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II EU–BRAZIL INVESTMENT FORUM - EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, a Game-Changer

Organized jointly by ApexBrasil and the European Union, in collaboration with the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI), the Brazil–European Union Investment Forum brings together public and private sector leaders to strengthen bilateral economic dialogue and promote strategic trade and investment opportunities between the two regions.

In a context of geopolitical transformation and the transition toward more sustainable and digital economies, Brazil and the European Union reaffirm their partnership based on shared values, innovation, sustainable development and international cooperation. The Forum is part of the EU–Brazil Investment Dialogue agenda and seeks to contribute to the implementation of the Mercosur–European Union Agreement.

The 2026 edition will focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition, digital and smart infrastructure, critical raw materials, the data economy and sustainable value chains, in alignment with the European Union’s Global Gateway agenda.

The event will gather government representatives, financial institutions, companies, multilateral organizations, and Brazilian and European experts, fostering a high-level dialogue aimed at building a more integrated, predictable and investment-friendly business environment for long-term sustainable investment. 

AGENDA

09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:30 – 10:45 | Opening Session: The Mercosur–EU Agreement, a Strategic Step for Competitive Integration of both regions

10:45 – 11:30 | Session 1 – Connecting Brazil’s Potential with EU Sustainable Investment

11:45 – 12:30 | Session 2 – Recommendations for Policy Makers to Scale-up Sustainable and Inclusive Investments

12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch

14:00 – 14:30 | Presentation of studies on the Mercosur–EU Agreement

14:30 – 15:15 | Session 3 – Scaling Global Gateway Investments in Digital and Smart Infrastructure

15:30 – 16:15 | Session 4 – Advancing EU–Brazil Partnerships in Energy and Critical Minerals

16:15 – 16:30 | Advertisements

16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Session: What comes next for Brazil-EU?

17:00 – 18:00 | Networking Cocktail

Location:

Brasília, DF

Time:

09:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. (BRT)

Language:

English and Portuguese

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Organized jointly by ApexBrasil and the European Union, in collaboration with the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI), the Brazil–European Union Investment Forum brings together public and private sector leaders to strengthen bilateral economic dialogue and promote strategic trade and investment opportunities between the two regions.

In a context of geopolitical transformation and the transition toward more sustainable and digital economies, Brazil and the European Union reaffirm their partnership based on shared values, innovation, sustainable development and international cooperation. The Forum is part of the EU–Brazil Investment Dialogue agenda and seeks to contribute to the implementation of the Mercosur–European Union Agreement.

The 2026 edition will focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition, digital and smart infrastructure, critical raw materials, the data economy and sustainable value chains, in alignment with the European Union’s Global Gateway agenda.

The event will gather government representatives, financial institutions, companies, multilateral organizations, and Brazilian and European experts, fostering a high-level dialogue aimed at building a more integrated, predictable and investment-friendly business environment for long-term sustainable investment. 

AGENDA

09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:30 – 10:45 | Opening Session: The Mercosur–EU Agreement, a Strategic Step for Competitive Integration of both regions

10:45 – 11:30 | Session 1 – Connecting Brazil’s Potential with EU Sustainable Investment

11:45 – 12:30 | Session 2 – Recommendations for Policy Makers to Scale-up Sustainable and Inclusive Investments

12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch

14:00 – 14:30 | Presentation of studies on the Mercosur–EU Agreement

14:30 – 15:15 | Session 3 – Scaling Global Gateway Investments in Digital and Smart Infrastructure

15:30 – 16:15 | Session 4 – Advancing EU–Brazil Partnerships in Energy and Critical Minerals

16:15 – 16:30 | Advertisements

16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Session: What comes next for Brazil-EU?

17:00 – 18:00 | Networking Cocktail

Participants

Felix Fernandez-Shaw
Director for LAC at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Geraldo Alckmin
Vice-President of Brazilian Republic and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services

José Pio Borges
Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Jozef Síkela
European Commissioner for International Partnerships

Laudemir Andre Muller
President of ApexBrasil

Marian Schuegraf
Ambassador of the European Union to Brazil

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