TEDxGoiânia

Speakers

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• Alberto Lustosa

  Economist and Strategic Business Consultant

  Economist, strategic business consultant and executive with approximately 30 years of experience at Sebrae, Brazil’s leading organization supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship. He served as State Programs Manager at Sebrae Goiás and has extensive experience in executive management, business development and strategic consulting. He holds a postgraduate degree in Finance from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and an MBA in Marketing. He currently advises entrepreneurs and executives on decision-making, business organization and sustainable growth. Alberto is also an author and develops courses and educational content focused on entrepreneurship, management and professional development

• Ana Garcias

  Actress, Playwright & Theatre Researcher

  Ana Garcias is an actress, playwright, poet, storyteller, and Theatre student at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG). Her artistic and academic work explores theatrical games as a means of unlocking creativity, expression, and human connection. Moving across theatre, arts education, poetry, and storytelling, she investigates how theatrical practices can extend beyond the stage and become tools for everyday life. Through performances, workshops, and artistic experiences, Ana invites people to reconnect with their creative essence and discover theatre as a space for presence, imagination, and transformation.

• Anna Carolina Cruz

  Architect, Cultural Producer & CAU-GO Council Member

  Architect and urban planner, co-founder of Arte Plena Casa Galeria, and a council member of CAU-GO, the Architecture and Urbanism Council of Goiás. Her work focuses on sensory and affective architecture, developing residential and commercial projects that integrate space, perception, art, and human experience. She also works in cultural and event production, bringing a sensitive and artistic perspective to architecture and institutional practice.

• Arnaldo Tavares

  AI Strategist | Ex-NVIDIA, Intel & AWS

  International technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in supercomputing, GPU computing, and Artificial Intelligence. He built his career in Silicon Valley, where he led the Enterprise Machine Learning division at NVIDIA, headed partnerships and open-source AI strategy at Intel, and drove global AI initiatives in hybrid computing and GenAI for the financial sector at AWS. His work sits at the intersection of the hardware, software, and strategy that power today's AI revolution. Having retired from the corporate world in July 2025, Tavares is now CEO of Vanguard Data Labs, a consultancy specializing in AI infrastructure and cost reduction. He is an angel investor and board member for AI startups — including Finland-based AnalysisMode — as well as a speaker and mentor at universities, research centers, and companies. Arnaldo holds master's degrees in International Business from the University of Southern California (USC) and in Data Science from UC Berkeley.

• Banda Fascina Samba

  Brazilian Music Band | Samba, Pagode & Popular Music

  Banda Fascina is a Brazilian music group from Goiânia, bringing together musicians from different regions of the country. With more than two decades of history, the band blends samba, pagode, sertanejo, axé, forró and contemporary hits into an energetic and versatile musical experience. Its performances are driven by rhythm, audience connection and the celebration of Brazilian popular music.

• Carlos Willian Leite

  Journalist, Cultural Critic and Wine Writer

  Carlos Willian Leite is a journalist, cultural writer and wine journalist whose work connects literature, audiovisual culture, streaming, books and the world of wine. He writes about cultural trends, reading, cinema, series and contemporary media, bringing together critical perspective, accessible language and editorial sensitivity. He is a partner at Eureka Comunicação and founder of Bula Livros, a platform dedicated to books, literature and cultural dissemination. His professional trajectory brings together journalism, cultural criticism, communication strategy and the promotion of reading, dialogue and artistic experience.

• Celso Gonçalves Camilo Junior

  Professor, AI Researcher and Public Innovation Leader

  Celso Gonçalves Camilo Junior is a professor, artificial intelligence researcher and public innovation leader. He holds a degree in Computer Science from PUC Goiás, a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UFG, and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from UFU. He is a founding member of the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence at UFG and an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Goiás. He has served as a visiting professor at Carnegie Mellon University and at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, and has represented Brazil in international innovation forums, including Startup20/G20. His research focuses on computational intelligence, metaheuristics, evolutionary algorithms and artificial neural networks, with applications in health, cybersecurity, software testing, automation, e-commerce and decision-making.

• da Mota Sanhueza

  Musical Duo | Musicians & Young Artists

  Emilio and Marco Antonio da Mota Sanhueza are Spanish-Chilean brothers and musicians based in Goiânia, Brazil, whose artistic paths connect classical music, creativity, and international experience. Emilio is a musician, composer, cellist, and Computer Engineering student at UFG, while Marco is a cellist and scholarship member of the Goiás Youth Symphony Orchestra. Together, their musical backgrounds include performances and studies in Brazil and Europe, with experiences at the Young Euro Classic in Berlin and concerts in Salzburg, Prague, Budapest, and Vienna. Their TEDxGoiânia performance brings two distinct generations and musical trajectories into dialogue through a shared language: music.

• Dilze Percílio

  Sociologist, Organizational & Leadership Mentor

  Dilze Percílio is a sociologist with a Master’s degree in Sociology of Culture and over 30 years of experience in people management and cultural transformation. She works with organizational culture, strategy, innovation, diversity and leadership, combining analytical thinking and a systemic perspective to connect human relationships with business strategy. She is the founder of SPRINT Career Mentoring and Director at APOIO Negócios, leading organizational mentoring and talent-development initiatives focused on preparing organizations for the age of Artificial Intelligence and Human Innovation.

• Eliete Fonseca

  Female Productivity & Behavioral Performance Strategist

  Eliete Fonseca is a strategist, mentor, and consultant focused on female productivity, behavioral performance, and personal development. Her work helps women turn intention into action and behavior into measurable results, connecting productivity with purpose, consistency, and execution. She is also Social Director at ACEG Empresarial and works with professionals and entrepreneurs through mentoring, consulting, and speaking engagements.

