Rafaela Brum
Turismóloga com mais de 20 anos de experiência em gestão pública no setor de turismo e eventos, é Diretora de Turismo, Eventos e Economia Criativa da Secretaria Municipal de Desenvolvimento Econômico, Turismo e Eventos de Porto Alegre (SMDETE). Ao longo da trajetória, atuou na organização de grandes eventos, na articulação institucional e em projetos estratégicos para a cidade. Hoje, lidera o posicionamento de Porto Alegre como destino competitivo, com foco em turismo esportivo, economia criativa e grandes eventos como vetores de desenvolvimento econômico.
Paulo Silva
Presidente do Clube de Corredores de Porto Alegre (CORPA) e diretor-geral da Maratona Internacional de Porto Alegre, que transformou em um dos maiores eventos de atletismo da América Latina e na prova mais plana do Brasil. Em 2025, celebrou 50 anos dedicados ao atletismo: antes de comandar os bastidores, foi corredor de elite, com recorde pessoal de 2h20min09s na Maratona de Los Angeles e passagem pela seleção brasileira na Copa do Mundo de Maratona de Seul (1987).
Liliana Cardoso
A reciter, radio host, television presenter, and cultural activist, she has served as Municipal Secretary of Culture for Porto Alegre since 2024. In 2021, she became the first Black woman elected patron of the Festejos Farroupilhas and received the Farroupilha Medal of Merit, the highest honor awarded by the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul. She served as vice president of the Rio Grande do Sul State Council on Culture and was named best reciter of the year three times, receiving the Vitor Mateus Teixeira Award. She has recorded more than 40 audio recordings featuring her voice.
Susana Kakuta
Municipal Secretary of Economic Development, Tourism, and Events for Porto Alegre, she leads the strategy to position the capital of Rio Grande do Sul as a national leader in tourism and the new economy. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of public administration, industry, and innovation, she served as a state secretary in Rio Grande do Sul, chaired Badesul Desenvolvimento twice—the first woman to hold the position—and, in an unprecedented move, headed SESI, SENAI, and IEL in the state. She was also CEO of TECNOSINOS and co-founder of Biosens and Startup Academy.
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Pedro Navega
Pedro has a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of São Paulo and a postgraduate degree in Construction Management from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has worked in the aviation sector since 2013, having started his career at the inauguration of Terminal 3 International at Guarulhos Airport. Since 2018 he has been part of Fraport Brasil, where he is responsible for the Commercial Aviation area at Porto Alegre and Fortaleza airports. Her work focuses on developing new routes and airlines, as well as promoting tourism in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Ceará.
Deivid Schu
A traveler who has visited more than 10 countries and several destinations that induce Brazilian tourism, he has a degree in Business Administration, a specialization in Innovation and Strategy, and a Master's degree in Creative Industry, all from Feevale University. He has worked for more than 7 years in municipal and regional public management of tourist destinations, sectoral chambers and councils in areas related to market observatories, culture and creativity, historical heritage and urban development.
Felipe Fioreze
A native of Gramado, he has been in the hotel industry for over 20 years and is the co-founder and CEO of Hotéis Fioreze. He has served as president of the CVB Região das Hortênsias for the past two years.
Danis “Catarina” Ogliari
A businessman and president of the Visite Cascavel Convention Bureau, he is the owner of Grupo Catarina, a conglomerate operating in the hospitality, textile, apparel, and commercial management sectors, with a presence in four states. In 2022, he opened the Hotel Recanto Catarina, the largest chalet-style hotel in Brazil, an experience that brought him closer to the tourism industry. At the helm of the Convention Bureau since 2025, he has expanded the membership from 20 to nearly 200 and is positioning Cascavel as a leading regional, national, and international destination. He also serves as a speaker in the fields of tourism and entrepreneurship.
Francisco Prado
A specialist in business tourism (MICE) with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and sales industries, he is the Commercial Director of the Plaza Hotel & Boulevard Convention Vale dos Vinhedos and a managing partner at MK3 Turismo. He has worked for chains such as GJP Hotéis & Resorts, Dall'Onder, and Hotel Villa Michelon, and holds a graduate degree in Sales Planning and Management from UCS. His work combines strategy, relationship-building, and a focus on local culture to attract conferences and corporate events to the Serra Gaúcha region, transforming each event into a success and a lasting legacy for the destination.
Thomas Fontana
With a degree in advertising (ESPM/Sul), Thomas is president of the G30 Institute, a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of the tourism industry in Rio Grande do Sul. Through governance groups, the development of public policies, research, events, promotional campaigns, and other initiatives, the G30 is a leading organization in the Serra Gaúcha region and Porto Alegre. On the business front, Thomas also provides consulting services, invests, and runs tourism businesses.
José Galló
One of the most respected executives in Brazilian retail, he led the famous transformation of Lojas Renner for 20 years (1998–2018). Author of the book *O Poder do Encantamento* (*The Power of Enchantment*), he served as chairman of Renner’s board of directors after stepping down from his executive role, bringing a 32-year tenure with the company to a close in 2026. Today, he invests in startups, serves on the boards of major companies, gives lectures, and promotes the development of his hometown, Galópolis, as a tourist destination.
Gabriela Canale
Sócia-proprietária do Restaurante Villa dei Sapori e proprietária da Trattoria e Massas Artesanais Casa Canale, em Galópolis - Caxias do Sul. Empreendedora da gastronomia italiana e do turismo de base comunitária, é vice-diretora da Associação Turística Galópolis Tecendo Histórias (ATG), onde atua na articulação de projetos de desenvolvimento local, valorização do patrimônio e fortalecimento do destino Galópolis.
