IV World Plastic Connection Summit
The event features lectures and workshops aimed at companies in the sector, including the agribusiness, toys, housewares, construction, packaging and supplies.
Master of Ceremonies (MC)
Micaela Goés
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.
Speakers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
Activities Schedule
7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Welcome coffee and accreditation | Institutional
8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Opening video, institutional speeches, and launch of Yearbook 2025 | Institutional
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Round-table, design and innovation: Marco Lobo, Dijon de Moraes and Gisele Raulik | Innovation & Design
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Lecture – Valgroup
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Sponsor Lecture | Institutional
11 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Presentation Drummond Advisors | Export Guide
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Round-table Women in Leadership with Neivia Justa | ESG
12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Lunch with finger foods and networking moment
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Ângela Hirata – Brazilian colors and design for the world | Innovation & Design
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
See color (Color Trend accessible for people with visual impairment) | Innovation and ESG
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Launch of Color Trend 2026 with Marcelo Rosenbaum | Design
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Coffee break and see color Experience | Institutional: innovation and ESG
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ricardo Amorim – Artificial Intelligence and other paradigm shifts that will transform your plastics business
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cocktail party and International Award | Institutional
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Event Venue
Novotel Center Norte in São Paulo
Event Date
April 8-10, 2025
Simultaneous broadcast in Portuguese, English and Spanish
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World Plastic Connection Summit
The largest international event in the Brazilian converted plastics sector
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Previous editions
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Record results from the last edition (2023)
121 companies
930 meetings
31 international buyers
US$ 4.8 million
in business generated during the event
US$ 37.5 million
in expected results over the following 12 months
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II World Plastic Connection Summit
The first hybrid edition of the event
US$ 3,.06 millions
in business generated during the event
US$ 31.695 million
in expectation of results in the following 12 months
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First online-only edition of the event
US$ 250.000
in business generated during the event
US$ 3.12 million
in expectation of results in the following 12 months
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