Round Tables
Futurecom political-strategic Round Tables approach the most current and relevant topics.
These discussions are major highlights of the International Congress, coordinated by experts and renowned journalists.
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Laudalio Veiga will be the coordinator for the panel “Digital Environments: ICT Impacts in Citizens” on Thursday, July 13h, which will count on the participation of representatives from BIS, AHCIET, Ericsson, Cisco and Uniminuto.
This Congress’ objective is to provide a qualified space with management knowledge to understand and analyze politics and programs that are being created in different parts the of the world and Colombia, to answer the needs of citizens and companies that search for constant mobility and connectivity, for people that live mostly on urban areas and that would like to benefit from improvements in geographical services and applications for the tourism, financial, health, security, education and government areas. It’ll approach examples on how to create and configure local programs for digital innovations for cities: it’s the city’s digital geography for citizens and companies. We also want to address digital sociology: that is, to understand the best initiatives to better social well-being and to foresee the adverse effects on social cohesion and the news digital reality.
The Second Futurecom Content Meeting was held this last Tuesday, June 4th and counted with the presence of important Industry executives, who discussed the major themes which will be debated during the 15th Edition of Futurecom.
05/June/2013
As a result, guidelines were established for the debate panels and keynotes, and further contributions were made for the General Programing of the Event. Provisuale would like to thank all those who were present and their contribution for the development of a Futurecom International Congress with great content density and the highest quality.
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Futurecom is the largest and most qualified Telecommunications, Information Technology and Internet Event in Latin America and is already at its 15th edition. Its objective is to gather market strengths, providing attending Companies and Professionals with an adequate and stimulating environment for the Development of Business, Relationships and Know-how.
Futurecom gathers over 12 thousand people from 48 countries, with 72% of its audience being Presidents, Directors and Managers. They have chosen the Event to inform the Market about new Technologies and the most modern trends in Communications.
The Event counts with a Trade Show Exhibition with 21.000 sqm, better known as the Business Trade Show, with over 300 exhibitors, positioned in beautiful booths. Futurecom also hosts an International Congress in 6 conference rooms simultaneously, with more than 280 High Profile National and International speakers and panelists, a reference in Latin America.
The event will be held from October 21st to the 24th 2013, at the Riocentro Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What do you represent? Check here what Futurecom has to offer you:
Brazilian
Carriers Latin American
Carriers Technology
Providers
Vendors GOVERNMENT DEVELOPER MOBILE DEVICES
MANUFACTURERS CIOS AND TECHNOLOGY
USERS FROM
OTHER INDUSTRIES Distributor INVESTOR PRESS SPEAKERS Students Reguladores StartUps
Carriers Latin American
Carriers Technology
Providers
Vendors GOVERNMENT DEVELOPER MOBILE DEVICES
MANUFACTURERS CIOS AND TECHNOLOGY
USERS FROM
OTHER INDUSTRIES Distributor INVESTOR PRESS SPEAKERS Students Reguladores StartUps
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CIOS AND TECHNOLOGY USERS FROM OTHER VERTICALS
Be part of the most diverse and qualified annual Trade Show in Latin America – The best companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America. A great environment for carriers to plan out their technology strategies. A must-go for C-Levels and Network Managers.
Be Inspired! The best Speakers and Keynotes for IT and Telecom Managers to reflect on trends, the future, their businesses, strategies and ways to reach their goals through technology connected to business!
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Exchange ideas and opportunities with Brazilian and Latin American carrier branches. Business are made by people and good networking and personal relations are becoming essential in the corporate world
DEVELOPER
- The world is becoming more and more Mobile!Get to know the ecosystem you are working on! – Futurecom will count with the presence of different Mobile Technology providers, Value Added Services and Mobile App companies, MVNOs and users of Telecom and Mobile Tech as a whole.
- Reach out to Smartphone and Tablet Manufacturers - Cellphone manufacturers are always present at Futurecom, be it through exhibitions in our Business Trade Show or as attendees with dozens of executives and professionals. A lot of them are responsible for Developers, APIs, Chain of Value, VAS and innovation, all of which are important elements for differentiation of their products. As a developer you are part of this universe and your alignment with these companies is indispensable.
