ADAM RAE – FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT
Leads the Future Cities Catapult’s data science work on urban sensing, semantic data infrastructure, city modelling and big data analytics. Prior to joining the Catapult he worked in technology startup Brandcrumb in Barcelona as Chief Scientist and as Research Scientist at Yahoo! Research.
ADEMAR BUENO – FGV
Administrator from FGV-EAESP. Master of Health Sciences, Medicine Santa Casa. Student MBA Public Leadership Centre for Leadership and Public Management. It is Teacher / Innovation Lab Coordinator Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Economy – FGV.
ALBERTO GADIOLI – 3M
Works for 37 years at 3M from Brazil and currently is Research and Development Director. He led different business divisions and the most recent one is the Systems for the road security. He was also the manager of Business Development for South America.
ALDENOR MARTINS – SIGNOVE
15 years in the Software and Telecom Industry, working together with the main manufacturers and providers of HW and SW in the mobile computing area, developing services and products in cooperation with worldwide research centers, specialist on technologies for Remote Patient Monitoring. Holds a BSc, MSc and DSc degrees in Electrical Engineering. Contributes to the Continua Heath Alliance since 2010 where contributed for support of Continua Guidelines on mobiles platforms. In 2012 Signove was the first company in the world to achieve a fully certified AHD(including PAN and WAN interfaces).
ALEXANDRE GUEDES – INDAIATUBA
Is Secretary of Public Security of Indaiatuba city since 2009. Is vice-president of CORGEMS. Is graduated in Administration and post graduated in Public Security. Is the mayor’s assessor for about 16 years. Was a speaker in the ISC Brazil, in the 8th ISC Brazil and was also speaker in the OSAC event and in the 10th International Conference of Security.
ALVARO CRUZ – QMÁGICO
As Innovation direcot at QMágico, he leads development of IIntelligent Digital Notepads helpping thousands of teachers across the country to organize, select and create materials for students to use and diagnostic. He was CEO and director of companies such as LEGOzi , Pitagoras and Mindlab. Author of books and publications in education magazines and blogs.
ANA GABRIELA PESSOA – PEARSON BRASIL
Indicated as Global Leader younger by the World Economic Forum, has a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a graduate degree in education policy from Harvard, as a “Lemann felow” and Project Management from FGV. She also worked on two other major education companies before investing in your own company, Ezlearn, an online English school, which sold for Multi Group in August 2013. In 2014, he took over as Head of Product and Innovation Pearson in Brazil.
ANDERSON TOMAIZ – HUAWEI
Is a Senior Manager, Solutions Sales at Huawei. Leads, for about 20 years, project teams in different countries in Latin America for presales, design, delivery and post sales ICT solutions. He is bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Telecommunications (FEI) and Master in Business Administration (FGV/UCIrvine).
ANDRÉ GOMYDE – FRENTE NACIONAL DE PREFEITOS
Is master in Business Administration from Florida Florida Christian University. Is president of the Science and Technology National Forum from FNP and from Brazilian Network of Human and Inteligent Cities. Is also president of the development company of Vitória, responsible for the politics the C&T responsável pela política de C&T e Inovação da cidade.
ANDRÉ MARINHO – PWC
Is a partner responsible for the Engineering & Construction, Transport and Logistics consulting business unit with a focus on major CAPEX and infrastructure projects. He is specialized in the development of strategic solutions for cities, from the elaboration of strategic master plans to the priorization and implementation of projects and programs.
ANIELLE FALCÃO GUEDES – CÂMARA DE COMÉRCIO BRASIL-CANADÁ
Is a young entrepreneur worried to create and develop technological social solutions, like the CIS Transport and the Urban3D (3D printer to build low cost residences). Studied Economy and Chemistry at USP University, has masters degree in Products and Productive Sustainable Chains by the European Institute of Exponential Technologies applied in the global challenges in Singularity University in the US. Was a resident in the Entrepreneur Corte from USP University.
