Sustainability International Conference and Exhibition to include Industry 5.0 2026
Detailed agenda and speaking times will be added soon.
24–25 November 2026
World Trade Center São Paulo, Brazil
The Sustainability International Conference & Exhibition 2026 is a premier regional platform bringing together global leaders committed to advancing sustainable development, ESG strategies, climate resilience, and responsible industry transformation. Hosted at the World Trade Center São Paulo, the event convenes executives, policymakers, innovators, and sustainability professionals shaping the future of environmental governance and corporate responsibility.
This edition is fully integrated with the Industry 5.0 Global Conference & Exhibition, held at the same venue and on the same dates. Delegates receive one ticket granting full access to both event sessions, creating a unique cross‑industry experience where sustainability leadership meets human‑centric industrial innovation.
Join leading sustainability experts, industry innovators, policymakers, and finance leaders as they explore the latest developments in decarbonization, climate governance, circular economy, green finance, ESG strategy, innovation, and digital transformation.
Featured Speakers & Topics
Rejane Afonso
CEO, Monitore Engenharia
The Role of Each Brazilian Region in Energy Substitution in the Cement Industry
Explore how Brazil’s South/Southeast, Central-West, North, and Northeast regions are contributing to the energy transition through alternative fuels and innovative approaches to decarbonization. The session will examine regional opportunities, regulatory challenges, operational impacts, and the connection between waste valorization, circular economy principles, and industrial competitiveness.
Josilene Ferrer
Senior Analyst for International Cooperation and Climate Change, CETESB
The New Climate Geopolitics: Inside the World’s Largest Carbon Market
A deep dive into China’s carbon market evolution and its growing influence on global climate governance. Discover key insights into emissions trading systems, carbon pricing, ESG strategies, and what emerging economies can learn from the world’s largest carbon market.
Luciana Arouca
Head of Sustainability Services for LATAM, JLL
Unlocking Sustainable Growth: How Green Buildings and Deep Decarbonization Redefine Corporate Real Estate Strategy
Learn how organizations are transforming regulatory compliance into business value through green buildings, decarbonization strategies, and ESG-driven real estate portfolios that enhance resilience and long-term competitiveness.
Ana Lúcia Grizzi
ALG Climate and Natural Capital Governance
Climate Governance in Brazil: Carbon Markets and Adaptation Strategies
An executive-level discussion on Brazil’s evolving climate governance landscape, focusing on carbon markets, adaptation strategies, regulatory developments, and how organizations can navigate climate-related risks and opportunities.
Carla Leal
Market Director for LATAM, CDP
Building Resilience: Climate Action Strategic Pathways in Cement and Construction
Explore how companies can integrate climate mitigation and adaptation into strategic decision-making, leverage science-based targets, and strengthen resilience across operations, supply chains, and assets.
Patricia Iglecias
Chief Sustainability Officer, University of São Paulo
Circular Economy and Waste Management Solutions
A session dedicated to the role of circular economy and waste management in advancing sustainability and supporting industrial transformation.
Juan Padial
Managing Partner, Digital Supply Chain, KPMG Advisory Ltd.
ESG Supply Chains: Building Transparency and Sustainability Across Global Networks
This presentation explores the growing pressure for businesses to create sustainable, transparent, and resilient supply chains. Key topics include traceability, human rights, carbon reduction, responsible sourcing, regulatory compliance, and practical actions organizations can implement today.
Green Finance & Decarbonization Panel
Featured Speakers:
- Rodrigo Tosta, BNDES
- Murilo Marins, Green Finance Institute (GFI)
A strategic discussion on innovative financial mechanisms supporting industrial decarbonization, sustainable investments, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
María Clara Salazar
ESG Leader, Cementos Argos
Vanessa Castro Restrepo
ESG Leader, Cementos Argos
What If Innovation Didn’t Depend on R&D Teams, but on Every Employee?
Discover how Cementos Argos transformed innovation into an organization-wide capability through its Ideaxion initiative, empowering employees across functions and countries to generate measurable business and sustainability impacts.
Túlio Henrique de Oliveira Silva
Leader of Priority Programs, EMBRAPII
Opportunities for Innovation Funding for Industry
An overview of EMBRAPII’s funding model and how companies can access resources for R&D and innovation projects, helping accelerate industrial transformation and competitiveness.
Michal Zuk
Research Specialist, Hydrogen, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
From Policy to Profitability: How Carbon Pricing Influences the Business Case for Low-Emission Hydrogen
This session investigates how carbon pricing, policy frameworks, and market dynamics are shaping the future competitiveness of blue and green hydrogen and accelerating industrial decarbonization pathways.
Andres Luongo
COO, WSP
Transforming Engineering and Infrastructure: Sustainability, Technology and Human-Centered Decision Making
Learn how technology, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and digital platforms are reshaping infrastructure, energy, transportation, and mining projects while keeping sustainability and people at the center of strategic decisions.
Alberto Lima Santos
SENAI-SP
Automation, AI, and Connected Operations Applied to Cement and Construction
A practical look at how automation, IoT, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics are transforming operations, improving productivity, enabling predictive maintenance, and enhancing sustainability performance across industrial value chains.
Karin Formigoni
Arcadis
Presentation details coming soon.
Samira Porto
Director of People, Sustainability and Institutional Relations, Supremo Secil Cimentos
Larissa Gonçalves de Mello
Sustainability Specialist, Supremo Secil Cimentos
People and Sustainability: Why Stakeholder Engagement Belongs in Your Next Strategic Cycle
A forward-looking discussion on leadership, stakeholder engagement, resilience, and the importance of collaboration in navigating climate, technological, generational, and geopolitical transformations.
Thomas Monducci
World Bank Group / IFC
Presentation details coming soon.
Rodrigo Backendorf
Presentation details coming soon.
Full agenda, session timings, and additional speakers will be announced soon.
