec 14, 2026 — Startup programme application · apply
- Dec 14, 2026 — South Summit Brazil Startup Competition application · apply
Ticket tiers as published
| Tier | Price | Includes | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendee source | R$ 1.299 (2026) | Access to the event stages, Marketplace and Meeting Area, app and networking features, and the Attendee-area South Summit After Party (2026). | 2026 — 4th batch |
| Business source | R$ 3,499 (2026) | Attendee benefits, private 1:1 meeting scheduling, VIP meeting spaces and lounge access, masterclasses and curated meet-ups (2026). | 2026 — 4th batch |
| Executive source | R$ 4,499 (2026) | Business benefits, VIP accreditation, concierge service and privileged parking (2026). | 2026 — 4th batch |
| Attendee source | R$ 599 (2027) | Access to seven content stages, Marketplace and exhibition area, Meeting Area, and 1:1 scheduling via the official app (2027). | 2027 — Batch 1 |
| Business source | Not yet published (2027) | Attendee benefits, plus priority stage access and VIP and Business Lounge access (2027). | 2027 |
| Executive source | Not yet published (2027) | Business benefits, plus Executive Lounge access, priority check-in, fast-track and concierge service (2027). | 2027 |
How founders get in
The organiser describes South Summit Brazil as a meeting place for startups, investors and companies. Attendees at the 2027 edition get access to seven content stages, the Marketplace and exhibition area, the Meeting Area, and 1:1 scheduling through the official app. The Startup Competition offers selected startups a live pitch before investors, media and corporations.
- For ordinary attendance, buy a pass through the official South Summit Brazil site; general attendance does not require an application. The currently published 2027 price is R$ 599 for Attendee Batch 1; Business and Executive prices are not yet published. The current event page lists 2027-04-14 through 2027-04-16, while an earlier official post-event release announced 2027-04-15 through 2027-04-17.
- To pitch as a startup, apply free to the South Summit Brazil Startup Competition through its official application page. The 2027 call is open to startups from any country, industry or development stage; submissions must be in English. The published deadline is 2026-12-14.
- The organizer plans to select 50 finalists (2027). Finalists pitch for three minutes (2027); the competition information describes mentoring, team tickets and investor and corporate connections. Registered startups receive 50% off tickets (2027) and exclusive Marketplace exhibit rates.
- After buying a pass, follow the ticket-registration instructions sent after payment. For check-in, use the official South Summit Brazil app’s individual QR code to validate the ticket and collect the badge.
| Startup programme | Apply to the Startup Competition; entry and participation if selected are free. The 2027 call selects 50 finalists. Startups may also buy regular event passes; registered startups receive 50% off tickets and exclusive Marketplace exhibit rates. source |
|---|---|
| Startup price | Free to apply; participation is also free if selected (2027). source |
| Includes | Finalists get a live three-minute pitch (2027), investor and corporate networking, mentoring, and free team tickets. Registered startups receive 50% off South Summit Brazil tickets and exclusive exhibit rates (2027). |
| Eligibility | Startups from any country, industry or development stage may apply (2027); submissions must be in English. |
| Founder discounts | Registered startups receive 50% off South Summit Brazil tickets (2027) and exclusive Marketplace exhibit rates; the exhibit rates are not quantified. |
| Press | Media outlets, journalists, creators and influencers must submit the accreditation form when it is published on official channels. Applying does not guarantee approval; no Brazil 2027 application deadline is published. |
