Enactus Global Research Network Symposium 2026

Join us for the Enactus Global Research Network (EGRN) Conference 2026

Co-Creating Sustainable Futures: Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Youth Social Innovation, Technology, and Developing the Future Workforce

16 November 2026 | São Paulo, Brazil

Draft Schedule
8.30 am - 9.30 am registration

9.15 am - 10.45 - Opening of the Symposium      

9.15 am Welcome from ​University       

9.20 am Welcome from Enactus Brazil      

9.25 am Welcome Cultural Experience      

9.40 am Welcome from EGRN      

9.45 am Panel Discussion      

10.40 am Panel Finishes move to paper sessions 1-5

11 am - 12.30 pm - Paper Sessions 1 - 5 run in parallel

12.30 pm - 1.30 pm - Lunch and Poster session

1.30 pm - 3.00 pm Paper sessions 6 - 10 run in parallel

3.15 pm - 4 pm Closing Ceremony

Awards
Panel Discussion     

4 pm - 6 pm informal networking and poster session

We have papers being presented for all the below tracks.

1. Indigenous Entrepreneurship Ecosystems and Sustainable Livelihoods

• Indigenous knowledge, culture, and community-led enterprise models

• Intergenerational collaboration between Indigenous communities and young entrepreneurs

• Grassroots innovation and locally driven sustainability solutions

• Policy, finance, and institutional support for Indigenous enterprises

Supporting Brazil's SDG 18.

2. Social Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Development

• Youth, women, and minority groups as drivers of social and environmental change

• Youth-, women-, and minority-led startups addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Advancing Brazil's SDG 18 by promoting ethnic-racial equality, combating structural racism, and supporting the rights and economic inclusion of Black and Indigenous populations

3. Technology for Social Innovation and Sustainability

• Technology-enabled social enterprises and impact ventures

• Smart sustainability solutions for climate action and the circular economy

• Artificial intelligence (AI) for measuring, managing, and scaling social and environmental impact

4. Academia, Research, and Co-Creation for Impact

• The role of higher education institutions in strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems

• Faculty-student co-creation, action research, and case-based learning

• Translating academic research into scalable social impact initiatives

5. Building Resilient and Responsible Enterprises for the Future

• Triple Bottom Line and ESG-driven social enterprises

• Impact investing and sustainable business models

• Resilience, scalability, and long-term value creation

6. Enactus' Role in Developing the Future Workforce of Social and Environmental Innovators

• Engaged and work-integrated learning for impact

• The power of partnerships in developing future leaders

• Personal and professional development programs

• Case studies and lessons learned