The CCBC Technology and Innovation Committee invites you to a strategic meeting with the spokespersons of the Brazilian missions to the Web Summit and UpperBound 2025 events. The invited speakers will share key insights, trends, and connections generated during the conferences, highlighting opportunities for innovation, internationalization, and bilateral partnerships. Companies and organizations interested in the Canadian technology and innovation ecosystem will have the opportunity to closely follow the lessons learned and perspectives for 2026, strengthening their presence in the global market.

The lecture will be conducted in English.

AGENDA:

14:30 – 14:35: Opening Remarks.
Hélio Moraes, Co-Coordinator of the CCBC Technology and Innovation Commission and Partner at Pinhão e Koiffman Advogados

14:35 – 14:50: WebSummit as a gateway to the Canadian innovation ecosystem | Opportunities for Brazilian technology-based companies
Claudia Kakunaka, Trade Commissioner - ICT, AI, IoT, Innovation, Fintech and EdTech at the Consulate of Canada in São Paulo

14:50 – 15:05: Upperbound and the potential of the Edmonton innovation ecosystem
Jeff Bell, Director, Research and Business Intelligence at Edmonton Global

15:05 – 15:55: Roundtable Discussion with participating associates.

15:55 – 16:00: Closing Remarks and Final Considerations
Hélio Moraes, Co-Coordinator of the CCBC Technology and Innovation Commission and Partner at Pinhão e Koiffman Advogados