Atlantic Canada Mission to Brazil 2011 BRIEFING BOOK

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1 Atlantic Canada Mission to Brazil 2011 BRIEFING BOOK Mission to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro October 3-7, 2011

2 Table of Contents Welcome to OTC Brasil 3 Mission Organizing Committee Contacts 4 Exhibitor Badge Pick-up Information 5 Atlantic Canada Companies 6 Portuguese Phrases 7 Rio de Janeiro - Galeão International Airport Guide 8 Welcome to the Sheraton Rio (Hotel) 9 Sheraton Rio Services & Amenities 10 Things to do in Rio de Janeiro 11 Business Etiquette in Brazil 13 OTC Brasil Exhibition Floor Plan 15 OTC Brasil Conference Schedule 16 Seminar & briefings while in Rio 18 Canadian Consulate Seminar 22 Delegate Briefing Session & Dinner Site Visits (Oct 5 th & Oct 6 th ) 23

3 Welcome to OTC Brasil Dear Delegate, OTANS and the Mission Organizing Committee would like to welcome to the Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Brazil 2011 For your convenience, we have pulled together a collection of information and facts about Rio de Janeiro and the Conference, and included them in this briefing book. We hope this briefing book will serve as a useful resource during your stay in Brazil, and help answer many of the questions you may eventually have. We wish you a most enjoyable and profitable mission. Sincerely, Mission Organizing Committee General Show Information Venue Riocentro Centro de Convencoes do RJ Az. Salvador Allende, 6555 Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro RJ Time / Show Hours Exhibition Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00 20:00 Conference Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 18:00

4 Mission Organizing Committee Contacts Amanda White, Manager - Events & Member Services OTANS Amanda@otans.com Cell (Brazil): (0055) Gilles Gaudet, Manager - Atlantic Business Initiatives ACOA Gilles.Gaudet@acoa-apeca.gc.ca Phone: (506) Andrew Parsons, Senior Industry Development Officer ACOA Aparsons@acoa-apeca.gc.ca Cell: (902) Robin Craig, Senior Trade Executive Business New Brunswick Robin.Craig2@gnb.ca Cell: (506) John Kean, Acting Manager - Business & Technology Nova Scotia Department of Energy Keanjl@gov.ns.ca Cell: (902) Chris Percy, International Trade Officer Latin America & Caribbean Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Innovation, Trade & Rural Development Christopherpercy@gov.nl.ca Phone: (709) Matchmaker Liana Licia Neuss Conexões Internacionais liana.licia@uol.com.br Cell: (0055)

5 Exhibitor Badge Pick-up Information Exhibitor Badge Distribution: All badges will be handed out at the briefing for all Delegates, being held on the evening of Monday, October 3 rd at the Sheraton Rio Room Leblon AB Not able to attend the briefing? In this case, Amanda White will ensure you receive your badge prior to the start of the conference on Tuesday - your badge will either be personally handed to you, or placed in your hotel room. **There is a chance that the OTC registrations folks will not allow me to pick up the badges prior to the opening on Tuesday. If this is the case, I will gather all badges early on Tuesday and will have then when you all arrive at the show. Please contact Amanda White if you have any questions or concerns.

6 Atlantic Canada Companies ActionHero Aecon Fabco Associated Manufacturing Business New Brunswick Centre for Marine Simulation Compusult Limited Don Brenton s Fire Protection Dynamic Air Shelters Genoa Design International Ltd. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador I. H. Mathers Limited Irving Transportation Services Ltd. JASCO Applied Sciences Maritime Hydraulic Nova Scotia Department of Energy OceansAdvance OTANS The Maritimes Energy Association Rolls Royce Canada Rutter Inc. Virtual Marine Technology Inc.

7 Portuguese Phrases Some helpful Portuguese expressions: Sorry, I don't speak Portuguese - Desculpe, eu não falo português Please - Por Favor Sorry - Desculpe Excuse Me - Com Licença (pronounced like lisensa) Call me a taxi, please - Chame um táxi, por favor, Where is the toilet? - Onde é o banheiro? I want... - Eu quero... Hi - Oi How's it going? - Tudo bem? How much is... - Quanto é... What time is it? - Que horas são? At what time... - A que horas... When... - Quando... How many... - Quantos... Entry - Entrada Exit - Saída I'm lost - Estou perdido Please, can you help me? - Por favor, você pode me ajudar? Please, I want to go to... - Por favor, eu quero ir a... Need to go to... - Eu preciso ir a... How do I get...? - Como eu chego em...? How much does it cost? - Quanto custa? My name is... - Meu nome é... Good Morning - Bom Dia Good Afternoon - Boa Tarde Good Night - Boa Noite Beer! - Cerveja

