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Two Days to Change Your Future
Get ready to dive into 48 hours of pure innovation, strategic connections, and insights that can transform your career. This agenda features keynotes from giants like NVIDIA, panels that translate research into business, hands-on mentoring, and the adrenaline of a pitch competition. Mark each hour on your timer: every minute promises inspiring ideas and real opportunities for partnerships, investment, and growth. Let's write the next chapter of technology in Region 9 together!
September 24, 2025 – Wednesday
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08:00 — Registration & Welcome Coffee
Initial networking among participants, with a welcome coffee.
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09:00 — Official Opening
Greetings from the IEEE-RJ Section and welcome from the organizing committee, presenting the objectives of the summit.
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09:30 — Talk: “AI: Myths and Truths”
With Cezar Taurion, AI Advisor at Redcore, senior executive in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
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10:30 — Coffee Break
Time for networking, idea exchange, and relaxation.
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11:00 — Panel: “AI – From Research to Market”
Discussion between CEFET/RJ professors and IEEE entrepreneurs on the journey from applied AI research to real market solutions.
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12:30 — Lunch & Networking
Break for lunch and participant integration.
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14:00 — Talk: “How AI is Reprogramming the World”
With Ronan Damasco, National Technology Officer at Microsoft, specialist in innovation and AI strategies.
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15:00 — Talk: “Towards Responsible Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Systems”
With Carlos Eduardo Pantoja, Associate Professor at CEFET/RJ, postdoctoral researcher and expert in artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems.
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16:00 — Coffee Break
Networking and exchange of ideas among participants.
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16:30 — Talk: “AI and the Financial Market”
With Natália Dultra Raposo, electrical engineer and New Business Specialist at Arab Banking Corporation (ABC Brasil).
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17:30 — Pitch Training Session
Mentors from IEEE Entrepreneurship provide training and feedback to the startups competing the following day.
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September 25, 2025 – Thursday
08:30 — Pitch Competition (Part 1)
Meeting with investment funds and angel networks discussing challenges and opportunities for Brazilian startups.
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09:45 — Coffee Break
A space for networking and preparation for the pitch competition.
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10:00 — Pitch Competition (Part 2)
Presentations by the selected startups to a mixed jury of IEEE members and investors, with evaluation of innovative ideas.
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11:00 — Talk: Machine Learning and Human Learning: Dialogues and Challenges in the Algorithmosphere
With Camila Leporace, researcher in cognition, artificial intelligence, and human learning. Author of Algoritmosfera, Camila connects philosophy, cognitive science, and digital technologies to discuss how AI can complement — and not replace — human activity.
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12:00 — Lunch & Networking
Lunch break and open interaction among participants, mentors, and investors.
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13:30 — Talk: AI in the Legal Field
With Mezomo, a specialist in entrepreneurship and innovation, with extensive experience in business acceleration and the development of startup ecosystems. His talk addresses how artificial intelligence is transforming practices and solutions in the legal sector.
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14:35 — Talk: Trustworthy and Secure AI: The Challenge of Explainability and Cybersecurity
With Jéssica, a reference in innovation and social impact, working at the intersection of technology, diversity, and inclusion. Her talk highlights how AI initiatives can drive real transformation and broaden opportunities while ensuring safety and transparency.
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15:35 — Pitch Competition (Final)
The three finalists will deliver their best in a more detailed presentation.
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16:35 — Judging Panel and Winner Announcement
Announcement of the top 3 startups and the grand winner, followed by a panel discussion on analysis and investment perspectives.
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17:00 — Closing Remarks & Acknowledgments
Final words from the organizers, thanking participants, mentors, sponsors, and partners.