

German Accelerator x Embassy of Brazil: Gateway to Latin America
Join us for an evening at the Embassy of Brazil in Berlin, where founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders come together to talk Latin America. Whether you're just exploring the market or already building your next move there, this is your chance to meet the people shaping LatAm-Germany ties over drinks and great conversation.
Evening Agenda
3:30 PM – Arrival & Welcome Drinks
4:00 PM – Opening Remarks:
Paulo Gustavo Sant'Ana, Minister-Counselor at the Brazilian Embassy in Berlin
Johannes Steiniger (video message), Parliamentary State Secretary, MdB at Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
Dr. Stefan Drews, Governmental Director, Responsible for EXIST and German Accelerator at Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
4:10 PM – Panel Discussion: Building Bridges Between Germany and Latin America
Exploring cross-border ecosystem connections from the startup, corporate, and investor perspectives.
Featuring:
Viviana Hermosilla — Innovation and Technical Lead Europe, CMPC Ventures, a Chilean CVC
Alexander Backs — Co-CEO DACMA, GA Alumnus, active in Brazil
Giulia Beraldo — Growth Equity at Imbiba, ex-P&G LatAm
Moderated by: Kristin Eckert, German Accelerator LatAm
4:45 PM – Open Networking
Please bring a valid ID card to access the Embassy.