Speakers

Iara Cardoso

Iara Cardoso is a leading figure in environmental cinema, recognized both in Brazil and internationally. As CEO of the Storm Group, she has been directing, writing, and producing series and films for major industry players for over 15 years. She holds specializations in Film (NYFA/Universal), Documentary and Scientific Narrative (MIT), and Science Journalism (Unicamp). In 2023, she released the award-winning documentary “A Era dos Humanos” (The Age of Humans), presented by Marcos Palmeira, screened at Cinemark, Globoplay, and TV Cultura, and distributed internationally by Amazon Prime Video. In 2025, she premiered the series “Caça-Tempestades – Amazônia” (Storm Hunters – Amazon), featuring Ernesto Paglia, which aired on *Fantástico* and will premiere on the History Channel in November. She has been a featured speaker at Rio2C, Rio Innovation Week, and TEDx.

Iara Cardoso

Iara Cardoso is a leading figure in environmental cinema, recognized both in Brazil and internationally. As CEO of the Storm Group, she has been directing, writing, and producing series and films for major industry players for over 15 years. She holds specializations in Film (NYFA/Universal), Documentary and Scientific Narrative (MIT), and Science Journalism (Unicamp). In 2023, she released the award-winning documentary “A Era dos Humanos” (The Age of Humans), presented by Marcos Palmeira, screened at Cinemark, Globoplay, and TV Cultura, and distributed internationally by Amazon Prime Video. In 2025, she premiered the series “Caça-Tempestades – Amazônia” (Storm Hunters – Amazon), featuring Ernesto Paglia, which aired on *Fantástico* and will premiere on the History Channel in November. She has been a featured speaker at Rio2C, Rio Innovation Week, and TEDx.
05 Nov

Creative Circularity: Sustainability in Cultural Industries

Sustainability has become an essential part of contemporary creation. This panel explores how the cultural industries—from fashion and design to visual arts and audiovisual production—can lead the transition toward a more circular economy. Through practices such as material reuse and innovation in production processes, culture establishes itself as a space for experimentation and transformation, paving the way toward a more regenerative future.

Climate Justice and Sociobiodiversity Stage 10:15 - 11:15