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Registration opens for the iBEM Business Matchmaking Session, the core of iBEM26

The Business Matchmaking Session connects energy companies (buyers) and supply/service providers (sellers) through pre-scheduled 15-minute 1:1 introductory meetings based on buying–selling match analysis.

iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market, has opened registration for its Business Matchmaking Session, positioned as the core of the event for turning strategic dialogue into concrete business and investment opportunities.

The 2026 edition will take place March 24–26, 2026, at the Salvador Convention Center in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil), bringing together companies, institutions, investors, and energy leaders across renewable, transitional, and conventional sources within a unified, international agenda.

A structured, high-efficiency matchmaking program

Unlike traditional networking, the Business Matchmaking Session is built around pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings-15-minute introductory sessions organized through a buying–selling match analysis, connecting energy companies (buyers) with supply and service companies (sellers).

Registration is open from February 3 through March 2, 2026, and the Business Matchmaking Session is offered as a paid-access activity for suppliers (USD 70 / R$ 350) and free for buyers.

Nicolás Honorato, iBEM Director: “We designed the Business Matchmaking Session to be the most direct path from introduction to opportunity- focused 1:1 conversations with the right decision-makers, structured to help projects and solutions move forward faster”.

Connected to the event’s key arenas: Commercial, ESG, Innovation, and Investment

As the business “engine” of iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market, the Business Matchmaking Session is designed to integrate seamlessly with the event’s multi-arena program, including:

Commercial Arena – a dedicated space for companies to showcase new products and services to a highly specialized operations and maintenance
ESG Arena – a three-day program focused on environmental, social, and governance priorities shaping energy strategy and capital allocation.
Innovation Arena – a platform dedicated to applied innovation and new technologies, including a stage moment where energy startups present next-generation solutions (March 25).
Investment Arena – a meeting point for projects and capital, bringing together banks, funds, and investors with companies and startups seeking funding.

Free visitor access and open sponsorship opportunities

iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market offers free access to the Conference and the Business Exhibition, supporting broad participation from domestic and international stakeholders.
In parallel, sponsorship and booth opportunities remain open, offering companies visibility and positioning in front of a highly qualified, international audience.

About iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market

iBEM, The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market is an international energy conference that brings together companies, institutions, investors and experts to analyze current and future energy challenges, promote international cooperation and support the development of business opportunities across the energy sector.

Held in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, iBEM has established itself as a globally oriented event, covering all energy sources, technological innovation, project financing and sustainable energy development. Through a program that combines strategic insight, technical analysis and professional networking, iBEM contributes to Brazil’s positioning as a relevant player in the global energy landscape.

iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market strengthens its technical focus with multiple specialized Arenas

The 2026 edition of the international energy meeting, to be held from March 24 to 26 in Salvador, Brazil, consolidates an investment-driven and innovation-oriented format, with multiple thematic arenas running in parallel and a strong international focus.

iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market, an international energy conference dedicated to the analysis and development of Brazil’s energy market, will hold its third edition in 2026, taking place from March 24 to 26 in Salvador, Brazil, one of the country’s key energy and industrial hubs.

Building on the trajectory and consolidation achieved in its first two editions, iBEM returns in 2026 with an evolved proposal designed to respond to the current dynamics of the global energy sector: greater technical depth, a stronger focus on investment and innovation, and a program structured around multiple thematic arenas operating in parallel throughout the event.

Thematic arenas: specialized spaces for high-level dialogue and value creation

One of the central pillars of iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market 2026 will be its arena-based structure. These arenas are conceived as differentiated yet complementary spaces, each addressing key challenges and opportunities in Brazil’s energy market from a practical and strategic perspective:

Commercial Arena: focused on direct commercial dialogue and business development, this arena will bring together suppliers, operators, project developers and key market players to foster partnerships, strategic alliances and concrete business opportunities.
ESG Arena: dedicated to environmental, social and governance factors that are reshaping corporate strategies and investment decisions across the energy sector. Discussions will focus on sustainability policies, regulatory frameworks, best ESG practices and their integration into energy projects at an international level.
Innovation Arena: centered on technological innovation and solutions transforming the energy value chain. This space will explore emerging technologies, disruptive models and real-world use cases that contribute to accelerating the energy transition and enhancing sector competitiveness.
Investment Arena: designed as a meeting point between projects and capital, this arena will enable companies and developers to present initiatives, portfolios and financing needs to investors, funds and financial institutions, facilitating decision-making and the activation of concrete investments.

This multi-arena approach allows attendees to tailor their experience across the three days of the event, accessing highly specialized content and engaging directly with key stakeholders from across the energy ecosystem.

An international energy meeting focused on investment and innovation

With a clearly corporate, investment-driven, innovation-oriented and international positioning, iBEM continues to strengthen its role as a strategic platform for companies, investors, institutions and experts interested in the present and future of Brazil’s energy market—one of the most dynamic and high-potential markets globally.

The choice of Salvador, Brazil, as host city further reinforces the event’s role as a bridge between local expertise, national projects and international investment.

Free registration and open sponsorship opportunities

Registration for iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market 2026 will be free of charge, encouraging broad participation from professionals, companies and institutions worldwide. In parallel, sponsorship opportunities remain open, offering companies a unique framework for visibility, positioning and engagement with a highly qualified international audience.

