Anyone who visits Expo+Indústria 2026, between the 25th and 27th of August, at the Expotrade Convention Center, in Pinhais, will find much more than a business fair. Promoted by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (Fiep), co-hosted by Sesi, Senai and IEL, the event will bring together a diverse program, with lectures, panels, business rounds, technological demonstrations, innovation spaces and meetings focused on the main themes that impact the competitiveness of the industry. Over the three days, businesspeople, professionals, students and the general public will be able to follow debates on innovation, digital transformation, internationalization, productivity, artificial intelligence, sustainability, access to credit, professional qualifications and trends for the productive sector. The program was structured to offer technical content, relationship opportunities and practical experiences in different environments at the fair. Program for all audiences The official opening takes place on the afternoon of August 25th, with a lecture by economist Ricardo Amorim, who will address the topic "How to gain competitiveness in a more challenging global scenario". Still on the first day, the program includes the Meeting of Candidates for the Government of Paraná with Industrial Leaders, in addition to panels on international trade, the launch of the new Strategic Route for the metal-mechanical sector, debates on Tax Reform and financing opportunities for innovation. Programming promotes business rounds, debates on innovation, access to credit and connections between industrial leaders. Adobestock. On the 26th, the agenda focuses on activities aimed at internationalization, innovation and business connections. The International Business Round, seminars with experts such as Marcos Troyjo, panels on logistics and infrastructure, presentations by Embrapii, debates on innovation financing are planned, in addition to the IEL Award, which will recognize outstanding initiatives in the training and development of talent for the industry. The program also includes the Annual Union Meeting, strengthening dialogue between industrial leaders from across the state. On the 27th, visitors will be able to check out content focused on the future of the industry, with talks by executives from large companies, such as Renault and Volkswagen, as well as activities on leadership, productivity, safety and health at work, digital transformation, sustainable industry and competitiveness. The end of the institutional program will be marked by the Sesi anniversary celebrations. Experiences that go far beyond lectures Another highlight of the fair are the business rounds, which bring supplier companies together with potential national and international buyers in previously organized agendas. The meetings cover sectors such as metalworking, food and beverages and clothing, in addition to an international round focused on the food and beverage machinery and equipment industry, expanding the possibilities for generating business and opening markets. Visitors will also be able to visit thematic spaces that will address different dimensions of industrial competitiveness. The +Innovation, +Productivity, +Competitiveness, +Resultados and +Conexões auditoriums will host lectures and panels over the three days, while the +Technology Arena will present demonstrations and cases on artificial intelligence, environmental management, digital transformation, energy efficiency, industrial marketing, logistics, sales, operational safety and technological applications aimed at increasing productivity. At the Sesi and Senai stands, the program will bring together presentations on mental health, ESG, training of young talents, artificial intelligence applied to industry, leadership in the digital era, automation, advanced manufacturing and cases developed in partnership with companies and educational institutions. The participation of experts from companies such as Google, as well as researchers, professors and representatives of the innovation ecosystem, expands opportunities for those seeking professional development and contact with solutions already applied in the industry. For Jackson Bisi, industrialist and sponsor of Expo+Indústria, the program was created to meet different audience profiles and transform the visit to the fair into a complete experience. "Expo+Indústria was planned to be an environment of knowledge, business and connections. Regardless of the segment of activity, visitors will find content, technologies and solutions that dialogue with the industry's current challenges and point out ways to increase competitiveness", he states. With free entry, Expo+Indústria invites businesspeople, professionals, students and anyone interested in getting to know up close the transformations that are shaping the future of industry. The complete program and registration for visits are available at www.expomaisindustria.com.br. Expo + Indústria 2026 Service ? August 25th to 27th, 2026 ? Expotrade Convention Center – Pinhais (PR) Free registration: https://www.expomaisindustria.com.br/quero-visitar Information for exhibitors: https://www.expomaisindustria.com.br/quero-expor