Paris, June 11, 2025 – The first day of VivaTech 2025, one of the world’s leading technology and innovation events, featured a special program organized by the State of São Paulo and the University of São Paulo (USP), with support from FAPESP and active participation from the Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI). The initiative reaffirms the central role of Brazilian science and innovation on the global stage.
The special session took place this Wednesday (11), from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, in Workshop 2 at Hall 2, bringing together prominent authorities and researchers to discuss strategies and advances in technology, sustainability, and health.
The session was divided into two roundtables. The first, titled “The State of São Paulo’s Innovation Strategies for a Global Tech Hub,” explored public policies and initiatives that have positioned São Paulo as a global technology hub. Panelists included the São Paulo State Secretary for Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Vahan Agopyan; USP Rector, Prof. Carlos Gilberto Carlotti; and FAPESP’s Executive Director, Prof. Carlos Américo Pacheco.
The second roundtable, “Science and Innovation for a Sustainable Future: USP’s Advances in Climate, AI, Clean Energy, Health, and Technology,” showcased some of USP’s leading scientific advances in areas crucial to the future of humanity. Speakers included Prof. Paulo Artaxo (Climate), Prof. Julio Meneghini (Energy Transition), Prof. Carlos Labate (Sustainable Fuels), Prof. Marcelo Zuffo (Electronic Systems), Prof. Fabio Cozman (Artificial Intelligence), and Prof. Vanderlei Bagnato (Optics in Health Sciences).
USP’s presence at VivaTech 2025, with support from FAPESP and participation from RCGI, reinforces the university’s commitment to developing innovative solutions to global challenges.