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Georgia’s Innovation Ecosystem: A Gateway to the U.S. for Brazilian Startups

April 28, 2021 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Join the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce of the South East (BACC-SE) to learn why technology giants, such as Microsoft, Airbnb, and Google, have chosen Atlanta as their next innovation hub.

With a booming innovation ecosystem with more than 40 corporate innovation centers, over 40 accelerators and incubators, and a diverse industry cluster, Georgia is at the forefront of innovation in the United States. This will be a webinar with Portuguese translation available.

Agenda

BACC-SE Welcoming Remarks
Lucia Jennings, President & CEO
Moderator: Maria Luiza Pinho, PHD

GDEcD Brasil remarks
Mariana Desani – Trade & FDI Specialist, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Drummond Advisors remarks
Pedro Drummond – Partner, Drummond Advisors
Georgia Innovation overview
Glen Whitley – Director, Georgia Center of Innovation for Information Technology

Industry Topics
Chris Chammoun (AgTech) – Director, Georgia Center of Innovation for Agricultural Technology
Grant Wainscott (FinTech) – VP Ecosystem Expansion, Metro Atlanta Chamber
Company testimonial
Rafael Albuquerque, CEO & Founder, Zooxsmart
Q&A
Closing remarks