Theme: Our fast-changing world

Something that is inevitable to all generations nowadays is the speed in which the world is changing around us, in relation to countless different aspects. The talks in this year’s event will address the changes happening in our world, and how we should learn to adapt or adjust ourselves and our lifestyles to them.

The British School, Rio de Janeiro
R. Mario Autuori, 100 - Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22793-276
Brazil

Anna Victoria Meth

Student at the British School of Rio de Janeiro

Anna Victoria Meth, a student at The British School, Rio de Janeiro - Barra Unit. She is going to talk about an issue which has impacted thousands of women’s lives, including hers. It will give you something to think about, and will definitely inspire many girls (and boys) to become powerful change-makers!

Bernhard Kiep

Managing Director for Bermad (Israel) in Brazil, Board member at Pessl Instruments Austria and Harvard Business School (HBS) Angels Brazil, Co-Investor in TerraMagna, Monitorar, and the list goes on.

Talk Title: Fast changing world in agribusiness Born into farming and Irrigation businesses, Bernhard decided to follow the same path as he began working in Agriculture equipment and Irrigation Industries in China, South Africa, Europe, and New Zealand. However, despite his many work locations, South America has always been his home turf. In fact, Bernhard is the Managing Director for Bermad (Israel) in Brazil! In addition to this, he is also a Board member at Pessl Instruments Austria and Harvard Business School (HBS) Angels Brazil, Co-Investor in TerraMagna, Monitorar, and the list goes on. We could keep on naming Bernhard’s numerous amazing achievements but we are sure this is enough to show you all how he is definitely the perfect person to talk about our fast-changing world in agribusiness! We are positive that you will be as intrigued by this incredible talk as we are!

Fabrício Lira

Head of Data and AI Brazil

Talk Title: AI for Good Fabrício is the Head of Data and Artificial Intelligence at IBM. He will be talking about the future of AI and how it can be used for good! If you are interested in technology and Artificial intelligence make sure to sign up through the link in our bio so that you don’t miss Fabrício’s talk.

Júlia Figueira

Student at the British School of Rio de Janeiro

Júlia Figueira, a student at The British School, Rio de Janeiro - Urca Unit. Her talk explores the interconnection of fiction, showing how the complex chain of literary inspiration has created a shared memory of fiction amongst us. She will attempt to explain why fictional situations have become part of our common knowledge based on the idea that they mirror our own reality!

Luan Knaya

Paulo Quinet

Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst, a didactic member of the “Sociedade Psicanalita do Rio de Janeiro” (Psychoanalytical Society of Rio de Janeiro)

Talk Title: Um olhar sobre a adolescência Paulo Quinet is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who is a didactic member of the “Sociedade Psicanalita do Rio de Janeiro” (Psychoanalytical Society of Rio de Janeiro). His talk will be examining the psychology behind a teenager’s brain. Parents, you won’t want to miss that one!

Pedro Oliveira

Student at the British School of Rio de Janeiro

Pedro Oliveira, a class 10 student from the Barra Unit. He will talk about the subtle and dramatic changes the internet has caused on work, as well as how to take advantage of them! You won’t want to miss that!

Rafaela Pires

Student at the British School of Rio de Janeiro

Talk Title: Will all cultures become one? Rafaela Pires, a class 7 student from the Barra Unit. She will be analyzing the question “Will all cultures become one?” You will be astonished by her remarks on the amalgamation of cultures through the advancements in communication. We are sure this talk will leave you as awestruck as we are!

Raphael Tepedino

Creative Director Responsible for the Art Direction of Campaigns for Brands

Talk Title: Moda e Comportamento Raphael Tepedino, the creative director responsible for the art direction of campaigns for brands such as Haight Clothing, Salinas, Wai Wai, Maria Filó, Julia Gastin, and more. Since 2014, Raphael has been specializing in fashion and behavior, which is also exactly what he will be addressing in his talk! Fashion lovers, art lovers, creativity lovers or simply aspiring activists and innovators, you will definitely want to watch this one!