FIEPB - Federação das Indústrias do Estado da Paraíba - Campina Grande - Paraíba - Brasil
With online streaming
The XXII National Seminar on Local Productive Arrangements - APL of Mineral Base and the XIX Meeting of the Thematic Committee Brazilian Network of Local Productive Arrangements of Mineral Base - CT NetworkAPLmineral, in hybrid format, annual events that bring together Brazilian experiences in mineral-based APL, are an accomplishment of CT – RedeAPLmineral. This year the events focus on the theme: Formalization, Innovation and Social Inclusion as Pillars for the Sustainability of Micro and Small Mineral Activity in Mineral-Based APLs.
It will be held from November 10 to 13, 2026, at Auditorium of the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraíba – FIEP-PB, located at Av. Manoel Gonçalves Guimarães, 195, José Pinheiro, Campina Grande - PB.
This event, in the format hybrid and free, it is an essential platform for the strengthening of mineral-based Local Productive Arrangements (APLs) in Brazil, promoting the exchange of experiences, the improvement of public policies and the socioeconomic development of the mineral sector.
The seminar brings together representatives of scientific and technological institutions, research centers, universities, governance, managers, APL technicians, as well as public and private entities. Coordinated by Secretariat of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SEMI) do Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), with the support of Permanent Working Group on APLs (GTP APL) do Ministry of Economy (ME), the event has the support of several organizations, such as CNPQ, SEBRAE, FIEP, SUDEMA/PB, SEDEC/RN, ASSEMPB, ATECEL, APCE, CONFEA/PB, CREA/APB, COOTMAES,ANM GerPB, Sindminerals-PB andamong others.
Among the highlights, the Best Practices Award in Mineral-Based APL 2026 recognizes innovative and sustainable initiatives that contribute to the advancement of the sector. In addition, the event will include lectures, panels, paper presentations, short courses and technical visits, such as Short course on Practical Examples of Long-Term Planning by Prospective Process for Mineral-Based APLs, taught by experts in the INSPRO. The program also includes the presentation of results of previous actions, discussions on public policies and proposals for strengthening APLs in the period from 2026 to 2027.
With a history dating back to 2014, when the Thematic Committee Brazilian Network of Base Local Productive Arrangements Mineral (CT RedeAPLmineral), the event reaffirms its commitment to local development and technological innovation in the mineral sector. Participate and contribute to the future of mineral-based APLs in Brazil!
