ISTAT Connect São Paulo
ISTAT Connect São Paulo took place in June 2026 and featured a series of engaging panels and discussions covering key industry topics, including legal perspectives, airline insights and the role of development institutions such as BNDES. The event was designed to foster meaningful connections and knowledge sharing and welcomed approximately 75 attendees. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inaugural event!
Proudly sponsored by Machado Meyer Advogados
ISTAT Connect São Paulo June Schedule of Events
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Breakfast and Networking
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| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Welcome Remarks
Priscilla Branco, ISTAT Board Member & Senior Vice President, Marketing Latin America & Caribbean, Macquarie AirFinance
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| 10:15 – 10:45 |
Manufacturer’s Overview of the Brazilian Aviation Market
- Moderator: Priscilla Branco, Senior Vice President, Marketing Latin America & Caribbean, Macquarie AirFinance
- Gilberto Peralta, President, Airbus Brazil
- Rafael Ferro, Managing Director, Commercial Services Latin America & Caribbean, Boeing
- Priscila Doro Solymossy, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Latin America & The Caribbean, Embraer
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| 10:45 – 11:15 |
Fireside Chat With BNDES
- André de Barros Ruttimann, Head of Aerospace and Defense Export Credit, BNDES
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| 11:15 – 11:45 |
Challenges of the Brazilian Legal and Judiciary Environment
- Moderator: Fábio Falkenburger, Partner, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice
- Ken Basch, Basch & Rameh
- Raphael Linares, Head of Fleet & General Counsel, Azul
- Isabela Vilhena, Legal Manager, LATAM Airlines Brasil
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| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Closing Remarks
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