| Application required | No, tickets are purchased |
South Summit Brazil Startup Competition
| Prize | The 2027 categories are Best Team, Most Scalable, Most Disruptive, Most Sustainable and Global Winner. No monetary prize amount is published. source |
|---|---|
| Format | 50 finalists are selected (2027) and pitch live for three minutes (2027). |
| Eligibility | Startups from any country, industry or development stage may apply (2027); applications must be submitted in English. |
| Application deadline | Dec 14, 2026 source |
Winners
- Dairy Tech (2026) — Global Winner source
- Unibaio (2026) — Most Sustainable source
- FLOMICS (2026) — Best Team source
- Nucleo Vitro (2026) — Most Disruptive source
- Naturannova (2026) — Most Scalable source
Meeting investors there
Founders can use the Meeting Area and official app to schedule meetings. Competition finalists are offered investor and corporate connections; the 2026 competition information also advertises direct 1:1 meetings and VIP networking. source
| Investors attending | More than 1,000 investors and 130+ investment funds (2026). Fund assets are reported as €250 billion in the post-event release and US$250 billion on the official Startup Competition page (2026). source |
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| Matchmaking | Official South Summit Brazil app; no separate matchmaking product name is published. source |
| Formats | 1:1 meeting scheduling with attendees through the official app (2027). · Startup Competition finalists can connect with investors and corporations through 1:1 meetings (2027). · Business and Executive passes include premium meeting or lounge access (2026); the 2027 Business and Executive descriptions also list lounge access. |
Investor firms the organiser lists (South Summit Brazil 2026 completed (2026-03-25 to 2026-03-27, Porto Alegre); next announced edition: South Summit Brazil 2027 (2027-04-14 to 2027-04-16, Porto Alegre).)
WayraVivo Ventures
Before you go: the hub's cold email to VCs playbook covers the pre-event outreach that fills a meeting calendar, and Causo matches your stage and thesis to the funds in its database so you know who to ask for a meeting.
Who speaks (South Summit Brazil 2026 completed (2026-03-25 to 2026-03-27, Porto Alegre); next announced edition: South Summit Brazil 2027 (2027-04-14 to 2027-04-16, Porto Alegre).)
- Salim Ismail, Founder and CEO · OpenExO
- Peter Skillman, Global Head of Design · Philips
- Justina Nixon-Saintil · IBM
- Jade Picon
- Priscyla Laham · Microsoft
- Alex Szapiro, Managing Partner, Latin America · SoftBank
- Hitendra Patel · IXL Center
- Guilherme Benchimol · XP_INC
- Andre Street · Stone, Teya & B55
- Luís Roberto Barroso · Supremo Tribunal Federal
- Kim Farrell · Nubank
- Arminio Fraga · Gavea Investimentos
- João Pedro Resende · Hotmart
- Diego Barreto · iFood
- Ricardo Josua · Pismo
- Rafael Stark · STARK BANK
- Alexandre Baldy · BYD do Brasil LTDA.
- Silvia Penna · Uber do Brasil
- Piero Contezini · Asaas
- Jack Mardack · Oyster HR
- Keshia Theobald-van Gent · BDev Ventures
- Guilherme Horn · WhatsApp
- Diego Puerta · Dell Technologies
- Eric Van der Kleij · EdenBase & QBase
- Marcelo Lombardo · Omie
Full lineup: official speakers page.
Sponsors and partners
Co-organizer (2026) 2
IE UniversityGovernment of the State of Rio Grande do Sul
Powered by (2027) 1
IE University
Co-organizers (2027) 1
Governo do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Host City (2027) 1
Prefeitura de Porto Alegre
Global Partners (2027) 1
Banco do Brasil
Pioneer Partners (2027) 1
Dell Technologies
Innovation Partners (2027) 2
WayraVivo Ventures
Government partners: 2026: Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (co-organizer)., 2027: Governo do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (co-organizer)., 2027: Prefeitura de Porto Alegre (host city).
Full list: official partners page.