AYRTON FERREIRA DO AMARAL FILHO – VOLVO
Works for 30 years in the automotive sector, 25 years of them at Volvo Brazil, managing several bussiness areas. He participated in the implementation of the main projects of BRT in South America. Is one of the authors of the book Mobilidade Inteligente (Inteligent Mobility), printed by Volvo. He is currently the executive responsable for the Urban Mobility Program in Volvo Bus Latin America.
CARLOS VENÍCIUS FREES – ABDI
ABDI Project Leader for thematic in Smart Grids and Smart Cities. Professional specialized in System and Information and Communication Technologies areas. Works in ABDI where he specializes in projects of Information Technology and Communication (ICT) with their action related to promotion and implementation of the Industrial Policy of Brazil in ICT.
CARLOS ELI RIBEIRO – SOLLIS
Specialist in Public Health Administration from the Universisty of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo. He is currently a founding partner and project coordinator at SOLLIS – Integrated Solutions Health Ltda. More than 35 years of experience in the healthcare market as Municipal Secretary of Health (Santa Barbara West), the regional implementation of the SUS Card Responsible, President of Prevsaúde / Need PBM market development in Brazil- – Director of the Santa Casa de Santos.
CARLOS EVANGELISTA – VIS TECHNOLOGY
Operates in the Energy sector and Telecom for over 15 years where he worked in the direction of global companies like Ericsson Telecommunications, Emerson Energy, Avaya and as General Manager of Leuze Electronic Brazil. He is currently CEO of VIS Technology, which specializes in projects and enterprises with Photovoltaic Solar Energy. It is one of the responsible for the startup of the first national industry of photovoltaic modules in 2010. He also serves as editor in chief of the Journal of Solar Energy.
CÉLIO RIBEIRO – ABRID
He is Founder and President Executive – CEO – of the ABRID. Is graduated in Law, worked for 29 years in major projects digital identifying publics entities and private. He held an important placement in companies in the segment. In recent years he received several awards, among them the international award ID People Awards 2010 in the category “The LeadershipAward ID.”
CELSO MOTIZUQUI – FURUKAWA
Celso Motizuqui, engenheiro eletrônico, formado pela Escola de Engenharia Mauá. Trabalha na Furukawa Industrial S.A desde 1992, atuando em diversas áreas da empresa como engenharia, gerência de projetos, vendas e marketing. Atualmente é Gerente Geral, responsável pela área comercial de Soluções de Banda Larga e Sistemas Ópticos.
CHAO LUNG WEN – FMUSP
Is a doctor graduated at USP University, doctorate in Medical Informatics and is PhD in Telemedicine. Is currently chief of the Telemedicine Discipline at the Pathology Department of FMUSP, leader of the Research group of USP in Telemedicine and Telehealth in the CNPq/MCT, is also coordinator in the Educational Interactive Technology Project for the potentialization of the Health Education and project coordinator of Pro-Inovalab at FMUSP.
CHARLES SCHRAMM – KPMG
Has vast experience in project finance, fundraising and analysis of economic and financial feasibility of infrastructure projects. He has been working at KPMG since 2011 in the advisory of structured projects, PPP projects, concessions and fund raising.
CLAUDIO ALVES DA COSTA – EZUTE
Doctor, Master in Health Informatics at Unicamp with certificate in information systems management in health by HIMSS. He has worked in hospitals, health plans, IT companies and the public sector. Member of the Computer Technical Board of Health of the Federal Council of Medicine. Former president and current treasurer of the Brazilian Society of Health Informatics (SBIS).
CLAUDIO BERNARDES – SECOVI
Teaches Urban Development in the Real Estate MBA program at ESPM and Real Estate Investment at FGV. Is author of books and articles on engineering and urban planning, was president of the Brazilian Council of ULI, and is now President of SECOVI-SP.
CRISTIANO LOPES SAITO – ALSTOM
Industrial Engineer (Escola Politécnica/ USP) with international experience in infrastructure markets for energy and transport. Business Development Director for Tramway & Light Rail Vehicle in Alstom Latin America. He develops innovative solutions for urban mobility, integrating different technologies to promote re-urbanization our cities.