- Visit our VAS Pavilion – A unique initiative in Brazil, this stand in the pavilion format brings Value Added Service companies from the mobile world, with a vertical approach such as, e-health, mobile-education, mobile-security, M-Money, among other modern day life cellphone applications.
Distributor / CHANNEL
Carrier Presence – the Communications ecosystem together bringing countless possibilities!
Be Inspired! The best speakers and Keynotes to watch and think on trends, the future, businesses, strategies and ways to reach new and more challenging goals!
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The most prominent companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America! Countless opportunities for your company to promote itself and offer its product and solutions!
Corporate Sales: Having CIOs and their teams from different verticals all in the same event with the other attractions is another great motivation to attend Futurecom. These participants are the main buyers of Mobile Devices and they represent the largest companies in Brazil. Also, it is not easy to meet them on a regular basis, so there is opportunity to reach them in person at the event.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Exchange ideas with other Brazilian and Latin American Carriers branches. Partnerships are made between people and good networking and personal relations are becoming essential in the corporate world.
Reach out to the Government, Anatel and other regulatory bodies – the contact with government leaders and public companies that will be specially attending Futurecom opens a range of business opportunities with this particular sector.
Press – An additional opportunity for you to display your Technology Solutions portfolio to a larger market that will be paying attention to “what’s happening” in the Telecom, IT and Internet industries, both from Brazil and abroad!
Students
Futurecom is a sensational oportunity for Telecommunications and Computer Science students that are currently in their fourth of fifth year of graduation, as well as academics working on their Masters and Doctorial programs. One date with many events and learning experiences to be enjoyed!
Futurecom has special princings for students who wish to attend our International Congress. For more information, please e-mail ingressos@provisuale.com.br
Be Inspired! The best speakers and Keynotes for you to watch and think about the trends, the future, the businesses and strategies in the Telecom, IT and Internet industries!
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The most prominent companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America!
Carrier Presence – the Communications ecosystem gathered, companies reinvent themselves, news for the sector and end users alike. A huge gamma of content to be explored by each media outlet!
Corporate Clients – CIOs constantly visit Futurecom, representing biggest companies and Technology Solutions purchasers from Brazil.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: develop new relationships and discover companies and new applications for existing technologies. Display new applications for bold companies, open doors to future work placements! Partnerships are made between people and good networking and personal relations are becoming increasingly essential in the corporate world.
Reach out to the Government, Anatel and other regulatory bodies – the debate on regulatory affairs results in key operations for Technology Providers and Carriers. Participate, form an opinion about controversial themes that are shaping the future of Telecommunications in the region!Telecommunications in the region!
MOBILE DEVICES MANUFACTURERS
Find and Recruit Developers! – Developers will be present at the event looking for smartphones and tablets manufacturers, visiting these companies’ booths and our VAS Pavilion, participating in our International Congress, discovering new development opportunities and seeing the latest trends.
Develop Sales Channels – Along with the traditional gathering and absolute presence of Carriers and the Communication ecosystem, filled with opportunities, Futurecom has the important attendance of hundreds of channels and resellers from companies. These channels are represented by high-ranking and decision making executives that attend the event.
Be Inspired! The best Speakers and Keynotes for companies to reflect on trens, future, their businesses, strategies and ways to reach their sales, differentiation, aggregated value, and innovation goals!
Corporate Sales: Having CIOs and their teams from different verticals all in the same event with the other attractions is another great motivation to attend Futurecom. These participants are the main buyers of Mobile Devices and they represent the largest companies in Brazil. Also, it is not easy to meet them on a regular basis, so there is opportunity to reach them in person at the event.
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The best companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America. A great environment for carriers to plan out their technology strategies. A must-go for C-Levels and Network Managers.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Exchange ideas with other Brazilian and Latin American Carriers branches. Partnerships are made by people and good networking and personal relations are becoming essential in the corporate world.
Reach out to the Government, Anatel and other regulatory bodies – the debate on regulatory affairs results in key operations for technology providers and their Carrier costumers. Participate and set the course for your company and for Telecommunications in the region.
