IAPORTS Investment Round 2026 Drives Global Investment Momentum by Connecting Port and Capital Leaders at B3

The IAPORTS Investment Round 2026 concluded yesterday at the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) as a highly successful global gathering, reinforcing its position as a strategic platform to foster international investment and collaboration in the port sector. By bringing together senior decision-makers from across the global maritime, infrastructure, and financial ecosystem, the event delivered on its core mission: to connect port leaders with capital and accelerate the development of next-generation port infrastructure worldwide.

The event brought together around 100 participants from 12 countries, facilitating around 70 structured one-on-one matchmaking meetings and a full afternoon of high-level discussions and expert presentations. In parallel, the VIP Reception presented by apexBrasil welcomed global leaders in an exclusive networking environment, marking a strong and symbolic kick-off to the Intermodal South America week and reinforcing Brazil’s role as a key hub for international port investment dialogue.

Organized by the International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS), the Investment Round once again demonstrated the value of a highly curated, decision-oriented environment, where port authorities, terminal operators, investors, development banks, and technology providers engaged in direct, actionable conversations around infrastructure expansion, energy transition, innovation, and financing structures.

Raquel Kibrit, Executive Director of IAPORTS, emphasized the strategic relevance of the initiative, stating that “the IAPORTS Investment Round was designed not only as a forum for dialogue, but as a platform for execution. What we have seen today is a very concrete step forward in aligning global capital with real port development opportunities.” She further highlighted that the quality of interactions and the level of decision-makers present reinforce the importance of creating environments that truly enable partnerships to move forward.

Carlos Padilla, from apexBrasil, reinforced the institutional importance of the platform, noting that “supporting initiatives like the IAPORTS Investment Round is directly aligned with our mission to promote Brazil as a strategic destination for international investment.” According to him, the event creates a high-level environment where meaningful connections are established and where global investors can engage with concrete opportunities in the port and infrastructure sectors.

Monica Salles, from B3, highlighted that the “B3’s partnership with IAPORTS in this Investment Round reinforces our commitment to connecting strategic port projects with qualified investors, advancing Brazil’s infrastructure investment agenda.”

“The IAPORTS Investment Round stands out for its ability to bring together technical expertise, strategic vision, and investment capacity in a single platform,” noted Luciano Eça, from Hatch, adding that these environments are essential for transforming complex infrastructure challenges into viable, forward-looking solutions through collaboration.

From Siemens, Julio Savietto emphasized that “digitalization, energy transition, and operational efficiency are at the core of the future of ports,” highlighting that participating in the initiative enables direct engagement with key stakeholders and contributes to building smarter and more sustainable port ecosystems globally.

“Creating opportunities like this is essential to unlocking infrastructure investments,” stated Casemiro Tércio Carvalho, from 4Infra, reinforcing that initiatives such as the IAPORTS Investment Round play a critical role in advancing projects with tangible impact on the sector.

The IAPORTS Investment Round 2026 successfully achieved its objective of bridging strategic priorities in port development with global investment capital, fostering not only high-level dialogue but also tangible next steps toward project development and international cooperation.

As global trade dynamics continue to evolve and demand for resilient, sustainable, and efficient port infrastructure grows, initiatives like this reinforce the importance of coordinated action across stakeholders. The connections established today represent the foundation for future partnerships that will shape the next phase of growth in the global port sector.

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Event details: https://events.iaports.com/investment-round-2026