8 Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport Guide IMPORTANT: The airport will supply you with an arrival card which you must hold onto. Airport security will ask to see this card when you are leaving for home. Full Airport Name: Rio de Janeiro-Galeão (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport) Airport Code: GIG Telephone: (021) Number of Terminals: 2 Location: The airport is located 20km (13 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro. Transfer Between Terminals: The two terminals are linked by a travelator. Driving Directions: The airport is connected to Rio de Janeiro by two major roads, Linha Vermelha and Avenida Brasil. The airport is signposted on both roads. Public Transportation by Bus: There is an airport shuttle bus every hour which stops at major hotels and beaches. Public Transportation by Taxi: Taxis are available, although visitors are advised to ignore the RDE taxi desk and go to the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk instead and buy prepaid taxi vouchers. Otherwise, passengers should ensure that their taxi s meter is cleared of the last fare. (Typical cost = $ Brazilian real, equal to $50-60 Canadian dollars) Information and Help Desks: Infraero information counters can be found on the second floor in Terminal 1 and on the Departures floor in Terminal 2. Computerized information screens are available in Terminal 2. There is also a tourist information desk at the airport. Money: Terminal 1 has a range of banks Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in Terminal 1 and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and cafés in the central commercial area in Terminal 2. Shopping: There are shops, including duty-free and gift shops, in Terminal 1 and in the central commercial area in Terminal 2. Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and a small 24-hour hospital

9 Welcome to the Sheraton Rio RECOMMENDED - Request business cards from hotel reception, which can be used to show taxi drivers when explaining your destination (back to the hotel). Rio de Janeiro one of the best urban cities in Brazil, is equally known for the warmth and friendliness of Cariocas as it is for the magnificent beach and mountain scenery. The Sheraton Rio is the city s only beachfront resort with an extensive recreational area, spa and amenities. The lush, landscaped grounds are set above a white-sand beach fronting the tropical South Atlantic and flanked by towering mountains From the beach made famous worldwide by Tom Jobim s Girl from Ipanema to a wide range of cultural activities, sizzling Rio never stops, and the Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort helps you make the most of it. The resort is located in an oasis of lush tropical vegetation, with direct access to the beach, and almost halfway between the trendy Barra da Tijuca and the world-renowned Ipanema beach. Only a few minutes from the hotel as well as other cultural and tourism attractions, Ipanema is home to Rio s top restaurants, bars, and shops. The Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort is located in an oasis of lush tropical vegetation, with direct access to the beach, and almost half way between the new and trendy Barra da Tijuca and the worldrenowned Ipanema beach. Ipanema is home to Rio s most trendy restaurants, bars and shops, and is only a few minutes from the hotel as well as other cultural and tourism attractions. Our resort is within easy driving distance of both Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). For your convenience, we offer a complimentary shuttle service to Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches, with a final stop at the Rio Sul Shopping Mall.

10 Sheraton Rio Services & Amenities Business Services Business Centre Sheraton with experiences Microsoft Internet access in all rooms - $15US per day High speed internet access in B usiness Centre - $15US per day Internet access in Club Lounge (complimentary) Wireless high speed internet access in public areas - $15US per day Guest Services Translation services Laundry/Valet service 24 hour security Currency exchange Medical services Cash machine 24 hour concierge Gift and laundry shop Recreation & Entertainment Travel service Fitness centre Sheraton Club lounge Beach Basketball court Tennis court & equipment Swimming Nearby golf

11 Things to do in Rio De Janeiro 1.Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer Every year, over 300,000 people visit the statue of Christ using the centenary Corcovado Train, the oldest tourist ride in the country. Once at the top, the huge white statue of Christ the Redeemer pays homage to Rio s religiosity, and has become a symbol of the City and of its people, receiving all visitors with its arms open. 2.Ipanema In addition to the wonderful stretch of beach with great surf and umbrellas, gorgeous people to watch, you can wander through the fashionable streets to discover chic boutiques, trendy restaurants and hip cafes. On Sundays, there is a hippie market in Praça General Osório where handcrafts, clothes and souvenirs from Rio can be found. 3.Copacabana One of the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana has the mountains and city behind it and is definitely Rio. Sit at one of the many restaurants along the beachfront to enjoy a batida or caipirinha, or take a stroll on the famous and often imitated Burle Marx designed sidewalks. In summertime, go early as it may be hard to find a spot on the sand. Also, take note that the currents are deceptively strong. A perfect place to eat, drink, and relax. 4.Pao de Acucar - Sugar Loaf Mountain One of Rio's most famous landmarks, it's the best place to view the city, sea and mountain ranges. Take the funicular ride up for a glorious view of the Guanabara Bay, Botafogo beach to the North and Copacabana to the South, with the city spread in between. Be sure to check out the old open-air cable car on display that was used in the '30s. There are vendors selling coconuts and juice, as well as a food and refreshments stand. 5.Pedra da Gavea Located between São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea is a granite rock that rises 842 meters above sea level. Originally used as a lookout for ships in the Atlantic, it's now popular with rock climbers and those who want to see the glyphs carved into the rock.