DANIEL COOK – RICS FUTURES
Leads strategic foresight through the RICS Futures programme that started in 2010. He has just completed a Futures report titled “Our changing world: let’s be ready” that looks at the major drivers and trends impacting the skills the surveying profession will need for the future. Daniel first joined RICS in 2008 working in a number of corporate affairs and policy roles.
ELIAS DE SOUZA – DELOITTE
Elias is responsible for the international segment of the Public Sector Industry in Brazil, working on projects with funding from multilateral organizations. He worked on the legal team, in several contracts with BNDES, to carry out technical consulting processes of the National Privatization Program – PND. He has 15 years of experience in corporate legal advice, especially in tax matters, consisting of advisory legal assistance (national and international) and litigation.
EDUARDO PEIXOTO – CESAR
Eduardo Peixoto is Chief Business Officer at CESAR. He has performed technical and management activities for different organizations in The Netherlands, Switzerland, and in Brazil. He is currently a Board Member of SiliconReef and an innovation consultant for various organization. Mr. Peixoto holds an M.Sc. with distinction in Electronic Engineering from Technical University of Eindhoven–NL, and an MBA from Kellog School of Management, Evanston-US.
EDUARDO NARDELLI – ASBEA
Holder of Artifício Architecture and Planning Ltda; Architect, Master and PhD from Mackenzie University, where he is responsible for teaching the Project 6. Former president of SIGRADI – Digital Graphic Iberoamerican Society and President of AsBEA – Brazilian Association of Architecture Firms.
ELVIS PONTES – LSITEC AND USP
É pesquisador PhD para USP e para o LSITEC. Tem mestrado em Eng. Computacional pelo IPT-USP, MBA pelo IPEN-USP, BSc em Ciência Computacional pela FAC-FITO e técnico em Processamento de Dados pelo ITB. Trabalhou como Pesquisador Convidado na Université d’Avignon et Pays Vaucluse. Também foi pré-selecionado pela LASPAU/Harvard para dupla titulação PhD nos EUA.
EMERSON DE SOUZA – ITRON
Emerson Souza is Senior Director of Sales, Marketing and Delivery of Itron for Latin America. Emerson began his career in 1991 by joining Schlumberger, later migrating to Actaris and joining Itron in 2007 as Sales Manager responsible for the introduction of static meters in substitution of the old electromechanical technology. Emerson devoted his entire career to the metering industry and more recently, to the SmartGrid and SmartCity solutions, working closely with the utilities and government in order to develop the industry and allow a faster adoption of technology in Latin American. Recently, Emerson discussed the role of intelligent technologies in hyper- urbanization during the global conference ” Discovering Global Markets : Sustainable Solutions 2015 ” , organized by the US Commercial Service. Emerson has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Paulista and an MBA in Financial Management and Business from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).
ERIKA CRISTINE KNEIB - PROJETO E CIDADE: CENTRALIDADES E MOBILIDADE URBANA
Urbanist architect and PhD in Transports, researched urban mobility for the pos doctorate. Is a teacher and researcher at the Federal University of Goiás. Investigates themes related to the urban mobility and the urban and transportation planning and writes about it on books and different national and international articles.
EVANGELINA VORMITAGG – HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY INSTITUTE
Founder and executive diretor of the Health and Sustainability Institute,Evangelina Vormittag is a doctor, specialist in Clinical Pathology and Microbiology, doctorate in Pathology from School of Medicine of the USP (FMUSP).
FABIO PONTES FERREIRA – ÁGUAS DE SÃO PEDRO
Is Secretary of Tourism, is graduated in Tourism from the college Senac and post Graduate in Events Faculty Senac. Is currently responsible for preparing the Participatory Tourism Municipal Plan for Águas de São Pedro and worked two years ago as a Manager of City Project 100 % Digital and intelligent. He has 15 years experience in the Hospitality Hotels Senac – Grand Hotel Saint Pierre and Grande Hotel Campos do Jordao .
