Master of Ceremonies (MC)

Speakers

Micaela Goés

Master of Ceremonies

Speakers

Ricardo Amorim

Economist

Marcelo Rosenbaum

Architect

Neivia Justa

Director of Communication & Marketing

Ana Cristina Paiva

Regional Sales Manager at ExxonMobil Química, responsible for ExxonMobil's Polyethylene business unit in Latin America.

Ianda Lopes

Legal director at Uber

Bruna Folster

Executive Vice President of Sales at Eco Ventures Brasil

Karen Sandhof

Senior executive

Marco Lobo

Designer

Gisele Raulik

Designer

Dijon De Moraes

Designer

Sandra Marchi

Teacher and creator of see color

Carlos Alberto de Oliveira

Commercial Director – see color

Angela Tamiko Hirata

Director of Foreign Trade

João Alves

Innovation Manager

Institutional Opening

Paulo Henrique Rangel Teixeira

Treasurer Director of the Brazilian Plastic Institute (INP)

Executive President of Abiplast

Americo Bartilotti Neto

Executive President of the Brazilian Plastics Institute (INP)

Vice President of Sales for Braskem in South America

Eduardo Berkovitz

President of the Fiscal Council of INP

Member of the Strategic Committee of Think Plastic Brazil

Member of the Management Committee of Think Plastic Brazil

Marcelo Carrullo

Director of Growth at Drummond Advisors

Dr. Alvaro Toubes Prata

CEO of EMBRAPII

Rui Mucaje

President of Afrochamber – Afro-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Edinam Adjei-Sika

President of the Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce

Carlos Moreira

Brazilian Plastic Institute (INP) Executive Director

Think Plastic Brazil CPO

IV EDITION OF THE EVENT

Now in its fourth edition, the Summit is the main Brazilian meeting with an international focus on the converted plastics sector.

With the theme “Converted plastic from Brazil: coloring the world with design, innovation and sustainability”, the 2025 edition will take place from April 8 to 10, at the Novotel Center Norte, in São Paulo.

Bringing together an ecosystem with eight independent projects that guarantee connections, visibility and business, it is the largest platform in the Americas for the plastics industries in the agribusiness, toys and childcare, civil construction, packaging, supplies and housewares sectors

April 8

International seminar with renowned speakers such as Ricardo Amorim and Angela Hirata

Launch of Color Trend created by Marcelo Rosenbaum

Launch of Yearbook 2025, the largest catalog of processed plastics suppliers in Brazil

Presentation of the International Award, the main recognition for companies in the sector that are excelling in the internationalization process

Live broadcast with translation into English and Spanish

April 9 and 10

Buyers Project International Show: business rounds with international buyers

Consulting Clinics: on-site assistance to improve the export process

Technical Visits: international buyers' technical visits to factories

Image Promotion: visits by journalists and opinion formers from global media outlets

Exclusive to Think Plastic Brazil members

Local: Novotel Center Norte | São Paulo
Av. Zaki Narchi, 500 – Vila Guilherme –São Paulo – SP

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World Plastic Connection

The largest international event in the Brazilian converted plastics sector.

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Activity Schedule (GMT -3 BRT)

In the morning

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Opening video, institutional speeches, and launch of Yearbook 2025 | Institutional 

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Round-table, design and innovation: Marco Lobo, Dijon de Moraes and Gisele Raulik | Innovation & Design

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Brazil: from adversity to leadership in global packaging trends with João Henrique Alves (Valgroup) | Innovation 

11:00 a.m. | Coffee-break

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Drummond Advisors Internationalization Guide Presentation | Institutional

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Round-table Women in Leadership with Neivia Justa | ESG 

 

In the afternoon

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Brazilian colors and design for the world with Ângela Hirata | Innovation & Design

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | See color (Color Trend accessible for people with visual impairment) with Carlos Oliveira and Sandra March | Innovación and ESG 

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Launch of Color Trend 2026 with Marcelo Rosenbaum | Design

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Coffe break and see color experience | Institucional, Innovation & ESG

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |  Artificial Intelligence and other paradigm shifts that will transform your plastics business with Ricardo Amorim | Innovación

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Reception cocktail and International Awards 2025 | Institucional

In the morning

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Buyer Project and Consulting Clinics

In the afternoon

01:00 a.m. – 05:30 p.m. | Buyer project and Consulting Clinics

In the morning

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Buyer Project and Consulting Clinics

In the afternoon

01:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Buyer project and Consulting Clinics

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Novotel São Paulo Center Norte

Official partner of the event, for your comfortable and practical accommodation.  

