The International Fair of Smart, Happy, Human and Resilient Cities, InnovaCities , will take place from September 15 to 17, 2025, at the Maestra Convention Center in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná. The event is a realization of ABIPIR, with promotion by IDESTUR and institutional support from the Foz do Iguaçu City Hall, among others. The fair is an international, public event with free admission and registration. Its goal is to bring together "brilliant minds" from various ecosystems to showcase and discuss innovations and scientific-technological developments, seeking to solve global challenges.
Foz do Iguaçu, the Host City
Foz do Iguaçu is a hub of nature, technology, culture, and business, as well as one of Brazil's most impressive tourist destinations. It is home to the Iguaçu Falls and the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant . The city is strategically located in the tri-border region between Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Cultural diversity is a hallmark, with over 80 ethnic groups living together. The city's infrastructure includes world-class tourist attractions, a quality hotel network, and an international airport.
Event Program
The InnovaCities 2025 program includes a wide range of activities:
Competitions:
The BRICS Technological Innovation Competition and the InnovaCities Regenerative Innovation Competition will be held.
Meetings and Forums:
The event will feature a Latin American Artificial Intelligence Meeting , the 2nd Meeting of the Foz do Iguaçu Innovation Forum , and the 2nd BRICS Cooperation Summit .
Showcases and Exhibitions:
Attendees can enjoy national and international exhibitions, as well as InnovaCult , which presents cultural interventions and installations.
Workshops and Debates:
Discussion panels, workshops, and lectures with experts from various fields will be organized.
Special Activities:
The program includes an international Ideathon on smart cities and early childhood friendliness, Opportunity and Networking Rounds , and the SUSTAINABLE HUB , focused on sustainability, ESG, and good business practices.
Pre-Opening Event
As a pre-opening event, on September 14 at 7:00 a.m., the "InnovaCities Tourism Race" will be held, starting at the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque. The race will include 5km and 10km courses, as well as a 5km walk.
Impact and Expectations
The fair seeks to have a positive impact on the community, accelerating Foz do Iguaçu's urban transformation and diversifying its economy. It is expected that the event will boost business and scientific tourism, creating temporary jobs and training local professionals in technology. InnovaCities 2025 will also serve to strengthen Brazil's position as a global leader in sustainability and innovation, especially with the participation of BRICS and BRICS+ members, and in synergy with COP30 .