For the first time, Rio Grande do Sul will have its own event as part of Brazilian Week in New York, the largest international showcase of Brazilian potential in the United States. Invest RS is organizing, in partnership with the state government, Grupo Voto, BRDE and Banrisul, RS Day, dedicated to presenting Rio Grande do Sul’s potential to international investors, on May 13.
Businesspeople and investors were invited, with the aim of showcasing Rio Grande do Sul as a promising destination for new businesses. The meeting will present competitive advantages and opportunities in strategic sectors such as energy, agribusiness, technology and infrastructure. The event is sponsored by Corsan Aegea, Be8, CMPC and CNBC, and has strategic partnerships with Instituto Caldeira, South Summit Brazil, Sebrae/RS, Farsul, IRGA, Badesul and Fiergs.
In addition to a lecture by Governor Eduardo Leite, RS Day will have two panels. In the first panel, the president of Invest RS, Rafael Prikladincki, accompanied by the Secretary of Reconstruction of Rio Grande do Sul, Pedro Capeluppi, businessman David Ochi and the vice president of Operations of Aegea, Leandro Marin, will speak about “Investment opportunities and partnerships for the growth of Rio Grande do Sul”.
Immediately after, a second panel will take place, with testimonies from large local companies with global projection. Gustavo Werneck, CEO of Gerdau, Daniel Randon, president of RandonCorp, Antonio Lacerda, CEO of CMPC, and Erasmo Carlos Battistela, CEO of Be8 Be Vant, will outline an overview of Rio Grande do Sul and the state’s virtues for attracting investments.
According to the president of Invest RS, Rafael Prikladnicki, RS Day will be a calling card in one of the most important financial and economic centers in the world. “Invest RS is acting in accordance with its purpose, opening doors and bringing the state closer to global opportunities. And it is doing so with boldness, ambition and responsibility, presenting concrete actions in its first months of operation,” says Prikladnicki.
RS Day is part of the itinerary that will be covered by an official mission led by Governor Eduardo Leite, held between May 11 and 15 in New York. The agenda combines two strategic axes: attracting investments to the state and deepening partnerships in technological innovation. In addition to RS Day, the mission includes meetings with large technology companies, such as Salesforce, IBM and OpenAI, as well as participation in prominent events such as the LIDE Brazil Investment Forum and meetings with investors, fund managers and multilateral organizations. The agenda also includes a special presentation in the Financial Times.
Check out the planned schedule (subject to change):
May 11 (Sunday)
5:00 p.m.: Mission Kickoff
Summary: Mission opening meeting. The governor will welcome participants and present the strategic objectives of the trip.
May 12 (Monday)
8:30 a.m.: Breakfast at the Council of the Americas
Summary: The governor will speak about the current national political scenario and present the context of reconstruction in Rio Grande do Sul.
10:30 a.m.: Visit to Salesforce
Summary: Meeting to learn about customized technological solutions that can accelerate the digital transformation of the RS government.
1:00 p.m.: Panel “Brazilian Regional Markets”
Summary: The governor will participate in a panel on regional development, alongside the governors of SC and ES.
May 13 (Tuesday)
7:00 a.m.: 14th LIDE Brazil Investment Forum NY
Summary: Participation in a panel on Brazil-United States economic relations, alongside governors and businesspeople.
1:00 p.m.: RS Day
Summary: The main event of the mission, RS Day, will be dedicated exclusively to presenting Rio Grande do Sul as a destination for international investments, highlighting strategic sectors such as energy, agribusiness, technology and infrastructure.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Meeting with Black Rock Investment Fund
Summary: Meeting on investment possibilities in the state.
May 14 (Wednesday)
9:00 a.m.: Brazil & World Economy Panel – BTG Pactual
Summary: Eduardo Leite will participate in a panel with governors on the economic outlook for Brazil.
10:30 a.m.: Brazil Summit – Financial Times
Summary: Governor Eduardo Leite will be interviewed by Michael Pooler, a correspondent for the British newspaper Financial Times, about the reconstruction and future of Rio Grande do Sul.
11:45 a.m.: Brazil Journal + PlatôBR Lunch
Summary: Participation in a panel focused on the future of the public sector, alongside other governors.
3:00 p.m.: Meeting with Maria Klawe
Summary: Conversation with the renowned expert in innovation and education, expanding dialogues on technological training for the future of the State.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Meeting with Xertica
Summary: Getting closer to the company and learning about AI tools for public safety.
May 15 (Thursday)
8:30 a.m.: Visit to IBM In
