2025
The Global Cities Initiative São Paulo forum explored the role of metropolitan regions as the gateways to global trade and investment. Discussions focused on the tools, resources, partnerships and investments necessary to ensure metropolitan area competitiveness in the global economy.
For more information on the Global Cities Initiative, please visit the project’s homepage.
Learn more about the GCI week in São Paulo »
Read Bruce Katz’s remarks from the GCI forum »
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To attend this event in person, please email [email protected]. The formal invitation (PDF) is also available.
For more information in Brazil, contact:
Susanna Sancovsky, Sancovsky and Associates
Email: [email protected]
Phone: #55 11 3031 6133
PLEASE SEE THE AGENDA BELOW.
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Agenda
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November 30
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Remarks
HFHHonorable Fernando Haddad Mayor-Elect - City of São Paulo -
Networking Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am
HFHHonorable Fernando Haddad Mayor-Elect - City of São Paulo -
Networking Break with Light Refreshments
11:05 am - 11:35 am
HFHHonorable Fernando Haddad Mayor-Elect - City of São Paulo -
Introductory Remarks
CACCassio Antonio Calil President - J.P. Morgan Asset Management - Brazil -
Closing Remarks
HGAHonorable Geraldo Alckmin Governor - State of Sao Paulo -
Networking Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
HGAHonorable Geraldo Alckmin Governor - State of Sao Paulo -
Welcome
LFdLuiz Felipe d’Avila President - Center for Public Leadership -
Introductory Remarks
ACAod Cunha Head of Public Sector Corporate Banking - JPMorgan Chase -
Keynote Address
JGJorge Gerdau Chairman and President of the Board of Directors - Gerdau S.A. -
Presentation: Why Metros Matter to Global Trade & Commerce
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Response Panel: A Vision for Prosperous Metropolitan Economies
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Discussion: Reflection on the Shift to Sub-national Priorities for Competitiveness
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Remarks and Reflections on GCI Los Angeles
HAVHonorable Antonio Villaraigosa Mayor - City of Los Angeles -
Remarks
HGAHonorable Geraldo Alckmin Governor - State of Sao Paulo
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