“Quixadá was the stage for great ideas and strategies for Sertão Central.”

The 2th edition of the Fórum de Desenvolvimento Econômico brought together leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to reflect on, debate, and design the future of our region. Held on July 22, 2026, at Hotel Vale das Pedras, in Quixadá, the event addressed crucial topics that directly impact our territory's business ecosystem.

With a packed auditorium, the Forum began in the morning with credentialing and a welcome coffee, followed by the official opening, which brought together authorities, partner institutions, and representatives of the regional productive sector.

The Painel Transnordestina, with Ricardo Silveira and Alex Trevisan, presented the logistics and economic impacts of the railway for Sertão Central, reinforcing the connection between infrastructure, investment attraction, and the agenda for the Sertão Central Dry Port.

Next, Alci Porto (Sebrae Ceará) led the discussion on the role of small businesses in regional development, and Andreia Libório (UFC Quixadá) presented the panel Technology, Innovation and Future, highlighting the innovation ecosystem under construction in the region.

In the afternoon, the Connecting Opportunities panel brought together ADECE, ADR Sertão Central, and ADR Sol do Leste around interregional cooperation. Allana Queiroz (Queiroz & Macário) addressed Government Procurement and Contrata+ Brasil, and Jonathan Roberto (JR Consultoria & Contabilidade) addressed the effects of the Tax Reform on companies in the territory, before the official closing.

Location|Hotel Vale das Pedras – Quixadá|Sparkles

Panels|8 panels and debates|Sparkles

Themes|Transnordestina, small businesses, innovation, public procurement and tax reform|Sparkles

The event is organized by ADR Sertão Central, Prefeitura de Quixadá, Territórios Empreendedores, and Sebrae, with the support of partners such as Rota Sertão Monumental, Codessul, CONSERCE, Instituto Federal (Campus Quixadá), and Sistema FAEC/SENAR Ceará – Sindicato Rural.

More than an event, the II Forum reaffirms the collective commitment to a shared project for the future: transforming potential into concrete opportunities for the Sertão Central of Ceará.

The future of Sertão Central is being built here.