BRICS International School: New Generation

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Students and graduates, interested in International Relations and BRICS studies
Young scientists and researchers in all fields of the humanities and social sciences
Young diplomats and government officials, engaged in BRICS cooperation development
Representatives of NGOs, youth leaders, social activists and volunteers, involved in public diplomacy
Young entrepreneurs, who develop socially oriented business projects within BRICS
International journalists

NOTE: Participation in the program is FREE of charge. Working language: ENGLISH

ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Youth aged 18 to 35 years
- Level of English proficiency (B2 or higher is recommended)
- Keen interest in BRICS studies

RULES

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Only participants who have mastered 100% of the educational program will be awarded with a certificate

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In case of skipping classes without a valid reason, participants will be excluded and cover all expenses by themselves

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This program is aimed and building inter-civilizational dialogue. We urge you to treat one another with dignity, respect and civility and acknowledge cultural differences

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NOTE: Program is designed primarily for those, who are located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

PROVIDED

PROGRAM
MEALS
CULTURAL PROGRAM
CERTIFICATE

NOT PROVIDED

LOCAL / INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION
VISA SUPPORT
TRANSFER

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NOTE: Participants are selected on a competitive basis

A completed Application form
CV in English

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PARTICIPANTS

Nicole
Dicuonzo
Gabriel
Berg Teixeira
João Victor
de Matos Costa
Renato
Rosa de Oliveira
Paulo Roberto Mann Marques Júnior
Francisco
Caputo
Marcelo
Nicacio Rodrigues
Tainah
Pereira
Alessandra
Maia Marques Martinez Perez
Lucas
Rubio Mesquita da Silva
Gabriel
Andrade Ferreira Moreira Brandão
Pedro Henrique
Moulin de Souza Pires
Laura
Soares Alves
Eduardo
Toledo
Marina
Ramalho
Maria
Pinto
Sofia
Khodakova
Ana Luiza
Moreira Correia
Luane
Vieira
Maria Luiza
Vicente Gesteira
Ana Carolina
Oliveira
Lucas
Dalben Dillenburg
Luana
Alves
João
Correia
Mariane
Silverio
Manuela
Rodrigues
Sophia
Sant’ Anna
Giovanna
Ramos Ferreira
Daniel
Morosini
Júlia
Madeira Lameiras
Marília
Galvão
Marcos Porfirio
Imbillicieri
Arick
Reis
Arthur
Bagno
Nina
Bouqvar
Emerson
Matos
Hildebrand Marcius
Moreira Neves Guerra de Lima
Erik
Martins de Albuquerque
Luisa
Caldas Quixadá Monteiro
Ana Beatriz
Sportitsch Rodrigues Valente
Luiza
Piçarro Rios
Eden
da Silva
Jéssica
Freire Cardoso
Gabriel
Mendes Andrade
Milena Vitoria
Sousa da Dilva
Nicole
Pereira de Almeida
Adriana
Barbosa
Julia
Barbosa Komarov
Lucas
Rodrigues
Luana
Paiva de Souza
Vinicius
Vieira
João
Leonardo
Daniela
Sathler
Pedro Henrique
Costa da Paz
Natalia
Leão Nascimento
João Ricardo
Figueiredo
Natan
Cardoso dos Santos
Gabrielle
Penha
Thomas
Strong
Luiza
Macedo
Adriano
Fernandes
Manuella
Couto
Bruna
Amaral Cecyn
Beatriz
Pfeifer
Daniela
Sathler
Marina
Motta
Nicolle
Camilo Marques
Juliana
Lima
Paula
Vitoria
João Vitor
Pires Marinho
Julia
Santos Soares
Guilherme
Tostes
Giovana
Costa
Eduardo
Baracho
Nathan
Hofmann
Nicolas
Diniz
Samuel
Villarino Soares Koehler
Paula
Frony de Oliveira Macedo
Maria Fernanda
Császár Lima Ferreira
Lucas
Gualberto do Nascimento
Letícia
Batista Mathias
Matheus Felipe
Gonçalves de Souza
Peterson
Paris
Gustavo
Freitas
Nara
Melo de Sá
Larissa
Souza da Silva
Guilherme
Bartholo
Paloma
Cardoso
Danilo
Aparício Rabelo
Yafa Miriam
Benyosef
Caio
Barroso
Bianca
Romão Santiago
Gabriel
Rached
Paulo
Nascimento
Bryan
Morais
Caio
Teixeira
Bruno
Corrêa de Oliveira
Gabriel Augusto
Almeida da Silva
Isabela
Moreia Pereira Maia
Carlos Cesar
Machado Prieto
Isabella Christine
Pamphile Campos
Igor
Vieira
Gabriel Antunes Braz da Silva
Priscilla
Batista Mathias
Marcelo
Torres Ramos de Andrade
Giovanna
Rodrigues Tambasco

