The Skills4LAC Summit 2025 is a two-day event that offers a unique opportunity for professionals from around the world to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and explore the latest developments in work-based training and entrepreneurial skills development in Latin America.
Skills4LAC will take place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on October 8-9, 2025.
Registration is required, however, there is no registration fee for participation at the event; the event organisers are covering the costs for registration for participants and for the coffee breaks during the event days. Accommodation and travel costs, as well as other meals, are the responsibility of the participant.
The Skills4LAC Summit is intended for educators, NGOs, Ministries, decision-makers, schools, community groups and everyone interested in the field of work-based training and entrepreneurial skills development in the LAC region.
Skills4LAC is proudly organized by a collaboration of three dynamic organizations. Sebrae, based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, serves as the event host, providing local expertise and leadership. Inform Foundation supports the event by leveraging its extensive network and experience in Latin America to facilitate key connections. PEN Worldwide plays a key role in assisting in the organisation of the event, ensuring coordination and operational support across all aspects of the event.
As the organizers are non-profits and foundations, there is no funding available for travels to the summit. Note there is no registration fee for participation. However, accommodation and travel costs, as well as other meals, are the responsibility of the participant.
The Skills4LAC Summit is primarily intended for participants from the LAC region. Support for participants for visas and other travel requirements will only be reviewed for participants from countries within the LAC region.
The registration is already open; check our registration page. (registration is closed)
Registration deadline is September 30, 2025.
The event takes place at the Headquarters of Sebrae Minas Gerais:
R. Barão Homem de Melo, 329 – Nova Suíssa, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
The event will be held in English, however, there will be available a live interpretation in Portuguese and Spanish.
If you are interested in participating in one of the sessions, or if you have an idea for a contribution or presentation, feel free to contact us with your ideas via email: skills4lac@penworldwide.org
Yes, we are always looking for new sponsors and partners. If you are interested in sponsoring or partnering with the Skills4LAC Summit contact us at skills4lac@penworldwide.org
Yes, there will be opportunities to promote your organisation, we will have several network moments during the event, including a booth section.
For additional questions, you can complete the Contact Form or email us at skills4lac@penworldwide.org.
Yes, there will be networking opportunities throughout the event.