FELIPE FERRAZ – CESAR
Possui mestrado e é doutorando pelo CIN-UFPE, com pesquisas em áreas relacionados a Segurança da Informação e Arquitetura de Software. Ultimamente seu maior foco tem sido na proposta, definição e criação de arquiteturas com foco em segurança da informação para Cidades Inteligentes, nos últimos anos ele publicou uma dúzia de artigos e estudos nessa área. É Engenheiro de Sistemas Sênior do CESAR onde ele tem trabalho em projetos com alto grau de inovação, há pelo menos 10 anos. Ele também é fundador do capítulo da OWASP de recife e foi o primeiro sul americano a obter a certificação da GIAC em Segurança de dispositivos móveis.
FERNANDO DE MELLO FRANCO – PREFEITURA DE SÃO PAULO
Is municipal secretary of urban development of São Paulo. Is architect and doctor by FAU USP. Teached Architecture and urbanism in the Escola de Engenharia from USP São Carlos. Was a visiting teacher in Harvard. Was partner-director from the MMBB Architects office and was also trustee from URBEM – Instituto de Urbanismo e Estudos para a Metrópole.
FLÁVIO OLIVEIRA – GRANJA MARILEUSA
Graduated in Civil Engineering from the UFU, has an MBA in Business Management (from FGV), a graduate degree in Project Management from the Institute of Technological Education (IETEC) and an MBA in Finance and Business Planning (UFU). Active in the Algar group since 2004, he is now holding the position of operations’ director at Granja Marileusa.
LADISLAU DOWBOR – PROFESSOR AT PUC-SP
Is a Ph.D. in Economic Sciences from the Central School of Planning and Statistics in Warsaw; a tenured professor at PUC, São Paulo, and consultant for various agencies of the United Nations. He is the author of, “Economic Democracy”, “Social Reproduction: proposals for a decentralized management”. His numerous works about economic and social planning are available in the site www.dowbor.org.
LUCIANA BARREIRA – FESPSP
Teacher and researcher of Sociology and Politics Foundation from São Paulo (FESPSP), coordinates the technical studies, projects and researches in the residual management field, specially for municipal and regional integrated management of solid waste and integrated systems of management and handling waste.
LUISA SANTIAGO – ACCENTURE
International consultant in Strategy and Sustainability, having worked in over 20 countries supporting industries, governments, third sector. She is currently leading several initiatives related to Circular Economy in Latin America as well as supporting the City of Rio in developing its city resilience strategy.
LUIZ JOSÉ PEDRETTI – EMPRESA PAULISTA DE PLANEJAMENTO METROPOLITANO
Lawyer, graduated at University of São Paulo; Master in Urban Law (University of Illinois); Specialization in Public Sector Management and Political Economy (The London School of Economics and Political Science); acted as Head of the National Council of Justice’s Cabinet Office; current Vice President of the National Forum of Metropolitan Entities; current Vice President of the State of São Paulo Metropolitan Planning Agency and coordinator of the process of establishment of metropolitan areas in the State of São Paulo; and the author of the bill that originated the Statute of the Metropolis.
JOÃO LARA – TELEMONT IT
He joined Telemont Engenharia de Telecomunicações in 2014 as General Director of the new Business Unit, named Telemont IT, focused on Integration Technology. João Lara has more than 25 years of experience in the IT and Telecomunications Market, having worked as an Executive at major companies such as Sterling Software, Siemens, Vivo, Diveo (UOL/Diveo), among others. He got degree in Economics from Mackenzie and has MBA from Babson College.
JOÃO PEDRO DAVID – INCRIATÓRIO
Partner of Incriatório, office for Architecture, Urban and Open Spaces Projects. Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism (Escola da Cidade) and Law (PUC-SP). Working on the basis of Territorial Intelligence approach and the Multifunctional Vegetation System toolkit, he and his partner Ulrich Zens design integrated solutions for water management in various scales.
JORGE ARRAES – PORTO MARAVILHA
Is a civil engineer focused on Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning and Urban Policy. He managed the Sanitation and Urban Development area in CEF. Arraes was the first President of CDURP, responsible for Porto Maravilha project. In 2013, became Under Secretary for Strategic Projects, Public Service Concessions, and Public-Private Partnerships. Currently is the Secretary for Public-Private Partnerships of the City Hall.