PROGRAM

Auditório E212, Escola de Química Centro de Tecnologia Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149 - Cidade Universitária, Brazil

TIME

Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:00 – 10:00

Morning Setup

Distribution of a detailed agenda beforehand, highlighting key topics. Facilitator is focusing on establishing a positive and productive atmosphere and encouraging participation through icebreaking introduction session – participants introduce themselves, and share their motivation.

10:00 – 10:30

Opening Ceremony

Honorary Guest:
Janja Lula da Silva, First Lady of Brazil (Video)

Welcome Speech:

Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, Vice Rector of HSE University, Russia's W20 Sherpa
Roberto de Andrade Medronho, Rector of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Andrei Petrov, Russian Consul General in Rio de Janeiro

10:30 – 11:00

Lecture “Introduction to BRICSology”

A brief dive into the history and origins of BRICS.

Keynote: Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, Vice Rector of HSE University, Russia's W20 Sherpa

Q/A Session

11:00 – 12:00

Break

12:30 – 13:00

Lecture “Indian BRICS Chairship 2026: Goals and Priorities”

Speaker: Ajatshatru Binod Singh, Director of the BRICS Institute

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 14:30

Expert Discussion “Role of BRICS in a Changing World”

Moderator: Lia Vals Pereira

Experts:

Raymond Matlala, Founder and Chairman of the South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA)
Romildo Dias Toledo Filho (Diretor do Parque Tecnológico-UFRJ)
Larissa Wachhols (CEBRI)
Adriana Erthal Abdenur (Global Fund for a New Economy)

Q/A Session

14:30 – 16:00

Break

16:00 – 16:30

Lecture “BRICS Economy: Understanding the Origins and Impact on the World Economy, Trade, Investment and Finance”

Keynote: Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr., Brazilian economist, Vice President of the New Development Bank (2015-2017), Executive Director for Brazil and other countries in the International Monetary Fund (2007-2015) - Online

Q/A Session

16:30 – 18:00

Auditório E212, Escola de Química Centro de Tecnologia Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149 - Cidade Universitária, Brazil

TIME

Welcome Coffee

09:00 – 10:00

Meet & Greet “Main Outcomes of Brazil’s BRICS Chairship”

Keynote: Nilson Florentino Júnior, Coordinator of the BRICS Youth Council and Director at the National Youth Secretariat of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil – Online

10:00 – 10:45

Break

10:45 – 11:00

Presentation “BRICS International School: Origins and Prospects of Youth Cooperation”

Speaker: Marian Tolochko, Program Manager, BRICS Expert Council-Russia

11:00 – 11:30

Break

11:30 – 12:00

Workshop “Ahead of COP30: BRICS Climate Initiatives”

Moderator: Ana Célia Castro (CBAE-UFRJ)

Experts:

Aspasia Camargo (CBAE/UFRJ)
Carolina Dubeux (COPPE/UFRJ)
Fabiano Thompson (Biologia/UFRJ)
Paula Morais Canedo de Magalhães (Escola Politécnica/UFRJ)
Rybakov Sergey, CEO of the “Nature and People” Foundation

Q/A Session

12:00 – 13:30

Lunch

13:30 – 14:30

Expert Discussion “Institutionalization of BRICS: Expansion and the Future World Order”

Moderator: Monica Bruckmann (IFCS/UFRJ)

Experts:

Dalia Maimon Schiray (LARES/IE/UFRJ)
Silalahi Hardiani Uli, Indonesia's Sherpa in the Women's 20

Q/A Session

14:30 – 16:00

Break

16:00 – 16:30

Closing Ceremony and Family Photo

16:30 – 17:00

Farewell Dinner and Cultural Program

17:00 – 19:00

FAQ

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The program has been held with the support of the

Wide cooperation