Global Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security


WE ARE INCREASINGLY CONNECTED
The Brazil Africa Forum 2025 returns for its 13th edition, shining a spotlight on sustainable agriculture and food security—fundamental pillars for global prosperity. More than a conference, it is a dynamic hub where leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society connect to exchange ideas and drive meaningful change. As a key platform for Brazil-Africa cooperation, the event fosters dialogue and promotes initiatives that strengthen resilience and sustainability. By bringing together global efforts, it paves the way for innovative solutions to shared challenges.







PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Agnes Kalibata
President of AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food System

Akinwumi A. Adesina
President of the African Development Bank Group

Armando Manuel
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Angola Sovereign Fund (FSDEA)

Benedict Okey Oramah
President of Afreximbank

Carlos Lopes
Honorary Professor at Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, Faculty of Commerce, University of Cape Town

Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte
Secretary for Africa and the Middle East of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil

Celso Amorim
Chief Advisor of the Presidency of Brazil

Enio Verri
Brazilian General Director of Itaipu Binacional

Haytham El Maayergi
Executive Vice President for Global Trade Bank at Afreximbank

Ibraimo Abdul Carimo Issufo Ibraimo
Founding partner of Ernst & Young in Mozambique and Former Chairman of the Executive Board of BCI and Moza Banco

João Bosco Monte
President of the Brazil Africa Institute

John Kufuor
Former President of the Republic of Ghana

José Graziano da Silva
Former-Director General of FAO

Lígia Pinto
Vice-President of Government and Institutional Relations of Sigma Lithium

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
President of the Federative Republic of Brazil

Luiz Lessa
President of Banco da Amazônia

Maria Auxiliadora Figueiredo
Ambassador of Brazil and Assistant Secretary to the São Paulo Municipal Secretary for International Relations

Maria Beatriz Bley Martins Costa
CEO of Green Rio

Maria Tereza Umbelino
Founder and President of BMV Group

Martin Mbeng
Ambassador of Cameroon and Dean of the African Heads of Mission in Brasília

Matilde Ribeiro
Professor at the Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (UNILAB)

Mauro Vieira
Minister of External Relations of Brazil

Michelle Chivunga
Founder and CEO of Global Policy House

Miguel Azevedo
Chairman of Investment Banking for Middle East and Africa at Citi

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali
CEO and Founder of TRENDS Research & Advisory
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Mônica Monteiro
Senior Executive Advisor for Times CNBC Brazil and President of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Brazil Chapter

Nana Baffour
CEO and Chairman of Qintess

Natália Dias
Advisory Board Member of Din4mo Venture Building

Otaviano Canuto
Former Vice-President and Executive Director at the World Bank Group

Paulo Gomes
Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Africa-South East Asia Chamber of Commerce

Paulo Protásio
Executive Director of the Rio de Janeiro State Authority for Sustainable Development

Philippe Rubini
Chief Investment Officer of Fictor Group

Raul Jungmann
CEO of the Brazilian Mining Institute

Roberto Rodrigues
Former Minister of Agriculture of Brazil and Coordinator of the Center for Agribusiness Studies at FGV EESP

Ronnie Ntuli
Founder and CEO of Thelo Group

Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan
Minister of State - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE

Zemedeneh Negatu
Global Chairman of Fairfax Africa Fund
FOCUS SECTORS
Climate‑smart agriculture
Agroecology and biodiversity
Technological innovations
Food systems
Nutrition security
Youth and women empowerment
Water management
Investment and financing
Renewable energy
Logistics and infrastructure
Trade
Health
Capacity building
Family farming
Policy and governance
Research and development
FORMAT
Plenary sessions
Side events
Network
Exhibition space
Interviews
Project launches
Venue

Renaissance Hotel
Located in São Paulo’s Jardins district, the Renaissance Hotel offers easy access to Avenida Paulista and the city’s cultural attractions.