Press – The massive press coverage and analysts attendance in a single place greatly increases the possibilities for interviews and advertising by giving manufacturers the possibility to promote their new products and services to their end-users, avoiding the high costs of organizing and holding their own event.
TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS (VENDORS)
Carrier Presence – the Communications ecosystem together bringing countless possibilities!
Corporate Sales – the Communications ecosystem together bringing countless possibilities!
Branding – Excellent exposure to a highly qualified audience of decision makers, propagators and a strong press.
Be Inspired! The best speakers and Keynotes for Telecom Vendors to reflect on trends, the future, their businesses, strategies and ways to reach new and challenging goals!
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The most prominent companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America in a great environment to plan out the technology strategy from carriers.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Broaden your professional and personal network! Find friends, former co-workers and meet hundreds of people that will help open your mind and doors for new business opportunities. Business are made by people and good networking and personal relations are becoming increasingly essential in the corporate world.
Reach out to the Government, Anatel and other regulatory bodies – the debate on regulatory affairs results in key operations for technology providers and their Carrier costumers. Participate and set the course for your company and for Telecommunications in the region.
Develop Sales Channels – Along with the traditional gathering and absolute presence of Carriers and the Communication ecosystem, filled with opportunities, Futurecom has the important attendance of hundreds of channels and resellers from companies. These channels are represented by high-ranking and decision making executives that attend the event.
If you represent a Mobile or Value Added Services Company, be part of Futurecom 2013 by exhibiting in our VAS Pavilion – Mobile World Applications.
Click Here to learn more about our Vas Pavilion!
GOVERNMENT
Be Inspired! The best Speakers and Keynotes for Government IT and Telecom Managers to reflect on trends, the future, their businesses, strategies and ways to reach their goals through technology connected to business and applied for the good of society!
Be part of the most diverse and qualified annual Trade Show in Latin America – The most prominent companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America. Find technology providers, Mobile Chain Companies and Telecommunications Carriers that supply to your company or have the potential for future ventures. Discuss your greatest corporate challenges and how they can be overcome.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Broaden your professional and personal network! Find friends, former co-workers and meet hundreds of people that will help open your mind and doors for new business opportunities. Business are made by people and good networking and personal relations are becoming increasingly essential in the corporate world.
PRESS / INDUSTRY ANALYSTS
B2B News!
B2C News!
B2B2C News!
Carrier Presence – the Communications ecosystem gathered. News for the industry, news for the final consumer, business changes and new ways to see the market. A huge gamma of content to be explored by each media / newspaper!
Be Inspired! The best speakers and Keynotes share news and deep reflections about businesses and business models, visions, trends, the future, debates about problems and their solutions for a healthier, economically stronger and society transforming Technology Industry.
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The most prominent companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America! Three full days of Business Trade Show are not enough to all the solutions that the attending companies offer!
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities.
Reach out to the Government, Anatel and other regulatory bodies – the debate on regulatory affairs results in key operations for Technology Providers and Carrier. Stay tuned to these debates and be the first to publish the most recent news that will shape the region’s Telecommunications, IT and Internet sectors!
INVESTOR
Invest to multiply! Be Inspired! The best speakers and Keynotes for companies to reflect on trends, the future, their businesses, strategies and ways to reach their current, new and more challenging goals!
Benchmark your competitors – get better insight into what the most innovative companies are producing and their respective business models.
Reach out to Brazilian start-ups from the Technology sector – Visit “ESPACO INOVACAO”, our space dedicated to Brazilian startup companies with revenues as high as 5 million reais/year.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Partnerships are made between people and good networking and personal relations are becoming essential in today’s world.
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The most prominent companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America! Mergers, spinoffs and ideas for new companies are made possible during Futurecom!
LATIN AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS
Be Inspired! The best speakers and Keynotes for Telecom Carriers to reflect on trends, the future, their businesses, strategies and ways to reach their goals!
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The most prominent companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America in a great environment to plan out the technology strategy from carriers. Imperative for C-Levels and Network Managers.