Startups there
Alumni the organiser highlights
- Hera Materials (2025) — Global Winner in 2025; the organiser identifies José González as its CEO. source
- Nanogrow Biotech (2025) — Most Disruptive winner in 2025; the organiser identifies Nicolás Galmarini as its founder. source
- UMGRAUEMEIO (2025) — Most Sustainable winner in 2025; the organiser identifies Osmar Bambini as its CEO. source
Programme
| Tracks | Arena Stage (2026) · Explore Stage (2026) · Growth Stage (2026) · The Next Big Thing (2026) · Seven content stages are advertised for 2027; the detailed programme and topic tracks have not yet been published. source |
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| Side events | Published 2026 pass benefits included the South Summit After Party for Attendees; the Business pass listed the Social Summit agenda, expert masterclasses and curated meet-ups; and the Executive pass listed cultural visits. Competition finalists were also offered access to invite-only VIP events and lounges. A separate 2027 side-event schedule is not yet published. |
| Awards | The 2027 competition has five categories: Best Team, Most Scalable, Most Disruptive, Most Sustainable and Global Winner. The 2026 winners were Dairy Tech (Global Winner), Naturannova (Most Scalable), Núcleo Vitro (Most Disruptive), Unibaio (Most Sustainable) and FLOMICS (Best Team). No monetary prize amount is published in the cited organiser material. |
| Languages | Portuguese, English |
| Official app | South Summit |
| Hashtag | #SouthSummitBrazil2026 |
Past editions, as published
| Edition | Dates | Attendees | Investors | Startups | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 source | Mar 25–27, 2026 | +24,000 attendees (2026); economic impact reported as more than R$124 million (2026) in a South Summit Brazil post. South Summit separately reported R$118 million for Porto Alegre’s local economy, 3,089 jobs and 92% hotel capacity (2026). | More than 1,000 investors (2026); investment portfolio of €250 billion (2026). | 3,000+ startups (2026); the Startup Competition’s overall winner was Dairy Tech. Published vertical winners: FLOMICS and Nucleo Vitro (Health), Zarv and Primelis (Enterprise), Redraw and Wedy (Digital), UBI Meat and Dairy Tech (Industry), and Naturannova and Unibaio (Sustainability). | recap · video · photos |
| 2025 source | Apr 9–11, 2025 | +23,000 attendees (2025). The organizer’s 2025 impact study reported R$166 million in national economic impact and 3,976 jobs (2025). | 900+ investors (2025); 130+ investment funds (2025); US$215 billion under management in funds present (2025). | 3,000+ startups (2025); competition winners identified by the organizer include Hera Materials (Global Winner), Nanogrow Biotech (Most Disruptive) and UMGRAUEMEIO (Most Sustainable). | recap · report |
| 2023 source | Mar 29–31, 2023 | 22,000+ attendees (2023). | 100+ investment funds (2023). | 3,000+ startups (2023). | recap · video · photos |
| 2022 source | May 5–7, 2022 | — | 500 investors (2022). | 3,300 startups (2022). | recap · video · photos |
| 2024 source | — | 23,500+ attendees (2024). | 900+ investors (2024); 130+ investment funds and US$213 billion under management in funds present (2024). | 3,000+ startups (2024). |
Cities: Porto Alegre, Brazil (2022–2026; the 2027 edition is also announced for Porto Alegre).
Who attends
| Breakdown | More than 24,000 attendees, including 7,000 corporations, 3,000 startups and 1,000+ investors (2026); the post-event release also reports 800+ global entrepreneurial-ecosystem leaders (2026). source |
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| Geography | Attendees from 70 countries (2026). source |
| Roles | Founders, Investors, Corporates, Press |
| Stages | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Growth, Public |
Official links and socials
Travel & apps
In the press
- Dairy Tech, ganadora de la 5ª edición SSB26 — South Summit (organizer) (2026)
- South Summit Brazil 2026 socioeconomic-impact-study announcement — South Summit Brazil (official Facebook) (2026)
- Three days in Porto Alegre that keep adding up — South Summit (official X account) (2026)
- SOUTH SUMMIT BRAZIL 2025: IMPACT THAT REDEFINES INNOVATION IN LATIN AMERICA — South Summit (organizer) (2025)
Prepare for it
- How to cold email VCs — book the meetings before you land.
- The 12-slide seed deck — what to have ready when a partner says "send me the deck".
