World Blindness
Summit

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: $ 267.41

  REGISTRATION 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: $ 319.50

  REGISTRATION 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: $ 372.70

  ACCOMMODATION – 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: $ 50.91

  GALA DINNER
  Gala Dinner at Hotel Unique
  BRAZILIANS: R$ 600.50 | FOREIGNERS: $ 107.16

  R$ – Amounts in Brazilian real
  $ – Amounts in US dollars