Corporate Sales – CIOs and corporate clients are another great motivation: these visitors are the main clients for Telecom Services and are attending in behalf of the biggest companies in the country, all in one place.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Broaden your professional and personal network! Find friends, former co-workers and meet hundreds of people that will help open your mind and doors for new business opportunities. Business are made by people and good networking and personal relations are becoming increasingly essential in the corporate world.
Reach out to the Government and Regulatory Bodies from Latin America – Futurecom will have the prestigious attendance of many Presidents from a range of Latin American regulatory agencies. Be part of the debates on regulatory affairs that shape key operations for carriers. Set the course for your company and for the region’s Telecommunications.
An event that reinforces the economic and political importance of a united Latin American region: Futurecom counts with hundreds of high level attendees from Spanish speaking countries, most of them from operators, press and tech vendors. Futurecom has some key characteristics:
- • Non conflicting dates with worldwide events held in Europe and USA
- • Presence of regulators from Latin America, not only from Brazil
- • Attendees of excellent profile
- • World Class Congress
- • High quality exhibition with most LATAM players
- • Address the region’s corporate and political agenda
- • The most diverse and contextualized trade show for Latin Americans.
BRAZILIAN CARRIERS
Be Inspired! The best speakers and Keynotes for Telecom Carriers to reflect on trends, the future, its businesses, strategies and ways to reach new and challenging goals!
Be part of the most diverse and qualified Annual Trade Show in Latin America – The best companies in the Telecom, Convergent IT and Internet markets are present in the most vibrant trade show in Latin America. A great environment for carriers to plan out their technology strategies. A must-go for C-Levels and Network Managers.
Corporate Sales – CIOs and corporate clients are another great motivation: these visitors are the main clients for Telecom Services and are attending on behalf of the biggest companies in Brazil, all in one place.
Reach out to the Market present at Futurecom: find new partners, expand and create new opportunities. Broaden your professional and personal network! Find friends, former co-workers and meet hundreds of people that will help open your mind and doors for new business opportunities. Business are made by people and good networking and personal relations are becoming increasingly essential in the corporate world.
Reach out to the Government, Anatel and other regulatory bodies from LATAM – the debate on regulatory affairs results is key for carriers. Participate and set the heading of your company and the Telecom industry in the region.
SPEAKERS
Speakers from other ICT events are welcome at Futurecom. However, we would like to point out that the Call for Speakers contemplates Speakers and Panelists from our sponsoring companies and specially invited guests.
In case you are a CIO and wish to do a short presentation or meeting with suppliers and services providers, please get in touch with us: heloisa.ferrari@provisuale.com.br
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Premium Business Panel | Futurecom Broadband
Smartworld and Broadband: Market and Business Model Transformations.This Premium Business Panel will debate how the deep changes in several Market segments are continually demanding innovative positions and new business models in the search for attracting Clients, Monetization and Competiveness.
See more details here.
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Heloisa Magalhães, ValorMediator
Silvio Rodrigues, Triad SystemsTime
Das 17h10 às 18h30Day
23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Brasil
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Premium Business Panel | Futurecom Education
New Technology Landscapes: What is the Future of Education?his Premium Business Panel has the objective of debating how new Technologies can be used to fast track development through the transformation of Innovation and Education Knowledge, enhancing Society’s Progress.
See more details here.
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Ana Paula Araújo, Rede GloboMediator
José Eduardo Azarite, CPqDTime
Das 17h20 às 18h30Day
22 de outubro, terça-feiraRoom Brasil
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Premium Business Panel | Futurecom Innovation
Transforming Creativity into Innovation generating Development & Progress.In this Premium Business Panel we will hear from renowned and experienced Leaders how to stimulate creativity amongst Company Personal and how to transform this creativity into actions that bring innovations to the Market and Society, generating an environment with more competiveness and progress.
See more details here.
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Christiane Pelajo, Rede GloboMediator
Solange Carvalho, IBMTime
Das 11h15 às 13h00Day
22 de outubro, terça-feiraRoom Brasil
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Customer Experience & Quality Management: How to Explore New Business Opportunities?
The debate will address how quality management combined with the management of the customer experience can bring new revenue sources for Telecom Operators improving the image in the perception of customers and encouraging new services and applications.
