October 25th and 26th

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WELCOME TO THE POSSIBLE FUTURES FESTIVAL

In a world where the only certainty is the breaking of paradigms, explore new frontiers of the unknown.

With the theme “The End of Certainties,” the 7th edition of the Possible Futures Festival is an unmissable opportunity for professionals and companies that want to stay ahead of the trends and signals of change that are shaping the future.

On October 25th and 26th, experts from Brazil and around the world will discuss topics such as technology, behavior, business, and the environment, always exploring potential future scenarios that will impact the market and society in the coming years.

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THE END OF CERTAINTIES

The entire program of the Festival Futuros Possíveis will be divided into three major thematic blocks:

Block 1: Uncertainty, an Inescapable Condition
Understand how uncertainty can be transformed from a paralyzing risk into a catalyst for desirable change.

Block 2: Rethinking Certainties
Discover how the constant shifts in social and economic dynamics can redefine our perceptions and open new pathways.

Block 3: Navigating Uncertainty
Learn the essential skills to handle the transformations in society and the market, and explore new dynamics in this ever-evolving landscape.

HYDROGRAPHIC ZERO

Art installation challenges the idea of stability

Hydrographic Zero, on display at Casa Firjan starting October 25, explores the unpredictability of the oceans and the impact of human action on climate change.

Created by MOTTA & LIMA, the installation features suspended lamps, moved by motors, that oscillate like the tides and produce a mechanical sound reminiscent of the movement of the waves.

The artwork challenges the idea of a fixed and stable reference: rigid and flat geometric shapes move through the space, gradually transforming into organic and unpredictable figures, much like the behavior of the sea.

WORKSHOPS

Put into practice the ideas and provocations raised during the two-day event
  • Futures Literacy for Businesses
  • Possible Futures Games by the Trends Lab
  • Fake, Real, or Synthetic? Navigating Safely and Confidently in the Digital Environment
  • IoT and AI: Connected Devices for Predicting Change
  • Microworlds: Where We Create Life Amidst Uncertainties
  • When the Future Dies

*Registration will take place in Gray Square and will be completed on a first-come, first-served basis.

THE CASA FIRJAN TRENDS LAB

Strategic research hub helps companies explore impactful scenarios for their businesses.

In a constantly evolving context, the Casa Firjan Trends Lab monitors signals of change and develops projects that highlight new pathways for leaders and professionals, recognizing the role of companies in social, economic, and environmental transformations.

Through initiatives like the Festival Futuros Possíveis, Casa Firjan fosters critical thinking, business adaptability, and scenario mapping to build desirable futures.

ARTISTIC PRESENTATION

Show “Respira: an Afrofuturist Experience,” with Bia Nogueira

On October 26th, at 6 PM, singer and actress Bia Nogueira will balance tradition and innovation to present a complete and contemporary performance.

In a duo with drummer Déborah Costa, the artistic immersion will blend pop music, electronic sounds, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, with a focus on the Congado of Minas Gerais.

Incorporating circus elements, dance, projections, and artificial intelligence, the show will also feature artists on stilts, representing the so-called “cyber exus” - non-human figures that exist in the past, present, and future and possess knowledge about the reason for the end of humanity.

Aubrey de Grey Company president and Chief Science Officer of the Longevity Scape Foundation

Denilde Holzhacker Professor of International Relations and Academic Director of Research and Graduate Studies at ESPM

Carol Fernandes Anthropologist and coordinator of the Trends Lab at Casa Firjan

Luiz Fernando Borges Researcher and brazilian reference in the brain-machine interface field

John C. Havens Author of Heartificial Intelligence

Cacique Uraan Suruí Palagah Global | President of the Suruí Cooperative for Sustainable Agroforestry Development and Production

Ana Rüsche Writer and researcher

David G. Stork Professor at Stanford University

Erico Souza Teixeira Head of quantum Technologies at CESAR

Isabela Petrosillo Anthropologist and coordinator of the Trends Lab at Casa Firjan

Ana Paula Zanoni Clinical Psychologist and PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at UFPR