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Novotel Center Norte | São Paulo

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April 8 to 10, 2025

Simultaneous broadcast in Portuguese, English and Spanish

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Micaela Góes​​

Master of Ceremonies

Micaela Góes is a TV host, master of ceremonies, actress and personal organizer, recognized nationally for her career in entertainment and in the universe of personal organization. She is the author of a book on personal organization and teaches training courses for personal organizers in different cities in Brazil. On Instagram, she shares content about organization, planning, and lifestyle with her followers. É autora de um livro sobre organização pessoal e ministra cursos de formação para personal organizers em diferentes cidades do Brasil. No Instagram, compartilha conteúdos sobre organização, planejamento e estilo de vida com seus seguidores.

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Ricardo Amorim

Economist

Recognized as the most influential economist in Brazil and one of the 100 most influential people in the country by Forbes Magazine, Ricardo Amorim is one of the leading names in the economic and business scenario. The only Brazilian listed among the best speakers in the world by Speaker’s Corner, he is co-founder of Smartrips, AAA Inovação e Mentoria Ricardo Amorim, and a columnist for IstoÉ magazine. With more than 20 years of experience in the global financial market, author of the bestseller Depois da Tempestade (After the Storm) and host of the podcast Economia Falada, Amorim also stood out as one of the hosts of the Manhattan Connection for 18 years. Most followed influencer on LinkedIn in Latin America and Top Voice Influencer in Brazil since 2016, he has won several awards, including iBest and Os + Admirados da Imprensa de Economia. Ricardo graduated from USP, holds a graduate degree from ESSEC in Paris, is a fluent communicator in four languages and an Agribusiness Commander.

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Marcelo Rosenbaum

Architect

Marcelo Rosenbaum is Brazilian, an Honorary Professor of Architecture, title granted by the Centro Universitário Belas Artes. He has been at the forefront of the Rosenbaum Architecture and Design for more than 20 years. Founder of the A Gente Transforma Institute, he developed his own social technology, called Essential Design, to connect architecture and design to other tools for social transformation and expansion of impacts, to bring new meanings and inclusive processes to the architecture and design chain.

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Neivia Justa

Director of Communication & Marketing

With more than 30 years of experience in marketing and communication at renowned companies such as Natura, GE, Goodyear, and J&J, Neivia Justa combines a passion for people, innovation, diversity, and sustainability with a distinguished career in Latin America. Head-hunter expert in bringing diverse leaders to the C-Level, she is a journalist, entrepreneur, teacher, mentor, and speaker, committed to building a fairer and more sustainable future. Recognized for transforming corporate communication into a market reference, she managed complex projects, reputation crises, and 360° strategies, leading high-performance teams and integrating channels in dynamic environments. Awarded LinkedIn Top Voice, Professional of the Year by Aberje and Corporate Communication Leader, her legacy is marked by innovation, inclusion, and results.

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Ana Cristina Paiva

Regional Sales Manager at ExxonMobil Química, responsible for ExxonMobil's Polyethylene business unit in Latin America.

A Chemical Engineer graduated from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, she began her career at the company in 1995. She worked in the technical and commercial areas, market development, strategic planning and supply chain in different business units of the petrochemical segment during her career. She has been working in the Polyethylene resins segment since 2019. In 2021, Ana Cristina took over as leader of the Chemicals division for Latin America, based in São Paulo, with corporate responsibilities for this region. She is a member of the Chemical Women Leadership Team (CWLT), a global committee at ExxonMobil that supports inclusion and diversity activities within the corporation. 

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Ianda Lopes

Legal director at Uber

Lawyer with over 25 years of experience as a Legal Manager in large companies. Part of the Mentoring Project for Black Women Law Students, Counselor 101 and Vice President of the Board of Plan International Brasil. Repeatedly recognized in the Editorial Analysis Ranking among the most admired Legal Executives in Brazil.  

