19h30 – 20h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Opening cerimony to launch the 1st. Brazilian Week CCBC Online Festival. 

14h30 – 15h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Brazil is Latin America’s main economy and one of the biggest consumer markets of the world. According to the World Trade Organization, Brazil is the thirteenth major importer among the leading developing economies.

The upper purchase power category of consumers accounts for around 21.3 million people, or 10.3 percent of the population. This is a big niche market that usually stays resilient even in economic crises.

Have you ever considered exporting your gourmet / premium products to Brazil? Would you like to have access to e-commerce partners already connected with the main e-commerce chains?

Come and check the opportunities to export your products to Brazil!

15h45 – 17h00 – Brasilia Time (UTC –03) 

Women in Mining Brasil is a movement that aims to expand and strengthen the participation of women in the Brazilian mineral industry. Also called WIM Brasil, it arose from the need to create an active structure, in which the commitment to gender inclusion is a constant agenda within the sector and the vision of the future is directed in a responsible and inclusive manner. 

 This event will launch the Brazilian Action Plan with international organizations operating in the Brazilian mining industry, creating visibility with industry leaders to drive further engagement on its implementation, building a more inclusive industry. It will also recognize companies committed to gender inclusion, showcase their progress and importance of having industry collaborating and working together to achieve sustainable results. 

17h15 – 18h15 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Brazil is one of the biggest and most diversified markets in the world, with a solid innovation ecosystem.  Get to know some of the main innovation hubs in Brazil, their areas of expertise and possibilities for Research & Development.  If you are developing a new product or service, Brazil might be the perfect place to test your solutions!

In this webinar representatives of institutions from different regions of Brazil (South, Midwest and Northeast) will be presenting segments such as agritech, biotech, artificial intelligence, smart cities and others.

18h30 – 19h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

The famous “Brazilian Caipirinha” is an internationally known cocktail made with the typical Brazilian spirit “Cachaça”. But this event is not about “Caipirinha”…

It is about premium cachaça, a very sophisticated and versatile spirit made from sugar cane juice and aged in hard wood, through an elaborated artisanal process that presents unique characteristics.

Surprise your senses with these innovative and exotic flavours from Brazil presented in different options to please the most demanding tastes.

19h30 – 20h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Sit back and relax in this happy hour session for an acoustic performance by Vancouver-based Brazilian musicians Sara Magal and João Vilela, live from the comfort of their homes. Indulge in music genres from Brazil such as MPB (Brazilian Popular Music), bossa nova, samba and Brazilian pop rock. Hosted by the Consulate-General of Brazil in Vancouver. 

14h30 – 15h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

An overview of the Brazilian Franchise Market and much more will be presented in this webinar, indicating the best opportunities for Canadian Franchises to identify potential markets in Brazil!

The Brazilian Franchise Market has been presenting solid growth, with revenues that reached RS$ 187 billion in 2019 (equivalent to around C$ 47 billion), an increase of 7% compared to 2018. The number of franchise chains has risen for the second consecutive year, totaling 2,918 chains, driven specially by new brands of Services and Food & Beverages. The number of franchise units, in its turn, grew from 138,343 in 2015 to 160,958 in 2019, almost 5% higher than 2018.

Bring your Canadian brand to Brazil and access this promising market!

15h45 – 17h00 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Most Brazilian new startups are in São Paulo city: 2,600 in 2019. This category of companies traded around US$ 5.1 billion in the same year. The city offers tax reliefs, Universities focused on science & technology and a robust innovation ecosystem which is well connected to companies and institutions all over the world.  São Paulo also hosts one of the biggest Innovation and Technology festivals of the world: The São Paulo Tech Week, with more than 1,500 events and more than 250 thousand people.

In this webinar you will get to know some of the most famous institutions of this dynamic ecosystem, market opportunities for international start-ups in São Paulo city and the incredible opportunity it offers to bold business entrepreneurs.

17h15 – 18h15 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Brazil is a huge country with more than 5,500 cities that have unique characteristics of climate, population, economic vocation, biodiversity, urbanization levels, etc.  When we think about “Smart Cities”, the first thing that comes to mind is cutting edge technologies, however, in most of the Brazilian regions (mainly the North and Northeast) cities still have major problems in basic issues, such as access to water, sewage collection and treatment,  connectivity, education, etc.

Brazilian cities are becoming more and more open to smart solutions to overcome their challenges, from the small towns with 3,000 inhabitants to the big capitals, such as São Paulo, home to 12 million people.

This is a huge market for Canadian Smart city solutions!

18h30 – 19h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)  

Do you have a Canadian friend who has traveled around Brazil and can share unique touristic experiences with you? – We do! 

Learn about the impressions, surprises, and adventures of Brazilian exciting destinations through the Canadian eyes of Stéphane and François!

19h30 – 20h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Clarice Lispector (1920-1977) a été qualifiée comme « meilleure que Borges » (Elizabeth Bishop), « un génie pénétrant » (Donna Seaman, Booklist), « un diamant dur visionnaire, stupéfiante » (Rachel Kushner) et « l’écrivain juif la plus importante depuis Kafka » (Benjamin Moser). À l’occasion de son centenaire, le Consulat du Brésil à Montréal présente une conversation númerique sur l’oeuvre de Clarice Lispector à partir d’un regard québécois. 
   
Karianne Trudeau Beaunoyer est née en 1991 et vit à Montréal. Elle est l’autrice de Je suis l’ennemie, paru au Quartanier en 2020. Titulaire d’un diplôme de maîtrise en recherche et création littéraire, elle s’intéresse actuellement à la pratique de l’autoportrait en littérature dans le cadre d’un doctorat à l’Université de Montréal, où elle est aussi chargée de cours. Elle a été membre du comité de rédaction de la revue Mœbius de 2017 à 2019. Photo credit Justine Latour, © Le Quartanier. 
   