Danilo Olivaz Researcher and artist-maker

Felipe Koch Professor at Université Paris-est Créteil

Martín Bonamino Researcher at INCA and FIOCRUZ

Matteo Moriconi Director and cofounder of VFXRio

Luiz Gustavo Maria Senior researcher at the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Virtual Production Services

Hugo Molinari Director of R&D at SEMPRE AgTech/WIN

Nicole Mattar Executive, Mentor and Advisor

Ana Lizete Farias Psychoanalyst, PhD in Environmental Studies, and Researcher at UFRGS

João Marcelo Silva Souza Lead Researcher in Quantum Technologies at SENAI CIMATEC

Candice Pomi Consulting Psychologist Specialist in Longevity

Fabio Rubio Scarano Full Professor of Ecology at UFRJ and Holder of the UNESCO Chair at the Museum of Tomorrow

Juli Rush Futurist, thanatologist and educator

Anderson Röhe Author, specialist in Digital Law, and researcher in Artificial Intelligence

Samuraí Brito Head of Quantum and Data Science and a member of the scientific technical committee at the Itaú Unibanco Institute of Science and Technology

Mariana Ochs Education Coordinator, EducaMídia

Márcia Tavares Founder of ElaFutura and PhD in Production Engineering from COPPE/UFRJ

Adriana Torres Director of People Management, Diversity and Productivity at Firjan

Bernardo Marinho Executive Director of People at Aon Brasil

SCHEDULE

October 25th and 26th

The schedule is still being updated and may undergo changes.

    • Palestras e Painéis

    • 9h30 – 10h00

      • Carol Fernandes

        Carol Fernandes

      • Maria Isabel Oschery

        Maria Isabel Oschery

      Opening | Aquário Auditorium

    • 10h00 – 10h30

      • Carol Fernandes

        Carol Fernandes

      • Isabela Petrosillo

        Isabela Petrosillo

      Lecture: Macrotrends 2025 – 2026 | Block 1 | Aquário Auditorium

      Get a first look at 3 macrotrends for the next 2 years, developed by Trends Lab of Casa Firjan. This is the 7th edition of this document, which aims to support the development of strategic planning by anticipating risk factors and new business opportunities.

    • 10h50 – 11h50

      • Candice Pomi

        Candice Pomi

      • Marcia Tavares

        Marcia Tavares

      • Noélly Mercer

        Noélly Mercer

      Panel: How to create a future ecosystem for an increasingly aging population? | Block 3 | Arena Auditorium

      How can we rethink new parameters for work and consumption? How does an increasing life expectancy impact our relationship with careers? What adaptations need to be considered in urban spaces? What are the certainties we need to question within this new logic?

    • 10h50 – 11h35

      • Felipe Koch

        Felipe Koch

      Lecture: Imagining the impossible: Uncertainties as gateways to emerging futures | Block 1 | Aquário Auditorium

      Let's explore how imagination can be the key to accessing futures that seem impossible today. In a world where change is constant and unpredictable, the ability to see beyond the limitations of the present is more crucial than ever. Professor Koch will share insights on how imagination, combined with strategic reflection, can help us turn uncertainties into "fuel" to create the futures we desire.

    • 11h45 – 12h30

      • David G. Stork

        David G. Stork

      Lecture: AI vs. Creativity: What can art teach us about the limits of machines? | Block 3 | Aquário Auditorium | EN

      David G. Stork, a Stanford professor and a world-renowned expert in machine learning, explores how AI is revolutionizing the analysis of classical art and the new insights emerging from this process. He emphasizes the importance of human oversight, which is essential for understanding creativity in this context. Stork will discuss how AI, combined with human supervision, can be a powerful ally in creating new paradigms.

    • 14h00 – 15h00

      • Nicole Mattar

        Nicole Mattar

      • Bernardo Marinho

        Bernardo Marinho

      • Adriana Torres

        Adriana Torres

      Panel: Reimagining work and leadership in a hyper-technological future | Block 3 | Arena Auditorium

      Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into the workplace, influencing management practices, recruitment, selection and boosting productivity. In this context, will we have robot colleagues or even bosses? What will be the role of leadership in these possible future scenarios, and which skills will be the most valued? What ethical challenges arise when creating parameters for the use of machines? Will companies need to rethink their organizational culture?

