Brazil 200

2022 marks the 200th anniversary of Brazil’s declaration of independence and 180 years of commercial relations between Brazil and Norway. To celebrate it, the Brazilian-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is presenting this exclusive event to show the best of Brazilian culture.

Brazil 200 will take place at Sentralen, in Oslo. The 3-days event will bring to you a high standard of content curation focused on Business, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Fashion, and Sustainability.

Join us!

Speeches, performances, and exhibitions

• Official Brazil 200 opening cocktail with hostess Larissa Slotter and short introductions of some of our speakers covering industry, culture, sustainability, innovation, and more.
• Meet Oskar Metsavaht, President of Instituto-E, Founder and Creative Director of Osklen (a leading sustainable fashion brand from Brazil) and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Culture of Peace and Sustainability and the Ocean Decade.
• Learn how the codfish adventure began back in 1842 with the first Norwegian ship arriving in Brazil.
• Enjoy Brazilian dance and music.

Talks and panels on: 

• Conscious production to conscious consumption — sustainability and innovation.  
• The challenges of a sustainability transformation.
• Alfredo Andersen: portraits, landscapes, and the life of the Norwegian painter who migrated to Brazil.
• The indispensable work of Norwegian NGOs and their social projects in Brazil. 
• Mental health in the workplace and at home: a project of voluntary psychologists helping Brazilians abroad.

Set of experts as speakers

Professionals from different industries, from business to fashion to social to sustainability, will walk you through this high-standard content and meaningful discussions. Come to meet them, connect, and share ideas. This is a networking opportunity not to be missed.

Culture, fashion, and art to experience

Visit an exclusive Art Exhibition of the Norwegian painter Alfredo Andersen, with physical paintings and a digital exhibition. Also explore an artistic immersion about the Amazon presented by Instituto-E (a Brazilian NGO), and Osklen (a leading sustainable fashion brand from Brazil).

Venue: Sentralen, Oslo