This edition will feature the overarching theme of ecological transformation, highlighting investment opportunities and changes in the Brazilian business environment that will contribute to the country's sustainable development. Topics such as innovation, new industrialization, the New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC), and strategic minerals for the energy transition will be discussed, among others.
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Brasilia Time, UTC -3
Main Event
Monday, 28/10ApexBrasil & WAIPA IPAs Meeting
Monday, 28/10Registration
Opening Ceremony
Technical break
Why Invest in Brazil?
The fundamentals of macroeconomic variables, the longevity of government fiscal plans and regulatory framework, the consistency of the tax system, ongoing reforms, and the country’s competitive advantages.
Investment announcement ceremony
Authority Speech
Luncheon Break
Towards a Green Future: Energy Transition Strategies
Brazil is already a global leader in clean energy, with over 80% of its electricity matrix based on renewable sources. In 2024, the Brazilian government launched the “National Energy Transition Policy,” expected to attract R$ 2 trillion in green economy investments over the next decade. This panel will explore the multi-faceted approaches needed to accelerate the country’s sustainable energy transition, focusing on innovative strategies, public policies, and investments to drive Brazil’s ecological transformation.
Industry Pathways to Sustainable Innovation
Innovation and sustainability are at the core of Brazil’s new industrial policy. Programs such as “Nova Indústria Brasil” encourage research and technology development while promoting social and environmental responsibility. This panel will highlight the paths Brazil can take to modernize its industrial sector, integrating sustainable practices and technologies. The discussion will focus on how innovation can bring about environmental, social, and economic benefits, with key examples from sectors like automotive, pulp and paper, which are advancing sustainability through cutting-edge technologies.
Challenges in Building a Food-Secure World
Brazil places food security at the center of its international agenda, reflected in its leadership roles at the G20 in 2024 and COP30 in 2025. The country is the second-largest exporter of agricultural products worldwide, having developed a tropical agriculture model that significantly increased production with minimal land expansion. This panel will explore how foreign investments can support Brazil’s efforts to address global food security challenges, focusing on strategies to improve food systems and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Coffee-break
Regional Voices: Investment Strategies and Opportunities
The diversity of Brazil’s regions presents both challenges and opportunities for international investors. This panel will bring together representatives from the country’s five regions to discuss how local potential can be leveraged through targeted economic strategies. The discussion will highlight investment opportunities in each region and explore how regional value chains can contribute to diversified portfolios aligned with global sustainability goals. The panel will also address the challenges and strategies to attract investment and promote sustainable and inclusive regional development.
Brazil on the Rise: Developing Infrastructure and Attracting Investments
Brazil faces the challenge of increasing infrastructure investments sustainably. With a projected need of R$ 3.7 trillion in the next decade, the country is focusing on projects related to energy efficiency, decarbonization, urban transport, and sanitation, among others. The “Novo PAC” program is expected to attract R$ 1.7 trillion in investments. This panel will explore the fundamental role of infrastructure in Brazil’s economic integration and growth, discussing current infrastructure challenges, investment opportunities, and how foreign investment can drive sustainable development.
Investment Scenarios in Brazil: Insights from Financial Leaders
In 2023, Brazil ranked as the 5th largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) globally, attracting US$ 66 billion, with continued growth in 2024. Strengthened by macroeconomic stability and reforms like tax reform and the “Nova Indústria Brasil,” the country is positioning itself as a prime investment destination. This panel will feature insights from financial leaders on Brazil’s investment landscape, offering foreign investors guidance on navigating opportunities and managing risks while focusing on the country’s green transformation goals.In 2023, Brazil ranked as the 5th largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) globally, attracting US$ 66 billion, with continued growth in 2024. Strengthened by macroeconomic stability and reforms like tax reform and the “Nova Indústria Brasil,” the country is positioning itself as a prime investment destination. This panel will feature insights from financial leaders on Brazil’s investment landscape, offering foreign investors guidance on navigating opportunities and managing risks while focusing on the country’s green transformation goals.
Networking Cocktail
The ApexBrasil – WAIPA’s IPAs Meeting will bring together investment promotion agencies from South America and G20 nations to exchange experiences and foster collaboration on sustainability and infrastructure for regional integration. As part of the 7th Brazil Investment Forum, the meeting will feature keynote sessions and two focused roundtables. The first will discuss how to evaluate investment projects based on sustainability criteria and their impact on sustainable development. The second will address the challenges and opportunities for attracting investments in regional infrastructure projects. IPA representatives will share their experiences, with exclusive access for IPAs and special guests.
Organizers' remarks
Sustainability
Regional overview of foreign direct investment income and the activities of transnational corporations in Latin America and the Caribbean
South American integration routes: opportunities for IPA’s collaboration
Infrastructure
Agenda for 2025
Leadership of the regional economy
USD 1,608,981.22 GDP (2020)A country of opportunities
8.515.767 km² TerritoryMany potential workers
Population of 213 million inhabitantsWorldwide FDI recipient
6th in 2021A global destination for investment
$58 billion in FDI inflow in 2021The Brasil Investment Forum 2023 highlighted the new guidelines of the Federal Government, with a focus on sustainability and industrialization, as well as themes such as technology and innovation.