Sergio Junqueira
A journalist with a career spanning more than 50 years, which began in the 1960s, he is the founder and CEO of the Conecta Eventos Group—which includes Eventos Magazine (1996), the Eventos Portal, the Caio Award (which will reach its 27th consecutive edition in 2026), the Eventos Forum, the CEO Council, and the Conecta Eventos Collection. In 2006, he helped found the Brazilian Academy of Events and Tourism alongside figures such as Chieko Aoki and Paulo Gaudenzi; he holds Chair No. 1 there and served as the organization’s president from 2020 to 2026.
Thomas Fontana
With a degree in advertising (ESPM/Sul), Thomas is president of the G30 Institute, a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of the tourism industry in Rio Grande do Sul. Through governance groups, the development of public policies, research, events, promotional campaigns, and other initiatives, the G30 is a leading organization in the Serra Gaúcha region and Porto Alegre. On the business front, Thomas also provides consulting services, invests, and runs tourism businesses.
Aline Filipini
Profissional com trajetória em ambientes corporativos nacionais e multinacionais e atuação empreendedora, reúne experiência em visão estratégica, governança e desenvolvimento de negócios. Sua vivência internacional na Índia e na China ampliou sua perspectiva sobre diferentes contextos de negócios e desenvolvimento. Atualmente integra a Sala do Investidor de Porto Alegre, articulando investidores, poder público e parceiros estratégicos para conectar oportunidades, viabilizar projetos e impulsionar o desenvolvimento econômico do município.
Susana Kakuta
Municipal Secretary of Economic Development, Tourism, and Events for Porto Alegre, she leads the strategy to position the capital of Rio Grande do Sul as a national leader in tourism and the new economy. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of public administration, industry, and innovation, she served as a state secretary in Rio Grande do Sul, chaired Badesul Desenvolvimento twice—the first woman to hold the position—and, in an unprecedented move, headed SESI, SENAI, and IEL in the state. She was also CEO of TECNOSINOS and co-founder of Biosens and Startup Academy.
Robson Ferreira
President of Badesul, the development agency of Rio Grande do Sul, who took the helm after serving on the institution’s Finance Board, where he led strategic projects such as the financial management of the Green Hydrogen Chain call for proposals (H2V-RS Program). A graduate of UFRGS with a degree in public administration and a specialization in public management, he built his career in state government, having served as director-general of departments such as Planning, Governance and Management, Housing, and Justice. He also participated in the Dom Cabral Foundation’s senior leadership program.
Roger Wingert
Empresário e CEO do Grupo Kraken, que reúne marcas de destaque, como Scur Pizzaria, Gatzz Fondue & Show e Cara de Mau, com operações em Gramado e Porto Alegre. Com uma sólida trajetória no setor gastronômico e turístico, lidera negócios que integram gastronomia, entretenimento e experiências, contribuindo para a valorização, o fortalecimento e a diferenciação do destino turístico. É integrante do G30 e da Abrasel Hortênsias, além de conselheiro da Visão, da Gramadotur, do Convention & Visitors Bureau , participando de iniciativas voltadas ao desenvolvimento do turismo, do empreendedorismo e da economia regional.
Leonardo Dorneles
Presidente da Abrasel no Rio Grande do Sul, é empresário do setor de alimentação há mais de 17 anos. Proprietário dos restaurantes Companhia do Temaki e Tempero Oriental, ambos localizados no Shopping Total, atua como uma importante liderança na defesa, no fortalecimento da gastronomia e na promoção do empreendedorismo no RS.
Rafael Guerra
Marketing and Communications Manager at Fraport Brasil (Porto Alegre and Fortaleza airports), with 23 years' experience in marketing, communications and events. He has a bachelor's degree in PR (Unisinos), a postgraduate degree in Strategic Leadership (ESPM) and is studying for an MBA in Marketing (PUCRS). He has worked for Grupo RBS, Opus Entretenimento, CDL and Unimed Porto Alegre. He was Marketing Director at ADVB/RS and has been a member of the ARP board since 2022.
Pedro Navega
Pedro has a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of São Paulo and a postgraduate degree in Construction Management from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has worked in the aviation sector since 2013, having started his career at the inauguration of Terminal 3 International at Guarulhos Airport. Since 2018 he has been part of Fraport Brasil, where he is responsible for the Commercial Aviation area at Porto Alegre and Fortaleza airports. Her work focuses on developing new routes and airlines, as well as promoting tourism in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Ceará.
Marcia Alves
An executive with over 30 years of experience in tourism, healthcare, and services, she is the Executive Coordinator of the Aupaba Institute, an NGO dedicated to regenerative tourism, territorial development, and social transformation. At the National Confederation of Commerce, she led the “Vai Turismo – Rumo ao Futuro” project, mobilizing hundreds of companies to help shape public policies for the sector. She managed 38 laboratory facilities in the Labs D’Or network, is a member of the ABNT/CE Committee on Sustainable Tourism, and serves as an institutional representative to the Ministry of Tourism (MTur). With a degree in psychology and postgraduate degrees in ESG, Strategic Management, and Quality, she also works as a guest lecturer and speaker.
Gabriele Grespan
Executiva da Abrasel nas Hortênsias e especialista em Marketing de Relacionamento.
Patrícia Noschang Pletsch
Auditora de certificações, Patrícia é graduada em Engenharia Química, com pós-graduação em Engenharia de Produção e especialista em Sustentabilidade. Atualmente, é mestranda em Ambiente e Sustentabilidade.
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