Speakers

Geni Núñez

Activist, writer, and psychologist. She holds a doctorate and...

Activist, writer, and psychologist. She holds a doctorate and a postdoctoral degree, and is a member of several commissions related to psychology and indigenous rights, such as the Brazilian Association of Indigenous Psychologists and the Guarani Yvyrupa Commission. She is the author of books like "Descolonizando Afetos" and "Jaxy Jaterê."

Rafel Moro

Journalist and co-founder of Agência Livre.jor. Currently a...

Journalist and co-founder of Agência Livre.jor. Currently a reporter for SUMAÚMA, he worked at The Intercept (2019-2023), where he participated in the Vaza Jato series. He has collaborated as a freelancer for Folha de S. Paulo and UOL.

Marcos Woortmann

Cientista política com MPhil em Direitos Humanos, atua como...

Cientista política com MPhil em Direitos Humanos, atua como consultora com foco em governança e políticas públicas urbanas e ambientais. Com vasta experiência nos setores público e sem fins lucrativos, foi administradora de cidade no Distrito Federal e é condecorada pela Marinha e Força Aérea Brasileiras.

Braulina Baniwa

An Indigenous scientist and Ph.D. candidate in Social Anthropology...

An Indigenous scientist and Ph.D. candidate in Social Anthropology (UnB), Braulina Baniwa advocates for Indigenous rights. Her research focuses on Indigenous bioeconomy and gender-based political violence. As a co-founder of ANMIGA and ABIA, she currently works with APIB on transitional justice projects.

Caio Vassão

Architect and urban planner with a Ph.D. from FAUUSP, who focuses...

Architect and urban planner with a Ph.D. from FAUUSP, who focuses on innovation and socio-environmental challenges. He created the Metadesign methodology, applied in urban planning, education, and public policy projects. He is a co-founder of the companies Movements and Bootstrap.

Bruno Rizardi

A professional with a master's degree in Digital Technology...

A professional with a master's degree in Digital Technology and AI. As a project management specialist, he works on innovation for governments, companies, and NGOs. He has collaborated with 14 ministries, created public policies, and served as Program Director at the Ministry of Management and Innovation. He has authored five books and is currently a managing partner at Catálise.

Kamila Camilo

A social entrepreneur and Executive Director of Instituto Oyá...

A social entrepreneur and Executive Director of Instituto Oyá, Kamila Camilo leads a network of 120 influencers reaching 12 million people. She serves as a board member for Instituto Talanoa and Instituto Igarapé, working on climate policy and public security, and collaborates with GainForest on AI-based environmental solutions.

Carol Rosignoli

An entrepreneur and climate activist, Carol Rosignoli founded...

An entrepreneur and climate activist, Carol Rosignoli founded Desapeguei Bonito, Brazil's first Zero Waste certified thrift store. With over a decade of experience in responsible fashion, she works on projects like Modera, which promotes circular fashion for income generation, and the Reframe consultancy, specializing in waste management.

Leonora Grcheva

An urban planner and public policy expert, Leonora Grcheva is...

An urban planner and public policy expert, Leonora Grcheva is the global lead for Cities and Regions at the Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL). She helps governments implement the principles of Doughnut Economics, and is an international reference for regenerative and distributive strategies for cities.

André Arruda

André Arruda is a Pernambuco-based industrial designer with...

André Arruda is a Pernambuco-based industrial designer with over 10 years of experience in future design, strategic planning, and innovation. He holds a Master's degree from UFPE and is a professor at ESPM. He was a researcher at MIT GOV/LAB and developed training for ENAP, empowering over 1,200 individuals. He is the author of the book "Design Applied to Prospective Scenarios: Recife 500 Years", co-founder of the Global South Future Community, and of the Brazilian Futurists Association.

Mayra Fonseca

Mayra Fonseca is a Ph.D. student in Anthropology at the University...

Mayra Fonseca is a Ph.D. student in Anthropology at the University of Brasília (UnB), where she researches the role of "raizeiras" (traditional herbal healers) of the Cerrado in the biome's conservation and in public health. She has worked for 20 years as a consultant and researcher for the public and private sectors, civil society, and international cooperation.

Jéssika Moreira

Jéssika Moreira is the Executive Director of the Movimento...

Jéssika Moreira is the Executive Director of the Movimento Pessoas à Frente. She holds a specialization in Public Policies for Smart Cities from USP. She conceived and co-founded ÍRIS | Innovation and Data Lab of the Government of Ceará – an initiative recognized with the Espírito Público Award Medal. She is a leader in the Lemann Foundation Leaders Network and serves as a counselor at CIEDS.

Marcelo Leite

Marcelo Leite is a science columnist for Folha de S.Paulo, with...

Marcelo Leite is a science columnist for Folha de S.Paulo, with a degree in journalism (USP) and a PhD (Unicamp). He was a fellow at Harvard and Michigan. Author of "Promises of the Genome", he has been writing the blog "Psychodelic Turn" since 2020 and has published the books "Psiconautas" and "The Enchanted Science of Jurema", both focused on psychedelic substances.

Herbert Kimura

A professor at UnB, Herbert Kimura coordinates LAMFO/UnB and...

A professor at UnB, Herbert Kimura coordinates LAMFO/UnB and has extensive experience in research and management (AEB, PCTec/UnB). With a background in Engineering, Statistics, and Administration (ITA, USP, FGV), he currently focuses on combating disinformation and fake news using artificial intelligence.

Berenice Kussumoto

A Forest Engineer (USP) with a Master's and Ph.D. in Plant Biology...

A Forest Engineer (USP) with a Master's and Ph.D. in Plant Biology (USP/OSU). She's been a professor at UFAC since 2017, coordinating PPG-CITA and leading the "Applied Botany in Phytoremediation" group (CNPq). She has published extensively and serves as a reviewer. Her research focuses on phytoremediation, plant physiology, biochemistry, and plant anatomy.

Patrícia Alves de Souza

A UFPE civil servant for 11 years, Patrícia is a Master's student...

A UFPE civil servant for 11 years, Patrícia is a Master's student in Public Management at the institution. She researches sustainable behavior and plastic waste management in academia. She's on UFPE's Sustainable Logistics Plan committee and volunteers for UFPB's "Seas without Plastic" project. With a Law background and a focus on environmental education, she aims to understand attitudinal influences for sustainable public solutions.

Otávio D’Andréa

Otávio D’Andréa, a Master in Management and Sustainability...

Otávio D’Andréa, a Master in Management and Sustainability from FGV (where he also graduated in Public Administration), works at the intersection of social innovation, public policies, and sustainability. He has experience with organizations such as the Josué de Castro Chair (USP) and ICLEI South America. He is dedicated to project management and strengthening NGOs, promoting a just and egalitarian society.

Daiana Schwengber

Daiana Schwengber holds a Ph.D. in Social Memory and Cultural...

Daiana Schwengber holds a Ph.D. in Social Memory and Cultural Goods, is a Biologist, Sociologist, and an ESG specialist. She is a founding partner of Apoena Socioambiental and a professor in the MBA in ESG at Unisinos, Lasalle, and IENH universities. She coordinates the Canoas Recicla com a Gente Project.

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