    • 14h00 – 15h00

      • Luiz Fernando Borges

        Luiz Fernando Borges

      Lecture: Will we control devices with our minds? Neuroscience and paradigm shifts in the human-machine relationship | Block 2 | Aquário Auditorium

      Paralyzed individuals can now control prosthetic limbs with their minds. People with neuromuscular diseases can communicate or create art. Innovations in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology are making the impossible possible and transforming our understanding of the human brain. On the other hand, these advances also present new ethical and legal considerations that need to be explored and understood. See how this technology works in practice with a live demonstration and discover its potential for the future.

    • 15h10 – 16h10

      • Anna Paula Zanoni

        Anna Paula Zanoni

      • Anderson Röhe

        Anderson Röhe

      • Israel Jorge

        Israel Jorge

      Panel: Anthropomorphizing technology and its impacts on our minds and hearts | Block 3 | Arena Auditorium

      With advances in artificial intelligence, there are attempts to make it increasingly "human." From tone of voice to complex interaction capabilities, AI is pointing towards a future where it could not only replace routine tasks but also fill our emotional gaps. What happens to our brains when we no longer need to process information as we did before? What happens to our hearts when we form meaningful relationships with machines?

    • 15h10 – 16h10

      • Danilo Olivaz

        Danilo Olivaz

      • Fabio Scarano

        Fabio Scarano

      • Iuri Campos

        Iuri Campos

      Panel: Do only humans think? Expanding the concept of intelligence | Block 2 | Aquário Auditorium

      Is the dialogue between science and current policies for sustainable development sufficient to lead the planet toward desired futures? With practical initiatives, such as the creation of an AI avatar of a river to raise awareness for the defense of "nature's rights" and deep reflections on planetary well-being, this panel advocates the importance of interpreting reality from various perspectives, such as the arts, spirituality, ancestral knowledge, and non-modern worldviews.

    • 16h20 – 17h40

      • Erico Souza Teixeira

        Erico Souza Teixeira

      • João Marcelo

        João Marcelo

      • Samuraí Brito

        Samuraí Brito

      • Luiz Gustavo Maria

        Luiz Gustavo Maria

      Panel: How could Quantum Computing transform the future of technology and business? | Block 2 | Arena Auditorium

      Quantum computing is emerging as one of the most revolutionary technologies of the 21st century, with the potential to radically transform the way we tackle complex problems across various industries. Discover the opportunities and challenges that technology, still in its first stages, may offer in the future, from accelerating innovation to reconfiguring business models and value chains.

    • 16h20 – 17h05

      • Aubrey de Grey

        Aubrey de Grey

      Lecture: Is it possible to live forever? | Block 2 | Aquário Auditorium

      Is it possible to reverse the effects of time on our cells? For gerontologist and biomedical scientist Aubrey de Grey, if we master cellular rejuvenation mechanisms - a possibility he believes could happen by 2040 – there will be no limits to extending human life.

    • 17h10 – 18h00

      • Juli Rush

        Juli Rush

      Lecture: What happens when the future dies? | Block 3 | Aquário Auditorium | EN

      Futurist strategist and certified "end of life doula" Julie Rush combines her experience as a consultant for major organizations with her insights into how people face death to propose new ways of approaching change. In this talk, she discusses how we can begin to reorient our thinking around grief and death to embrace change and move towards a more hopeful future.

    • Oficinas

    • 14h00 – 17h00

      Workshop: Future Literacy for Companies | ABC classrooms | Participants: 30

      Every business decision we make today can reshape the market and society of tomorrow. With this vision, we invite you to embark on a journey of reflection and co-creation to explore how emerging trends will shape the future of business.

      Facilitator: Felipe Koch, Professor at the University of Paris-Est Créteil

    • 14h00 – 16h00

      Workshop: Microworlds: Where uncertainties create life (Part 1) | Fab Lab | Participants: 16

      Storytelling guides us in our creative and fabrication endeavors. In macroworlds where certainties are shattered, how do we navigate uncertain realities? How do we thrive in our microworlds?

      In this workshop, we will use digital fabrication and delve into the secrets of plants by constructing narratives of possible futures.

