Jointly organized by ApexBrasil and the European Union, in collaboration with the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI), the Brazil–European Union Investment Forum brings together public and private sector leaders to strengthen bilateral economic dialogue and promote strategic trade and investment opportunities between the two regions.
At a time of profound geopolitical transformations and the transition toward more sustainable and digital economies, Brazil and the European Union reaffirm their partnership based on shared values, innovation, sustainable development, and international cooperation. The Forum is part of the European Union–Brazil Investment Dialogue and seeks to contribute to the implementation of the EU–Mercosur Agreement.
The 2026 edition will focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition, smart and digital infrastructure, critical minerals, the data economy, and sustainable value chains, in alignment with the European Union’s Global Gateway agenda.
The event will bring together government representatives, financial institutions, businesses, multilateral organizations, and Brazilian and European experts, providing a high-level platform for dialogue aimed at fostering a more integrated, predictable, and investment-friendly environment for long-term sustainable growth.
09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 11:00 | Opening Session: The Mercosur–EU Agreement, a Strategic Step for Competitive Integration
This session features high level representatives from Brazil and the EU, with confirmed participation of:
• Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of the Republic
• Jozef Síkela, European Commissioner for International Partnerships
• Laudemir Andre Muller, President of ApexBrasil
• Márcio Elias Rosa, Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services
• José Pio Borges, President of the Board at the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI)
11:00 – 11:45 | Session 1 – Connecting Brazil’s Potential with EU’s Sustainable Investment Offer of Global Gateway
This session presents the mutual value proposition of the Brazil–European Union investment and trade relationship, highlighting policy coordination mechanisms and regulatory predictability as drivers for investment.
Moderator: Hussein Kalout, International Advisory Board CEBRI
• Jorge Messias, Brazilian Solicitor General
• Felix Fernandez-Shaw, Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships
• Ambassador Alex Giacomelli da Silva, Secretary for Trade Promotion, Science, Technology, Innovation and Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
11:45 – 12:30 | Session 2 – Recommendations for Policy Makers to Scale-up Sustainable and Inclusive Investments
This session presents recommendations for facilitating investments under the EU-Mercosur Agreement and beyond, from regulatory improvements or incentives to financial instruments.
Moderator: Carla Duarte, Head of Institutional and Government Relations at ApexBrasil
• Sérgio Quiroga da Cunha, President at Eurochamber Brazil
• Cristina Penteado, Managing Director and Head of Brazil of Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 | Presentation of studies on the Mercosur–EU Agreement
Moderator: Julia Medeiros Braga, Subsecretária de Políticas Econômicas e Comerciais
• Gustavo de Britto Rocha, Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Economics at CEDEPLAR (UFMG)
• Gustavo Ribeiro, ApexBrasil Market Intelligence Department
Highlighting new trade and investment opportunities under the EU–Mercosur Agreement.
• Weber Barral, BMJ Consulting
Highlighting the Agreement’s public procurement opportunities for European businesses.
14:30 – 15:15 | Session 3 – Building the Brazil-EU Investment Pipeline in Green Industry, Energy and Bioeconomy
Featuring senior executives from leading European and Brazilian companies, the session will offer a forward-looking vision of perspectives across priority sectors, including industry, energy and bioeconomy.
Moderator: Helena Brandão, Investment Manager at ApexBrasil
• Ricardo Pozzi, Head of the European & Rest of the World Public Affairs at ENEL Group
15:15 – 16:00 | Session 4 – Promising Perspectives for EU-Brazil Investment in Infrastructure, Digital, Transport and Logistics
Featuring senior executives from leading European and Brazilian companies, the session will offer a forward-looking vision of perspectives across priority sectors, including infrastructure, digital, transport and logistics.
Moderator: Augusto Castro, Head of the Market Access Unit at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs no MRE
• José Serrador, Global Vice President of Institutional Relations at Embraer
• André de Angelo, CEO Acciona
• Bernardo Figueiredo, TAV Brasil
16:00-16:45 | Session 5 – Spotlight on Critical Raw Materials: A Brazil-EU Industrial Partnership in Practice
Presented by Brazilian and EU speakers from the public, private and financial sector, the session sheds light on Brazil-EU cooperation regarding CRM, and potential for industrial value chain integration, including joint technology development.
Moderator: Maria Paula Velloso, Business Director, ApexBrasil
• Rodrigo Madrazo, CEO of the European Development Finance Institutions Management Company (EDFI MC)
• Pablo Cesário, President of the Board of Directors of IBRAM
• Rafael Moreno, CEO at Viridis
16:45 – 17:30 | Closing Session: What comes next in the Brazil-EU trade and investment partnership?
• Marian Schuegraf, Ambassador of the European Union to Brazil
• Laudemir André Muller, President of ApexBrasil
• Ambassador Roberto Jaguaribe, International Advisor Board at Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI)
17:30 – 18:30 | Networking Cocktail