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Miriam Aquino, TeleSínteseMediator
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Das 10h50 às 12h00Day
24 de outubro, quinta-feiraRoom Leblon
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M-Money, M-Payment: Regulation, Business and Technology Transforming Payment Methods and Business Models.
The discussion will address the impacts of innovative payment methods, born from the cooperation between communications and financial service providers, as well as regulators, allied to technology suppliers, aiming to develop the great potential demand for mobile payment services.
See more details here.
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Daniela Braun, G1 e CBNMediator
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Das 17h20 às 18h30Day
22 de outubro, terça-feiraRoom Copacabana
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Internet of Everything & M2M: New Horizons and Business Opportunities in a Hyperconnected Society.
The impacts of business applications using new technologies over the Internet of Things and the technological and regulatory challenges arising will be debated in this panel. It will also be addressed which market segments can boost these applications and businesses – M2M, Smart Grid.
See more details here.
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Das 14h40 às 15h50Day
24 de outubro, quinta-feiraRoom Copacabana
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Smart Cities: Solutions for Cities in Developing Countries.
This panel will debate the solutions best suited for cities in developing countries considering its particularities in mobility, security, culture and economy.
See more details here.
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Katia Militello, InfoMediator
Ludgero Pattaro, LP ConsultingTime
Das 14h40 às 15h50Day
23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Copacabana
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TVs, Tablets, Smartphones: How will the new Entertainment Room be like and its Business Opportunities?
This discussion will address the opportunities for business development in the home shopping Market, simultaneous screens, smart advertising, content sale, networked gaming, among other subjects. The influence of the interactive multimedia communication environment on family and social networks relationships will also be debated.
See more details here.
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Roberta Paduan, ExameMediator
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Das 16h00 às 17h10Day
23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Copacabana
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HET NET and the Challenges in Increasing Capacity in Broadband Offerings.
New Technologies for increasing the traffic capacity for Mobile Broadband access through heterogenic networks (smallcells, microcells, picocells, femtocells, Wifi offload) and the challenges in providing a backhaul, station location, mobility management, amongst other themes will be debated in this panel.
See more details here.
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Gilson Rondinelli, GRF TelecomMediator
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Das 10h50 às 12h00Day
22 de outubro, terça-feiraRoom Leblon
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Big Data, Cloud Computing, Virtualiaztion: What are the Trends, Applicability and Business Models?
The debate will address business trends in the concept of Big Data, Cloud Computing and Virtualization in order to provide solutions to the market to increase productivity and better management in business processes through strategic alliances and partnerships.
See more details here.
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Ana Paula Lobo, Convergencia Digital.Mediator
Márcio Kanamaru, EMCTime
Das 11h30 às 12h40Day
22 de outubro, terça-feiraRoom Copacabana
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Infrastructure Sharing: Challenges in Management, Quality and Services.
It will be discussed the different formats for sharing and managing infrastructure assets and liabilities as well as regulatory and even cultural aspects that influence the competitiveness and quality of services offered for both 4G and NGN.
See more details here.
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Eduardo Levy, SinditelebrasilMediator
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Das 15h20 às 16h30Day
22 de outubro, terça-feiraRoom Leblon
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Net Neutrality & OTT Services: Impact Transformation in the Communications Business World.
This panel will debate new ways to enable Network Growth, seeking to meet exponential demands and considering the need to improve the quality of services demanded by clients. Net Neutrality, OTT Services, new Applications considering client experience will also be discussed in this compelling Debate Panel.
See more details here.
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Mauro Peres, MBA60Mediator
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Das 11h30 às 12h40Day
24 de outubro, quinta-feiraRoom Copacabana
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(Português) Cenários e Desafios para as Operadoras da América Latina.
Gestão dos Planos de Frequências, Neutralidade da rede, Popularização dos Dispositivos Móveis e o Crescimento Exponencial do Tráfego nas Redes, serão alguns dos importantes tópicos do debate na busca de soluções e maior integração das Comunicações na América Latina.
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Rafael Junqueira, TeleSemanaMediator
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Das 11h30 às 12h40Day
23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Leblon
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Technology Trends Driving the Future of Society.
