Visit in Santa Catarina – Economic Mission

Canton of Bern | March 2026

Context and objectives of the mission

Following the successful SC Day, which confirmed the strong mutual interest between the Canton of Bern and the State of Santa Catarina, we are pleased to launch the registration phase for the economic mission to Brazil in March 2026.

The event clearly demonstrated the high level of motivation and commitment of our Brazilian partners, who are keen to welcome the Bernese delegation and to actively support and accompany each participating company according to its specific projects, needs and ambitions.

This mission to Santa Catarina and São Paulo, organized by the Canton of Bern, aims to further strengthen economic ties and translate the discussions initiated during the SC Day into concrete business opportunities.

The mission will:

  • provide direct access to key Brazilian companies, institutions and innovation actors,

  • enable targeted B2B exchanges and site visits

  • offer in-depth insights into the local industrial and innovation ecosystem

  • and support the identification of collaboration, partnership or market entry opportunities

The programme is designed to be pragmatic, business-oriented and sector-focused, and will be adapted according to the profiles and expectations of the registered participants.

Program overview

The mission will start on Monday, March 9, with an official meeting point in Florianópolis at 17:00.

Monday, March 9 – Florianópolis

  • Arrival individually in Florianópolis

  • 17:00 – Official meeting point

  • Evening dinner with local partners

  • Overnight in Florianópolis*

Tuesday – Florianópolis

  • Full program in Florianópolis (company visits, ecosystem meetings)

  • Overnight in Florianópolis

Wednesday – Florianópolis

  • Full program in Florianópolis (company visits, ecosystem meetings)

  • Overnight in Florianópolis

Thursday – Joinville / São Paulo

  • Early departure by bus to Joinville

  • Program in Joinville (company visits, ecosystem meetings)

  • Evening flight to São Paulo

  • Overnight in São Paulo

Friday – São Paulo

  • Program in São Paulo (company visits, reception at the Ambassador’s residence) until early afternoon

  • Return flight to Switzerland in the evening

Practical information

The Canton of Bern will take care of all on-site logistics, including:

  • hotels

  • meals

  • local transportation

  • internal flights and bus transfers

A flat participation fee of CHF 500.– per participant will be charged.
After registration, participants will receive an invoice for this participation fee.

Participants are responsible for booking their international return flights
(Switzerland – Brazil – Switzerland).

Flight recommendations will be shared shortly in order to facilitate coordination.

Registration

By submitting this registration form, you confirm your final and binding participation in the mission.

Following your registration:

  • hotel reservations

  • internal flights

  • and all on-site logistical arrangements will be booked accordingly

All practical details and final information will be communicated to registered participants as soon as possible.