THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026

AGENDA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What Does a Company Consider When Choosing Where to Locate?
Moving from regional macro-trends down to the corporate decision-making table, this focused presentation provides a structured, step-by-step look at how companies evaluate potential sites for new operations or expansions. Designed to complement our logistics and infrastructure panel, this session breaks down the core variables corporations weigh when comparing locations. Attendees will gain a clear framework of the multi-faceted evaluation process—from cost modelling, labor market analytics, and regulatory compliance to operational risk and long-term scalability. It’s an essential inside look at the corporate mindset behind modern industrial real estate site selection.

Speaker:
Andre Cruz, Urban Planning Director, Urban Systems

The New Geography of Logistics: How Infrastructure Is Redefining the Map
 As supply chains evolve and operational demands shift, where will Brazil’s next generation of logistics and industrial hubs emerge - and what is driving their development? This session explores the changing geography of industrial real estate across Brazil, examining how site-selection criteria are being rewritten. Our panel of experts will dive deep into the critical infrastructure and economic levers shaping tomorrow’s prime locations, including highway and airport connectivity, energy availability, skilled labor pools, tax incentives, and proximity to rapidly growing consumer markets. Join us for a strategic look at how these factors influence corporate investment and redefine regional supply chains.

Moderator:
Paula Casarini, Managing Director, Conselho

Panelists: 
Cesar Gomes, Real Estate Business Manager, Aeroportos Brasil, Viracopos S.A.
Murilo Chiarella, Leasing Director – Portfolio Management, Brookfield Properties
 Luiz Eugênio Ciampi, Architect – Director, Japi Architecture Projects and Consulting

The New Geography of Industry: How Geopolitics, Trade, and Global Supply Chains Are Reshaping Location Decisions
In an increasingly complex business environment, what are the primary operational, strategic, and financial pressures weighing on corporate real estate and business leaders today? In this candid and interactive corporate panel, senior executives pull back the curtain on the challenges testing their leadership. From navigating macro-economic shifts and supply chain volatility to managing escalating costs, workplace transformation, and sustainability demands, our speakers share their unfiltered perspectives. Join us for an open dialogue on the real-world issues keeping decision-makers awake - and how they are adapting to protect their organisations' bottom lines and long-term futures.
Speaker: 
Daniel Sousa, leading economics commentator on GloboNews (Estúdio i and Em Ponto) and esteemed professor (Clipping CACD, Ibmec & Petit Journal).

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