2016 Americas Summit BRAZIL
June 21–24, 2016 | São Paulo & Rio de Janeiro
The Biennial of the Americas, (former) Governor John Hickenlooper, and (Former) Mayor Michael B. Hancock, hosted the 2016 Americas Summit in São Paulo & Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL. Over four days, delegates engaged with senior elected officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators while exploring Brazil’s economic landscape, emerging industries, public-private partnerships, and dynamic cultural life.
Thematic Priorities
Summit programming explored four interconnected areas:
Innovation & Economic Development
Technology, entrepreneurship, start-up incubation, workforce development, trade, and investment
Food & Agriculture
Agriculture, food production, global markets, and opportunities for Colorado–Brazil exchange
Governance & Sustainable Development
Public-private partnerships, transparent government, sustainable development, and cross-border civic collaboration
Culture, Cities & Communities
Arts and culture, urban development, social entrepreneurship, major events, and economic opportunity in Brazilian communities
Summit Highlights
Delegates participated in a robust agenda of site visits, panels, receptions, tours, and cultural activities, designed to deepen understanding of Brazil’s economy, civic landscape, innovation ecosystem, and cultural life. Highlights included:
Opening programming at the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art with Marina Silva and Brazilian civic leaders
Sector visits to the Walk Again Project, JBS, and Itaú Cultural
Economic and entrepreneurship discussions at Itaú BBA
A tour of the Museu do Futebol and presentation by AmBev
A visit to Projac / Globo Studios and discussion on the economic impact of the 2016 Olympics
Cultural visits to Pão de Açúcar, Museu do Amanhã, and Museu de Arte do Rio
A discussion and cable-car tour of Complexo do Alemão
Receptions and dinners with Brazilian partners at Milú Villela’s home and the Copacabana Palace
