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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
LECTURES
WORKSHOPS
DEBATES
TED TALKS
NETWORKING

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

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
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

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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