Ana Barros

Change agent, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Finance professional, Producer, Project manager

Business Administrator, Corporate Event Organizer, and Co-Organizer of Café com Negócios, one of the largest and most relevant business networking ecosystems in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. For the past eight years, Ana has been a key figure in building, strengthening, and expanding Café com Negócios, playing a vital role in fostering the entrepreneurial culture in the region. Her work is marked by excellence in organization and, above all, by her remarkable ability to manage the backstage, lead teams, and orchestrate the entire event operation like a true conductor behind the curtains. She is the one who ensures that every detail runs perfectly, transforming careful planning into flawless execution and memorable experiences. Passionate about organization, event management, and empowering people, Ana believes in the power of meaningful encounters, knowledge sharing, and collaboration as tools for transformation. Her mission is clear, to help people and businesses grow, thrive, and reach their highest potential through experiences that inspire, connect, and generate real value.

I’m passionate about creating connections between people, inspiring ideas, and promoting spaces for exchange and learning. I love seeing projects come to life and watching how a simple meeting can spark new businesses, partnerships, or even life-changing moments.

I believe that an idea worth spreading is that true human connections have the power to transform realities. When we create safe and inspiring spaces for people to share their stories, ideas, and experiences whether through TEDx or initiatives like Café com Negócios we generate movement, new opportunities, and often awaken in people the courage to take action. The world needs more conversations with purpose.

My journey with TED started as a spectator and a fan of the inspiring content that always impacted me in many ways. In 2023, I took it a step further and organized TEDxCarandá in Campo Grande. It was a transformative experience: bringing together an amazing team, selecting meaningful ideas from our community, and delivering an event that deeply touched the participants. Since then, the TEDx spirit has become part of my life and the way I see the power of ideas and human connections.

People often don’t know that I’m really good at making sourdough bread! What started as a hobby became my therapy and is now part of my self-care routine. I also have a natural ability to connect people and bring projects to life, which helps me both in the kitchen and when organizing events.