Renowned International CTOs will present and debate the great global trends in Technology and how they will impact our personal, professional and entrepreneurial lives in the coming years.
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Roberto Lima, Gestão Grau de AtivosTime
Das 14h40 às 16h30Day
22 de outubro, terça-feiraRoom Copacabana
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M-Health: The Intelligent Connection Between Health and Mobility.
The debate will discuss how M-Health Technologies can leverage better health care to the Citizens, through more effective resources and lower costs, particularly in developing countries.
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Renato Cruz, O Estado de S. PauloMediator
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23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Leblon
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Management, Quality and Innovation: discussing the Future of Brazil and the Brazil of the Future!
This important panel that transcends the ICT Sector, will address a broad discussion regarding relevant matters that lead a change in the level of development in the Country. It will also de discussed how the management of service quality needs a massive national effort to make Brazil more competitive on the world stage.
See more details here.
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Ricardo Amorim, Manhattan ConnectionMediator
Ludgero Pattaro, LP ConsultingTime
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23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Brasil
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Latin America Regulatory Framework: Challenges to Overcome!
This panel counts with important Directors and Latin American Authorities and will discuss the future of the communications networks, related regulatory themes, the dilemmas generated by OTT players and the solutions that can be provided by new technologies and possible new business models.
See more details here.
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Mariana Zani, Convergencia LatinaMediator
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23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Leblon
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Communications Ecosystem Evolution: Views on Markets, Businesses and Development.
Internationally renowned Panelists will present their views of how Innovation is providing new smart devices and applications with impacts on Business, Competition and Society.
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Guga Chacra, Globo News New YorkMediator
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23 de outubro, quarta-feiraRoom Brasil
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Tourist Attractions
Welcome to Futurecom! Rio is a world-renowned city, filled with options, adventures and tourist attractions at your disposal. By arriving a bit early or extending your stay after Futurecom, you will be able to enjoy all the beauty Rio has to offer.
Here’s a list of what our organizers consider to be some of the must-see attractions in Rio:
- Barra Beach: great for a morning walk or to relax before and after the event.
- Prainha and Grumari: these beaches are located a bit further away from downtown Rio, closer to the Recreio neighborhood and “barra de Mangaratiba”, a destination for famous Brazilian artists.
- Olegário Maciel Street: also known as “downtown Barra”, it has a couple of bars and restaurants that are worth experiencing!
- Barra Shopping: along with its annex, NY Center, it’s one of the biggest shopping centers in Latin America, filled with stores and eating options.
- Pedra da Gávea (Gavea Rock): climb atop this hill to enjoy one of the best views in Rio, from there you can see the beautiful São Conrado e Gávea neighborhoods. This is also the launching pad for scenic hand gliding flights through the region, so make sure to check weather conditions and availability if you’re feeling adventurous and wish to fly!
- MAR – Rio de Janeiro Art Museum: Inaugurated in 2013, it’s located in the new Porto Maravilha area, in the downtown region of Rio and close to Santos Dumont airport. It counts with a floor solely dedicated to Rio de Janeiro related art, with various and contemporary artworks;
- Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon: Rio’s most famous and “carioca” beaches. A must-go;
- Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer: breathtaking views from world famous sceneries. Another must-see.
- The bars of Lapa: a famous bohemian neighborhood located in downtown Rio. Dress casually and enjoy an ice cold beer from one of Lapa’s many bars.
- MON – Oscar Niemayer Museum in Niterói: A beautiful construction from the Brazilian renowned architect, from which you can see a different view of the Sugar Loaf and Guanabara Bay. Notice how the negative inclination of the building perfectly combines with the Sugar Loaf on the other side of the bay.
- Angra dos Reis and Paraty: incredible locations that deserve (rather, must) be experienced from a boat and the sea! Boat rentals are available; just make sure to schedule a whole day for this activity, since it’s a bit far from Rio.
- Petropolis: Visit the house where Santos Dumont lived, where King Dom Pedro resided and schedule a pleasant and flavorful visit to one of the many traditional breweries located in the region.
- And there so much more to be seen, like the Botanical Garden, Maracanã Stadium (2014 World Cup host), Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the beautiful Municipal Theater and many other tourist attractions!
