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Secretary for Digital Inclusion and Equity Policies

Lisiane Lemos

We're bringing together our Women in Tech ambassadors to discuss automation vs. authenticity: how to humanize tech at scale for an informal gathering.

Automation vs. Authenticity: How to Humanize Tech at Scale [A women in tech meetup]

As aging reshapes societies, this panel explores how AI, biotech, and AgeTech are turning longevity into a force for innovation and growth. With voices from startups, investors, and policymakers, the session highlights tech-driven solutions in health, finance, and inclusive aging — grounded in Brazil’s emerging longevity economy.

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Viva la vida: innovate for a healthier, longer life

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Opening remarks

This panel examines the transformative impact of female entrepreneurs in Brazil's evolving economic landscape. The discussion will unpack the complex challenges women face in launching and scaling businesses, from systemic barriers and limited capital access to cultural expectations, while highlighting strategic approaches to network building, technological innovation, and sustainable business growth across emerging industries.

This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Lisiane Lemos

Secretary for Digital Inclusion and Equity Policies

State of Rio Grande do Sul