2024 Women's Hemispheric Network Conference: São Paulo

June 21, 2024

8:30 am to 12:30 pm BRT
7:30 am to 11:30 am ET

Renaissance São Paulo Hotel

Alameda Santos, 2233

São Paulo

Brazil

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Overview

The AS/COA Women’s Hemispheric Network and Latin American Cities Conferences present:

Brazil's Leadership in the G20:
The Impact of the Global Agenda on Women's Lives and Careers

Protagonismo do Brasil no G20: O impacto da agenda global na vida e carreira das mulheres

The Council of the Americas' Women's Hemispheric Network: São Paulo 2024 Conference coincides with Brazil's presidency of the G20 and aims to provide a platform where various actors connected to the G20—including governmental representatives, the private sector, and the third sector—can share and dialogue on topics relevant to women and their professional trajectories. The main objective is to explore the intersection between women's individual experiences in their careers and the economic and social dynamics discussed within the scope of the G20.

This is a by-invitation-only event and is open to COA corporate members and special guests. Request to attend.

The conference will be in Portuguese.

A pre-recorded video of the conference will be broadcast on Thursday, June 27. Videos from this conference will be available on this page on the same day.

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Speakers:

Tarciana Medeiros, President, Banco do Brasil
Maria Helena Guarezi, Executive Secretary, Ministry of Women
Ana Fontes, Chair, W20
Paula Bellizia, Leader of Women, Diversity & Inclusion, B20
Ingrid Barth, Chair, Startup 20
Cassiana Fernandez, Head of Latin America Economics Research, J.P. Morgan
Cristina Palmaka, President Latam and Caribbean, SAP
Priscila Oliva, VP & General Director for CAS. American Tower
Luciana Abreu, Latam Regional President, Mars
Ragnhild Melzi, Vice President, Americas Society/Council of the Americas
Cecilia Tornaghi, Journalist and Senior Director, Americas Society/Council of the Americas
Lia Rizzo, Editor, Exame

Event Information: Thais Souza | tsouza@as-coa.org
Sponsorship Opportunities: Constanza Guarino | cguarino@as-coa.org
COA Corporate Membership: Miranda Gastelum | mgastelum@as-coa.org
Press Inquiries: Claudia Torrens | mediarelations@as-coa.org

Agenda

Download the agenda: in English | em português

8:30–9:00 am — Registration and Breakfast

9:00–9:05 am — Opening

Ragnhild Melzi, Vice President, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

9:05–9:40 am — Fireside Conversation | A conversation with Tarciana Medeiros

Tarciana Medeiros, President, Banco do Brasil
Cassiana Fernandez, Head of Latin America Economic Research, J.P. Morgan

9:40–10:30 am — PANEL I | The Impact of the G20 Agenda on Women's Participation in the Labour Market

This panel will address the main topics on the agendas of the G20 engagement groups related to the labor market for women. Topics such as fostering entrepreneurship, means of access to financing, and incentive policies that promote gender equity and equality in the different spheres of work will be discussed.

Maria Helena Guarezi, Executive Secretary, Ministry of Women
Ana Fontes, Chair, W20
Paula Bellizia, Leader of Women, Diversity & Inclusion, B20
Ingrid Barth, Chair, Startup 20
Cecília Tornaghi, Journalist and Senior Director, AS/COA (Moderator)

10:30–10:55 am — Coffee Break & Networking

10:55–11:45 am — PANEL 2 | Leadership in Strategic Sectors: The Role of Women in the Sustainable Development Agenda

This panel will highlight the key role of women in leadership positions in industries and areas that lead economic growth and/or are of strategic importance to sustainable development. We will address sectors such as STEM, agriculture, energy transition, sustainable and innovative businesses, digitalization of the economy, circular economy, among others.

Cristina Palmaka, President Latin America and Caribbean, SAP
Priscila Oliva, VP and General Director for CAS, American Tower
Luciana Abreu, President LATAM, Mars
Lia Rizzo, Editor, Exame (Moderator)

11:45 am–12:30 pm — Table Leaders and Takeaways Session (Off the record)

The table leader session is an opportunity for networking, mentoring and exchange of experiences among conference participants. The approximately 45-minute conversations, at tables of approximately 8 participants each, provide the opportunity to discuss issues raised by speakers during panels, ask industry leaders for career advice, and share their own professional experience. After the discussions at the tables, some of the table leaders will be invited to share with the audience some conclusions and impressions of their respective conversations.