TEDx Ilhabela

6 October 2025 

Anfiteatro Baía dos Vermelhos – Ilhabela, Brazil 

Tedx Ilha Bela - SP

COP30 warm-up event | Innovation, Sustainability & Community in the Atlantic Forest 

TEDx Ilhabela will bring together thought leaders, innovators, traditional communities, and changemakers to share transformative ideas focused on sustainable development, climate action, and social impact. Held just before COP30, this edition highlights the Atlantic Forest's role as a strategic region for Brazil’s environmental and economic regeneration.  

Why Ilhabela? 

Ilhabela is a unique Atlantic archipelago, where 85% of its territory is protected by a state park and recognised by UNESCO as part of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve. Home to 40,000 residents, the island faces pressing challenges, from urban expansion to socio-environmental inequality, making it a powerful stage for discussion and action.  

TEDx Ilhabela connects the island’s realities with its regional neighbors, such as São Sebastião, Ubatuba, and Caraguatatuba. The event aims to spark scalable, community-based solutions and new partnerships that contribute to the bioeconomy, territorial development, and inclusive innovation.  

A Stage Set in the Forest 

Anfiteatro Baía dos Vermelhos, an award-winning venue in Ilhabela, will host this landmark event. Known for its exceptional acoustics and bold cultural programming, the amphitheatre accommodates 500 guests and features areas for exhibitions, brand experiences, and networking.  

TEDx Ilhabela will feature keynote talks, artistic performances, and immersive storytelling—all in a space that reflects the creative and transformative spirit of the Atlantic Forest.  

Main Topics 

• Bioeconomy & Green Innovation 

• Impactful Business Models 

• Climate Change & Environmental Racism 

• Traditional Communities (PIQCTs) 

• Socio-environmental Regeneration 

• Community-based Entrepreneurship 

• Decolonisation & New Economies 

• Arts, Music & Territorial Identity 

Confirmed Speakers (partial list) 

• Carlos Nobre | Science 

• Cris Takuã | Indigenous Knowledge 

• Hermes de Sousa | Favela Voices 

• Laura Braga | Quilombo Culture 

• Aline Gonçalves | Coastal Communities

Interested in Supporting? 

TA Consulting is assisting curatorial team to connect this project with corporate sponsors, partners, and organizations aligned with the themes of regeneration, innovation, and impact. If your company is looking to support environmental, educational, and cultural causes with global visibility, this is a unique opportunity.