Events & Developments

The Lemann Foundation, within the scope of its Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Ministry of Management and Innovation (MGI), facilitated a technical mission to Bangalore organized by the MGI to deepen knowledge on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The mission promoted exchanges between Brazilian and Indian leaders, with highlights including organizations such as the EkStep Foundation and the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B). The agenda featured workshops on Digital Identity, Interoperability Platforms, and Digital Public Services, aiming to inspire scalable solutions and technological innovations applicable to the Brazilian context. Participants in the immersion included representatives from the Federal Data Processing Service (SERPRO), MGI, the Ministry of Education (MEC), and the Recife City Hall, as well as members of the Center for Innovation in Brazilian Education (CIEB).

Organized by the Lemann Foundation, the 2024 AI Tech Tour took leaders from Brazil’s third sector on a five-day immersive experience in the Silicon Valley (USA). The initiative explored the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education, including visits to tech companies, startups, Stanford University and innovative schools.

In partnership with the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich, the Lemann Foundation organized an exchange program between Brazil and Switzerland, bringing together experts and representatives from Brazilian Departments of Education to visit Swiss educational institutions. The delegation discussed challenges and strategies aimed at supporting adolescent development in Brazil.

Promoted by the Lemann Foundation, in partnership with the Lemann Center and Insper’s Center for Racial Studies (NERI), the event brought participants together in São Paulo to discuss how to integrate equity into applied research for basic education. The event featured experts such as Sonya Douglass (Columbia University), who spoke about valuing Black culture in the curriculum, and Martin Carnoy (Stanford University), who addressed educational equity.

Denis Mizne, Lemann Foundation CEO, was a speaker at the AI Opportunity Summit for UN Leaders, held in New York. In a panel on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education,” he talked with Sandeep Bapna (Khan Academy) about the impact of technology on teaching, including curriculum, connectivity, and public policies. The event brought together more than 100 global leaders to discuss the role of AI in the third sector and sustainable development.

The 8th congress of Jeduca – the Brazilian Association of Education Journalists, supported by the Lemann Foundation, brought together over 600 participants for panels and workshops on Climate Crisis, Artificial Intelligence, Elections, Early Childhood Education, Anti-Racist Education, and Media Literacy. Notable participants included Manuel Palacios (Inep), Macaé Evaristo (Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship), and Silvia Bacher (UNESCO MIL Alliance).

The event energized Enap with over 15,000 registered participants and around 4,000 attending in person. More than 120 institutions were involved, with 600 hours of programming on Innovation, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Accessibility, and Technology.

MegaEdu won first place in the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge, in the Innovative Solutions category. The acknowledgement was for the development of a connectivity assistant using WhatsApp, helping school principals with information about the internet, technological equipment and government programs.

Nova Escola was selected for the HundrED Global Collection 2025, which highlights the 100 most impactful educational innovations in the world. With over 3.8 million monthly users, a collection of 6,000 lesson plans, publishing 500,000 teaching resources, this platform is a benchmark in Brazil. More than 3,000 projects from 53 countries were analyzed in areas such as Sustainability, Well-Being and Collaborative Learning.