Masterclasses are a great way to network and gain new insights. At Web Summit Rio, we’re excited to offer a variety of in-depth learning opportunities led by industry experts.
Check the sessions in partnership with some of the world’s leading companies and organisations. Join us next April to learn from the best.
The digital transition of public finances in Africa [Hosted by the Angolan Ministry of Finance and SETIC-FP]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
In this Panel we will showcase, through Engineer Edilson Coelho, general director of SETIC-FP, the process Technological modernization and digital transition for the sustainability of public finances in Africa/Angola. Use Cases.
[This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
How your customer's voice can enhance your business [Hosted by Reclame Aqui]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
No one would ever say that technology doesn’t propel businesses forward. However, in addition to the efficiency it brings, it’s time to add to the equation everything you can learn by tuning in to what people are saying about your business. [This session will be hosted in Portuguese].
The legal side of fundraising: Best practices for Latin American founders [Hosted by Gunderson Dettmer]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
A crash course in the most important legal aspects of raising venture capital from investors abroad. Topics will include complying with corporate, securities and tax requirements and assembling the appropriate team of advisers.
How will AI affect the future of skills in the energy and tech sectors? [Hosted by Airswift]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
It will delve into the challenges and opportunities, cover the top employment trends, and most in-demand roles and skills. It will also offer tips and tricks to job seekers, such as ATS-friendly resumes and optimizing LinkedIn. [This masterclass will be hosted in Portuguese].
Moving toward 2024: Brazil's economic future [Hosted by Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial (SENAC)]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
Providing a comprehensive view, the masterclass navigates economic complexity, identifies growth opportunities, and promotes resilient strategies for a prosperous 2024 future.
Unlocking Europe: Navigating global expansion with the Estonian startup visa [Hosted by Startup Estonia]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
The Estonian Startup Visa program provides one of the fastest streamlined ways for non-EU founders to build their businesses in Europe. Join to learn how to access a country at the global top of startups and unicorns per capita!
How to use COP30 as a springboard to global success [Hosted by World Climate Foundation]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
Gain strategic insights on leveraging COP for global success. Join our masterclass to unlock opportunities to elevate innovative technologies and projects and learn about international policy changes.
How the Golden Visa is shaping Qatar's innovative future [Hosted by Qatar Manpower Solutions Co. Jusour]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
Discover how Qatar's Golden Visa is revolutionising the labor landscape, attracting global talent and entrepreneurs to foster economic growth and innovation.
The second-hand revolution and its contribution to GDP [Hosted by Grupo OLX]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
E-commerce accounts for 11% of Brazil's GDP, with an important contribution from the purchase and sale of used items. In this masterclass, we will discuss how this activity is generating a retail revolution, with lower prices and longer product life.
Scaling your Web3 startup in HK and beyond [Hosted by InvestHK]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
Learn about the latest startup and Web3 opportunities in HK and beyond, with a presentation by InvestHK and a fireside chat with Yat Siu, cofounder of Web3 unicorn Animoca Brands.
Belgium: A thriving hub for innovation [Hosted by Belgium – Embracing Openness]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
Discover Belgium’s vibrant innovation landscape, where your creative ideas can flourish! Listen to groundbreaking success stories. Take a snapshot of our dynamic ecosystem and attractive tax scheme. Embrace (y)our openness.
Meet the Portuguese and Lisbon-based innovation ecosystems [Hosted by Startup Portugal and Lisboa City Council]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
Explore Portugal and Lisboa's dynamic startup scene and ecosystem incentives. Discover opportunities via the Unicorn Factory. Learn how to initiate your journey with Startup Portugal's 'One Stop Shop' at our insightful session.
Chatting success with Lackto, Rotina da Saúde and Manychat [Hosted by Manychat]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
In this masterclass, two female entrepreneurs will share how they leveraged their network partnering with Manychat to grow followers, engage audiences and convert leads to sales with a unique business idea. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
The future of digital payments in Brazil [Hosted by Zoop]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
Our Banking Consultant, Rafael Lanna, will talk about the future of digital payments in Brazil, bringing trends and prospects for Pix and the development of Drex, Brazilian Real Digital.