Diogo Rodrigues de Barros est historien diplômé de l’Université de São Paulo et de l’École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS, Paris). Il est actuellement doctorant en histoire de l’art à l’Université de Montréal, où ses recherches portent sur l’identité artistique latino-américaine pendant la guerre froide. En tant que chargé de cours à la même université, il a enseigné notamment « Les Arts modernes en Amérique latine ». 

14h30 – 15h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)  

Brazil and Canada are two important global players that have a history of more than 100 years of economic relations. Both countries are ranked among the 10th major investors of each other.  

These bonds have been strengthened each year through trade, investment, cooperation in R&D and in the educational/academic field. 

This panel will bring you the timeline and current moment of Brazil and Canada partnership in these many areas of interaction.

15h45 – 17h00 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Brazil has the 4th biggest territory of the world and the 6th biggest population. Infrastructure and Energy are key areas to impact the country’s social and economic development. These fields will always be relevant for governments to prioritize.  

Canada is among the 10 major major investors in Brazil and these investment relations are getting stronger every year. This fact can be seen through the presence of Canadian pension funds, banks and investment holdings in Brazil.

This panel will talk about different strategic areas.
The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy will present various investment opportunities, with a special focus on oil, gas, biofuels, electric energy and mining. Besides, Canadian companies operating in Brazil will share their experiences.

17h15 – 18h15 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Brazil plays a strategic role in the food production field, being the 3^rd major food exporter in the world and an international key agent concerning sustainable food production.

Some of the Brazilian states have developed programs to qualify and certify the sustainable production in their areas and other companies have invested directly in finding unique characteristics of Brazilian flora, preserving ecosystems and generating positive impact of their production in the local communities.

This webinar will present these positive initiatives and how Canadian consumers may benefit from reliable suppliers that guarantee conscious consumption.

18h30 – 19h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Sustainability and Environmental Social Governance can no longer be ignored by governments, companies and societies. Brazil has a lot to be developed in this field.  

In this webinar, the Brazilian Minister of Regional Development will present investment opportunities for basic sanitation, public lighting, urban mobility, housing, and water safety.  

Brazilian companies will discuss how they are addressing these matters, which sustainable solutions are already recognised by the market, and what are trends for the years to come.

19h30 – 20h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Discover unique and exotic Brazilian recipes with chef Mariana Valentini!

Mariana has cooked with Canadian chefs in Toronto and Montreal, and she will be presenting typical Brazilian products for the Canadian taste. The products of this section may be available for you soon in the Canadian market!

Don´t miss out on expanding your gastronomy knowledge and experiences!

14h30 – 15h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Découvrez la trajectoire d’un entrepreneur canadien, originaire de la province du Québec, qui s’est installé au Brésil et, a fini par créer son entreprise. Étienne Beauregard s’est lancé dans l’exportation de fruits frais brésiliens vers le marché canadien et, vous apprendrez comment il est devenu une référence dans les solutions canadiennes au Brésil.  

Dans un chaleureux échange avec Anne Brunschwig et Philippe Jeffrey, il partagera son parcours, ses défis, et surtout comment il a appris à maîtriser le marché brésilien et développer son entreprise, grâce à ses expériences. 

15h45 – 17h00 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

The Brazilian Creative Market is progressively expanding its participation in the national GDP and keeps presenting impressive numbers.

This webinar will present the full potential of the Brazilian Creative industry, highlighting possibilities of partnerships, co-productions and co-development between Brazilian and Canadian companies besides introducing Brazil as a great hub for big events, audiovisual and games industries.

This wide concept includes various areas such as: Consumer (Advertising & Marketing, Architecture, Design, Fashion); Culture (Cultural expressions; Arts & Patrimony, Music and Performing Arts); Media (editorial and audiovisual) and Technology (R&D, ITC and Biotech).

17h15 – 18h15 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Brazil and Canada have a big commitment with health. The countries offer universal healthcare for their citizens and promote important partnerships for research & development between universities and scientists from both countries.

This panel will present some of these cooperation initiatives and cases of Brazilian companies that have looked for R&D in the Canadian innovation ecosystem as well as discuss new potential areas that need to be addressed.

18h30 – 19h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03)

Like Canada, Brazil has a continental territory with a great diversity of peoples and cultures.

In this panel Canadians Rebecca Manning, Head of Maple Bear Toronto Office, and Peter Visser, Accademic Advisor for Maple Bear Toronto Office, both experienced in working with Education in many countries around the world, will share their experiences living in different regions of Brazil.

Learn about Brazilian lifestyle!

19h30 – 20h30 – Brasilia Time (UTC -03) 

Clôture du festival avec les chanteurs Flávia Nascimento et Diogo Ramos qui chanteront en portugais et en français, en direct depuis Montréal. Cette session est offerte par le Consulat général du Brésil à Montréal et parrainée par V2OPS.

Flávia Nascimento est chanteuse et percussionniste. Originaire de Belo Horizonte, elle développe sa carrière artistique au Québec depuis 2001. Elle s’est déjà produite au Centre National des Arts et au festival Les Francofolies de Montréal. Elle a tourné dans les autres provinces du Canada, comme la Colombie-Britannique et l’Ontario, en Israël et au Sénégal. http://www.flavianascimento.com/bio

Diogo Ramos est chanteur, compositeur et producteur de musique. Né à São Paulo, sa musique s’inscrit dans la longue tradition de la musique populaire brésilien. En 2018, il sort l’album « Samba sans Frontières », où l’artiste rend hommage au Québec avec des compositions dans lesquelles français et portugais se mélangent et développent la franco bossa nova. https://www.diogoramosmusic.com/