The Institute’s first Global Investors’ Symposium in São Paulo will bring together prominent executives, policymakers, and global investors to unlock the next chapter of Brazil’s growth story.

BRAZIL (São Paulo), OCTOBER 17, 2025—The Milken Institute today announced it will bring its flagship Global Investors’ Symposium, a world-class investment and leadership gathering, to São Paulo, Brazil. This marks the Institute’s first large-scale, public-facing event in Brazil. The inaugural Symposium is scheduled for November 9–10, strategically aligned with the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30).

Centering on the theme “Connecting Global Markets: Partnerships for Sustainability and Prosperity,” the Symposium is among the Milken Institute’s first public gatherings to integrate a dedicated sustainability lens into its finance and investment agenda. The event is expected to convene more than 300 business leaders, global investors, asset allocators, and senior government officials to explore investment opportunities in Brazil and will spotlight the country’s positioning as a key destination for global investors, from sustainable opportunities in renewable energy, bioeconomy, nature and reforestation to strategic industries including infrastructure, digital innovation, agribusiness, healthcare, and financial services. The Milken Institute will stream all public sessions live, giving a global audience the opportunity to engage virtually.

The Symposium will feature leaders, investors, and prominent figures from the finance and investment community, including:

• Ana Cabral-Gardner, Co-Chair, Sigma Lithium
• Roberto Campos Neto, Vice-Chairman, Nubank
• Regine Clément, CEO, CREO
• Ana Maria Diniz, Presidente, Península
• André Esteves, Chairman & Founder, BTG Pactual
• Nili Gilbert, Vice Chairwoman, Carbon Direct
• Amy Hepburn, CEO, Investor Leadership Network
• Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
• José Olympio Pereira, CEO, Banco Safra
• João Schmidt, CEO, Votorantim

“Brazil is Latin America’s largest economy and one of the most resource-rich nations in the world,” said Laura Deal Lacey, executive vice president, International at the Milken Institute. “Today, the country is navigating both opportunities and challenges — from its important agribusiness sector and growing renewable energy industry, to advances in technology and an increasing emphasis on sustainable development. These dynamics position Brazil as a critical market for long-term investment and a diverse frontier for global capital.”

Throughout the past 18 months, the Milken Institute has hosted several high-level leadership roundtables in the region, including its inaugural Global Dinner Dialogues in São Paulo in December last year. The Institute also welcomed Roberto Campos Neto, former President of the Central Bank of Brazil, to its prestigious roster of Senior Fellows to support its expansion across Brazil and the broader Latin American region. Earlier this year, Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad participated in an intimate fireside conversation at the Milken Institute Global Conference, moderated by Lacey.

For information about the inaugural Milken Institute Global Investors’ Symposium in Sao Pãolo, please visit https://milkeninstitute.org/events/global-investors-symposium-sao-paulo-2025. For sponsorships, partnership engagements, and program collaborations, please email Daniella Levy, Senior Associate, Latin America at the Milken Institute, at [email protected]. For media inquiries or to apply for press credentials at the event, please reach out to Michelle Stevenson at [email protected].

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