WELCOME TO
World Blindness
Summit

Our Objectives

Discuss global and regional challenges

Promote the exchange of experiences and good practices

Strengthen public policies

Increase social awareness
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About the World Blindness Summit
- When and where will the event be?
The event will take place from September 1 to 5, 2025.
Venue: Distrito Anhembi Convention Center, located at Rua Prof. Milton Rodrigues, Santana, São Paulo – ZIP 02012-021.
Congress: Celso Furtado Auditorium and support rooms.
General Assembly: Celso Furtado Auditorium.
Assistive Technology Fair: Hall 4.
Gala Dinner: The celebration of our gala evening is the only one that will take place at an exclusive venue, outside the Convention Center. It will be held at Hotel Unique – Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 4700, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo – ZIP 01402-002.
Accommodation: We suggest the Holiday Inn Anhembi Hotel, located next to the Distrito Anhembi Convention Center. It can be booked during registration at a promotional rate, subject to room availability. - Who can participate?
WBU Delegates, accessibility experts, professionals in the field of visual impairment, researchers, sponsors and observers will be able to participate in the event.
- How do I sign up?
Click the REGISTER button above, select the appropriate category – BRAZILIAN or FOREIGN – fill out the form with all your information and complete the payment.
- What are the fees and values?
REGISTRATION FEE FROM APRIL 16 TO JUNE 1
World Blind Union Delegate
BRAZILIANS: R$ 2100.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 374.25
Observer
BRAZILIANS: R$ 200.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 320.83
Companion / Guide / Interpreter
BRAZILIANS: R$ 200.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 267.41REGISTRATION FEE FROM JUNE 2 TO JUNE 15
World Blind Union Delegate
BRAZILIANS: R$ 2400.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 425.90
Observer
BRAZILIANS: R$ 300.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 372.70
Companion / Guide / Interpreter
BRAZILIANS: R$ 300.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 319.50REGISTRATION FEE FROM JUNE 16 TO AUGUST 15
World Blind Union Delegate
BRAZILIANS: R$ 2700.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 479.10
Observer
BRAZILIANS: R$ 400.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 425.90
Companion / Guide / Interpreter
BRAZILIANS: R$ 400.00 | FOREIGNERS: $ 372.70ACCOMMODATION – HOLIDAY INN ANHEMBI HOTEL
Single room – per night per person
BRAZILIANS: R$ 514.50 | FOREIGNERS: $ 101.82
Double room – per night per person
BRAZILIANS: R$ 257.25 | FOREIGNERS: $ 50.91GALA DINNER
Gala Dinner at Hotel Unique
BRAZILIANS: R$ 600.50 | FOREIGNERS: $ 107.16R$ – Amounts in Brazilian real
$ – Amounts in US dollars

Special appearances
Preliminary programming
September 1, 2025
Opening Ceremony – 6pm to 8pm
September 2, 2025 - Morning
Panel 1 – 200 Years of Braille: From the Blackboard to the Display, Points of Inequality
Panel 2 – Humanitarian Emergencies
September 2, 2025 - Afternoon
PANEL 1
Room 1 – Child and Adolescent Care – Implications of Visual Impairment
Room 2 – Health and Visual Impairment
Room 3 – What is needed to build an Accessible City?
Room 4 – Political Incidence of People with Disabilities and the Use of International Frameworks for Local Incidence
PANEL 2
Room 1 – Visual Impairment and Aging
Room 2 – Low Vision: Different Perspectives
Room 3 – Orientation and Mobility – Paths to Autonomy and Independence
Room 4 – Nothing About Us Without Us – Active Participation of People with Disabilities
September 3, 2025 - Morning
PANEL 1
Room 1 – Employability of People with Visual Impairment
Room 2 – Visual Impairment and Other Disabilities
Room 3 – Cultural Accessibility as a Right for All
Room 4 – Education and Visual Impairment – How to Build an Inclusive School?
PANEL 2
Room 1 – Visual Impairment, Intersectionality and Diversity
Room 2 – Paralympic Sports
Room 3 – Accessibility in Information and Communication
Room 4 – Assistive Technologies and Innovation
September 3, 2025 - Afternoon
Panel 1 – Accessible Books – Everyone on the Same Page
Panel 2 – The Future of the International Visual Impairment Movement
Perguntas frequentes:
1. Como posso me inscrever no evento?
2. Quais são as opções de transporte até o local?
3. A infraestrutura do evento é acessível para pessoas com diferentes tipos de deficiência?
4. Existem descontos para grupos de participantes?
5. Quais são as formas de pagamento?
6. Posso levar um acompanhante?
7. Em caso de desistência, posso cancelar minha inscrição?