South Summit Brazil 2026
“How to Lead in the Era of AI Agents”
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Panel
Entrepreneurship keynote speaker
Entrepreneurship keynotes from a founder still in the arena
No magic formulas, no motivational clichés. Alejandro Máñez shares what he has learned building Digital Robots: mistakes, hard decisions, resilience and the gap between startup mythology and reality. Motivational keynotes for companies, universities and innovation ecosystems — with ideas people can act on.
Why Alejandro
- 01
Lived stories
Every message comes from the real experience of building a company that works with large enterprises.
- 02
Energy and humour
Warm, natural and funny when it fits: the audience doesn’t sit through a lecture, they join a conversation.
- 03
Close to young talent
Regularly speaks at universities, business schools and innovation centres across Spain.
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Stage experience
Recent stages
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FAQ
FAQ
Who is Alejandro Máñez?
Alejandro Máñez is an international keynote speaker and the CEO & Founder of Digital Robots, an AI-Powered Automation company for large enterprises. Before founding it he worked at Accenture, PwC, Knorr-Bremse, EY and Inetum.
What topics does he speak about?
Applied artificial intelligence, Agentic AI and AI agents, automation, the future of work and innovation — as well as entrepreneurship, adaptability, resilience, leadership and young talent.
Which languages does he speak in?
English and Spanish. Many of his international sessions have been delivered in English.
Where has he spoken?
In Spain, South Korea, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, the United States and Brazil, on stages including 4YFN (MWC Barcelona), South Summit Brazil and South Summit Korea, as well as universities, business schools and corporate events.
What formats are available?
Opening or closing keynotes, talks, panels, moderation, fireside chats and university sessions. A typical keynote runs 45–60 minutes, with shorter versions available.
Can the keynote be tailored?
Yes. Every session is adapted to the industry, audience and event goals after a briefing call with the organisers.
How do I book Alejandro Máñez?
Use the availability form on this site with the approximate date, city, event type and audience size. Speaker bureaus can download everything they need from the media kit.
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