      Facilitators: Willian Barela Costa, Analyst at the Digital Fabrication Lab; Camila Lavieri Viana, Analyst at the Digital Fabrication Lab

    • Palestras e Painéis

    • 10h00 – 10h45

      • Denilde Holzhacker

        Denilde Holzhacker

      Lecture: Geopolitics in transformation: Demographic crisis and perspectives for a new global order | Block 3 | Aquário Auditorium

      The world's major economies are experiencing a demographic crisis. India is currently the most populous country and is attracting technology companies like Apple to establish itself as a leading global power, while China has been economically retracting since the pandemic. Other factors such as wars and the race for technological development will reshape global trade arrangements. What new geopolitical dynamics might emerge in the future from the current signs of change? How will the global workforce evolve? Will there be a new world order?

    • 10h55 – 12h00

      • Martín Bonamino

        Martín Bonamino

      • Hugo Molinari

        Hugo Molinari

      • Iuri Campos

        Iuri Campos

      Panel: How far can we edit DNA genetic traits? Applications of CRISPR in health and agriculture | Block 2 | Aquário Auditorium

      CRISPR is a genetic editing tool discovered 11 years ago, which earned scientists Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020 for its potential in treating genetic diseases. At the end of 2023, its use for human treatment was approved for the first time in history in the UK and the US. Another potential of this technology is its application in food. Companies are already developing and cultivating genetically edited crops that can better withstand climate change while improving nutritional aspects and taste. Understand the potential and controversies surrounding this topic.

    • 14h00 – 15h00

      • Ana Rusche

        Ana Rusche

      Lecture: Between uncertainties and hope: Science fiction, imagination, and climate crisis | Block 1 | Aquário Auditorium

      How can literature, especially science fiction, help us confront the uncertainties about by the climate crisis? In the face of a drastically changing world with unpredictable large-scale events, literature offers the power of imagination. Through works that provoke estrangement, allowing us to see the world as if for the first time, we can reorganize perspectives and represent and name possible futures. We will also explore the real hope that can emerge from this process of literary and fictional exploration.

    • 15h10 – 16h45

      • Ana Lizete Farias

        Ana Lizete Farias

      • Cacique Uraan Suruí

        Cacique Uraan Suruí

      • Wallace Ribeiro

        Wallace Ribeiro

      Panel: Eco-anxiety and other ways of thinking about the future | Block 3 | Aquário Auditorium

      With the intensification of climate change, eco-anxiety is becoming an increasingly common reality. This panel brings together an environmental specialist psychoanalyst and an indigenous chief to discuss how different cultures face this distress and how ancestral knowledge can offer new perspectives. We will explore the intersection between mental health and the environment, seeking alternatives to deal with future challenges.

    • 17h00 – 17h50

      • John C. Havens

        John C. Havens

      Lecture: How to preserve our humanity in the age of machines | Block 3 | Aquário Auditorium | EN

      The Turing Test has long been used as a tool to identify the moment when a computer or AI system is considered as intelligent as a human. But this positions human value entirely within the realm of cognition and rationality. In an era of so-called intelligent machines, what other paths can we take to rethink our humanity?

    • Oficinas

    • 10h00 – 13h00

      Workshop: Possible Future Game | Trends Lab | ABC classrooms | Participants: 30

      Stimulate your imaginative capacity, discover tools to think about futures, and build scenarios with a game developed using the methodology of the Casa Firjan Trends Lab.

      Facilitators: Isabela Petrosilo, Researcher at Casa Firjan's Trends Lab; Nathalia Coelho, Researcher at Casa Firjan's Trends Lab; Wallace Ribeiro, Innovation Analyst at Casa Firjan's Trends Lab

       

    • 10h00 – 12h00

      Workshop: Microworlds: Where uncertainties create life (Part 2) | Fab Lab | Participants: 16

      Storytelling guides us in our creative and fabrication endeavors. In macroworlds where certainties are shattered, how do we navigate uncertain realities? How do we thrive in our microworlds?

      In this workshop, we will use digital fabrication and delve into the secrets of plants by constructing narratives of possible futures.

