In-person events
1st EU-BRAZIL INVESTMENT FORUM: Shaping a Strong Sustainable Future
Organized jointly by ApexBrasil and the European Union, in collaboration with CEBRI, this first edition of the high-level Forum will bring together some 200 selected political and business leaders from Brazil and the European Union, including leading finance representatives, as well as federal and sub-national authorities.
The Forum will be the starting point of a structured ‘Investment Dialogue between Brazil and the EU’. ApexBrasil and the European Union will celebrate this partnership with the public signature of a Letter of Intent. Connecting selected leaders and partners, the Forum will provide for unique networking opportunities to foster concrete investment agreements in Brazil.
PROGRAMA
9h-9h30 | Accreditation and Welcome Coffee
9h30-9h45 | Welcome Remarks
9h45-10h30 | Opening: ‘Brazil and the EU: Moving Limits – Growing Together’
10h30-10h45 | Signature of Letter of Intent for Investment Promotion (European Commission – APEX)
10h45-12h15 | 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.
12h15-14h15 | 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.
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.
17h15-17h30 | Closing Remarks : ‘Ambitious Partnership: Defining Steps Ahead’
17h30-19h00 | Networking Cocktail
Organized jointly by ApexBrasil and the European Union, in collaboration with CEBRI, this first edition of the high-level Forum will bring together some 200 selected political and business leaders from Brazil and the European Union, including leading finance representatives, as well as federal and sub-national authorities.
The Forum will be the starting point of a structured ‘Investment Dialogue between Brazil and the EU’. ApexBrasil and the European Union will celebrate this partnership with the public signature of a Letter of Intent. Connecting selected leaders and partners, the Forum will provide for unique networking opportunities to foster concrete investment agreements in Brazil.
PROGRAMA
9h-9h30 | Accreditation and Welcome Coffee
9h30-9h45 | Welcome Remarks
9h45-10h30 | Opening: ‘Brazil and the EU: Moving Limits – Growing Together’
10h30-10h45 | Signature of Letter of Intent for Investment Promotion (European Commission – APEX)
10h45-12h15 | 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.
12h15-14h15 | 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.
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.
17h15-17h30 | Closing Remarks : ‘Ambitious Partnership: Defining Steps Ahead’