How companies can navigate the GenAI revolution [Hosted by CI&T]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
Leaders of large companies: navigate the GenAI revolution with effective governance, fundamental strategies for risk and innovation, and build a team ready for AI. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
Leveraging digital transformation and data analytics to enhance customer experience [Hosted by Yara Brazil]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
The journey of innovation through Yara’s digital transformation. Discover how the company stood out by launching pioneering relationships program, AI chat, e-commerce and marketplace. Get inspired by success stories and strategy.
Meet Deb, the first ancestral AI machine [Hosted by ID_BR – Instituto Identidades do Brasil]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
A masterclass conducted by Luana Génot, a publicist, founder, and executive director of the Instituto Identidades do Brasil (ID_BR), presents DEB, the first racialized Artificial Intelligence. Diversity and inclusion, racial agenda, democracy, and climate justice are some of the topics that the digital influencer and artificial intelligence address on its page and in its chatbot responses. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
The roadmap to GenAI: How to implement AI in your company [Hosted by Salesforce]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
This session will cover a roadmap for implementing Generative AI in your company. We will discuss data prep, AI, Trust (using grounded data to gen AI) and best practices. Grupo Globo will also share their experience with Gen AI. [This masterclass will be hosted in Portuguese]
Mobilizing LatAm for the digital age [Hosted by Movilizatorio]
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Masterclass area B, Pavilion 3
How can media literacy empower communities in the LatAm region? Discover the crucial role of skill development and empowerment in fighting climate misinformation and building a better future for our planet.
Exploring Vale's transformative decarbonisation journey [Hosted by Vale]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
Reducing CO₂ emissions is a commitment from Vale. Understand how we achieved 100% renewable energy in Brazil and how we are working to achieve 100% Globally.
At this hands-on workshop, startups, investors and other players in the tech market will be invited to share their stories in a storytelling game. Join Jennifer Queen, founder and CEO of Pina, as we go through the hacks and benchmarks of storymaking. Special participation of Rafael Maia, CEO of Luz.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and crypto's journey to safety-heaven [Hosted by Binance]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
Embark on a journey through the thriving crypto adoption, where digital assets are safe havens for investment, exploring how cryptocurrency can can bolster your wealth accumulation and simplify your financial endeavors.
Social investment strategy and stakeholder engagement [Hosted by Instituto da Criança]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
A method of using corporate income tax to sponsor social projects. We develop strategies to help brands add value to this investment, engaging their internal and external audiences in the process. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
AI-powered experiences: Unveiling the new era of CX [Hosted by Genesys]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
As businesses navigate the digital revolution, understanding how AI and cloud technologies impact CX becomes paramount. In this immersive masterclass we delve into the business landscape of AI-Powered Customer Experience.
Technological sandwich: Navigating the cyber layers [Hosted by KPMG Private Enterprise]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
In this masterclass, we will embark together on a journey through the fascinating universe of the “Technological sandwich”, where each layer represents not just innovation, but also crucial challenges. This sandwich, filled with cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software development, offers a feast of technological flavors but also warns us about the inherent risks of every bite. We will explore not only the taste but also the potential dangers each layer presents for businesses.
Brazil, technology and M&A: A love story [Hosted by LKC Capital]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
Brazil was a stage to a love-hate story with high growth tech companies. After a painful winter, the market has returned at a fast pace. The million (or, billion) dollar question is: will it last?
Exploring how generative AI waves are reshaping the future [Hosted by BRQ Digital Solutions]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
At the forefront of technological innovation, Generative Artificial Intelligence is redefining the possibilities of what machines can create and how they can enhance human capability and business growth. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
Facial biometrics: How to make your process fraud-resistant [Hosted by Serpro]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
Learn how AI can protect digital identities against fraud, ensuring the integrity and reliability of biometric systems and making your process safer and more reliable. [This session will be hosted in Portuguese].
Unlocking mission-critical RD&I collaboration [Hosted by Cesar]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
Gain key insights into a real-world RD&I collaboration using advanced technologies like A.I., HPC and quantum computing via Porto Digital’s CESAR and innovation leads from Petrobras and Nvidia.
[This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
A partnership between startups, accelerators and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) [Hosted by Oracle]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
Oracle presents its vision on cloud AI technologies, and how it has been working strategically in partnership with its customers to boost business through its AI, generative AI and Machine Learning solutions.
A guide to accelerating visibility, innovation and growth at events [Hosted by Web Summit]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
Learn from KPMG, Swissnex, weme, and Web Summit as they discuss maximizing brand visibility, fostering innovation, and driving growth through your event strategy.