      Facilitators: Willian Barela Costa, Analyst at the Digital Fabrication Lab; Camila Lavieri Viana, Analyst at the Digital Fabrication Lab

    • 10h00 – 12h00

      Workshop: When the Future Dies | Fab Lab | Participants: 15

      Each day, new futures emerge while others die. This workshop presents six mini card games offering a playful approach to exploring grief, its transitions, and changes. By finding ways to express and share these experiences, we strengthen our collective systems and rebuild our futures.

      Facilitator: Juli Rush, Futures Strategist and "Death Doula"

    • 14h00 – 17h00

      Masterclass: The End of Certainties: IoT, Cloud and AI in Climate Pattern Interpretation | Fab Lab | Participants: 15

      What if we could use technology to predict future changes? This masterclass aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how IoT, Web, and AI technologies can be used together. Using the example of a weather station, we will demonstrate how to collect weather data, transport it to the cloud, and use AI to create a human interface that interprets this data.

      Facilitator: Matteo Moriconi, Director VFXRio, Researcher and Collaborator at the Visgraf Laboratory, Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA)

       

    • 14h00 – 17h00

      Workshop: Fake, real, or synthetic? Navigating the digital environment safely and confidently | ABC classrooms | Participants: 30

      Information is a public good and access to it is a right. In the era of data and platforms, however, algorithms work to engage us with content that is not always true, fair, or ethical; and artificial intelligence can further threaten the integrity of information. In the age of deep fakes, what skills, attitudes, and values can guide us toward trustworthy content? Let's explore the dilemmas of our informational environment, reflect on what lies between the false and the true, and learn about some protocols that help us evaluate what we see on the internet.

      Facilitator: Mariana Ochs, Education coordinator at EducaMídia

REPORT

MACROTRENDS 2025-2026

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WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE FESTIVAL?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is the Festival Futuros Possíveis?

    Since 2018, Casa Firjan has been bringing together thinkers from Brazil and around the world for a series of lectures, panels, workshops, and immersive experiences that challenge society and businesses to reflect on something not as unpredictable as it seems: the future. Based on the premise that there is not just one possible future, the festival highlights trends and weak signals that help us chart paths and challenge us to imagine the numerous possibilities that will impact social and economic dynamics in the years to come.

  • What is this year's theme?

    In 2024, the 7th edition of the Possible Futures Festival will revolve around the theme "The End of Certainties." Over two days, experts from various fields of knowledge will invite participants to engage in a series of reflections and practices addressing the changes that challenge our previous certainties about the world. All of this is designed to ensure that professionals and leaders are prepared to navigate the unpredictabilities inherent in a constantly evolving landscape. Secure your pass and join us in identifying signs of change, analyzing trends, and imagining future scenarios!

  • Is the event in person?

    Yes. The 7th edition of the Festival Futuros Possíveis is in person, at Casa Firjan. Casa Firjan is located at 211 Guilhermina Guinle Street, in Botafogo, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does pre-sale work?

    For a limited time, you can secure your passport for the 2024 Festival Futuros Possíveis with a 50% discount. The passport, personal and non-transferable, provides access to the programming of the two-day event (October 25th and 26th). Spaces are limited. Secure your passport before the ticket tier changes.

  • Can I buy a ticket for just one day?

    No. The passport for the Festival Futuros Possíveis grants access to both days of the event (October 25th and 26th).

  • Who is eligible for discounted tickets?

    Individuals under 21 years old; students; People with Disabilities (PcD); low-income youth aged 15 to 29 years old; seniors; teachers; retirees; and Education professionals working in public or private schools in the State of Rio de Janeiro are eligible for discounted tickets upon presentation of proof.

  • I work for a company associated with Firjan. Do I get a discount?

    Yes. Professionals and leaders of companies associated with Firjan receive a discount on the event passport. If you are unsure whether the company you work for is associated with FIRJAN, contact us at associe-se@firjan.com.br with your company's CNPJ in hand to clarify your doubts. In the email subject, write Festival Futuros Possíveis. If the association is confirmed, you will receive a DISCOUNT CODE to apply at the time of purchase.

  • Will I reiceve a certificate?

    Participants can request, via email, a certificate of participation in the Festival Futuros Possíveis 2024, which will be sent by email within 30 business days after the event.

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