Organized by Sebrae in partnership with FURG, the 4th edition of the Carreiras (Careers) Program will take place from June 15 to 17, 2026, offering a series of virtual and free panel discussions focused on innovation, technology, and the job market. The program features several speakers, including Danúbia Espíndola, FURG’s Vice-Rector for Innovation and Information Technology. Under the theme “The Role of Innovation in the Future of Professions,” sessions will be held daily at 7:00 PM (Brasília time). Interested participants must register by clicking here.
According to Aléssio Almada, Coordinator of FURG’s Technology-Based Business Incubator (Innovatio), the event will address key topics for students’ career planning and “offers a valuable opportunity to hear from business and academic leaders discussing innovation, management, and technology. In 2020, this same event attracted participants from various regions across Brazil,” he explained.
Aléssio also emphasized that FURG and Sebrae are long-standing partners in multiple initiatives. “This collaboration has significantly contributed to establishing the region as a hub for innovative entrepreneurship,” he noted.
Below is the full event schedule:
Program
Tuesday, June 15 – Innovation, People, and Technology
Topics:
Topics:
- Flatter, more distributed organizational structures
- Companies across all sectors becoming learning environments
- Companies evolving into APIs (plug-and-play ecosystems)
- Growth of the Gig Economy (freelance workforce)
Panelists:
- Arturo Garziera (Head of Innovation – Grendene S/A – Bergamotta Works)
- Eduardo Gotuzzo (Head of Branding – Cluster)
- Aline Torres (Head of Marketing – Polvo)
- Cândida Bussato (Innovation Manager – Sebrae) (Moderator)
Wednesday, June 16 – Innovation: The Secret to Inspirational Leadership
Topics:
Topics:
- New leadership models: Empowering intrapreneurs and leaders
- New learning approaches: Careers as rapid learning cycles
- Digital collaboration networks
Panelists:
- Ronan Mairesse (Leadership & Athlete Mentor)
- Alexandre Garcia (PhD in Innovation, Consultant, Speaker, and Graduate Professor)
- Cláudia Abreu (President – CRA RS)
- Ciro Vives (Manager) (Moderator)
- Ricardo da Rosa (People Advisor – Sicredi)
Thursday, June 17 – Connections Foster an Environment for Innovation
Topics:
Topics:
- The importance of diversity and sustainability in innovation ecosystems
- Building and strengthening innovation-promoting environments
- Digital collaboration networks between universities and municipalities
Panelists:
- Danúbia Espíndola (Vice-Rector for Innovation and Information Technology – FURG)
- Lourenço Guimarães (Executive Supervisor – CIEE RS)
- Sérgio Decker (Senac RS)
- Vinicius Martins (Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies – IF SUL)
- Tatiane Mizetti (Project Manager – Sebrae) (Moderator)