Event Detail

Brazil-Alberta Opportunities in Edmonton

The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce - BCCC, in collaboration with the Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Canadá (CCBC), is proud to present a high-level discussion on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the opportunities emerging through Canada–Brazil collaboration.

This exclusive morning program will convene government, academia, and industry leaders to explore how applied research in AI is shaping innovation, driving cross-border partnerships, and creating real-world impact in diverse sectors.

ABOUT THE EVENT
Unlock the Future of AI: Join Our Exclusive Canada–Brazil Event.
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future trend — it is shaping business, research, and innovation today. Join us in Edmonton for “AI: Research and Market Applicability – AI Collaboration between Academia and Industry in Brazil and Canada”, an event that brings together leading researchers, innovators, and industry experts from both countries.

Discover how cutting-edge AI research is being transformed into real market applications and learn how these insights can create new opportunities for your company. This is your chance to connect with key players, explore cross-border collaborations, and position your business at the forefront of technological advancement.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

08:30 AM – Breakfast and Registration

09:00 AM – Welcome Remarks

(MC) Andressa Lobo, Analyst, Business Development, CCBC
Doug Griffiths, President & CEO, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Peter Hawkins, Co-Chair of the BCCC
Viviane Ferran, Operations Manager, CCBC
Cristian Gonzalez-Paez, Associate Vice President, UofA
Ambassador Nestor Forster, Consul General of Brazil, Western Canada

09:20 AM – Keynote Speaker: AI: Research and Market Applicability

Celia Wanderley, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of AI, Bits in Glass

09:50 AM – Panel Discussion - From Research to Real-World Impact: AI Collaboration between Academia and Industry in Brazil and Canada
Moderator:

Angelica Menck, Senior Manager, Business Development, AI & Tech, Edmonton Global

Panelists:

Ingrid Polini, Co-Chair, BCCC British Columbia Chapter; COO, Climate Door
Victor Castro, Senior Staff Software Engineer, Instituto Atlântico (Brazil)
Matthew Taylor, Full Professor of Computer Science, University of Alberta; Canada CIFAR AI Chair; Amii Fellow
Eric Loo, Regional Director, Prairies (AB, SK, MB), Business Development, Mitacs

10:40 AM - Audience Comments

10:55 AM - Closing Remarks

Peter Hawkins, Co-Chair of the BCCC

11:00 AM - End of the Event and Networking

This program will highlight the growing role of AI as a bridge between research excellence and industry innovation, showcasing how Brazil and Canada are fostering collaborative ecosystems to accelerate adoption, attract investment, and expand market applicability.