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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.
Overview
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Follow the discussion on Twitter: #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:
- Marcos Cesar Pontes, Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications @mctic @Astro_Pontes
- Ernesto Araújo, Minister of Foreign Affairs @ItamaratyGovBR @Itamaraty_EN
- Tereza Cristina, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock @TerezaCrisMS @Min_Agricultura
- Sérgio Moro, Minister of Justice and Public Security @SF_Moro @JusticaGovBR
- Roberto Campos Neto, Governor of the Central Bank @BancoCentralBR | Download the governor's presentation.
- Eduardo Leite, Governor, State of Rio Grande do Sul @EduardoLeite_
- Flávio Dino, Governor, State of Maranhão @FlavioDino
- Naty Barak, Chief Sustainability Officer, Netafim @NetafimCorp
- Alberto Raich, Vice President and General Manager for Mercosur, Kellogg @KelloggsLATAM
- Cristina Palmaka, Managing Director and President, SAP Brazil @SAPBrasil @cristinapalmaka
- Marc Reichardt, President and Senior Representative, Bayer Group in Brazil
- Basilia Rodrigues, Reporter, Rádio CBN @Basiliarodri
- Susan Segal, President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas @s_segal
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
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
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Program Summaries
Ministers, governors, and private-sector leaders explored the country’s investment agenda and economic outlook.
Ministros, governadores e líderes do setor privado exploraram planos de investimentos e as perspectivas econômicas do país.