The initiative is part of the "V National Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation", a side event of G20 Engagement Group – T20 (Think Tanks). The aim is to discuss trends and directions in innovation policies and disruptive technologies, as well as their impact and opportunities for development.

In 2024, the "Brazil-China Innovation Dialogue" will have its seventh edition focusing on three main themes: Agriculture's technological and social frontiers; Frontiers in Medicine and public policy challenges; and Energy transition and sustainability: horizons and alternatives. Please, find below the program.

April 8th, Monday
3 to 6 pm BRT, "Conference Opening: A Future Vision"

April 9th, Tuesday
9 am to 12:30 noon BRT, "Technological Foresight as an Institutional Competence and its Political Objectives"

April 11th, Thursday
8:30 to 11:30 am BRT, "Conclusions: G20´s Futures Panel"

The event will be conducted in Portuguese, with simultaneous translation to English.

This conference has the support of the Rio de Janeiro City Hall.