Floripa Conecta 2024: A Month of Events Boosting the Creative Economy

The city is currently preparing to host the fourth edition of Floripa Connect (now abbreviated as Flake), a movement that promises to liven up the city throughout the month of August. With an intense and diverse program, the event seeks to boost the creative economy through initiatives in the areas of music, audiovisual, gaming, cinema, technology, entrepreneurship, and gastronomy.

What is Floripa Conecta?

Inspired by the renowned SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, the Floripa Conecta is more than an event; it's a movement that brings together creative minds. Thus, it acts as a catalyst for innovation and a driver of the local economy. Therefore, for 31 days, Florianópolis transforms into a vibrant stage for cultural, business and technological activities.

Diversity of Events

The programming of the Floripa Conecta 2024 is diverse and includes events spread throughout the city. Therefore, the main topics covered include:

• sports
• Culture
• Gastronomy
• Tourism
• Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Games
• Music
• Audio-visual
• Marketing
• Art and Design

This broad spectrum of activities aims to create valuable connections between producers, artists, managers, companies, and public and private entities. Thus, strengthening the creative and business network of Florianópolis.

Purpose and Impact of the Event

O Floripa Conecta was created with the clear purpose of strengthening the city's creative economy during a strategic time of year. According to Thaynan Mariano, the movement's Executive Director, "Florianópolis is a creative powerhouse, and Flo.Co came to highlight that even more.”

Economic Impact

With over 100 events scheduled for 2024, the Floripa Conecta expects to attract around 100,000 participants, thus making August the official time for the creative community to meet. The last edition of the event demonstrated a significant economic impact, with studies by the Sebrae/SC Observatory and IFSC indicating an estimated profit of R$35 million generated by the city's tourist presence.

Strategic Partnerships

The event will feature the City Hall and Municipal Chamber of Florianópolis, in addition to the support of important entities such as ACATE, ACIF, CDL and SEBRAE. Therefore, collaboration between the public sector and the private sector is fundamental to the success and scope of the project. Floripa Connect.

Floripa Conecta 2024 Schedule

Opening and Highlights

A official opening of Floripa Conecta 2024 will take place on August 1st, with a ceremony that promises to bring together important names from the creative and business worlds. Highlights of the program include:

• Music Festivals: Various musical genres come together at festivals that promise to entertain different audiences.
• Audiovisual Exhibitions: Screenings of films, documentaries and short films.
• Technology Fairs: Presentation of technological innovations and trends.
• Gastronomic Events: Food festivals, workshops and culinary competitions.
• Entrepreneurship Conferences: Lectures and panels with successful entrepreneurs.

Parallel Events

In addition to major events, the Floripa Connect will also feature a series of parallel activities These include workshops, seminars, roundtables, and exhibitions. These smaller events are valuable opportunities for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences.

Community Impact

O Floripa Connect not only celebrates the cultural diversity of Florianópolis, but also boosts its economic developmentIn other words, the event has a positive impact on the local community, encouraging tourism, creating temporary jobs, and promoting the city as a creative and innovative hub.

Sustainable Development

In addition to boosting the economy, the Floripa Conecta also cares about the sustainable developmentSeveral initiatives will be implemented to reduce the event's environmental impact, including encouraging the use of public transportation and promoting sustainable practices among participants.

How to Participate

Finally, to participate in the Floripa Conecta 2024, interested parties can visit the event's official website and check out the full schedule. Registration for many events is free, but some activities may require advance ticket purchase due to limited seating.

Information and Registration

More information about the schedule and registration can be found on the event's official website: FloripaConecta.com.br.

Celebration of Florianópolis' creativity

O Floripa Conecta 2024 promises to be a vibrant and dynamic celebration of creativity and innovation in FlorianópolisWith a rich and diverse program, the event aims to strengthen the local creative economy, create valuable connections, and promote sustainable development. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative movement!

Is Floripa Conecta just one event?

O Floripa Conecta is a series of events held throughout the city, connecting together in a creative movement throughout the month of August. These include meetings, exhibitions, artistic performances, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and more.

How do I register for events?

Each confirmed event has a different dynamic. Some require registration, others don't. When registration is required, you'll find the links under the "Schedule" tab on the official website.

Are the events free?

Some yes, some no. We have a little bit of everything! Check out the description of each event.

I have a cool event, can I be included in the Floripa Conecta program?

Contact us by email: conexoes@floripaconecta.com.br. You can start exchanging ideas right now!