After 26 years of intense negotiations and the historic signing that took place on January 17, 2026, the Strategic Partnership Agreement Mercosur – European Union It is now entering its most detailed sectoral analysis phase. To discuss the direct implications, challenges, and opportunities that this treaty brings to the Brazilian IT sector, the ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies) will hold the exclusive online event: “ABES Dialogue: EU-Mercosur Agreement and the Future of the Technology Sector”.
The meeting is scheduled for the day April 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, being restricted to member companies.
The relevance of the debate is reinforced by the participation of Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), a key player in the international networking of Brazilian companies. The agency's presence at the live event will allow ABES members to understand, in a practical way, how to use business intelligence tools and support programs to explore the European market under the new rules of the agreement.
They will be with us: Floriano Pesaro (Director of Corporate Management – ApexBrasil); Fabio Trindade (Leader of the Best Practices in Strategic Growth Committee – ABES); Vanda Scartezini (Director of Internationalization – ABES); and Andriei Gutierrez (President – ABES).
A historic milestone
The signing of the agreement represents a watershed moment for Brazil's economic and political integration into the global arena. At a time of increasing international protectionism, the treaty establishes one of the largest free trade areas on the planet, integrating Mercosur into a strategic market. 450.4 million inhabitants and a GDP that reached US$ 19.99 trillion in 2025 (representing 14.11 Tbp of global GDP). For the technology sector, the agreement has the potential to attract high-quality foreign investment and accelerate integration. software houses Brazilian companies are part of global value chains. However, it is clear that there are points of concern, including technical standards, intellectual property, the gradual reduction of tariffs, and the government procurement market. “"For technology companies, understanding the intricacies of this document is not just a strategic issue, but a competitive necessity," says Andriei Gutierrez.
Service
- Event: ABES Dialogue: EU-Mercosur Agreement and the Future of the Technology Sector
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Time: 10am to 12pm
- Format: Online (Exclusive for ABES members)
- Registrations: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/njN3nIzVR4-lD2t6Tr5G8A