- Pitch Deck Roaster — a slide-by-slide pass before you submit to South Summit Brazil Startup Competition.
- Accelerator deadlines — the application windows that open around the event.
Sources
Every fact above was read from one of these official pages on Oct 7, 2026:
- airtable.com/appeLhhn2MGPG3ENa/pagwSDKy82Pr6ubN7/form
- apps.apple.com/us/app/south-summit/id1466054235
- play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swapcard.apps.android.southsummit
- southsummit.innovationcalls.com/calls/south_summit_brazil_porto_alegre_2027
- facebook.com/southsummitbrazil
- facebook.com/southsummitbrazil/posts/o-estudo-de-impacto-socioecon%C3%B4mico-do-south-summit-brazil-2026-powered-by-ey-j%C3%A1-/1108334808370414
- flickr.com/photos/southsummitbrazil
- instagram.com/southsummitbrazil
- linkedin.com/company/southsummit
- linkedin.com/showcase/south-summit-brazil
- southsummit.io/blog
- southsummit.io/brazil/program
- southsummit.io/content/article-dairy-tech-ganadora-de-la-5-edicion-ssb26
- southsummit.io/e/brazil-2027/en
- southsummit.io/e/brazil-2027/en/content/tickets
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/content/brasil-2023
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en/content/brasil-2022
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en/content/partners-brasil
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en/content/press-room
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en/content/startup-competition-2027
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en/content/tickets-2026
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en/sessions
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/en/speakers
- southsummit.io/e/brazil/pt/content/startup-competition-2026
- southsummit.io/en/articles/49cc4feb-b0ca-f011-8195-000d3a2226fe/south-summit-brazil-2025-impact-that-redefines-innovation-in-latin-america
- southsummit.io/en/content/brazil-2024
- southsummit.io/en/documents/9106f73f-b3ca-f011-8195-000d3a2226fe/socioeconomic-impact-south-summit-brazil-en
- southsummit.io/investors
- youtube.com/@south_summit
- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUb1bJ-vHsxBix3CobnE6DhDj1VmrxmE2
- x.com/south_summit/status/2103159215057506722/photo/1
- x.com/southsummitbr
South Summit Brazil: frequently asked
When is South Summit Brazil 2027?
South Summit Brazil 2027 runs Apr 14–16, 2027 at Cais Mauá, Porto Alegre, according to the organiser's published dates.
How much does South Summit Brazil cost?
Published ticket prices run 2027: R$ 599 (Attendee Batch 1; the only currently published 2027 tier price). 2026: R$ 1.299–R$ 4,499 (4th batch, Attendee–Executive).. Startups: Apply to the Startup Competition; entry and participation if selected are free. The 2027 call selects 50 finalists. Startups may also buy regular event passes; registered startups receive 50% off tickets and exclusive Marketplace exhibit rates. (Free to apply; participation is also free if selected (2027).).
How do startups get into South Summit Brazil?
Apply to the Startup Competition; entry and participation if selected are free. The 2027 call selects 50 finalists. Startups may also buy regular event passes; registered startups receive 50% off tickets and exclusive Marketplace exhibit rates. Eligibility as published: Startups from any country, industry or development stage may apply (2027); submissions must be in English.
How many investors attend South Summit Brazil?
The organiser reports More than 1,000 investors and 130+ investment funds (2026). Fund assets are reported as €250 billion in the post-event release and US$250 billion on the official Startup Competition page (2026). investors. Founders can use the Meeting Area and official app to schedule meetings. Competition finalists are offered investor and corporate connections; the 2026 competition information also advertises direct 1:1 meetings and VIP networking.
What is South Summit Brazil Startup Competition?
South Summit Brazil's pitch competition. Prize as published: The 2027 categories are Best Team, Most Scalable, Most Disruptive, Most Sustainable and Global Winner. No monetary prize amount is published.. Eligibility: Startups from any country, industry or development stage may apply (2027); applications must be submitted in English.
How big is South Summit Brazil?
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