Bank of America, São Paulo
Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 3400
São Paulo
Brazil
8:30 am to 12:00 pm São Paulo
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2026 CFO Forum: São Paulo
Top chief financial officers will meet to explore Brazil’s evolving economy, tax shifts, workforce trends, and the future of data center investments.
8:30 am to 12:00 pm São Paulo
Bank of America, São Paulo
Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 3400
São Paulo
Brazil
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Overview
This edition of Council of the Americas’ CFO Forums, held in São Paulo, offers senior finance executives a unique opportunity to convene to examine the pressing issues shaping Brazil’s economic and business landscape.
Held in-person and off-the-record, this high-level gathering will address the country’s macroeconomic trajectory ahead of the 2026 elections, as well as the implications of the recent tax reform, and the impact of artificial intelligence for CFOs.
Participants will engage directly with prominent economists, legal and tax experts, and senior executives from top firms navigating these transitions. All sessions will be conducted in Portuguese.
Registration: Natalia Posada at cfoprogram@as-coa.org
Program Information: Lorrane Campos at lcampos@as-coa.org
Sponsorship Opportunities: Cyndi Balladares at cballadares@as-coa.org
Note: This event is only open for corporate senior finance executives (CFO, VP of Finance and Head of Treasury). If you are interested in sharing this invitation within your company, please contact cfoprogram@as-coa.org.
Agenda
2025 CFO Forum: São Paulo
8:30 to 9:00 am | Registration and Breakfast
9:00 to 9:05 am | Welcome Remarks
- Carlos Hawthorne, Managing Director, Head of GTS Corporate Sales Brazil
9:05 to 10:00 am | Session I: Brazil's Economic Outlook
A senior economist will provide expert insights into Brazil’s current economic landscape and the outlook for 2027, as the country navigates an evolving geopolitical and trade environment, prepares for presidential elections, and begins to experience the first impacts of its new tax reform.
- David Beker, Head of Brazil Economics, LatAm Equity Strategy & LatAm Equity Research, Bank of America
10:00 to 10:55 am | Session II: Artificial Intelligence: What Should CFOs Expect From AI?
AI offers CFOs in Brazil new ways to optimize financial operations, risk management, and strategic planning. By autonomously analyzing data and executing routine financial tasks, AI can improve cash flow management, detect anomalies, and support faster, data-driven decisions in a complex economic and regulatory environment. Its adoption requires careful oversight, governance, and integration with existing processes. How should CFOs prepare for this new scenario, and what should they expect?
10:55 to 11:05 am | Networking Coffee Break
11:05 to 11:55 am | Session III: Brazil’s Geopolitical & Pre-Elections Landscape
Brazil’s political outlook in 2026 is shaped by the upcoming presidential elections, regional tensions in Venezuela, and global uncertainties including trade tariffs and geopolitical risks from conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. These factors create a complex environment for economic policy, investment decisions, and fiscal planning. How can business leaders and CFOs best prepare for this evolving landscape, and what should they anticipate?
11:55 am to 12:00 pm | Closing Remarks
Additional information of the agenda will be announced*
Speakers
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