PROGRAMA

 

 8h30-9h | Accreditation and Welcome Coffee

 

 9h-9h15 | Welcome Remarks

• CEBRI's High Representative

 

 9h15-10h15 | Opening: ‘Brazil and the EU: Moving Limits – Growing Together’

• Jorge Viana, President at ApexBrasil
• Antonio Costa, President of the European Council
• High representative of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC)
• High representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE)

 

 10h15-10h30 | Signature of Letter of Intent for Investment Promotion (European Commission – APEX)

• Antonio Costa, President of the European Council
• Jorge Viana, President at ApexBrasil

 

 10h30-11h | Group Photo and Coffee Break 

 

 11h-12h30 | Panel I: ‘Unlocking Trade and Investment for Sustainable Development’

Economic and sustainability agendas of the EU and Brazil have never been more aligned and the case for deepening trade and investment relations is strong, even more so after the conclusion of negotiations of an EU - Mercosur Free Trade Agreement. This panel will examine how to facilitate flows and overcome hurdles. Topics include EUBrazil trade, the framework for sustainability including taxonomy, emission trading systems and carbon leakage as well as green finance mechanisms.

Keynote: 

• High representative of the Ministry of Finance

Panelists:

• Rupert Schlegelmilch, Chief negotiator for the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (DG TRADE) 
• Andrea Clerici, Head of Corporate Finance and Global Activities Department at the European Investment Bank
• High representative of the Special Secretary of the Investment Partnerships Program at the Civil House of Brazil’s Presidency
• High representative of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC)
• High representative of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES)

 

12h30-14h15 | Networking Lunch

 

 14h15-15h30 | Panel II: ‘Leading Clean Industrial Cooperation’

Green hydrogen and fuel derivatives as game-changing solutions to reach NetZero emissions? How to unlock Brazil’s green energy potential? With abundant renewable energy and critical minerals, Brazil is uniquely positioned for a qualified partnership with complementary EU industries. How to strengthen innovation in the joint pursuit of a greener future? This panel explores new investment opportunities, Global Gateway infrastructure development, sustainable supply chain management and new, innovative ways of cooperation.

Keynote: 

• Senior representative of the Brazilian State Government

Panelists:

• Sebastien Lahouste, CEO Brasil, Fluxys Group Latin America 
• Felix Fernandez-Shaw, Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, DG INTPA
• Luisa Orre, Chief Business Development Officer, Stegra
• Sérgio Cônsoli Fernandes, Director of Product and Business Development at Vale
• High representative of Energy Research Office (EPE)
• High representative of Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM)

 

 15h30-16h | Coffee Break

 

 16h-17h15 | Panel III: ‘Investing in Connections’

In light of increasingly global supply chains, transport infrastructure, logistics and longhaul transportation are key for global growth. Increased trade between Brazil and the EU will require reliable, resilient and green transport or shipping corridors. At the same time, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services is transforming our industries and societies. The panel will explore investment opportunities, technological innovation and policy frameworks in the transport and digital sectors, including challenges to ensure inclusivity in a country of continental dimension.

Keynote: 

• High representative of the Ministry of Communications

Panelists:

• André de Angelo, CEO Acciona Brazil
• Miguel Angel Panduro, CEO Hispasat
• Adriana Aroulho, CEO, SAP América Latina e Caribe
• High representative of the Ministry of Transport

 

17h15-17h30 | Closing Remarks : ‘Ambitious Partnership: Defining Steps Ahead’

• Jorge Viana, President at ApexBrasil
• Felix Fernandez-Shaw, Diretor para América Latina e Caribe do DG INTPA 

 

17h30-19h00 | Networking Cocktail