CRiA Connect

We are a Brazilian network of creative professionals and doers. We connect target audiences in our independent pop-up festivals. We strive to empower Brazilian executives in the USA through robust networking, insightful knowledge exchange, and impactful professional development opportunities. We foster a community where creative professionals can connect, collaborate, and thrive in their respective fields. We foster a strong community to understand our audience's needs better and deliver more tailored solutions to our clients. Our in-person events consistently attract a large and enthusiastic audience across the United States. These gatherings bring together the brightest minds in the creative community, inspiring and connecting hundreds of professionals. We have a network of individuals with master's degrees and Employment Authorization seeking to re-enter the U.S. workforce. We work to connect them with employers, leveraging their intense creativity and diverse backgrounds. Our numbers in 2024. Over 200 attendees in 3 events in New York and San Francisco. 2 Sold Out events. 80% women attending. 50% work in the creative industry Our panelists represent leading organizations, including Google, Apple, Meta, J.P. Morgan Chase, Gucci, Macy's, MailMondo, ImpactHub, and many more. Our esteemed panel features industry leaders from agencies like MiQ, REBU, WMN, Waymaker, and Area 23, renowned best-selling authors, and celebrated personalities like Daniela Escobar and Rafa Brites. Their work has received widespread recognition through prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, Fast Company awards, NYC Type Directors Club honors, Webby Awards, and others. This impressive group includes authors, advertisers, founders, directors, and vice presidents who have collectively driven significant customer growth for renowned brands such as AT&T, PUMA, Reebok, Uber, Kiehl's, Melissa, L'attitude, Dengo, Deezer, Chase, and many more. 💡 We are CRiA. Join us!