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Rio 2016 Program
BACKGROUND
For 16 days in August 2016 (August 5 – 21), Rio de Janeiro will host the games of the 31st
Olympiad, the world’s largest international multi-sport event. The 2016 Summer Olympics are
commonly known as Rio 2016. It is the first time in the history of the Olympics that the games will
be held in South America. The sporting events will take place across 33 venues throughout the city,
host more than 10,500 athletes and millions of spectators. Coincidentally in 2016, the Brazil-U.S.
Business Council will complete 40 years of bridging the gap between Brazil and the U.S. and the
American Chamber of Commerce – Brazil, Rio de Janeiro will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary.
Together, we will be celebrating the many achievements to-date and will be looking to the future of
the bilateral relationship. The celebration will kick off the next decade of strategic positioning of our
member companies as an influential force in government agendas. We invite you to join the
celebrations in Rio 2016.
INTRODUCTION
Occasion Description
Global Leadership Summit The Summit will feature a half-day conference powered by C-
- Eve of the Rio 2016 Suite executives with panel discussions on diverse topics that
Olympic Games shape the U.S.-Brazil bilateral agenda such as technology and
innovation, trade, investment, aerospace and financial services.
40th Anniversary of the Celebrating the Ruby Anniversary of the first and only U.S.-
Brazil-U.S. Business Brazil bilateral business organization, dedicated to improving
Council U.S.-Brazil trade and investment.
100th Anniversary of the Celebrating the Centenary of the first American Chamber of
American Chamber of Commerce established in the Western Hemisphere,
Commerce – Brazil, Rio de established to advance U.S. commerce with Brazil.
Janeiro
Global Leaders and C-Suite Private meetings for participating companies with world
Executives visit Rio 2016 leaders who are going to be present during the Olympic
Olympic Games Games.
Visit of U.S. President Celebrating the presence of U.S. President Barack Obama at
Barack Obama to Rio de the Rio Olympic Games on the occasion of his last year in
Janeiro and various global office, completing two successful terms as one of the most
leaders. accomplished U.S. presidents and the inspiration for U.S. and
Brazilian leadership in the 21st Century.
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PROGRAM
Event Global Leadership Summit
Description The purpose of the Global Leadership Summit is to showcase
the visions of business leaders that have succeeded in innovating
within their respective fields but also as individuals – highlighting
the diversity and promise uniquely characteristic of the United
States and Brazil with a view to how their current projects are
defining the future for the two countries and the world.
Venue New Museum of Tomorrow Auditorium [400 capacity]
Format One of two formats: Either 6 sessions of Davos-style moderated
interviews with one Brazilian and one U.S. executive (six
executives total), and or interspersed with TED-style CEO
presentations
Topics for Panels - Travel & Tourism
- ICT/Innovation
- Media
- Health and Life Sciences
- Transportation
- Government – Judiciary
- Finance/Investment
- Retail/Consumer
- Banking/Aerospace
- Agribusiness
Event 40th Anniversary Celebration
Venue New Museum of Tomorrow Atrium and entrance
[400+ capacity]
Description Festive Cocktail Reception in the museum foyer (or entrance)
Carnival Samba Presentation from the Traditional Portela or
Salgueiro Samba Schools.
Remarks and celebratory toast from President Obama.
Special Guests President Barack Obama or Head of U.S. Delegation
Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes
Rio 2016 Secretary General Sidney Levy
Rio Governor Luiz Fernando Pezão
Brazilian Authorities: Minister of Tourism, Minister of Finance,
Minister of Planning, Minister of Science and Technology, etc.
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PACKAGES
Platinum o Recognized as lead partners throughout the program;
o Company logo included in all marketing materials;
o Executive speaking role in panel discussions;
o Access to private meetings with government officials;
o VIP access to Presidential Toast & Reception, plus invitees;
o Brazil-U.S. Business Council Board Level Membership.
Gold o Access to private meetings with government officials;
o VIP access to Presidential Toast & Reception, plus invitees;
o Brazil-U.S. Business Council Corporate Level Membership.
Silver o Access to Presidential Toast & Reception;
o Brazil-U.S. Business Council Corporate Level Membership.
LOGISTICS
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Porto Maravilha - Praça Mauá, Olympics Boulevard
Museu de Amanhã / Museum of Tomorrow
When: Thursday August 4, 2016 (Opening Ceremony is on August 5)
Summit 10:00am-5:00 pm
Celebration 5:00-7:00 pm
Presidential Toast Within the Celebration window
Organizers: The Brazil-U.S. Business Council
The American Chamber of Commerce – Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Partners: Sidney Levy – American Chamber Ex-President
(Current Secretary General of the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee)
The American Chamber of Commerce, Brazil
Rio Negócios
Supporters: Government of the City of Rio de Janeiro
Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro
Assoc. of American Chambers of Commerce in L.A. and the Caribbean
Brazilian-American Chambers of Commerce from Atlanta, California,
Chicago, Houston, Miami & New York City
Brazil Industries Coalition
Brazilian National Confederation of Industry
Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro
Federation of Industries for the State of Rio de Janeiro
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Commercial Service and Select USA
Apex Brasil
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Museu do The venue reserved for this special event is the newly constructed Museu do
Amanhã / Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) being inaugurated in 2015 to be opened
Museum of to the public in 2016. Located in the newly renovated Praça Mauá (Plaza
Tomorrow Mauá) area as part the upgrade to Rio’s Porto Maravilha Olympic district
and conceived as part of the Olympic preparations, the Museum of
Tomorrow is the ideal location for realization of this event, examining the
future of humanity for the next 50 years including: climate change,
population growth and longer longevity, greater integration and
differentiation, technological advances, changing biodiversity and the
expansion of knowledge.
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