Time Zone
Rio de Janeiro has the same time zone of the most relevant Brazilian cities. Rio is UTC-3, or three hours behind Greenwich time.
Currency
Brazilian currency is called “Reais”. The exchange rate to USD is roughly about 1 US Dollar to 2 reais (R$ symbol may come before the number).
For the latest and exact exchanging rates, please visit
ATMs in Brazil
Easy to find. There will be ATMs available both at the entrance and close to the food square of Futurecom. “Banco 24 horas” is the name of the ATM that does withdrawal from most international banks (fees may apply, please consult with your bank).
Credit cards: easy!
Credit cards are widely accepted at restaurants, hotels and stores in Rio de Janeiro and in all major cities in Brazil. However it is always wise to check if you can use your card before assuming that the vendors machine is connected and in good working order.
Voltage
The voltage in Rio de Janeiro is 110v. Sockets in the hotel rooms may be of either one of the types in displayed the pictures below:
Voltage in the convention center
There are no outlets at the convention center for exhibitor use. Electricity shall be requested for with the organizing company at taxas@provisuale.com.br and a SWITCH-BOARD shall be assembled by your assembling company. If you are bringing popup structures only, pay attention to this fact. After assembling, energy will be 220V monophase or 380V triphase.
Language
Portuguese (Brazilian Portuguese slightly different from Portugal) is the official language in Brazil. Rio is an international city, so there are services available in English in hotels, places of interest, subways and some other public places. If a Brazilian does not speak English, the person is often kind and does its best to help. Here are some daily-used Brazilian expressions, which can be of great use:
| English | Portuguese |
| Hello! | Olá |
| Excuse me! | Com licença |
| Sorry | Desculpe |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa? |
| Where is it? | Onde é? |
| I need help | Preciso de ajuda |
Business Hours
Shopping malls, mobile service companies, some post offices and other public services are open all year round, including most public holidays. The standard working hours in Brazil are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for major shopping malls (like Barra Shopping, relatively close to the convention center), most of which will run from 10:00 am to 10 p.m. Usually, 7-9a.m. and 5-8 p.m. being the peak hours, which traffic should be taken into consideration.
Telecommunications
International calls may be made directly from hotel rooms with IDD lines. With an IC card, you can also make domestic long distance calls and international calls from public telephones or you can apply for long distance call service in your place of accommodation.
Internet services are currently(apagar nowadays) quite popular in Rio de Janeiro. Internet services are available at hotels, business centers and Internet bars. Wireless broadband connection is provided at some restaurants and clubs.
Mobile Service
Brazil has 4 major mobile operators and some smaller ones. There is coverage in Rio, including the Barra da Tijuca region and in the convention center. Operators reinforce antennas for the show as well, because of the heavy usage during that period in the pavilion. We recommend cabled internet for exhibitors, as there is extreme Wi-Fi congestion at Telecom events
Express Services
DHL and FedEx provide express services in Rio de Janeiro. All kinds of urgent documents and goods can be delivered to more than 170 countries around the world. You can ask for express services at large-scale post offices, at your hotel’s business centre or even make a phone call for at-the-door collection.
Tap Water
Avoid drinking water directly from the sink. Prefer bottled water, which is sold everywhere, including your hotel.
Restrooms
Travelers can easily find free public restrooms on the convention center, in office buildings, shopping centers, supermarkets, hotels and restaurants in general.
Weather / Dress Code
Historical data from the event period in October shows the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC, so it is usually hot and sunny in Rio during this time of the year. It may rain, tough. For the event, we recommend you wear suit. If you are staying for the weekend or after show, bring light clothing. There is central air conditioning at RioCentro’s pavilion 4 for Futurecom, as well as in hotels and many cars/taxis.
Hotlines
| Phone | Number Service |
| 190 | Police |
| 193 | Fire department |
| 192 | Ambulance |
*There will be a Fire Brigade and Ambulance available at the event site. If needed, ask for it at CAEX (exhibitors center).
For further information, please visit the official website of the Rio de Janeiro Tourism Guide. http://www.rioguiaoficial.com.br/en/home