As Head of Events at iCities, I lead all event operations and strategies, focusing on creating innovative and high-impact experiences within the smart city, IoT, and blue economy ecosystems. My role includes coordinating major international events such as Smart City Expo Curitiba, the largest smart city event in Latin America, IoT Solutions Congress Brasil, a leading event for Internet of Things solutions, and Tomorrow.Blue Economy Niterói, which promotes innovation in the sustainable development of oceans.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Strategy and Planning: Responsible for the design and execution of strategies that ensure the alignment of events with global trends in innovation, sustainability, and technology, providing participants with a forward-looking vision.Multidisciplinary Team Management: I coordinate high-performance teams, including operations, marketing, sponsorships, sales, and customer service, ensuring synergy between teams and the successful delivery of top-tier events.Strategic Partnerships: Development and management of partnerships with industry-leading companies, governments, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations, maximizing event visibility and attracting major market players.Participant Experience: Focused on providing memorable and engaging experiences for participants, from registration to post-event, utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to optimize the customer journey.Budget and Sponsorship Management: Efficient management of multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring return on investment and sustainable growth for the events.Global Impact: Delivering events that impact thousands of people annually, connecting global leaders, entrepreneurs, public managers, and decision-makers, positioning iCities as a reference in the development of solutions for smart and sustainable cities.

At 9weeklabs, I co-founded and lead a pre-acceleration platform dedicated to empowering startups and entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into scalable and competitive businesses. Through a proprietary methodology, we develop intensive 9-week programs that guide participants through all the essential steps for a startup's success, from product validation to investor pitching.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Development of Pre-Acceleration Methodology: I structured and implemented an effective and practical methodology that has successfully been applied to more than 137 startups, helping them overcome initial challenges and position themselves competitively in the market.Investment Fundraising: Assisted accelerated startups in raising millions in investments, with several gaining recognition in renowned programs such as Inovativa and Rocket RPC.Mentoring and Networking: Acted as a mentor for entrepreneurs, connecting them with a vast network of investors, mentors, and industry experts, facilitating access to strategic resources and opportunities.Program Management: Led the execution of pre-acceleration programs, including startup recruitment, support team formation, and overseeing all program stages from participant selection to Demo Day.Growth of the Startup Ecosystem: Contributed to the growth and strengthening of the startup ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with market opportunities and a global network of investors and accelerators.Strategic Partnerships: Developed and maintained partnerships with accelerators, investors, universities, and companies, expanding the reach of 9weeklabs and creating new development opportunities for participants.

Consultoria e gestão setorial em eventos produzidos pela Dream Factory.