The 44th International Congress of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI), the largest event of its kind in Latin America, will take place on August 12 and 13, 2024, in Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco. After years of hosting its flagship event in the Rio-São Paulo axis, ABPI now shifts its focus to the Brazilian Northeast, setting its sights on one of Pernambuco’s most beautiful landscapes.
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GOOD REASONS FOR THIS.
- Porto de Galinhas is just 30 minutes from Recife, one of the most important financial centers in the region, hosting businesses of all sizes.
- Recife plays a prominent role in technology and innovation.
- Its location is strategically advantageous for conducting business with Europe, Africa, and the United States.
- It is the ninth most populous city in Brazil and the third in the Northeast, with nearly 1.5 million inhabitants.
- It boasts a modern and vibrant culture.
- Porto de Galinhas is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Brazilian Northeast.
The theme of the 44th International Congress of ABPI will be “Accelerating into the Future: Intellectual Property and Ethics Amidst Emerging Technologies”
The new tools of the digital economy challenge deeply ingrained principles of intellectual property and confront personal rights, sparking profound debates in both ethical and legal realms. Artificial intelligence and blockchain stand out among these innovations, gaining increasing significance in the global scenario.
At the 2024 Congress, ABPI will host two plenary sessions (opening and closing), eight panels, and eight table topics featuring experts from Brazil and abroad representing academia, corporations, law firms, and intellectual property organizations.
The aim is to seize these opportunities to discuss and showcase how emerging technologies, driving genuine digital transformation, can shape and influence society at large, particularly decision-makers.
The 2024 Congress will take place on August 12 and 13. It will be two days of specially prepared programming, both in-person and online, as the event will be hybrid.
The essential interactions and networking will also occur in 2024 through planned excursions, allowing everyone to explore the region’s beauties.
Mark your calendars and join us to discuss the most relevant topics in intellectual property and experience (or revisit) paradisiacal settings.
There will be a party on Tuesday evening, and an optional tour of a major company’s factory (to be confirmed) on Wednesday morning.
Ensure your accommodation and flight reservations for August 12 to 14 with schedules that allow your participation in all event activities.
If you have any questions, please contact us (abpi@abpi.org.br).
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EXPLORE THE REGION!
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
In 2021, Recife was featured by the international portal Rest of World as one of the six global cities at the forefront of shaping the future of the IT industry, alongside Lagos (Nigeria), Bangalore (India), Shenzhen (China), Tel Aviv (Israel), and Medellín (Colombia). This strong technological influence will also be a focal point of discussion at the ABPI 2024 Congress.
The capital of Pernambuco stands out primarily due to the technology hub known as Porto Digital and the CESAR (Center for Advanced Studies and Systems of Recife).
Porto Digital is one of Brazil’s leading technology parks and innovation hubs, specializing in Information Technology and Creative Economy (CE). It places a particular emphasis on segments such as gaming, film, video, animation, music, photography, and design.
Established in 2000, it also plays a role in urban technology. Located in the historic center of Recife—a previously neglected area of little economic significance—it has undergone rapid urban revitalization, real estate development, and historical heritage restoration.
Founded in 1996, CESAR is Brazil’s premier innovation and digital transformation center. It operates across the entire innovation spectrum, encompassing research, human resource development, experimentation, the creation of new business models, and the development of robust and scalable solutions.
CESAR boasts a workforce of over a thousand collaborators and has executed more than 3,000 projects. In addition to fostering new businesses, the center oversees CESAR School, an innovation school dedicated to equipping professionals with the skills required in an increasingly disruptive market.
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The area features a modern, vibrant, diverse culture shaped by Indigenous, African, and Portuguese influences. The main event is Carnival, dominated by frevo and maracatu dances.
Recife is the stage for significant musical movements like Mangue Beat, which emerged in the 90s aiming to renew Pernambuco’s cultural and artistic scene.
Recife also hosts two major cultural centers: the Modern Art Museum Aloísio Magalhães (MAMAM), a reference for modern and contemporary visual arts, and the Francisco Brennand Workshop, one of Brazil’s greatest sculptors. Opened in 1971, the workshop is a blend of park and museum with over two thousand pieces spread across 15,000 square meters, featuring gardens designed by Burle Marx, ponds, and massive ceramic sculptures.
Attendees of ABPI’s 44th International Congress in Porto de Galinhas should not miss nearby paradisiacal sites: the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Praia dos Carneiros, Maragogi (the Brazilian Caribbean just over 100km from Recife), and the historic Olinda, a colonial city known as an artists’ colony with numerous galleries, workshops, and museums.
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The 2023 Congress was a resounding success!
Let’s reminisce about the edition where we celebrated ABPI’s 60th anniversary!
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