Women Leading Innovation - 2nd edition Brasilia

Business Finland, in partnership with Apexbrasil and within the Women and International Business program, invites you to the Second Women Leading Innovation Meeting – an afternoon of experience sharing, debates, and inspiration. 

Promoting female leadership and sustainable entrepreneurship is a priority for both countries. This event seeks to create a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and transformative insights, promoting diversity, and strengthening collaboration between Finland and Brazil. Join us to connect, learn, and innovate! 

Date: October 10, 2024 

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM 

Venue: Apexbrasil Office Brasilia – Auditorium 1 and 2 

Language: Portuguese 

Program: 

3:30 PM: Open Coffee - 30min 

3:30 PM: Moderator: Heidi Virta, Director for Latin America, Business Finland - 10min 

3:40 PM: Opening: Johanna Karanko, Ambassador of Finland to Brazil – 15 min 

3:55 PM: Event Context: Ana Paula Repezza, Director of Apexbrasil – 15 min 

4:10 PM: Introduction of Panelists: Heidi Virta - 10min 

4:20 PM: Panel of Speakers 40min: 

*Luciane Fornari CEO of Fornari

*Iara Mendes CEO of NanoTerra

*Marina Barboza, Head of Innovation, Venturus – Participant of the 90 Day Finn Program 2024

*Ana Paula Cordeiro, Vice-President, ICEYE for Latin America

*APEX Nominee

*APEX Nominee 

5:00 PM: Opportunities in Finland: Alessandra Leone, Talent Manager Brazil, Business Finland – 10 min 

5:10 PM: Closing Remarks: Heidi Virta – 10 min 

5:20 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking Café – 40 min