12 Things to do in Rio De Janeiro continued. 6. Bonde de Santa Teresa This cable car is all that remains of what used to be the principal form of transportation in the city. Starting in Lapa, by the Cathedral, cross the towering viaduct to Santa Teresa. Then you have the option to take the ride all the way to the top of the hill, or get off to see the Museu da Chácara do Céu. The views from the top rival those of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf. 7. Arcos de Lapa An engineering and architectural construction work that symbolizes Rio de Janeiro s colonial period. It was inaugurated, as reported, in 1750, under the government of Ayres de Saldanha and administered by the engineer José Fernandes Alpoim. It was built in order to end the problem of the constant lack of water in Rio de Janeiro towards the end of the XVIII century. 8. Parque Nacional and Floresta da Tijuca The best place to visit to get an idea of what Rio once looked like, with over 46 square miles of tropical rain forest, walking trails, stunning views of the city, waterfalls, creeks and wonderfully varied greenery. This is the largest urban reserve in the world and it only takes about 20 minutes to immerse yourself in nature. Serious hikers can climb to the 3320 feet summit of Pico da Tijuca, while others can simply enjoy the 115 foot waterfall, Cascatinha de Taunay, at the Alto da Boa Vista. 9. Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da II Guerra Mundial Located at Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 75, Parque do Flamengo, this monument is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the WWII European theater of war, especially in Italy. The monument includes a small museum with military artifacts from those dark years, a mausoleum and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and is guarded by the three Armed Forces. Entry is free.

13 Business Etiquette in Brazil Brazilians are very communicative people, therefore you will probably be invited quite often to business dinners as they prefer face-to-face meetings rather than written communication. Also, they like to know the person with whom they are doing business with and this can be achieved much better during an informal dinner or a drink. Business relationships In Brazilian business culture, personal relationships are one of the most important elements. They are the key to success. It is the individual person with whom Brazilians make business and not the company. Usually business will not take place until a relationship with the business counterpart is established. Try not to be impatient as this might take a while. Also while still negotiating do not exchange the negotiating team as this might interrupt the whole business process and you risk having to start all over again. When working with Brazilians you will notice that there is a high tendency of mixing professional and social relationships. Your colleagues will appreciate you more for your friendliness than for your professionalism. Yet the borderline between too friendly and too professional is quite fragile and you will have to learn to deal with it. Before the business meeting Before meeting up for a business dinner or a general business meeting, it is highly recommended to learn some Portuguese phrases. Even if you cannot communicate in this language properly, your effort will be highly appreciated. Although Brazilians often schedule or cancel a meeting on short notice, business appointments have to be initialized 2-3 weeks in advance. Dress etiquette Men should wear dark colored business suits. Light colors are acceptable for summer (note that summer months in Brazil are from December to February). Three-piece suits usually carry an executive connotation whereas two-piece suits refer to office workers. It is very important for women to dress conservatively, in a suit or an elegant, feminine dress for instance. Opt for very natural makeup and make sure to have well-manicured nails as this is an important detail. CONTINUED...

14 Business Etiquette in Brazil Business dinners in Brazil It is acceptable in Brazil to arrive a few minutes late to the meeting. However, this usually does not apply to some regions, such as São Paulo or Brasilia. To be on the safe side always arrive on time, at least until you become more familiar with Brazilian business culture. During introductions, men shake hands with each other, often for a long time, while maintaining steady eye contact. If there is a woman present, she has to reach out her hand first if she wishes to shake hands with a man. If the group is relatively small make sure to shake hands with everyone present. Business dinners are often very informal and start with casual chatting. A very good conversation topic is soccer or family and children. Try to avoid topics such as politics, religion or current Brazilian issues. Never start business discussions before your Brazilian colleagues raise the subject! Do not feel offended if you are interrupted as this is very common and acceptable in Brazil and indicates interest and enthusiasm. Also body contact, such as touching arms or backs is very common so do not step back or try to free your arm. Further things to avoid Brazilians tend to speak at a much closer distance to the communicating counterpart so do not move back if the distance is closer than what you are used to from your home country. Brazilian business meetings often run very late so do not schedule two meetings one behind the other at it is seen as impolite to leave a meeting before anybody else does. Do not, under any circumstances, criticize and embarrass a colleague in front of a group! Business cards Business cards are usually exchanged during introductions and handed to everyone present. Therefore bring plenty of cards with you. The cards should be printed in English on one side, with the name you prefer underlined, and Portuguese on the opposite side (your choice). When presenting your business card make sure the Portuguese side is facing the recipient.

