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Florianópolis: island life with a tech economy

Beaches on every side, a fast-growing technology cluster and high-altitude wineries a day trip away. Work and reward in the same program.

Photo: Eduardo Zmievski / Unsplash

The story

Imagine your group here

Morning: a meeting with one of the technology companies that have made Santa Catarina one of Brazil’s fastest-growing tech states.

Afternoon: the same group, barefoot on a beach on the island. In Florianópolis, the distance between the two is short.

And for the final day, the highlands: wineries at altitude in the Serra Catarinense, where the harvest runs from February to April.

Clear water and a beach in Florianópolis
Photo: will dornelles / Unsplash
Hercílio Luz bridge at dusk
Photo: João Roger Goes Pereira / Unsplash

Why it works for your program

The facts behind the story

A tech economy

Santa Catarina’s tech sector reached R$47.9 billion in revenue and 102,200 formal jobs; Greater Florianópolis accounts for 39.6% of the revenue.

Source: Acate Observatory, via NSC Total, 27 Aug 2026

International access

Florianópolis airport is the 3rd in Brazil for international traffic; in the 2024/25 season it had flights to Lisbon (TAP) and Panama (Copa).

Source: NSC Total, 5 Dec 2024

Wine at altitude

The Serra Catarinense wineries, around São Joaquim, are best visited during the February–April harvest.

Source: NSC Total

Experiences we can design

What your participants will live — and take home

Experience

Meet the tech cluster

Meetings with technology companies in your sector — subject to their availability.

Best for: Innovation, tech and investment teams

Experience

A day in the highlands

A winery day in the Serra Catarinense, booked in advance, ideally in harvest season.

Best for: Rewards and F&B teams

Experience

Beach afternoons

Downtime built into the program, on one of the island’s beaches.

Best for: Incentive groups of all profiles

Plan it right

Good to know

Season

International flights are concentrated in the southern summer — check routes for your dates.

Wineries

The Serra is far from the coast; plan it as a full day with reservations.

Combine

Pairs well with Iguaçu or São Paulo.

Best for: Tech and innovation programs, incentives mixing work and leisure, wine experiences.

Pairs well with

Ready to bring your group to Florianópolis?

Tell us your dates, group size and goals.

Request a proposalcontact@wedgewoodbrazil.com.br

Sources

  1. NSC Total — Acate Observatory 2026 (27 Aug 2026) — link
  2. NSC Total — Florianópolis international flights (5 Dec 2024) — link
  3. NSC Total — Serra Catarinense wineries — link

Experiences involving third-party sites are subject to their availability and rules. Destination photos are illustrative and credited.