JOSÉ GUSTAVO GONTIJO – MINISTÉRIO DAS COMUNICAÇÕES
Electrical Engineering from the University of Brasilia, specializing in public management in science and technology. He worked for four years in ANATEL, when it became a public servant in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. It was an advisor of the Presidency in the Manager of the Digital Inclusion Program Committee, where he worked especially in the National Broadband Program. He is currently Director of the Department of Industry, Science and Technology and Executive FUNTTEL Secretary, the Secretary of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
JOSÉ MARINHO – REDE CIDADE DIGITAL
Journalist, invited teacher in the master degree course at Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, is director of RCD – Rede Cidade Digital. Post graduated by the UDPR and certificated in the apretiative investigation metology by the Case Western Reserve University.
JUAN MIKALEF – ORACLE
Senior Director of Architecture and Solutions for Public Sector – Oracle Systems Brazil Ltda. Degree in Computer Science (University of Buenos Aires), International Executive MBA (Institute of Administration). With 20 years of industry experience, and experience in technology projects applied to business throughout Latin America. Today has the responsibility to lead the team of enterprise architecture and public sector solutions to Brazil.
KARINA ESPINDULA – PREFEITURA DE VITÓRIA
Graduated in Social Service (UFES)specialized in Health Normalization, Control, Evaluation, Monitoring and Auditing, Masters in Collective Health (UFES). Vitoria’s vice-secretary of health (Espírito Santo). Experience in Management, control, evaluation and normalization in Health.
KATIA MELLO – DIAGONAL
Civil Engineer graduated at Univ. Federal de PE, has founded DIAGONAL in 1990. Partner in charge of methodologies, planning and technical development areas. Author of innovative proposals directed towards formulation of public policies of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Builds a structured view on social inequalities and sustainable territorial development.
LINCOLN BRANDO – BNDES
is manager of BNDES, in the Social Infrastructure area, which is responsible for the analysis and management of financing the modernization projects of Public Management, Mobility, Safety and Sanitation, along with public sector clients (States and Municipalities) and the Private Sector (PPPs). It has 20 years of diverse professional experience in the private and public sectors.
MARCUS VINICIUS ASSAD – PREFEITURA DE ANCHIETA
Is the Mayor of Anchieta. Graduated in Law and Accounting, chairs the Public Consortium for the Sustainable Development of the Southern Region of the Holy Spirit (Condesul / ES) and is director of the Association of Municipalities of the State of Espírito Santo (Amunes).
MARIO LIMA – ERNST & YOUNG
Is Executive Director of Sustainability EY (formerly Ernst & Young ) and is ahead of the sustainability projects and Legacy Rio2016 Committee. He works with the public and private sectors focused on urban development, renewable energy and sustainable supply chain . Mechanical engineer, PhD in management at ESSEC Paris, has 15 years of experience in consulting for large business groups from five continents. In addition to the career as a consultant , Mario taught in international executive programs in France, Morocco, and India. Speaks 7 languages.
MATHEUS PEDROSA DOS REIS – GRUPO ALGAR
Works in Algar Group in the management of IT services and Outsourcing in Synos Technologies and is now regional manager of MG from Algar Tech. Took hold as Sales Executive for the Federal Public Sector in 2011. Has a wide experience in management and integrated project implantation of TI and BPO for the public sector. He was also the leader that conceived the offer of Digital Citizen in Algar Tech.
MAURICIO BRONZINI – REDE NOSSA SÃO PAULO
Coordinator of the Executive Secretary of the Rede Nossa São Paulo and of the Sustainable Cities Program, representing these organizations in the São Paulo Council. Was a teacher, department chief and coordinated the pos graduation program of History at PUC-SP. Is currently dedicated exclusively in research programs and in the politics of civil society organisations. Is author of many articles in magazines, journals and academic publications.
MIGUEL LUIZ BUCALEM – USP CIDADES
Civil Engineer graduated by the Polytechnic School, he became Master In Engineering for the University of São Paulo, and obtained his Ph.D. from the MIT, USA, becoming Full Professor of the Polytechnic School of the USP. Served as head of the Urban Planning Advisory Department of the Secretary of Planning in São Paulo City Hall. After that, became Municipal Secretary of Urban Development and held the presidency of the Sao Paulo Urbanism, from its creation in 2010.