With its third edition, iBEM reaffirms its international vocation and its commitment to delivering a high-value, technically robust and strategically relevant meeting aligned with the key challenges and opportunities shaping Brazil’s energy market.

About iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market

iBEM26 to bring together representatives from more than 30 countries to address the current and future challenges of the Energy industry

iBEM, The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market strengthens its position as one of the leading global energy conferences, with a strong focus on investment, innovation, and international cooperation.
Free conference registration and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 edition are now open.

iBEM, The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market will hold its second edition in 2026, further consolidating its position as a leading international meeting point for the global energy community. The event will bring together delegations, companies and institutions from more than 30 countries to address the current and future challenges facing the energy industry in a context shaped by energy integration, security of supply and the diversification of energy sources.

iBEM26 will take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, at the Salvador Convention Center (Bahia, Brazil) and will feature an intensive three-day program designed to generate strategic insight, stimulate investment and foster international cooperation among key energy stakeholders.

“The global energy sector is at a decisive moment. iBEM was created with the purpose of providing a meeting space where industry players can analyze these challenges from a technical, economic and strategic perspective, and work towards concrete and collaborative solutions. In the previous edition, we brought together more than 1,900 professionals, and we expect continued growth in 2026,” said Nicolás Honorato, iBEM director.

A meeting addressing the most relevant topics in the energy sector

iBEM26 is designed to cover a broad range of priority topics for the energy industry, including:

Energy integration and diversification, including emerging technologies such as waste-to-energy, SMRs, gas-to-wire, different hydrogen routes, small hydro dams, or off-grid energy sources at remote oil marginal production facilities.
Technological and digitalization trends, developed by the leading energy companies.
ESG initiatives and programs, at a local community level and aligned with global trends shaping the transformation of the energy sector.
High-level networking and investment, with dedicated spaces designed to connect energy companies with suppliers and projects with capital, financial institutions and global operators.

The event will offer a comprehensive program including keynote presentations, sector-specific panels, an innovation arena, specialized technical sessions, a scientific congress, commercial and financial exhibition areas, B2B meetings, technical field visits and innovation spaces, all aimed at fostering international cooperation and generating tangible business opportunities.

In addition, one of the key new features of the 2026 edition will be the introduction of a training and education area, allowing companies to deliver their own workshops within the framework of iBEM.

Brazil continues to strengthen its role as a key player in the global energy sector, supported by a diversified energy matrix and a dynamic industrial ecosystem. In this context, iBEM positions itself as a results-oriented event, focused on generating real impact on the international energy agenda.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities now available

The organization has announced the official opening of free registration for iBEM26, as well as the launch of sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

“iBEM is also a strategic platform for companies and institutions seeking to position themselves in a highly competitive international environment, establish strategic partnerships and access real business opportunities within the energy sector,” added Mr. Honorato.

The different participation and sponsorship options have been designed to maximize visibility, networking opportunities and return on investment for participating organizations.

About iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market

Brazil Diversifies Its Energy Mix

Second edition of the International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market to be held in March 2026 will discuss diversification and integration of energy sources with a focus on energy security

Brazil is a global reference in energy diversity, integration, and efficiency, and the Northeast region stands out as one of the country’s main hubs for energy investment. In September, Brazil expanded its national power grid by 1.4 GW from renewable sources driven by solar, wind, and small hydropower plants, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL). The federal agency also reported that by the end of September 2025, the country had already added 5,921.34 MW in new generation units — from both clean and thermal sources — maintaining its rapid growth trajectory.

In this context of expansion and foreign investment, the second edition of iBEM – The International Meeting on Brazil’s Energy Market will take place at the Salvador Convention Center, from March 24th to 26th, 2026. The event is both a trade fair and a conference that brings together all energy sectors, connecting renewable, transitional, and conventional sources. It serves as a key platform to foster new policies, systems, and partnerships, drive innovation, and shape a sustainable energy future.

Free of charge, the event’s programme will feature several highlights, including the Business Fair, which will gather national and international companies and institutions; the Conference, addressing current and future challenges of the energy sector with a focus on integration; and the Business Matchmaking Section, connecting buyers and suppliers of products and services through pre-scheduled meetings.

iBEM26 will also feature a Commercial Arena, a space for companies to showcase their latest products and services, along with three thematic arenas: the ESG Arena (covering environmental, social, and governance topics), the Innovation Arena, and the Investment Arena.

The programme also includes an Academic Congress, dedicated to R&D projects in energy developed by students, professors, and researchers, as well as a Technical Section, where operations and maintenance professionals share best practices and technological challenges.

Other highlights include the Talents of the Future initiative, where companies present their internship programmes and recruitment processes, and the Technical Visits, offering participants a chance to experience the reality of energy companies operating in Salvador and its metropolitan area.

The first edition gathered representatives from 25 countries, and the organizers expect this number to increase thanks to the success of iBEM25. The event is expected to welcome around 4,000 participants over its three days of activities.

iBEM26 is organized by three Bahia-based energy companies: Austral, BrainMarket, and Eolus. Visit the website for more information.

Please contact Mali Montes, Commercial International for sponsorship and booth reservations
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