Events

The IOP 2026 international journey

A six-week Africa–Brazil intensive, 26 October – 4 December 2026 in São Paulo & Brasília — with the associated Peru Observation in Lima (12–16 November) and the Agriculture & Art Summit in Brasília.

IOP 2026 begins · 26 October 2026

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

How IOP 2026 fits together

IOP 2026 · Core programme

Africa ↔ Brazil

26 October – 4 December 2026

São Paulo · Brasília

Six-week intensive of professional capacity building and cultural exchange between Africa and Brazil.

Associated International Observation

Peru Observation

12–16 November 2026 · Lima, Peru

The Peru Observation is a distinct international cultural and professional observation component associated with the wider IOP 2026 experience.

Detailed itinerary to be announced

Confirmed Cultural Observation Event

Cypress Hill

Friday, 13 November 2026 · 19:00

Coliseo Eduardo Dibos, Lima, Peru

Confirmed cultural observation event during the Peru Observation.

External event information ↗

Programme events

Brazilian agriculture and artisan textiles representing the Agriculture & Art Summit

Coming Soon

02 · Two-Day Summit · Brasília

IOP 2026 Agriculture & Art Summit

December 2026 · Dates TBA · Brasília, Brazil

The culminating two-day platform of IOP 2026 in Brasília, bringing agriculture, art, culture and international cooperation together. Exact summit dates to be announced.

View event →

Upcoming

03 · Associated International Observation

Peru Observation — IOP 2026

12 – 16 November 2026 · Lima, Peru

A five-day international cultural and professional observation component associated with the wider IOP 2026 experience.

View event →

Coming Soon

04 · Coming Soon

IOP Peru 2027

Coming Soon · Peru

A dedicated Peru edition of the International Orientation Programme, announced for 2027.

View event →

December 2026 · Brasília · Dates TBA

Brazil Food & Textile Exhibition

Taste Brazil. Wear Brazil. Experience Brazil.

Brazilian produce, coffee, spices and artisan textiles displayed at an exhibition stand

Brazilian Food

Traditional foods
Coffee and cacao
Spices
Local beverages
Agricultural products
Processed foods
Contemporary Brazilian cuisine

Brazilian Textiles & Fashion

Handwoven textiles
African-Brazilian prints
Artisan lace and embroidery
Contemporary Brazilian fashion
Traditional craftsmanship
Accessories
Textile innovation

Exhibitors

Exhibitor Coming Soon

4 December 2026 · Programme close

IOP 2026 Graduation

Celebrating Learning. Leadership. Culture. International Cooperation.

Participant graduation

Certificate presentation

Recognition of outstanding participants

Tutor recognition

Partner recognition

Group photography

Closing remarks

Cultural performance

Colonial Peru at golden hour with bougainvillea and distant mountains

Coming in 2027

IOP Peru 2027

The Journey Continues.

International Orientation Programme — Peru 2027. Following the 2026 international Observation in Lima, IOP looks ahead to a dedicated Peru edition in 2027, connecting African participants with new opportunities for cultural exchange, professional development, creative collaboration and international cooperation.

Coming Soon