From May 21 to 23, 2025, The Júlio Tedesco Expocentro will become the main address for national logistics to discuss the future of international trade. The Global Trade Summit 2025, organized by the Foreign Trade Center (NCE) of the Itajaí Business Association (ACII), will gather leaders, entrepreneurs and specialists from around the world. The goal is to explore new routes and strengthen international connections
With the expectation of receiving 1200 participants, the event promises three intense days of debates, networking and learning about the latest industry trends. Paula Machado, Coordinator of the NCE at ACII, highlights the choice of Balneário Camboriú as headquarters, highlighting the infrastructure of Expocentro Julio Tedesco, that offers comfort and convenience for participants during the more than 28 hours of scheduled content. We were looking for a space that provides comfort and a complete experience for the participants, with a proper structure for the three days of the event and its over 28 hours of content, explains Paula Machado
The main goal of the Global Trade Summit is to boost knowledge, growth and opportunities in foreign trade, logistics and supply chain. The event aims to promote debates on innovative ideas, deepen concepts and update participants on industry trends and strategic knowledge. Furthermore, to strengthen collaboration among companies in the logistics and foreign trade chain, both at the national and regional levels
The target audience of the event includes companies and professionals involved in international trade, logistics and supply chain, both from Santa Catarina and other regions of Brazil. The Global Trade Summit offers robust and specific technical content, attracting from decision makers to operational professionals. The presence of industry leaders, the so-called C-levels (decision makers), ensures a networking and learning environment with the leading figures of the national foreign trade, details Paula Machado
The event will address the most relevant topics of the moment, including debates on logistical issues of Santa Catarina, as port and airport logistics, the new legislations involving foreign trade, with the presence of representatives from the Federal Revenue, and issues such as detention and demurrage costs. Furthermore, the event will also feature discussions on how to balance the high performance required by foreign trade with quality of life and the importance of networking for career development
The Global Trade Summit infrastructure will feature a Main Stage, where creators of the main import and export processes, members of renowned institutions in Brazil and worldwide, and popular guests in the Santa Catarina and Brazilian business universe will share their experiences and insights.
The event passport includes access to the 3 days of Foreign Trade immersion, Logistics and Supply Chain at the largest and best convention center in Santa Catarina, lectures and panels with renowned national specialists, presentation of news and innovations in the sector, and debates on the most relevant topics of the moment
Confirmed speakers
Fabiano Coelho, Undersecretary of Customs Administration
Felipe Mendes, General Coordinator of Customs Administration (COANA)
Douglas Fonseca, Special Coordinator for Customs Risk Management (CORAD)
Raphael Eugenio, General Coordinator for Combating Smuggling and Tax Evasion (COREP)
Tiago Barbosa, Coordinator – General Facilitator of Trade and Manager of the Single Foreign Trade Portal by SECEX
Mario De Marco, Tax Auditor of the RFB and Technical Advisor of the Undersecretariat of Customs Administration
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What: Global Trade Summit
When: May 21 to 23
Location: Júlio Tedesco Expo Center
Organization: Foreign Trade Center (NCE) of the Itajaí Business Association (ACII)
