Caipirinhas & Tech Kicks Off a New Monthly Networking Tradition in Rio

Caipirinhas and Tech Kicks Off a New Monthly Networking Tradition in Rio

The SPRINT Robotics Latin America Community successfully hosted the inaugural Caipirinhas & Tech networking meetup in Rio de Janeiro, marking the beginning of a new monthly gathering designed to connect professionals across robotics, inspection, maintenance, AI, and industrial technology.

Held at the ORLA Rooftop overlooking Rio’s iconic coastline, the event brought together professionals from the energy, industrial, and technology sectors for an evening of networking, knowledge exchange, and industry discussion in a relaxed and uniquely Brazilian setting.

More than just a social event, Caipirinhas & Tech was created to foster stronger connections within the growing Latin American robotics ecosystem. Attendees engaged in conversations about the latest developments in robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and inspection and maintenance technologies, while exploring opportunities for collaboration across industries.

The evening highlighted the growing momentum behind robotics adoption throughout the region and reinforced the importance of creating informal spaces where professionals can exchange ideas, share experiences, and build valuable industry relationships.

Beyond the networking, the event showcased the collaborative spirit of the robotics community. Attendees from across the energy, industrial, and technology sectors exchanged insights on emerging trends, real-world applications, and future opportunities, creating valuable connections that extended well beyond the evening itself.

The positive response from attendees confirmed the need for regular opportunities to bring together asset owners, operators, technology providers, researchers, and industry professionals in Latin America.

As the SPRINT Robotics community continues to grow globally, initiatives such as Caipirinhas & Tech play an important role in supporting regional engagement, encouraging collaboration, and accelerating the adoption of robotics technologies across industrial sectors.

Join Us for the Next Edition

Missed the first event? Don’t worry. Caipirinhas & Tech will take place every last Wednesday of the month in Rio de Janeiro, providing an ongoing opportunity to connect with peers, discuss emerging technologies, and become part of the growing SPRINT Robotics Latin America Community.

Whether you are an asset owner, operator, robotics developer, technology provider, researcher, or simply interested in the future of industrial innovation, we invite you to join us for the next edition. Mark your calendars: June 24

Come for the conversations, and stay for the connections, and yes, the first round is still on us.

We look forward to seeing you at the next edition of Caipirinhas & Tech.

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