First edition of Networking: Hub do Empreendedorismo gathers business leaders in downtown Rio and boosts strategic connections.
Business and institutional leaders together
Downtown Rio de Janeiro hosted the first edition of Networking: Hub do Empreendedorismo. Created by Grace Kelly Lopes, from Resenha de Negócios, the event brought together entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals from multiple sectors. As a result, the meeting promoted experience sharing, inspiring talks and strategic networking.
With a full house and strong audience engagement, the initiative was deemed a great success. It effectively met its goal of fostering entrepreneurship, integrating businesses and strengthening support networks for corporate development in the state. Thus, the Hub positions itself as a key platform for local entrepreneurs.
Relevant guests and key topics
The audience included representatives from the State Secretariat for Women and councilman Deangeles Percy. Also attending were Mario Lopes, from BKR Lopes Machado, and Jair Fernandes, from the Água Família project. These presences reinforced dialogue between public sector, social projects and private initiative.
Other names present were Juan Medeiros, president of ACENIL and vice president of FACERJ, police officer and family constellator Gisele Souza, TV Gazeta host and ANB director, and Leonardo Rebulla, CEO of Revista Se Liga Empresário. The list also featured Leandro Rispoli (Portal V8 Business Networks), Pacheco (group CD Tech), Alex Ferraz (Ferraz Comunicação), Monica Villela (audiovisual), Telma Galino (photographer) and other special guests.
Debates, networking and business opportunities
The program included talks on innovation, entrepreneurship, female leadership, marketing, leadership and corporate reputation building. These themes are closely linked to challenges faced by Rio’s entrepreneurial community. Moreover, they offered practical insights for professionals focused on growth and positioning.
Networking moments offstage were among the highlights of the event. Participants had the chance to build new partnerships, expand their contact base and generate real business opportunities. In this way, the Hub fulfilled its mission of connecting people, companies and ideas.
“Creating a welcoming, dynamic and collaborative environment is essential to strengthen the entrepreneurial culture. This event proves that when we bring together people with purpose, great movements happen,” says Grace Kelly Lopes, founder of Networking: Hub do Empreendedorismo.
Growing as a major business hub
Networking: Hub do Empreendedorismo is consolidating itself as one of Rio de Janeiro’s main business integration events. The project reinforces its commitment to growth, knowledge sharing and recognition of local entrepreneurs. Going forward, new editions aim to further expand collaboration and high-quality connections.