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Panelists

Check out the Festuris panelists here and plan your schedule to attend Latin America’s largest tourism event.

Speakers

Speaker

Bruno Reis

Chief Executive Officer of the Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (Embratur)
About
Bruno Reis

With a bachelor’s degree in tourism and more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Bruno Reis has a proven track record in leadership positions at the Ministry of Tourism and RIOgaleão. He served as CEO of EMPROTUR/RN and Vice President of Fornatur. At Embratur, he also served as Director of International Marketing, Business, and Sustainability. Currently, as head of the agency, he is working to reposition Brazil on the international tourism scene.

Speaker

Giane Guerra

Journalist with the RBS Group, specializing in economics and finance
About
Giane Guerra

Giane combines extensive experience in analyzing economic scenarios with a commitment to promoting financial literacy. Using clear and accessible language, she transforms complex topics into practical content on economics, budgeting, investments, and financial management, connecting information, context, and impact for different audiences.

Speaker

Luciano Potter

Speaker, podcaster, journalist, and broadcaster
About
Luciano Potter

Active in the media since 1999, he has hosted dozens of radio, TV, and podcast shows, in addition to contributing to newspapers and websites. He covers national and international events such as World Cups, TEDTalks, and innovation and technology events throughout Brazil and around the world. Over the past 25 years, he has conducted more than 5,000 interviews—some important, some lighthearted, some sad, and some joyful; some serious, and some entertaining. A quarter-century of listening, but also of speaking, filming, and writing. In his talks, shows, podcasts, and videos, he teaches the art of deep listening and celebrates friendship as a bridge to genuine human connections, transforming voices into bonds that inspire, inform, and humanize the world around him. And since 2018 and 2019, he has been the father of two boys—the true and sweet challenge of his life.

Speaker

Claudia Maldaner

Major in the Rio Grande do Sul Military Brigade and Chief of Staff of the CRPM Hortensias - Gramado
About
Claudia Maldaner

Major Maldaner holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Caxias do Sul (2022), a bachelor’s degree in military sciences from the Military Police Academy (2014), and a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Caxias do Sul (2009). He is currently a major in the Rio Grande do Sul Military Brigade and Chief of Staff of the CRPM Hortensias - Gramado.

Speaker

Dr. Fabiano da Rosa

Attorney specializing in Compliance and Corporate Crisis Management
About
Dr. Fabiano da Rosa

Dr. Fabiano is also a writer, professor, speaker, legal commentator for the CNBC Brasil television channel, and coordinator of the Audit Committee of the UN Global Compact’s Brazil Network.

Speaker

HeyDoc!

DJ and music producer
About
HeyDoc!

HeyDoc! transformed his career after being diagnosed with autism, becoming a leading figure in the national and international electronic music scene. With releases on major labels and performances at festivals in Brazil, Europe, Asia, and North America, he also serves as a speaker and advocate for inclusion, bringing together music, awareness, and social impact.

Speaker

Sandra Gabriel

Sandra Gabriel is a doctor and entrepreneur at HeyDoc
About
Sandra Gabriel

Sandra Gabriel is a doctor and entrepreneur at HeyDoc. As the artist’s mother, she closely followed his journey until his autism diagnosis, turning her personal experience into a mission to provide support and raise awareness. For the past six years, she has dedicated herself full-time to managing her son’s career, advocating for music as a tool for development, inclusion, and transforming lives.

Speaker

Flavia Zülzke

CMO of Rede Deville
About
Flavia Zülzke

Flavia Zülzke is CMO of Rede Deville, where she leads marketing and sales strategies for its business units: Deville Hotels and the international franchises Marriott Airport Guarulhos and The Westin São Paulo. With extensive experience in the tourism and entertainment sectors, she helped establish the Avianca Brasil brand and has worked at companies such as Live Nation, Sony Music, and Cultura Inglesa.

Mediators

Mediator

Elis Zilli

Speaker, consultant, and expert in hospitality and customer experience
About
Elis Zilli

With over 20 years of experience in tourism and the hospitality industry, she worked at the Gramado Department of Tourism and served as manager of the Hotel Casa da Montanha for 15 years. As the founder of Flui Consultoria Hoteleira, she shares strategies that combine excellence, a culture of service, and business results.

Curator
Mediator

Luciana Thomé

Tourism Management Consultant and Neuromarketing Specialist
About
Luciana Thomé

Luciana Thomé is a consultant in Tourism Management, a specialist in neuromarketing, with a background in group management and more than 15 years' experience in various Brazilian tourist destinations.

Curator

Curator
Mediator

Luciana Thomé

Tourism Management Consultant and Neuromarketing Specialist
About
Luciana Thomé

Luciana Thomé is a consultant in Tourism Management, a specialist in neuromarketing, with a background in group management and more than 15 years' experience in various Brazilian tourist destinations.