MILTON JUNG – CBN
Mílton Jung is a journalist, currently anchorman of Jornal da CBN and Mundo Corporativo both at CBN radio station, author of three books Comunicar para Liderar, Jornalismo de Rádio and Conte Sua História de São Paulo. Founder of a citizen program Adote Um Vereador.
MILTON FLÁVIO MARQUES – SECRETARIA DE ENERGIA DO ESTADO DE SP
Professor of the School of Medicine of Botucatu, UNESP, master and doctor in experimental surgery, was director of the Hospital das Clinicas of Botucatu, Secretary of Health and Environment of Botucatu and superintendent of Medical Assistance to the State Civil Servants (IAMSPE). It was state deputy PSDB, chairman of the Health and Hygiene at the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo and leader of the government in efforts Mario Covas and Geraldo Alckmin, and deputy leader of the government in the management of Jose Serra and former president of Parliamentary Union of Mercosur. Before becoming Secretary of Renewable Energy, Milton Flavio was special advisor to the Secretary of Energy.
NICK ALLOTT – NQUIRINGMINDS
Is CEO of NquiringMinds, an innovative company developing Secure IOT and Data Analytics solutions for SmartCities. Is Advisory Board Member for VisionMobile, BSI Smart Cities and the Institute of Complex Systems. Was former CTO for OMTP, WAC Joint venture and fastmobile and Technical Director for Motorola. He as a PhD in Artificial Intelligence.
NICOLAS SASSOW – SEAB ENERGY
Is chief Technical Officer, expertise in anaerobic digestion, business strategy and development, consultancy, major IT initiatives, M&A in Renewable at Energy Sector. Was director at Maribou Ltd and worked with Corporate Strategy and Investment Consultancy. Was former a Senior Consultant at Price Water House Coopers Consulting UK and Manager Consultant at European Centre of Excellence and developed SAP Service Level Management practice there.
PABLO LAZO – ARUP
Adjuntive Director of Urban Planning of ARUP. Is part of ARUP team since 2000 and managed urban projects and urban drawings of large scale in the UK and abroad, as the master plan fot LCC-Azcania, in the Mexico City, Wanzhuang ecocity, and currently is director for the Strategic Masterplan of Beira Foz and the revitalization of the Barriquilla historical city center, in Colombia.
PABLO REBOUÇAS – PREFEITURA DE SÃO LUIS DO MARANHÃO
Economista, Consultor Empresarial, Palestrante, Professor Universitário, atua no setor privado em estudos de viabilidade econômica e financeira de negócios, estudos de mercado; no setor público com a criação e implantação de programas de geração de riqueza e ambiência de negócios via política de incentivos e benefícios fiscais.
PASCAL CYRIL TOQUE – ACECO TI
Economist, Business Consultant, Lecturer, University Professor, works in the private sector with economic and financial viability business studies, market studies; in the public sector with the creation and implementation of wealth generation programs and business ambience through incentives policy and tax benefits.
PAULO DANTAS – DEMAREST ADVOGADOS
Paulo has strong experience in developing infrastructure projects, mainly in public procurements, concessions and public-private partnerships. Advised major Brazilian construction groups in several infrastructure projects and/or in its bid procedures, such as redevelopment of the port area of Rio de Janeiro (known as Porto Maravilha), Ring Road of Belo Horizonte-MG and regional airports of São Paulo.
PETER VAN MANEN – LIVING PLANIT
Is the Executive Vice President at Living PlanIT, leading Engineering. He is responsible for the development and support of the products and platforms created by the company. Prior to joining Living PlanIT, he was Vice President of McLaren Applied Technologies and also Managing Director of McLaren Electronic Systems. Under his leadership the company won and retained contracts to supply standard engine control units to all competitors in Formula One, NASCAR and IndyCar. The company also won two Queen’s Award for Enterprise, for innovation and international trade, under his leadership.
