South American Business Forum SABF 2025

What is our conference about?

Each year, SABF delves into new topics that not only enrich the experience of our participants but also foster passionate debates and deep learning about issues of international relevance. This year, we will explore the theme 'Between Life and Oblivion', an approach that challenges our perspectives and opens the door to new ideas. Through three subtopics, we invite you to discover and delve into these ideas that could change the course of the future.

Are you ready to experience SABF?

This event goes beyond being just a conference; it’s a unique experience that invites you to actively engage in a vibrant dialogue. SABF provides a dynamic space where every student can participate, share, and connect. Here, your voice matters, and the opportunities to interact with internationally renowned speakers are invaluable. Moreover, you’ll forge friendships that will last a lifetime. Join us and discover how your ideas can make a difference in an environment where learning happens in every conversation!

Conference Structure

August 1st

The first day may be the most traditional day of the conference, highlighted by the presentation of the speakers. We begin with an introduction to the topics, followed by interventions from the specialists selected for the event. Each one of them brings a new perspective on the conference themes, as well as a repertoire of knowledge and personal teachings. Between the various presentations, there will be breaks where you will have the opportunity to converse and exchange ideas, both with the speakers and with other participants. It is an extensive day that truly sets the atmosphere for the whole event, laying the foundations for dialogue and reflection.

August 2nd

On the second day, participants take center stage through a series of activities that build on the annual topics. They will rotate through different dynamics throughout the day, from working in small groups to expressing their views in a collective debate. These sessions foster mutual understanding, allowing them giving them the opportunity to exchange ideas, reflections from the previous day, and life experiences. Each interaction opens the door to new connections and perspectives.

August 3rd

The third and final day is designed to strengthen bonds and create memories that will last a lifetime. You’ll have the opportunity to connect more deeply with the other participants and the organizing team, taking part in engaging activities that encourage personal and cultural exchange. Final speeches and presentations will allow yougive you the opportunity to reflect on the knowledge gained as well as unleash shared sentiments of the conference. This closing day is a tribute to everything we've learned and a celebration of cultural diversity that cultivates our bonds.

2025 EDITION: Between Life and Oblivion

When we contemplate what awaits the future of humanity and the footprint we leave today, it is impossible to ignore the role of the digital era – the double edged sword that enhances and optimizes our everyday lives at the cost of erasing imperfections. This unfolding transition rewards the automatized attainment of set standards while punishing any shred of authenticity. 

Core elements of humanity, the genuine, the imperfection and the spontaneous have historically been essential in stimulating creativity and human connection. These run the risks of becoming obsolete, as we sacrifice our individuality for a standardization of our expressions and a predictable identity. 

In this modern social context, our limited access to truth has made us increasingly vulnerable to institutions that shape our beliefs and influence our daily lives. Through these advances, we have become adjacent to reactive feedback and validation, redefining our interpersonal relationships as well as our personal identity and meaning of life.

How do we define our personal and collective identity in an automatized context? When is it too late to realize that we are forgetting humanity?