very popular business events such as the advertising festival Festival Brasileiro de Publicidade, or the expo internacional de turismo contribute year after year to highlight rio's position as a prime host for national and international business conventions. 

on the calendar for the second week of january is inspiramais, and important fashion event where new and established designers introduce their newest creations.

in march t he rio boat show is the largest nautical hall of latin america - the brazilian nautical industry comes together to increase sales and awareness of all types of vessels and naval equipment.