RENATO CONDE - PERKINS + WILL
Director of Urban Design at Perkins + Will, Renato is leader of urban and landscape design plans at various scales in Latin America and other continents. Developments he worked at include sustainable communities, science and technology parks, island-resorts, multipurpose complexes and renovations of public spaces as Dubai Design District and Citywalk in Dubai, Albuquerque Art Trail and QSTP in Qatar.
REYNALDO BRANDT – ALBERT EINSTEIN HOSPITAL
Is president of the Board of Governors of the Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Hospital Albert Einstein. Is founder and president of ANAHP. Is doctor in Medicine by the Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, Neurosurgery Specialist by the Sociedade Brasileira de Neurocirurgia and fellow in Neurosurgery, Lahey Clinic, Boston, Massachussetts, USA.
RICARDO YOUNG – PREFEITURA DE SÃO PAULO
Entrepreneur, holds a degree in Public Adminstration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas; he is a postgraduate in General Business with PDG/EXEC, currently INSPER – Institute of Learning and Research – and in Systemic Leadership with MIT. São Paulo’s candidate for Senate with the Green Party, having received four million votes. Former CEO of Yázigi Internexus, Brazilian Franchising Association, and the Ethos Institute.
ROBERTO BARBIERI – ABINEE
Electrical engineer, graduated from the Polytechnic School of USP and economist, graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, also from USP. Works in ABINEE – Brazilian Association of Electric and Electronic Industry since 1991 and is the advisor to the energy area since 1996.
ROBERTO DE SOUZA – CTE
President of CTE (Centro de Tecnologia de Edificações). Civil engineer, Master and Doctorate in Engineering by Escola Politécnica da USP. Quality, technology, management, sustainability and construction innovation expert. Author of eight technical books focused on technology, sustainability and management of development, construction and design companies.
RODOLFO DA LUZ – PREFEITURA DE FLORIANÓPOLIS
Is the Municipal Secretary of Education of Florianopolis. Is also a teacher and titular member of the state council of education. Was president for the Latin america and Caribe for Global University Network for Innovation. Was also Minister of Education, Executive Secretary of MEC and president of Capes. He received many awards like the Merit for Education and Judiciary in Santa Catarina, Doutor Honoris Causa from Universidade Federal of Roraima, medal João David Ferreira Lima.
SELMA MIGLIORI – ABESE
President of ABESE (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Sistemas Eletrônicos de Segurança – Brazilian Association of Electronic Security Companies) has enhanced the segment significantly by promoting its organization, professionalization and regulation. Her work in the entity was fundamental for the creation of CCPA – Centro de Capacitação Profissional ABESE (professional training center), the ABESE Seal and Fenabese (Federação Interestadual das Empresas de Sistemas Eletrônicos de Segurança – Interstate Federation of Electronic Security Companies), where she was also elected president. She graduated as an electronic engineer at Escola de Engenharia Mauá (Mauá Engineering School) in Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia (Mauá Technology Institute).
SÉRGIO PAULO GALLINDO – BRASSCOM
Is a layer with masters degree in Politic and Economic Law at Universidade Mackenzie. Is master in Computation Science by the University of Texas at Austin, EUA, graduated in Law by Universisty of São Paulo and is an Eletronic Engineer by UFRJ. Was president director of the British Telecom in Brazil, member of the Brasscom Administration Council, CP of Nortel in Brazil and Executive Director of GVT.
SÉRGIO TAKEO KOFUJI – USP
Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Coordinator of the PAD Group of the Laboratory of Integrated Systems. Prof. Kofuji has experience in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with an emphasis on Advanced Computer Architectures, acting on the following topics: Pervasive Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Grid and Cloud Computing, Parallel Processing, Processor Architecture, Reconfigurable Architecture, Cyber-Physical Embedded Systems, UWB radar applications, Advanced Imaging Systems. He is the Coordinator at USP of the European FP7 EDOBRA Project.
SHARON KINDLEYSIDES - KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM
Has a degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and an MBA and has worked in the field of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for over twelve years. She has been involved in a number of large scale, ITS,ETC and ATMS projects and was the Chairman of the ITS UK and is a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s Transport Policy Panel. She is a signatory to the CEO Charter for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology and a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Diversity Leadership Group.
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