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: Anhembi District Convention Center, located at Rua Prof. Milton Rodrigues, Santana, São Paulo – CEP 02012-021.
Conference: Celso Furtado Theater and support rooms.
General Assembly: Celso Furtado Theater.
Assistive Technology Fair: Hall 4.
Gala Dinner: Our gala evening celebration is the only one that will have an exclusive location, outside the Convention Center. It will take place at Hotel Unique – Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 4700, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo – CEP 01402-002
Accommodation: We suggest the Holiday Inn Anhembi Hotel, located next to the Anhembi District Convention Center, which can be purchased during registration for a promotional price, 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?
When registration for the event is open, you can register via the website.
- What are the fees and values?
REGISTRATION FEE FROM APRIL 16 TO MAY 15
Delegate of the World Blind Union
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$2100.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $374.25
Observer
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$200.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $320.83
Companion / Guide / Interpreter
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$200.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $267.41
REGISTRATION FEE FROM MAY 16 TO JUNE 15
Delegate of the World Blind Union
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$2,400.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $425.90
Observador
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$300.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $372.70
Companion / Guide / Interpreter
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$300.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $319.50
REGISTRATION FEE FROM JUNE 16 TO AUGUST 15
Delegate of the World Blind Union
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$2700.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $479.10
Observador
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$400.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $425.90
Companion / Guide / Interpreter
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$400.00
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $372.70
ACCOMMODATION HOTEL HOLIDAY INN ANHEMBI
Single room – price per night
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAL: R$514.50
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $101.82
Double Room (per person) – price per night
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAIS: R$257.25
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $50.91
GALA DINNER
Gala Dinner at Hotel Unique
PRICE FOR BRAZILIANS IN REAIS: R$600.50
PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS IN US DOLLARS: $107.16
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?