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Brazil 17.-19.9.2025

visit to the state of Ceará, Brazil

 

Register no later than 9 September for this visit!

registration

 

Further information

 

Natalia Araujo
Senior Advisor, Business Finland Brazil
natalia.araujo (at) businessfinland.fi
+55 11 97107-5145

Ceará is one of Brazil’s most vibrant states, with Fortaleza standing out as the economic, cultural, and technological hub of the Brazilian Northeast. Its influence spans key sectors such as commerce, industry, and technology, contributing significantly to regional and national development.

The Team Finland network in Brazil invites Finnish companies operating in Brazil and their representatives to join a business delegation to explore new opportunities and fortify existing ones in Ceará. Mr. Ville Tavio, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, will lead the business delegation on September 17. The business delegation program is organized in conjunction with the Minister’s participation in the Global School Meals Coalition Summit in Fortaleza on September 18–19.

Why participate?

  • Identify and explore business opportunities in Northeast Brazil
  • Connect with local stakeholders and decision-makers

Program

  • Lunch with H.E. Governor of the State of Ceará, with Minister Tavio joining
  • Meeting with the Federation of Industries of Ceará (FIEC) and associated companies, with Minister Tavio joining (tbc)
  • Meeting with the State Secretariats of Economic Development (SEDET) and Environment and Energy (SEMA), with Minister Tavio joining
  • Visit to the Port of Pecém (tbc)
  • B2B meetings with local stakeholders (upon request)

Preliminary program

Who should attend?

Finnish companies operating in Brazil, particularly in the following sectors:

  • Renewable energy
  • Education
  • Maritime and ports
  • Consumer goods.

Practicalities

Participation in this visit is free of charge; however, companies are required to make their own arrangements for flights, accommodation, and meals during the visit. A transportation fee may apply, which will be communicated to participants in advance.