8:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. (7:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. ET)

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2019 Latin American Cities Conferences: Brasília

On September 5, Council of the Americas convenes high-level investors and business executives for an opportunity to engage with key cabinet members from Brazil.

8:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. (7:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. ET)

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SHN Quadra 5 BL J Lote L - Asa Norte
Brasília
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Overview

Watch the English translation of the conference on LinkedIn Live: Part 1 | Part 2
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#CouncilBR | @ASCOA

This year, Council of the Americas brings its Latin American Cities Conference series to Brasília for the second time. During this half-day event, high-level investors and business executives will have a unique opportunity to engage with key cabinet members from Brazil. Among the topics to be discussed are the country’s economic outlook, the investment agenda, infrastructure, and trade. The conference will be webcast live to a global audience via our website. The Brazilian and foreign press will be invited to cover the event.

AGENDA DO BRASIL PARA CRESCIMENTO ECONÔMICO E DESENVOLVIMENTO

Este ano, o Council of the Americas leva pela segunda vez a sua série Latin American Cities Conference a Brasília. Durante esta manhã, investidores e executivos de alto nível terão uma oportunidade única de interagir com algumas das principais autoridades do governo brasileiro. Entre os tópicos a serem discutidos estão as perspectivas econômicas para o país, agenda de investimentos, infraestrutura e comércio. A conferência será transmitida ao vivo para um público global através do nosso site. A imprensa brasileira e estrangeira será convidada para cobrir o evento.

Confirmed Speakers:

Learn more about the LACC series and see other upcoming events.

Event Information: Marcelo Barretta | mbarretta@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8378
Sponsorship Opportunities: Ana Calderon | acalderon@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8358
COA Corporate Membership: Mila Fontana | mfontana@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8331
Note: To view a list of COA corporate members, please click here.
Press Inquiries: mediarelations@as-coa.org
Cancellation: Please contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4.

Agenda

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AGENDA

All times are in local Brasília time, which is one hour ahead of New York.

8:00–8:30 a.m.  Registration and Continental Breakfast
                           A VIP Holding Room will be available for high-level government officials throughout the conference so that they can engage with international investors and executives.

8:30–8:35 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

  • Susan Segal, President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

8:35–9:00 a.m.  Keynote Address

  • Tereza Cristina, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock

9:00–9:20 a.m.  Keynote Address

  • Sergio Moro, Minister of Justice and Public Security 

9:20–9:40 a.m.  Keynote Address

  • Roberto Campos Neto, Governor of the Central Bank

9:40–10:40 a.m.  Investing in Brazil – A Conversation with Investors
                             This panel will bring together international investors to discuss the latest developments in Brazil’s investment outlook. The executives will share their views on different sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, energy and science & technology.

  • Cristina Palmaka, Managing Director and President, SAP Brazil
  • Naty Barak, Chief Sustainability Officer, Netafim
  • Alberto Raich, General Manager and Vice President for Mercosur, Kellogg
  • Marc Reichardt, President and Senior Representative, Bayer Group in Brazil
  • Susan Segal, President and CEO, Council of the Americas (moderator)

10:40–11:00 a.m.  Keynote Address

  • Ernesto Araújo, Minister of Foreign Affairs

11:00 – 11:35 a.m. Coffee Break provided by AES Tietê

11:35–12:35 p.m.  Brazil’s Rising Class of Political Leaders 
                               This panel will bring together a group of promising governors from different regions to discuss new practices and advancements in state administration, fiscal management and investment opportunities. The governors will also share their views on their region’s political and economic outlook.

  • Eduardo Leite, Governor, State of Rio Grande do Sul
  • Flávio Dino de Castro e Costa, Governor, State of Maranhão
  • Basilia Rodrigues, Reporter, Rádio CBN (moderador)

12:35–12:55 p.m.  Keynote Address

  • Marcos Cesar Pontes, Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications

12:55–2:00 p.m.  Lunch

Speakers

Marcos Pontes
Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, Brazil

Marcos Cesar Pontes was born in the city of Bauru in São Paulo on March 11, 1963. He has an aeronautical engineering degree graduated from the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), a master in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in California (United...

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Ernesto Araújo
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Brazil

Ambassador Ernesto Henrique Fraga Araújo holds a degree in Language Studies from the University of Brasília. In 1990, he joined the Rio Branco Institute (Brazilian Diplomatic Academy). In the early years of his career, he worked on regional integration and Mercosur affairs...

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Tereza Cristina
Minister of Agriculture, Brazil

Tereza Cristina Corrêa da Costa Dias is the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply of Brazil since January 2019. Tereza Cristina received one of the greatest acknowledgements of her work as a legislator in 2018, when she won in the category "Best Congressperson" during the...

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Sérgio Moro
Minister of Justice and Public Security, Brazil

Sérgio Fernando Moro is a former magistrate, writer, university professor and current Minister of Justice and Public Security of Brazil. He was federal judge of the 13th Federal Criminal Court of Curitiba and professor of criminal procedural law at the Federal University of...

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Roberto Campos Neto
Governor, Banco Central do Brasil

Roberto Campos Neto serves as governor of the Central Bank of Brazil since February 2019.

He holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Economics from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and has extensive professional experience in the financial sector. 

For over two...

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Eduardo Leite
Governor, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Eduardo Leite is the governor of Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul. He was elected with 3.128.317 votes, equivalent to 53.62 percent of the valid votes in the 2018 elections. Born in Pelotas on March 10, 1985, his term of office ends in 2022. He reached the position of governor...

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Flávio Dino
Minister of Justice and Public Security

Flávio Dino is minister of justice and public security. He was a federal deputy (2007-2011), governor of Maranhão for two terms (2015-2022) and held the presidency of the Interstate Consortium for Sustainable Development of the Legal Amazon (2021-2022). In the judiciary, he was a...

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Naty Barak
Chief Sustainability Officer, Netafim

Naty Barak is Chief Sustainability Officer of Netafim, the pioneer and global leader in drip irrigation solutions. Mr. Barak has been with Netafim since 1975. Prior to his current post, he served in several positions including director of marketing and treasurer of Netafim...

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Alberto Raich
Vice President and General Manager, Kellogg Mercosur

Alberto Raich is the vice president and general manager of Kellogg Mercosur since June 1, 2019. Previously he was vice president and general manager, Breakfast and Snacks Categories, Marketing, and Innovation, Kellogg Latin America since October 2016. As part of this role, he...

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Cristina Palmaka
President, SAP Latin America and the Caribbean

Cristina Palmaka was named president of SAP Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in July 2020. With more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, she is known for her strategic approach in leading strong teams with a focus on customers’ innovation and successful business...

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Marc Reichardt
CEO of Bayer Group Brazil

Marc Reichardt has been president of the Bayer Brazil Group since September 2018. Born in Barcelona, Marc is Spanish and naturalized as Brazilian, he is married and has three daughters. Graduated in Agronomic Engineering at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agraria (Spain)...

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Basilia Rodrigues
Reporter, Rádio CBN

Basilia Rodrigues is the winner of the 2018 Troféu Mulher Imprensa award for radio reporters. She was also a nominee for Prêmio Comunique-se in the spoken media reporter category in 2018 and 2019. Rodrigues graduated with a journalism degree from the Centro Universitário de...

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Susan Segal
President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Susan Segal was elected president and CEO of the Americas Society and Council of the Americas in August 2003 after working in the private sector with Latin America and other emerging markets for over 30 years. A passionate supporter of Latin America, she joined the organizations...

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