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Talent: the force behind growth

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Few things shape the future of an industry as much as its ability to develop, attract, and retain talent. That's what this panel is about. More than a driver of growth, innovation, and resilience, investing in people is also a commitment to the country itself: opening doors for those who have historically been left out, expanding opportunities for underrepresented communities, and turning diversity into real business strength.

Drawing on concrete workforce development initiatives and parallels with the U.S. and other global markets, the conversation aims to separate what is truly replicable from what is merely rhetoric: which lessons from abroad genuinely apply to our reality, and which need to be adapted to the local context. Moderated by someone who knows the topic firsthand, the panel promises to push panelists beyond theory and into real-world examples — keeping the discussion sharp and connected to the Brazilian Market.

  • Speaker John Gibson

    Company Motion Picture Association

    Position Vice President, Industry Relations & Advocacy

    See biography