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Bruna Folster

Executive Vice President of Sales at Eco Ventures Brasil

Specialist in Sustainability, Innovation, and Environment, from PUC and FGV, and Vice President of Eco Ventures Bioplastics. Member of the Women’s Leadership Committee (COLIFE) – FIERGS. 
Has worked in the biotechnology market for over 10 years. Author of a study focused on the adaptation of the Brazilian Plastic Industry to the Circular Economy, and always seeking new technologies for the future of plastics. 

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Karen Sandhof

Senior executive

Senior executive with over 25 years of experience in technology, operations, and leadership. Proven track record in driving digital transformation, expanding organizations, and integrating innovative technology solutions with people strategies to achieve high performance. Passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures that inspire teams and deliver measurable business impact. Expertise in agile methodologies, key performance indicators, and predictive analytics to optimize operations and talent management.

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Marco Lobo

Designer

Marco is a doctoral student in Social Projects from FGV-CPDOC and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Design from UnB. 15 years of experience in international promotion and design management. Manager in Innovation and Design. Currently he is a Design Coordinator at Centro Universtário IESB, an Advisor at Centro Brasil Design, a Graduate Professor at ENFAM and the Coordinator of the Innovation, Sustainability and Design Center – Global Green Design – INP/Think Plastic Brazil.

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Gisele Raulik

Designer

Gisele holds a doctorate degree in design public policies from the University of Wales and a master’s degree in innovation strategies from Brunel University (England). She is a co-owner at DUCO Consultoria de Design e Inovação. She worked at the Paraná Design Center, the Design Council of London, the Design Wales in Wales, and has recently worked in the innovation team of the Government of Paraná.

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Dijon De Moraes

Designer

Designer, writer, lecturer, and teacher. PhD in Design from Politécnico di Milano (Italy), with a postdoctoral degree from the same institute. Professor Emeritus of the State University of Minas Gerais – UEMG, where he was a Dean for two consecutive terms. Author of the award-winning books: Limites do Design (Limits to Design) (Studio Nobel, 1997); Análise do design brasileiro (Analysis of Brazilian design) (Blucher, 2006), Metaprojeto: o design do design (Metaproject: the design of design) (Blucher, 2010) and Escritos de Design (Writings of Design) (Blucher, 2021). He received from the Italian Government in 2019 the title of “Cavalieri dell’Ordine della Stella di Italia”.

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Sandra Marchi

Teacher and creator of See Color

Sandra graduated in Fine Arts from the State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC) and moved to the capital of Paraná to pursue her master’s and doctorate degrees, deepening her studies on colors. During her doctorate, she was a member of the Research and Development Network in Assistive Technology (RPDTA), dedicated to developing devices, techniques, and processes aimed at assistance and rehabilitation, promoting quality of life, autonomy, and inclusion for people with disabilities. In this context, she created the See Color method, an innovative and unique approach that goes beyond Braille and represents an unprecedented and surprising accessibility solution.

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Carlos Alberto de Oliveira

Commercial Director – see color

Graduated in Foreign Trade (FACEX), 1975. Commercial Manager at Bergerson Joalheiros from 1970 to 1981. Entrepreneur in the representation sector at Vectra Representações Ltda from 1981 to 2000. Commercial Director at Boiko Joalheiros from 2001 to 2003. Currently, Commercial Director at See Color – Tactile Language of Colors. Self-taught in Chromotherapy, having trained hundreds of professionals. Author of the book “Discovering the Power of Colors”. Speaker and Coach in the commercial field.

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Angela Tamiko Hirata

Director of Foreign Trade

She was the Director of Foreign Trade at Alpargatas S.A. from 2001 to 2014. Together with her team, she took on the challenge of developing new markets and promoting the international expansion of the Havaianas®️ brand. In just three years, she led the company (Alpargatas) to export to five continents and more than 80 countries, positioning the ‘Havaianas®️’ brand in the market and securing its place in renowned international storefronts. Today, the Havaianas brand is present in over 100 countries.

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João Alves

Innovation Manager

João Alves graduated in Chemistry from the State University of Londrina. With more than 15 years of experience in the development of sustainable solutions for rigid and flexible packaging for several products of consumer goods, such as food, personal care, home care, and industrial packaging.

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