• Emilio Augusto da Mota Sanhueza

  Computer Engineering Student, Musician & Composer

  Emilio Augusto da Mota Sanhueza is a Spanish-Chilean Computer Engineering student at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), with interests in offensive security, artificial intelligence, systems programming in C, and DevOps. Alongside his technical studies, he is also a musician and composer with formal training in piano, music theory, and cello. He has performed with youth and symphonic orchestras in Goiás and taken part in national and international tours, including the Young Euro Classic in Berlin and concerts in Salzburg, Prague, Budapest, and Vienna. His trajectory brings together engineering, computing, and music, connecting analytical thinking, creativity, and multidisciplinary practice.

• Franklin Bonfim

  Technology, Innovation & Smart Cities Leader

  Franklin Bonfim is a technology and innovation leader with over eight years of experience in IT, digital transformation, data protection, information security, IoT, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and R&D&I. He currently serves as Deputy Head of Transparency, Data Protection and Information Security at Sesc and Senac Goiás and leads the Black Stars community. His academic background includes specializations in IT Strategy, Technology Governance and Digital Transformation, an MBA in Project Management from FGV, and a Master’s degree in Development and Territorial Planning, with research focused on smart cities. Franklin has also served as an ambassador for ABStartups and NEon, connecting technology, entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and urban transformation.

• Gabriel Schimchak

  International Business & Innovation Strategist

  International business and innovation strategist with over 26 years of experience in marketing, branding, business intelligence, new business development, and startup ecosystems. He has led international business and innovation missions connecting Brazilian entrepreneurs with major technology and startup hubs in Israel, Silicon Valley, and China. His experience includes startup acceleration, venture capital, market expansion, marketing strategy, and innovation projects. With an extensive international network across Brazil, Latin America, North America, Israel, and China, Gabriel works at the intersection of global business, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation.

• Leandro Lemes

  AI, Automation & Technology Strategist

  Leandro Lemes is a technology executive and entrepreneur working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, automation, SEO, and scalable systems. He is the founder of USE IA, where he applies technology to help businesses increase revenue, reduce operational costs, and build processes designed for continuity and scale. His approach prioritizes execution over theory, treating technology as infrastructure rather than experimentation. Leandro believes that meaningful innovation comes from questioning assumptions, seeing beyond the obvious, and turning emerging technologies into practical, sustainable business results.

• Mayara Amorim

  Social Health Strategist & Human Relations Researcher

  Mayara Amorim is a Social Health Strategist, researcher of human relationships, and TEDx Speaker. Working at the intersection of behavior, culture, technology, and the future, she explores how rapid technological and social transformations are reshaping the way people, organizations, and communities connect. As a business consultant, speaker, and facilitator, she translates her research into strategies and experiences that strengthen relationships, transform organizational cultures, and expand human adaptability in a rapidly changing world. Her work is guided by a central question: As technology advances exponentially, how can we sustain meaningful human relationships?

• Messias Reis da Silva

  Project Management Specialist and IT Governance Consultant

  Messias Reis da Silva is a project management specialist, IT governance consultant, educator and entrepreneur. He holds a degree in Computer Science, MBAs in IT Governance and Project Management, and a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Goiás. He is PMP-certified and holds additional certifications in Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum Master, ITIL, COBIT and Kanban Management. He has worked as PMO Leader in a large corporation and teaches MBA courses in project management, PMP certification, Microsoft Project and Project Management Office practices. He is Membership Director of the PMI Goiás Chapter, author of books on project management, and founder of Mundo de Projetos.

• Sam Cyrous

  Psychologist, Logotherapist & Storyteller

  Sam Cyrous is a psychologist, logotherapist, and storyteller born in Uruguay to Persian parents. He graduated in Psychology from the University of Algarve and developed his clinical practice with a strong foundation in Relational Psychotherapy. His work explores meaning, human relationships, resilience, and the search for purpose in times of profound social and personal transformation. Through psychology and storytelling, Sam creates reflections that invite people to reconsider how they understand themselves, their experiences, and the meaning they give to life.

• Selma Lustosa

  Women’s Leadership, Connections & Business Strategist

  Selma Lustosa is a business administrator with more than 20 years of experience serving the high- and ultra-high-net-worth market. She is the founder of Conexão Mulher Século XXI, an initiative designed to bring together women from different professional backgrounds through meaningful connections, business networking, and the exchange of life experiences. Her trajectory is shaped by resilience, relationship building, and a strong belief in the power of ideas, attitude, and purposeful connections. Through her work, Selma creates environments where women can expand their networks, share experiences, develop opportunities, and transform personal challenges into new paths for leadership and growth.

• Taciano Messias Moraes

  Product, Innovation & Digital Ventures Leader

  Tassiano Messias Moraes is a Product Lead at FutureSight Ventures, where he works across multiple startups, and a professor in the Product Management program at George Brown College in Toronto. He holds a Master’s degree in Software Management from Carnegie Mellon University – Silicon Valley. With two decades of experience in digital projects across different countries, he has helped launch products used by millions of people and has delivered consulting and training in innovation for a wide range of organizations. His work connects product strategy, technology, entrepreneurship, and venture building.

• Weber Martins

  Professor, AI Researcher and Human-Centered Education Innovator

  Weber Martins is a professor and researcher working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Experimental Psychology, and education. A Full Professor at EMC/UFG and a faculty member at ECISS/PUC Goiás, he was among the pioneers of neural network research in Central Brazil in the 1990s. His work has included the development of innovative software for behavioral research and intelligent tutoring systems. Combining scientific rigor with a human-centered perspective, Weber explores how technology can support individual differences in learning. At TEDxGoiânia, he proposes rethinking education so that intelligent systems help recognize, respect, and support the uniqueness of each student.