Open innovation, scalability and AI: Difficult to implement? [Hosted by SAP]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
Join us to walk through the power of open innovation, exploring the realms of artificial intelligence while scaling business. Our SAP team panel will demystify the process of AI implementation, sharing use cases and experiences.
How to manage mission-critical workloads with GaussDB [Hosted by Huawei Cloud]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
GaussDB is a trustworthy data foundation for mission-critical workloads, with high availability, performance, security, scalability, and intelligence. It is easy to deploy and migrate to. The core code is 100% developed by Huawei. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
The use of data in the personalization of financial services [Hosted by Zoop]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
Our Marketing Manager, Marcella Calfi, will talk about customer experience, focused on mapping the customer journey to deliver the best result and business associated with each individual's financial needs.
[This masterclass will be held in Portuguese.]
Burnout and gender: A direct relationship [Hosted by IPEFEM]
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Masterclass area B, Pavilion 3
A study carried out by Ipefem in 2023 in the real estate market proves that women subjected to gender asymmetric environments are up to 67% more likely to develop burnout than men. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
Learn to speak tbDEX – the language of global payments [Hosted by TBD at Block]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
Learn how to use tbDEX, an open source liquidity and trust protocol, to unlock frictionless, compliant cross-border payments that are settled in seconds, not days.
Exploring the crypto world from within [Hosted by token.com]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it in crypto? An insider’s look at handling the ups and downs, tech challenges and navigating the ever-changing rules. Learn what it takes to take your ideas to reality and make it big!
Startup's next growth wave: Hyperbundle, M&A or organic? [Hosted by FM/Derraik]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
Most Startups we know today were created around a single-product. But nowadays almost every vertical is already taken by other competitors. In this masterclass we will discuss how startups are creating new paths to grow.
Maintaining high-performing engineering teams at scale [Hosted by nullplatform]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
As engineering teams grow, they lose speed and become bureaucratic, killing high-performance culture. Join this masterclass to learn how to keep engineering team efficiency at scale without playbooks, tickets, or complex tools.
Longevity and the now culture: Planning tomorrow in a generation obsessed with today [Hosted by Icatu]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
In an instant gratification society, we find ourselves facing numerous challenges regarding the future. Among them, the planning for an increasingly longer life. In this meeting, we propose a debate about youth and its relationship with longevity. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
How technology is changing healthcare in Brazil [Hosted by Conexa]
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Masterclass 3, Masterclass area A
Founders of Conexa and Zenklub, the largest digital health ecosystem in the country, share how they use data and AI to deliver clinical development and overcome challenges in the healthcare and corporate market.
The More AI, the More People: Embracing a People-Centric Digital Transformation! [Hosted by Vibra Energia]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
Join us for and dive into discussions about the impact of AI on businesses and society. Lets explore how this technology can influence our customers experiences and how were working to lead a people-centered digital transformation. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
How PET bottles and packaging can make mining cleaner [Hosted by Vale]
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Masterclass 2, Masterclass area A
An idea born at the Academy turns into a viable solution with the support of Vale. Learn more about the positive impact that collaboration between institutions can have on people's lives and the future of the planet.
The world of work: Changing society through young people [Hosted by Espro]
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Masterclass 1, Masterclass area A
Challenges for the professional development of Brazilian youth, sharing cases of co-creation of social impact and productive inclusion programs, aligned with companies' ESG strategies and operated by the third sector. [This masterclass will be held in Portuguese]
Discover how Vale integrates innovation in the development and execution of projects, prioritizing ESG (Environment, social and governance) principles and staying ahead of future demands. Join us on a journey into the world of megaprojects.
One of the largest CPGs of the world, Ambev transformed its business to embrace a culture of innovation from within. In supply, logistics, sales, ESG and products, the company embodied the soul of a start-up to innovate at scale.
What 20 Million Brazilians Want to Know About Your Brand [Hosted by Reclame Aqui]
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Masterclass 4, Masterclass area A
This presentation delves into the data gathered from Reclame AQUI, a prominent consumer feedback platform in Brazil, revealing what interests 20 million Brazilians regarding your brand. We'll examine consumer inquiries and trends to offer insights that can guide your brand strategy within the Brazilian market. [This masterclass will be hosted in Portuguese].
This session aims to bring together a diverse set of stakeholders to openly discuss the roots of resistance and explore effective strategies for overcoming barriers to inclusion.