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CERES Founder and Paradiplomat. Polyglot. Graduated in International Negotiations from CPE (Barcelona), Bachelor's Degree in Administration from UCB, Postgraduate in International Relations and Political Sciences FESPSP, Master's Degree in Social Policies and Migrations UDC (Spain), MBA International Marketing MIB (Massachussetts-USA), Global MBA ILADEC, Master's Degree Smarticities UC (Andorra), PhD student in Sociology UNED (Spain). Specialist in Paradiplomacy, Economic Development and Smart Cities. Book author Cadernos de Paradiplomacia,Paradiplomacy Reviews It is Manual de Sobrevivência das Relações Internacionais. Guest commentator for CBN Recife and finalist for the ABANCA award for academic research.

He served as a Paradiplomat of the Government of Catalonia during the "proces" process of self-determination of the region of Catalonia (Spain), he was also a member of IGADI, Galician Institute of International Analysis and Documentation and coordinator of OGALUS, Galician Observatory of Lusofonia, being responsible for the study Relations between Galicia and Brazil. He was also the first Brazilian to stand as a candidate in an election in the city of Ourense (Spain).

He was executive editor of the IAPSS magazine ELA and is a member of several institutions such as CEDEPEM, ECP, Smartcities Council and REPIT. 

Graduated in Social Communication from Agostinho Neto University (UAN). He conducts academic research on social networks, with an emphasis on teaching and learning processes, as well as Artificial Intelligence. He is the Institutional Director of Juventude Unida dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (JUPLP). He is also a junior associate member of the Angolan Association of Institutional Communication Professionals (AAPCI). Researcher and member of the Research Council of CERES

Petroleum engineer graduated from UNESA and holds an Executive MBA in Oil and Gas Economics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Postgraduate in International Relations and Diplomacy from IBMEC.

Researcher at UFRJ, Energy Geopolitics Analyst and Consultant Member of the Observatory of the Islamic World of Portugal, Consultant at the Foundation Center for Foreign Trade Studies - FUNCEX. 

Columnist for the MenteMundo website.

Lilian Schiavo is an Architect, Security Engineer and Hospital Administrator. She is a businesswoman, columnist and congressman working in international organizations. Currently, she holds the positions of National President of OBME - Brazilian Organization of Women Entrepreneurs, President of the GT Mulheres Industriais, Founder of CEMB - Business Convergence of Brazilian Women in Mercosul, President Brazil Global Networking G-100, Executive Director Board G-100 and occupies chair no. 1 Florbela Espanca at ACLASP - Academy of Science, Letters and Arts of São Paulo, Honorary Global Ambassador of the Clube Mulheres de Negócios Portugal, Immortal at the William Shakespeare Academy, President of the Business Council of IBREI - Brazilian Development Institute of International Business Relations, Senior Advisor CERES Center for the Study of International Relations in Brazil, Co-Founder and Advisor of OMA Brazilian Organization of Administrators, Ambassador of IBREI for Argentina and Chile, Vice President CAMBRAPER Chamber of Commerce Brazil Peru, Director RIN Brasil Red Internacional de Negócios, headquartered in São Paulo, Director ad honorem and director of International Relations for Mercosur Women at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Mercosur and the Americas. Furthermore, she is a Peace Ambassador for the UPF, Advisor to IBREI - Brazilian Institute for the Development of International Business Relations, Instituto Supereco, FBGA - Brazilian Environmental Management Forum and ANAPRI - National Association of International Relations Professionals. Due to her work as an encourager and promoter of women's rights as businesswomen, Lilian was invited to speak at UN Women and ILO, to join spaces for several international organizations and to participate in Federal Government inclusion projects.

• vice-president of the Brazil Peru Chamber of Commerce 
• Ad Honorem Director at the Mercosur and Americas Chamber of Commerce, Director of International Relations for Mercosur Women 

• Brazil Director of RIN International Business Network 

• Co-founder and Advisor to OMA Brazilian Organization of Women Administrators 

• Member of EEN Brasil Enterprise Europe Network

Graduated in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Joaquim Chissano University (Maputo, Mozambique) Master's student in Conflict Resolution and Mediation. International politics analyst at TVM (Televisão de Moçambique), Soico TV (STV), on Médio Mais TV, as well as a columnist for Revista Zambeze. Researcher at CERES (Center for International Relations Studies) and speaker on social and political areas in Mozambique.

Book author As Relações Internacionais desde Moçambique.
With extensive experience in Business Management.

Holds a degree in International Relations from UniLaSalle-RJ and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Political Science and International Relations at FAAP. Her academic research focuses on U.S. and Middle Eastern policies, with an emphasis on the influence of lobbies, military strategies, and diplomatic relations in the region. She is a researcher at the Center for International Relations Studies (CERES) and works as a consultant in business internationalization.

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU), with a full (100%) scholarship awarded through the University for All Program (PROUNI) | Academic Researcher in the Scientific Initiation Program (PIVIC) (2017; 2018; 2019; and 2020) | Academic Teaching Assistant in the following courses: “International Finance” (2018.2); “Contemporary Brazilian Economy” (2019.1); “Events and Extension” (2019.2); “Geopolitics and Geostrategy” (2020.1); “Fundamentals of Economics” (2020.1) | International Analyst | Educator for Transformation and Social Impact | Academic Research | Project Management and Social Business |

Holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Paris Nanterre University, a Master’s in International and European Law from Grenoble Alpes University, and a Master’s in International Relations and Business from the Institute of International Relations of Paris (ILERI).

He has worked in 30 countries, including Brazil, where he lived and worked for ten years, including for the Government of the State of Pernambuco as a development specialist.

He has also worked for NGOs across the African continent as a specialist in economic recovery in post-conflict zones.

He currently serves as director of an international consultancy specialized in social science and social engineering projects operating in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Niger.

He is correspondent for France and Europe for CBN Radio Recife.

President of the Assembly of IFSRA (Institute for Social Research in Africa).

Social entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor with the international organization Make Sense.

Consultant in strategic intelligence and risk management for the business sector.

PhD student in Human and Social Sciences at UFABC. Master in Religious Sciences at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, has a specialization in Politics and International Relations from FESPSP and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (2014). Author of the book"The appropriation of the concepts of martyrdom and jihad by Hezbollah and the issue of violence as resistance" (Editora Appris, 2020)". International - MIGREPI (UFABC); and Gina - Research Group on Gender, Race and Intersectionalities. She is affiliated with the Brazilian Association of History of Religions (ABHR). Currently a professor of International Relations at the UniLaSalle from Manaus.

PhD in Human and Social Sciences at UFABC. Master in Religious Sciences at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, has a specialization in Politics and International Relations from FESPSP and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (2014). Author of the book"The appropriation of the concepts of martyrdom and jihad by Hezbollah and the issue of violence as resistance" (Editora Appris, 2020)". International - MIGREPI (UFABC); and Gina - Research Group on Gender, Race and Intersectionalities. She is affiliated with the Brazilian Association of History of Religions (ABHR). Currently a professor of International Relations at the UniLaSalle from Manaus.

holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a postgraduate qualification in Public Policy. He has experience in business internationalization, expansion into foreign markets, international negotiations, and strategic partnership management.

He is a consultant in foreign policy and international economics, as well as a partner in a financial advisory firm, connecting companies and investors to global opportunities through scenario analysis, risk assessment, and strategic structuring.

He is the founder of RI Talks, an independent platform for analysis and debate on national and international affairs