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
Our Organizers
Our Sponsors
About the World Blindness Summit
- When and where will the event be?
The event will take place from September 1st to 5th, 2025.
Location: 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: Our gala evening celebration is the only one held at a separate venue outside the Convention Center. It will take place 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. The rooms reserved by the organization are sold out, but it is still possible to book directly with the Holiday Inn or choose another accommodation in São Paulo.
- 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 FROM JULY 1 TO AUGUST 15
Delegate of the World Blind Union
BRAZILIANS: R$ 2700.00 | INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS: $ 479.10Observer
BRAZILIANS: R$ 400.00 | INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS: $ 425.90Companion / Guide / Interpreter
BRAZILIANS: R$ 400.00 | INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS: $ 372.70GALA DINNER
Gala Dinner at Hotel Unique
BRAZILIANS: R$ 600.50 | INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS: $ 107.16R$ – Prices in Brazilian Real
$ – Prices in US Dollars
Special appearances
Mike Bryan
CEO/Founder
Mike Bryan
CEO/Founder
Mike Bryan
CEO/Founder
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?