Global Trade Summit 2025: the future of international trade under discussion

From May 21 to 23, 2025, the Julio Tedesco Expocentre will become the main address of national logistics to discuss the future of international trade. The Global Trade Summit 2025, organized by the Foreign Trade Center (NCE) of the Itajai Business Association (ACII), will bring together leaders, entrepreneurs and experts from around the world.

With the expectation of receiving 1200 participants, the event promises three intense days of debates, networking and learning about the latest trends in the sector. Paula Machado, coordinator of the NCE of ACII, highlights the choice of Balneario Camboriu as headquarters, highlighting the infrastructure of the Julio Tedesco Expocentro, which offers comfort and convenience for participants during the more than 28 hours of scheduled content. “We were looking for a space that would provide comfort and a complete experience to participants, with adequate structure for the three days of the event and its more than 28 hours of content, explains Paula Machado.

The main objective of the Global Trade Summit is to boost knowledge, growth and opportunities in foreign trade, logistics and supply chain. The event seeks to promote debates on innovative ideas, deepen concepts and update participants on trends and strategic knowledge of the sector.In addition, it aims to strengthen collaboration between companies in the logistics chain and foreign trade, both nationally and regionally.

The target audience of the event includes companies and professionals working in foreign trade, logistics and supply chain, both in Santa Catarina and in other regions of Brazil.“O Global Trade Summit offers a robust and specific technical content, attracting from decision makers to operational professionals. The presence of industry leaders, the so-called C-levels (decision makers), ensures a networking and learning environment with the main exponents of national foreign trade”, details Paula Machado.

The event will address the most relevant issues of the moment, including debates on logistics issues of Santa Catarina, such as port and airport logistics, new legislation involving foreign trade, with the presence of representatives of the IRS, and issues such as costs of Detention and Demurrage and. In addition, the event will also bring discussions on how to balance the high performance required by foreign trade with the quality of life and the importance of networking for career development.

The infrastructure of the Global Trade Summit will have a Main Stage, where creators of the main import and export processes, members of renowned institutions in Brazil and worldwide, and popular guests in the universe of business in santa catarina and brazil will share their experiences and visions. 

The event passport includes access to the 3 days of immersion in Foreign Trade, Logistics and Supply Chain in the largest and best convention center in Santa Catarina, lectures and panels with renowned national experts, presentation of news and innovations in the sector, and debates on the most relevant topics of the moment.

Confirmed speakers

Fabiano Coelho, Undersecretary of Customs Administration

Felipe Mendes, General Coordinator of Customs Administration (COANA)

Douglas Fonseca, Special Coordinator of Customs Risk Management (CORAD)

Raphael Eugenio, General Coordinator for Combating Smuggling and Misuse (COREP)

Tiago Barbosa, General Coordinator of Trade Facilitation and Manager of the Single Foreign Trade Portal by SECEX

Mario De Marco, Fiscal Auditor of RFB and Technical Advisor of the Undersecretary of Customs Administration.

Learn more

What: Global Trade Summit

When: 21 to 23 May

Location: Expocentro Julio Tedesco

Organization: Foreign Trade Center (NCE) of the Business Association of Itajai (ACII)

Website: https://globaltradesummit.com.br/