Antonio Barra Torres

Director President of Anvisa, Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency

Director President of Anvisa, Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency. He graduated in medicine from the Souza Marques Technical-Educational Foundation and did his residency in vascular surgery at the Marcílio Dias Naval Hospital. He joined the Navy in 1987 and reached the rank of rear admiral, the second highest in the corps, in 2015. As a civilian, he was an instructor at the Santa Casa de Misericórdia in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). As a military officer, he was director of the Navy Medical Expertise Center and the Navy Assistance Medical Center. Dr. Barra is currently the vice-chair of the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA).

Sérgio Guerra

Director of the Rio de Janeiro Law School of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation

Director and Full Professor at the Rio de Janeiro Law School of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV Direito Rio). Visiting Researcher (Yale Law School), with a Post-Doctorate in Public Administration. Doctor and Master in Law. Yale University’s Ambassador to Brazil. Editor of the Administrative Law Journal - RDA. Coordinator of the International Business Law Course at the University of California (Irvine). Sergio has more than 37 years of professional experience, with an emphasis on Administrative and Regulatory Law, working mainly on the following subjects: regulatory agencies, regulation of public services, infrastructure, and economic activities, contracts and administrative proceedings, PPPs, arbitration, and control of public administration. Author of several books and legal articles. Opinion lawyer.

Verônica Sánchez

Managing Director of the Brazilian National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA)

Managing Director of the Brazilian National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) and Secretary for Promotion and Partnerships with the Private Sector at the Ministry of Regional Development. Holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a master’s in Public Administration from the University of Brasilia. Former Board Member at Hidrotérmica S.A. (2019-2021) and at Gas Brasiliano Distribuidora S.A. (2012-2018) and Special Advisor to the Civil Affairs Ministry of the Presidency of the Republic (2016-2018).

Steven Bipes

Vice-President of Advamed. Global Government Affairs, International Trade

Vice-President of Advamed. Global Government Affairs, International Trade, Regulatory Compliance and Business Development Executive specialized in U.S.-Brazil and Latin America. Fifteen years of experience in policy development and advocacy, regulatory streamlining, and international operations, working with governments worldwide to improve the business environment across a broad cross section of industries.

The fifth panel focuses on business regulation in Brazil. Attendees will receive valuable insights into navigating the regulatory framework governing various industries. Expert speakers will discuss key regulations, compliance requirements, and recent developments impacting businesses operating in Brazil. This panel offers essential guidance for both seasoned professionals and newcomers aiming to thrive in the Brazilian market while ensuring legal compliance and business success.

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An event filled with networking, enriching seminars, and engaging conversations with the industry's leading experts.

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APRIL 8-9, 2024