Format: In Person
Registration Information:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $100
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion, Coffee Break, and Q&A
2026 Brazil Summit
One of the most important events in the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce’s annual calendar
Gain exclusive insights into Brazil’s economy and connect with key decision-makers.
SAVE THE DATE!
2026 marks the 25th edition of the Brazil Summit, the flagship event uniting Brazil’s foremost policymakers with a select audience of influential leaders from the corporate and government spheres. Panelists explore Brazil’s economic outlook, policy agenda, and investment climate.
Organized since 2002, this exclusive, high-level dialogue — held annually in New York alongside the spring meetings of the World Bank and IMF — features a keynote address delivered by Brazil’s Minister of Finance, Central Bank Governor, or other senior official, offering direct insight into the country’s fiscal strategy and economic priorities. These perspectives are complemented by expert-led panels addressing trade, investment, and macroeconomic trends shaping Brazil’s future.
Now in its milestone 25th edition, the Brazil Summit is recognized as a must-attend forum for those seeking a deeper understanding of Brazil’s role in the global economy.
Explore the panel discussions below.
Event Details
08:30 am - 12:30 pm
White & Case LLP | Quorum Conference Center
1221 Avenue of the Americas – 2nd Floor (6th Avenue, entrance on 49th Street) New York, New York 10020
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The Brazil Summit is an opportunity to engage in meaningful exchanges with government leaders, businesses, and opinion makers. The speakers and audience are represented by executives from the top U.S. and Brazilian companies, government officials, and leaders from both countries. Together, they constitute an excellent channel for companies to highlight their businesses in Brazil and strengthen their branding and public relations profile.
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- 10 (ten) free invitations to the event
- Prominent exposure as a high-level sponsor (Platinum) before, during, and after the event
- Company logo highlighted on the event page of the Chamber's website (www.brazilcham.com) as a high-level sponsor (Platinum)
- Company logo included as a high-level sponsor (Platinum) on the event flyer, e-mailed to the Chamber’s database of 10,000+ business leaders
- Company logo highlighted as a high-level sponsor (Platinum) on the rotating PowerPoint presentation, which will run during the event on the screen in the main room
- Visibility on Chamber’s social media channels as a high-level sponsor (Platinum)
- Live thank you message from the event host
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Key Discussions from the 2026 Brazil Summit
Brazil's October 4th general elections will unfold against the backdrop of a deepening fiscal crisis. Gross public debt reached 78.7% of GDP at the end of 2025 and is set to surpass 80% this year, with market expectations pointing to 83.8% by December and no clear stabilization in sight. The Central Bank of Brazil has begun easing, cutting the Selic rate to 14.75% on March 18th, but the Iran conflict has forced a more cautious trajectory. The primary deficit is projected to widen to around 0.5% of GDP, while nominal deficits have exceeded 8% of GDP for three consecutive years, driving the debt ratio higher.
On the positive side, the rollout of the new VAT system (CBS/IBS) represents a meaningful structural reform. Yet this is offset by tax expenditures nearing R$1 trillion with no reform in sight, poorly targeted social benefits, and a pension system whose deficit has nearly doubled over the past decade. Institutional strains add another layer of uncertainty. The unfolding Caso Master – involving 1.6 million affected depositors and now before the Supreme Federal Court – along with ongoing public security concerns, further complicate the outlook.
The next administration will inherit an agenda that cannot wait. Our panel of distinguished analysts will assess what the next ten to twelve months hold, focusing on policy choices, trade-offs, and risks that will define Brazil’s trajectory.
Welcoming Remarks:
- Will Landers, President and Chairperson of the Board, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
- John Vetterli, Partner, White & Case LLP
Keynote Speaker:
- Welber Oliveira Barral, Counsel & Founding Partner, BMJ Consultores Associados (Virtually)
Panel I
Panel II
Macroeconomic and Political Outlook
Moderators:
- Paulo Vieira da Cunha, Founder, Verbank Consulting; Former Director, Central Bank of Brazil
- Drausio Giacomelli, Deutsche Bank Securities; Columbia University
Speakers
- Thiago de Aragão, CEO, ARKO International Affairs
- Alexandre Bassoli, Partner & Chief Economist, Apex Capital
More speakers to be announced.
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