International Relations
The Geopolitical Landscape
Energy and Mining
Sustainable Collaboration
Technology and Finance
Tech, Regulation, and the New Architecture of Innovation
Connecting Brazil and the UK, exploring politics, industry, and professional partnerships.
Agenda The Speakers Join us
Join Canning House in São Paulo on Thursday, 21 May 2026, as we analyse the Brazil-UK relationship.
Canning House is excited to be continuing its Summit Series, in partnership with DLA Piper and supported by Britcham Brasil, with the Brazil-UK Summit. Following the success of our Mexico-UK and Argentina-UK Summits in 2025, Canning House will be heading to São Paulo.
This Summit will convene high-level figures and commentators to discuss the key features of the bilateral relationship between Brazil and the UK, bringing together leading voices from government, academia, and business to consider the many facets of this historic relationship. We will analyse the geopolitical situations of each country, clean energy, critical minerals, economic, and commercial ties, and much more.
I look forward to seeing you in São Paulo as we bring these two countries closer together.
Agenda
The Brazil-UK Summit will explore the deep relationship between the two countries through a mixture of panels, speeches, and fireside chats. The Summit will be divided into three distinct sessions and will conclude with a networking session.
Session One: International Relations
The Summit will compare and contrast the geopolitical outlooks of Brazil and the UK. The discussion will touch upon Brazil-UK relations, the shifting dynamics of G20 and BRICS, and examine the differing viewpoints on the conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Ukraine.
Session Two: Energy and Mining, Brazil-UK Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
The governments of Brazil and the UK are keen to harvest clean energy infrastructure and mining expertise to drive sustainable growth. This session will explore the opportunities in this commercial partnership and recognise both countries' long-standing commitments to sustainability.
Session Three: Technology, Regulation and the New Architecture of Innovation
Both Brazil and the UK are renowned for their innovative tech and finance sectors. The day's third session will bring together leaders from across multiple businesses to reflect upon opportunities for continued cooperation and innovation.
International Relations
The Geopolitical Landscape
Energy and Mining
Sustainable Collaboration
Technology and Finance
Tech, Regulation, and the New Architecture of Innovation
The Speakers
Our speakers bring a diverse set of perspectives on the Brazil-UK Relationship. Representatives from both governments, leading academics, and key business figures will discuss the challenges and opportunities in this bilateral relationship.
Speakers will be added to this website as they are confirmed.
- Amy Barklam, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, British Consul-General, São Paulo
- Christian Perlingiere, Partner, Brazil and the Southern Cone - Control Risks
- Paul Doris, Partner - DLA Piper
- Renato Lulia Jacob, Group Head of Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development & Investor Relations – Itaú Unibanco
- Tony Kay, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Brasilia
- Laura Waisbich - Igarape
- Eduardo Chamusca, Country Director, Brazil - Wood, a Sidara Company
- Diego Sette, Senior Director for Technology and Innovation - Pearson
- Jeremy Browne, CEO - Canning House
- Ricardo Gardini de Andrade, Partner - DLA Piper
- Renato Lulia Jacob, Group Head of Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development & Investor Relations - Itaú
Join Us
The Brazil-UK Summit will convene an in-depth and high-level discussion on every aspect of the relationship between Brazil and the UK. Use the button below to register now.
Details
Thursday 21 May 2026
13:00 Registration and lunch - 18:30 + networking
Grand Hyatt São Paulo, Avenida das Nações Unidas 13.301, Brasil
The Brazil-UK Summit is produced by Canning House. This page was designed by Finton Hanks.