Entrepreneur Fair starts today (14) in São Luís with diverse programming

The 12th Entrepreneur Fair begins today in São Luís. Until Sunday (16), Multicenter Negócios e Eventos transforms into an environment of entrepreneurship, opportunities and solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs in general, rural producers, students and people interested in opening or expanding a business. With a completely free, comprehensive and diverse program, the Fair provides access to knowledge, information, innovation, practical experiences and business opportunities, as well as commercialization and exhibition spaces. To make the most of the experience, we recommend consulting the schedule available on the event's official website (feiradoempreendedor.sebraema.com) in advance, identifying spaces of interest and organizing a personalized agenda. The schedule can also be consulted on the official app (IOS and Android versions). Both spaces contain information about schedules, activities and speakers. Knowledge as a growth tool - During the Fair, the programming takes place with activities in 11 knowledge arenas and more than 100 training actions, organized in tracks according to the entrepreneur's moment: Start, for those who want to open a business; Manage, for those looking to improve management; and Expanda, aimed at companies that want to grow. Also noteworthy are the masterclass lectures, as moments of exchange and inspiration, which bring together three big names in national entrepreneurship: Breno de Oliveira, with the theme Undertaking with Identity: Deaf Protagonism and Inclusion that generate results, on 08/15, at 5:45 pm, in the Darcy Ribeiro auditorium; and Tony Ventura, who addresses the Future and New Technologies, focusing on demonstrative AI solutions, also at Darcy Ribeiro, on 08/15, at 7:15 pm. Closing the masterclasses, singer and businesswoman Roberta Miranda gives the lecture Um Lugar Todinho Meu: Protagonism that transforms careers and businesses, on 08/16, at 7pm, after the Sebrae Business Woman Award 2026 ceremony. PSMN. Among the main spaces are the Darcy Ribeiro Auditorium, Terezinha Jansen Auditorium, Innovation and Education Area, Vila Agro, ESG Arena, Tourism and Creative Economy, Smart Retail Arena, Plural Delas Arena, Finance Arena, Kitchen Show, Industry Arena, Business Round and Sebraelab. The Fair will also have spaces focused on inclusion, such as the Arena Plural Delas, in addition to the Kids Room and the Multisensory Space. The 12th Sebrae Maranhão Entrepreneur's Fair takes place from August 14th to 16th, at the Multicenter Negócios e Eventos, in São Luís. Sebrae/Disclosure Opening ceremony During the three days, the Fair operates at the following times: this Friday (14th) and Saturday (15th), the Convention Center's activities start at 10am and last until 10pm. The Exhibition Pavilion (Multicenter) opens at 4pm and closes at 10pm. On Sunday, the 16th, activities at the Convention Center and Exhibition Pavilion operate at a single time, from 10am to 9pm. The ceremony that will officially mark the beginning will be held at 7pm, on the main stage of the event - Auditorium Darcy Ribeiro, with the presence of the Sebrae Board of Directors and authorities and special programming, including moments of creativity, which exalt the culture and creativity of Maranhão, with a performance by the children's band by music teacher Antonyel Pacheco, from São Luís, followed by a performance by the group Pão com Ovo. Knowledge, innovation and opportunities In addition to knowledge, the program was structured to bring together entrepreneurs, products and market opportunities. Expo MEI brings together individual microentrepreneurs from different segments, while Armazém do Empreendedor presents small businesses participating in the project developed by the State Government, functioning as a showcase for Maranhão products and new commercial possibilities. At Arena Varejo Inteligente, one of the highlights is Brasil BioMarket, a collaborative store that brings together around 40 small bioeconomy businesses from the North and Northeast. The space presents products from segments such as food, beverages, crafts, fashion, decoration, beauty and cosmetics. Rural sector and gastronomy in the spotlight At Vila Agro, rural producers and entrepreneurs find solutions, technologies and guidance for rural businesses in a partnership between Sebrae and the Faema/Senar System. The space brings together the Knowledge Arena, specialized consultancies, virtual reality demonstrations, technological solutions, networking and interactive experiences. Cozinha Show offers workshops, show classes and culinary demonstrations for food professionals and entrepreneurs. The gastronomic experience is completed with the Food Village, which brings together food options and cultural presentations during the event. At the ESG, Tourism and Creative Economy Arena, the public will be able to learn about trends and initiatives related to sustainability, creative economy and tourism, including actions linked to tourism centers in Maranhão. The event also welcomes caravans with more than 900 entrepreneurs from the interior of the state, organized by Sebrae Regional Units. Registration for the 12th Entrepreneur Fair is free and can be done via the event's official website. Sebrae/Disclosure About the 2026 Entrepreneur Fair Sebrae recommends that interested entrepreneurs register on the Fair website, download the official app, consult the schedule and organize their agenda according to the Start, Manage and Expand tracks. Remembering that the 2026 Entrepreneur Fair continues until Sunday (16), co-hosted by the State Government and the Fiema System (SESI, SENAI and IEL), sponsored by the City Hall of São Luís and Ceape, in addition to the partnership of the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of Maranhão (Fecomércio-MA), FAEMA/SENAR System, E-commerce Brasil, Safemed, Vitalmed, Lokcenter, Renovar-se, Work Residues, Miniverso, Savage 98 and