15 OTC Brasil Floor Plan *****Please note the location of the Atlantic Canada booth #1505 indicated by the red oval

16 OTC Brasil Conference Schedule Tuesday, October 4, :00-20:00 Registration 09:00-10:00 Welcome Coffee in Pavilion 5 10:00-12:00 General Opening Plenary Session 12:00-20:00 Exhibition Open 12:15-13:45 Topical Lunch 1 & 2 12:00-14:00 Lunch Break 14:00-15:30 Technical Sessions 1,2,3,4,5,6, & 7 15:30-16:30 E-Poster Sessions in Pavilion 5 15:30-16:30 Coffee Break in Exhibition Halls 1 & 3 16:30-18:00 Technical Session 1,2,3,4,5,6, & 7 18:00-20:00 Events in Exhibit Hall Wednesday, October 5, :00-20:00 Registration 09:00-10:00 Welcome Coffee in Pavilion 5 10:00-12:00 Panel 10:00-12:00 Technical Session 8, 9, 10, 11 12:00-20:00 Exhibition Open 12:15-13:45 Topical Lunch 3 & 4 12:00-14:00 Lunch Break 14:00-15:30 Young Professional Workshop 14:00-15:30 Technical Session 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 15:30-16:30 Coffee Break in Exhibition Halls 1 & 3 15:30-16:30 E-Poster Session in Pavilion 5 16:30-18:00 Young Professionals Workshop 16:30-18:00 Technical Sessions 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 18:00-20:00 Events in Exhibit Hall

17 OTC Brasil Conference Schedule Thursday, October 6, :00-20:00 Registration 09:00-10:00 Welcome Coffee in Pavilion 5 10:00-12:00 Plenary Session 12:00-20:00 Exhibition Open 12:15-13:45 Topical Lunch 5 & 6 12:00-14:00 Lunch Break 14:00-15:30 Technical Session 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 14:00-15:30 Panel 15:30-16:30 E-Poster Session in Pavilion 5 15:30-16:30 Coffee Break in Exhibition Halls 1 & 3 16:30-18:00 Technical Session 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 16:30-18:00 Panel 18:00-20:00 Events in Exhibit Hall

18 Mission to Brazil: Seminars / Events / Site Visits Consulate Briefing Session Monday, October 3, 2011 Sheraton Hotel, Salão Leme Page 18

19 Mission to Brazil: Seminars / Events / Site Visits Consulate Seminar Oct 3 rd - agenda continued. Page 19

20 Mission to Brazil: Seminars / Events / Site Visits Consulate Seminar Oct 3 rd - agenda continued. Page 20

21 Mission to Brazil: Seminars / Events / Site Visits Delegate Briefing Session Monday, October 3, :00 pm 6:30 pm Sheraton Hotel, Leblon Room Page 21

22 Mission to Brazil: Seminars / Events / Site Visits Delegate Networking Dinner Monday, October 3, :00 pm 10:00 pm Porcão Restaurant, Details: - 6:30 pm bus leaves Sheraton Rio - 6:45 pm 7:00 pm arrival at Porcão - 7:00 pm 9:30 (ish) pm Great food & networking - 9:30 (ish) pm Depart for Sheraton Rio General Information: - The meal and drinks cost is the responsibility of each delegate - The cost for the food is approx. $45 Cdn per person - any drinks would be on top of that. The cost of the food includes a buffet with all sides then you get unlimited meat (all sorts of delicious kinds) - The link to their website is: - The restaurant will bill each person separately so you can pay your own with credit card or cash (Brazilian Real) at the end of the meal. Page 22

23 Mission to Brazil: Seminars / Events / Site Visits Oct 5 th - Site Visit to Mauá Shipyard (Niteroi) Details: - 7:30 am bus leaves Sheraton Rio - 9:00 am arrival at Maua Mauá Shipyard - 9:00 am 11:00 am Presentation by companies Each company will have 10 minutes a presentation in a group setting - 11:00 am Depart for another site visit to STX Europe (still to be confirmed) Oct 5 th - Site Visit to STX Europe to be confirmed Details: - 11:15 am Arrive at STX Europe - 11:15 am 1:00 am - Tour / group meetings / presentation by companies - 1:00 pm Depart for Riocentro for OTC Brasil Oct 6 th - Site Visit to Cenpes - Petrobras Research Facility Details: - 7:30 am bus leaves Sheraton Rio - 8:30 am 9:00 am - arrival at Petrobras Research Facility in Cenpes get signed in - 9:00 am 1:00 pm Tour / presentation by companies / group meetings 1:00 pm Depart for Riocentro for OTC Brasil Page 23