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Unesc Summit connects students from all over Brazil in its 6th edition

The event will take place this Saturday at CRIO, featuring lectures on artificial intelligence, creativity, leadership, and professional development

Published by: Daniela Savi

on November 3, 2026

Reading time: 5 minutes.

The transformations brought about by artificial intelligence, the role of creativity, and the human skills necessary for the future of work will be on the agenda at the sixth edition of the Unesc Summit. The event will take place this Saturday (11/7), from 8:30 AM to 6 PM, at the Innovation Center of Criciúma (CRIO), bringing together graduate students from Unesc Digital and individuals interested in updating their knowledge, expanding connections, and sharing experiences.

Promoted in partnership with UOL EdTech, the meeting will feature lectures, thematic talks, and interactive activities that bridge academic knowledge and professional practice. The aim is to stimulate new perspectives on technology, communication, leadership, and career in a constantly changing environment.

According to Gisele Silveira Coelho Lopes, the acting rector of Unesc, the Summit represents an opportunity to bring people and knowledge together around relevant topics for professional development.

“It is very important to keep our Innovation Center buzzing with connections and knowledge, especially in an event like this that provides a unique moment for graduates of postgraduate courses and the entire community interested in evolving personally and professionally,” she emphasizes.

Artificial Intelligence and Creativity on the Agenda

The opening keynote will be delivered by content creator, creative director, and generative artificial intelligence specialist Paulo Aguiar. With the theme The Future of Content Creation with AI, he will discuss how technology is changing the production and consumption of content, as well as the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence in creative processes.

With 18 years of experience in communication and creativity, Aguiar has led projects at Publicis Groupe and participated in campaigns for brands such as Heineken, Toyota, Bradesco, Puma, and Natura. He is a co-founder of CR_IA, an education and consulting platform in generative artificial intelligence, and works on projects and training with companies like Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Google, and Samsung.

The morning program will also include the talk The Man and the Machine: What Will Remain Human, with Bernardo Cunha, CEO of the healthtech Sinaxys. The conversation proposes a reflection on the human characteristics that remain essential in the face of technological advancement.

In the afternoon, psychologist and doctor in Health Sciences from Unesc Carla Sasso Simon will present the topic The Neurobiology of Creativity, relating knowledge about brain function to the development of creative capacity.

Following that, nutritionist and entrepreneur Yasmin Ghellere will lead the talk You Are Excellent at What You Do, You Just Need the World to Know, with reflections on communication, professional positioning, and valuing one's own skills.

Meeting Stimulates Connections and Exchange of Experiences

In addition to the lectures, the Unesc Summit will feature the Agora Summit, an activity inspired by the ancient Greek agoras, spaces for meeting and debate. In thematic tables led by professors from the digital postgraduate program, participants will be invited to share experiences, discuss ideas, and practice skills such as active listening, oral communication, and critical thinking.

Louise Roloff, Manager of Lato Sensu Postgraduate Studies at Unesc, emphasizes that the goal is to make the event an experience that goes beyond theoretical learning and contributes to the participants' journey.

“The Unesc Summit is a space to connect people, ideas, and experiences. We want each participant to leave the event with new knowledge, contacts, and perspectives that can be applied both in their professional and personal lives. The exchange between students, professors, and professionals from different fields broadens horizons and shows how continuous learning is important to keep up with the transformations in the world of work,” Louise highlights.

The meeting will conclude with a moment of fellowship, starting at 6 PM, enhancing networking opportunities among students, professors, and other participants.