Between May 12 and 16, 2025, New York once again became the epicenter of the Brazil–United States relationship. The traditional “Brazil Week” expanded its presence and relevance with a diverse agenda that brought together executives from major corporations, government representatives from all levels, global fund managers, academics, and artists.
For an expert network like ours — whose role is to connect practical knowledge with high-impact decision-making — following this kind of strategic movement is an essential part of what we deliver to our clients. We remain attentive to the speeches, the signals from market leaders, and the themes that dominated discussions. The result is an updated and strategic snapshot of how Brazil is perceived globally — and how it is positioning itself on the issues that will shape the coming years.
One Week, Many Brazils: What’s at Stake
Brazil Week is more than a sequence of events; it is a multifaceted platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors, culture and economy, politics and investment. It is a space where the narrative about Brazil — both as it is seen by the world and as it wishes to be seen — is built.
1. Brazil Summit – Financial Times
At the Convene One Liberty auditorium, financial leaders, government officials, and executives gathered under the theme “Balancing Growth, Sustainability, and Global Influence.” Discussions covered:
Brazil’s ambitions for COP30 and the role of Amazonian states;
Possible paths for infrastructure decarbonization;
The geopolitical impacts of global supply chain reconfiguration;
The influence of artificial intelligence on Brazilian competitiveness.
Executives from Bank of America, Citi, J. Safra, and BTG Pactual shared the stage with officials and academics, generating valuable insights on sustainability, energy transition, infrastructure, and industrial policy.
2. Person of the Year Gala Dinner
At the American Museum of Natural History, more than 1,000 guests attended a dinner honoring Fabricio Bloisi (Prosus/iFood) and Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber). The gala represents more than recognition — it signals who is shaping the future of Brazil–U.S. relations and who holds reputational capital. Understanding these dynamics helps map alliances and anticipate strategic repositioning among executives and corporations.
3. BTG Pactual – Brazil & the World Economy
Moderated by Cila Schulman and opened by André Esteves, the event featured:
Governors Helder Barbalho (PA), Rafael Fonteles (PI), Ratinho Jr (PR), and Tarcísio de Freitas (SP) discussing infrastructure, environment, climate crisis, and regional development;
Timothy Geithner (Warburg Pincus) and André Esteves debating inflation, interest rates, and Brazil’s reindustrialization agenda;
Gabriel Galípolo (Central Bank) and Mansueto Almeida (BTG) reflecting on monetary and fiscal policy.
These sessions offered previews of fiscal management, the 2026 elections, and state-level investment attraction strategies — insights highly relevant for expansion, M&A, and regional prioritization projects.
4. GRI Brazil Infra Summit
With the participation of funds, banks, and logistics operators, topics included:
Transport and sanitation concession projects;
New models for infrastructure debentures;
The role of sovereign funds in long-term financing;
Currency and tax barriers to sector internationalization.
Participants gained a clear view of the risks and opportunities shaping Brazil’s infrastructure sector in the short and medium term.
5. 18th CITI ISO DATAGRO NY Sugar & Ethanol Conference
With a technical focus, the conference addressed:
Outlook for Brazilian ethanol amid U.S. subsidies;
Energy integration through bioelectricity;
Asia’s role in shaping global sugar prices.
Hosted by Citibank in partnership with DATAGRO, the event reinforced Brazil’s leadership as a clean energy supplier, positioning the sugar-energy sector as a key player in global energy security.
6. Brazilian Regional Markets – APEX Partners
With participation from Santa Catarina, Minas Gerais, and Rio Grande do Sul, discussions included:
Regional project portfolios in mobility, sanitation, and energy;
Internationalization ambitions of local companies;
Credit lines, incentives, and export processing zones (ZPEs).
The highlight was the presentation of regional Brazilian entrepreneurs as true “Brazilian Jaguars” — an analogy to the “Asian Tigers”, symbolizing courage, resilience, and market instinct driving emerging regions. According to event organizers, these profiles represent a Brazil that acts autonomously — bold, market-savvy, and regionally empowered.
Speeches from state leaders and executives featured internationalization success cases across food, technology, construction, and biotechnology. For clients analyzing risk and opportunity in regionalized projects, this decentralized entrepreneurial momentum reveals where Brazil’s next innovation hubs are emerging and where local partnerships can drive structural growth.
7. Valor Econômico Brazil–USA Summit
Sponsored by Falconi Consulting, this event covered efficiency, ESG, innovation, and competitiveness, highlighting:
How digitalization and AI reshape traditional business models;
Case studies in operational performance improvement;
The link between efficiency and sustainability as a competitive advantage.
8. Itaú BBA – LatAm CEO Conference
Hosted by the investment arm of Latin America’s largest bank, the conference gathered 144 companies and over 500 global investors for private meetings and panels featuring Bill Ackman and Michael Bloomberg.
9. Other Events and Strategic Connections
LIDE Brazil Investment Forum: Debates on internationalization, M&A, and private equity with industry leaders.
Endeavor & J.P. Morgan: Meeting with high-growth entrepreneurs, including Fabricio Bloisi and Guilherme Benchimol, discussing leadership, innovation, and international expansion.
“Innovation in Focus” Exhibition – Brazil–U.S. Chamber of Commerce: An art and technology showcase emphasizing Brazil’s creative and intellectual value generation on the global stage.
Conclusion – Brazil is Not Just a Topic: It’s a Protagonist
With so many simultaneous activities, Brazil Week 2025 demonstrated that Brazil is no longer just being discussed — it is leading the discussion. From infrastructure to culture, AI to bioenergy, state diplomacy to business strategy, Brazil is asserting its global voice.
For our clients — strategic consultancies, investment funds, and expanding companies — understanding this environment is essential to:
Anticipate regulatory and macroeconomic trends;
Identify moves by major players;
Validate hypotheses about sectoral directions;
Generate opportunities for engagement with key experts from the events above.
At Trust Insight, our role is to ensure that our clients perceive not only the themes but the signals — not just the events but the movements. We remain attentive, connected, and ready to transform this dynamism into actionable intelligence and decisive insights for those who bet on Brazil.