Southern Brazil: Market Expansion & Opportunities
Southern Brazil: Market Expansion & Opportunities
On March 26, 2025, join us for a must-attend event designed for companies and professionals looking to explore new opportunities in Brazil’s southern tech market and Canada.
Focused on business and investment connections between Canada and Brazil’s thriving tech sectors, the event will feature strategic presentations, successful corporate partnerships, and high-level networking, bringing together startups, corporations, and investors.
🔹 Meet the Speakers
Ana Amaro is a chemical engineer passionate about industry and innovation. She is part of the Digital Transformation team at ArcelorMittal, leading Ecosystem Relations in the iNO.VC Program to drive digital transformation through strategic partnerships. ArcelorMittal, a global leader in steel and mining, operates in over 60 countries, focusing on innovation and sustainability to develop advanced steel solutions for industries like automotive, construction, and energy.
Christian Snyder is a serial entrepreneur with businesses ranging from publishing (Pandora Press and Blaurock Press), to art (Gallery King Mackay in Kitchener), and farming (MacSnyder Farms in Formosa). He has also served as chief of staff and advisory board member at Smile.io. In addition to his extensive hands-on experience as a founder and business owner, Christian has worked as a coach, mentor and facilitator across the ecosystem with Scotiabank FactoryU, Greenhouse, Velocity and The Peace Incubator.
What to Expect:
🔹 Special Keynote – Insights into the challenges and benefits of open innovation in Canada.
🔹 ACATE & Market Opportunities – Discover the top programs and business opportunities in Florianópolis, a leading tech hub in Southern Brazil.
🔹 LinkLab Program – How startups and corporations are innovating together.
🔹 Success Cases – Real-world examples from Whirlpool, ArcelorMittal, and more on how open innovation drives business growth.
🔹 Strategic Networking – A dedicated time for valuable connections with industry leaders.