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Fifth Annual Meeting of the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue held in Brasília
On 29 April 2025, civil society, private sector and academic stakeholders gathered with high-level government representatives at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) in Brasilia for the Fifth Annual Brazil-Germany Digital Dialogue. Every year, during the meeting, both countries reiterate their dedication to deepen their cooperation on digital policy while exploring new avenues for collaboration and innovation.
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Bilateral Digital Dialogue between the European Union and Brazilian Government
On 12 February 2025, Brussels hosted the 13th edition of the Bilateral Digital Dialogue between the European Union and Brazilian government representatives under the Brazil-EU Strategic Partnership, with the support of the EU-BRA Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility Secretariat. This event underscores both parties commitment to advancing digital transformation.
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A deep dive into Brazil's data economy: Report on challenges and opportunities
From September to December 2024, the EU-BRA Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility supported a study on the regulation of the data economy and its implications for Brazil. The research focused on two goals: analysing the impact of data for commercial purposes and providing inputs for developing a Brazilian data economy framework. Take a look at the study below (in PT).
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Open Industry Roadshow: Exploring the role of data spaces in the Brazilian data economy
In November 2024, the Secretariat for the Digital Dialogues in Brazil co-organised the Open Industry Roadshow with the Brazilian IoT Association (ABINC) and the German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (VDMA). The roadshow took place in four different Brazilian cities and underscored the transformative potential of data spaces to leverage the country's data economy.
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OpenIMIS and AI: Solutions for social security by Dataprev
From November 4 to 7, 2024, Rio de Janeiro hosted the Technical Seminar of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) under the theme "Artificial Intelligence for Social Security – Building Bridges to the Future." The event brought together ISSA members from the Americas and Portuguese-speaking nations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dataprev, Brazil’s state-owned leader in social security technology.
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Fourth Annual Meeting of the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue and MCTI’s Technical Mission
From 7 to 11 October 2024, high-level officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and academics gathered in Berlin for the Fourth Annual Brazil-Germany Digital Dialogue. The meeting reaffirmed both nations' commitment to advancing collaborative digital policies and exploring new areas of cooperation. Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) also led a Technical Mission, fostering knowledge exchange through technical discussions and visits to innovation hubs, furthering mutual understanding of digital transformation strategies.
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IDSA Workshop on Data Spaces: basic concepts, use cases and open questions
On Monday, 7 October 2024, the Ministry for Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) in partnership with the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) with support from the EU-BRA Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility Secretariat, held a technical workshop to advance discussions on the Brazilian data economy. The workshop took place at MDIC’s building in Brasília.
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Webinar: Simplifying cybersecurity - Practical guide for MPEs
On 11 September, the Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue, in partnership with the G20 Engagement Group for Business (B20), hosted the webinar “Simplifying Cybersecurity: Practical Guide for MPEs.” The Secretariat presented the Quick Guide on Cybersecurity for SMEs while cybersecurity experts shared their contributions.
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Webinar: Paving the Way to Sustainable AI
On 10 July, the Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue organised an online webinar titled “AI, Regulation, and the Environment: Pathways to a Sustainable Planet”, in partnership with the G20 engagement groups Business 20 (B20) and Think Tanks 20 (T20). Speakers from around the globe discussed the benefits and challenges of incorporating sustainability into AI systems.
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