4/16/2012 - 4/17/2012

ABVCAP 2012 Conference - Grand Hyatt São Paulo

ABVCAP 2012 CONFERENCE

By year-end 2011, Brazil ranked as the world’s sixth largest economy.  According to the specialists, if the growth rate forecast is maintained for the next few years, it could well stand fourth in this global ranking by 2019.  Great investment opportunities, massive economic potential and surging domestic demands are highlighted as the driving forces underpinning its sustainable development.

While the global economic crisis has put in evidence the strength of  the emerging economies, it has also raised some concerns: how can the successful economic strategies spurring this development be tweaked to cope with sweeping changes? How can the efficiency of the emerging markets be preserved?

The Conference hosted by the Brazilian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (ABVCAP) has been firming up its position as the main private equity, venture and seed capital event for the emerging nations, attracting more than 600 local and international players in this industry.  On April 16 and 17, 2012, specialists, fund managers, government authorities, lawyers, consultants and entrepreneurs gathered together with Brazilian and international investors to discuss the long-term investment context in Brazil, in view of the new global economic order. The topics included more streamlined regulatory frameworks, rising participation among institutional investors, uptake of foreign funding, the views of international investors, the current most attractive sectors, and the scenarios for IPOs.  All of this in the usual setting for networking and exchanging experiences!

Additionally, selected companies presented their strategies and opportunities during the investments section: the Venture Forum.