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Insper X LSE: Better Futures Symposium

Insper, R. Quatá, 200 - Vila Olímpia, São Paulo - SP, 04546-041, Brazil

Speakers

Insper

Insper

Insper Paulo Cunha Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub

Insper Paulo Cunha Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub

LSE

LSE

Fundação Estudar

Fundação Estudar

Student Travel Bureau

Student Travel Bureau

To celebrate the COP30 arriving in Brazil, this special event is designed for university students and recent graduates who are passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and climate leadership.

The Better Futures Symposium focuses on how entrepreneurial thinking can drive climate action - transforming sustainability challenges into opportunities for innovation, growth, and systemic change. From green finance to climate tech, we’ll explore how new ventures and creative business models are reshaping the path toward a resilient, low-carbon economy.

​Hosted by Insper and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), this special event will bring together entrepreneurs, academics, and future leaders to discuss the vital intersection of business and social responsibility, in dialogue with the challenges and opportunities of COP30.

View the Better Futures Symposium programme

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Hear from inspiring experts, academics, and practitioners shaping sustainable business and innovation strategies.
  • Participate in interactive sessions to explore areas like social impact, ESG, and entrepreneurship as a driver of change.
  • Learn more about enhancing your career prospects through international education, including the chance to connect with experts from higher education institutions and scholarship organisations.
  • Network with like-minded students, entrepreneurs, and leading innovators.

A full programme will be published closer to the date of the event.

Places at the Better Futures Symposium are strictly limited and only available to university-level students and recent graduates. To request a ticket, please submit an application by clicking on "How can I attend?"

Photography and filming will be taking place at the event. The footage may be used in print and digital media, including but not limited to, websites, print publications, social media and marketing materials.

About LSE and Insper

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is the world's leading dedicated social science institution. Situated in the heart of London, the School is located in one of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities in the world. Students come from across the world to study the most pressing questions facing our global society, with more than two-thirds of our students coming from outside the UK and with over 140 different nationalities represented within our student body. LSE graduates go on to shape with the world, with alumni including Ursula von der Leyen, David Rockefeller, Juan Manuel Santos, and Kwame Nkrumah. 

In 2025, LSE was ranked as the #1 university in the United Kingdom by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guideranked the top university in London and sixth in the world for Social Science and Management subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025and ranked the top university in London for its sixth consecutive year in the Guardian University Guide 2026 league table.

Insper is a nonprofit higher education and research institution dedicated to fostering the transformation of Brazil through the development of innovative leaders and the generation of applied knowledge. The school strives to be a global benchmark in education and scientific production. Insper is also on the list of approximately 100 business schools worldwide accredited with the three most respected seals in the market: the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Based at Insper, The Paulo Cunha Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub aims is to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges faced by organisations and society. Through applied research, cutting-edge technology, and new business models, the Hub aims to accelerate transformations with high economic and social value. Since 2021, start-ups founded by Insper students or alumni have raised over R$8 billion.

 

Agenda

A full event programme is available here. Please take a moment to review it and get familiar with the sessions and speakers, so you can plan your day and make the most of the experience.

FAQs

Who can attend the Insper X LSE: Better Futures Symposium?

The Insper X LSE: Better Futures Symposium is open to university-level students and recent graduates who are passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact. There is no expectation that attendees will have any amount of professional experience or have studied subjects related to business, entrepreneurship, or the social sciences at university. If you are interested in thinking about your career, learning more about entrepreneurship, and are open to international education opportunities, then please do register for a place!

As places are strictly limited, attendance will be limited to confirmed ticket holders. To request one ticket, please complete the application form here.

If your ticket request is successful, you will receive a confirmation email containing a QR code which you will be required to present upon arrival to the event. 

I'm interested in studying at LSE. Is this event right for me?

Yes. The event will provide a great insight into what it is like to be an LSE student. Additionally, the event will include opportunities to learn more about how to study at LSE and ask any questions you might have about making an application.

What language will the Symposium be hosted in?

The summit will be hosted in a mixture of Portuguese and English. The language of each session will be clearly marked in the final event programme. While being able to speak English to at least intermediate level will significantly enhance your experience, this is not essential.

Can I bring guests?

No. Attendance is strictly limited to authorised ticket holders and guests will not be permitted entry.

What is the dress code?

Business casual attire is recommended, but please wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.

How do I get to the event?

R. Quatá is located on 200 - Vila Olímpia. View on Google Maps here

The building is easily accessible by taxi or public transport. There are several bus stops, served by a number of lines, within walking distance of the building.

I still have questions about the Insper X LSE: Better Futures Symposium. Who should I contact?

If your questions have not been answered above, please contact the event organiser Nathan Brennan.

LSE holds a wide range of events, covering many of the most controversial issues of the day, and speakers at our events may express views that cause offence. The views expressed by speakers at LSE events do not reflect the position or views of The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that as a result of circumstances or events outside of our control (known as a Force Majeure event), which includes but is not limited to industrial action, official government advice, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises, we may need to cancel an event at short notice.

In the event of a cancellation, a change of venue or date, we will endeavour to notify attendees wherever possible through the contact details given at the time of booking. For the avoidance of doubt, the School will not be liable for any costs you may incur as a result of any cancellation, change of venue or date.

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How can I attend? Add to calendar

The Insper X LSE : Better Futures Symposium is open to university-level students and recent graduates. Attendance is strictly limited to confirmed ticket holders. To request one ticket, please submit an application here.

  • If you are affiliated with Insper (e.g. current student, alumni, staff member), please select "Insper tickets" when booking your place.
  • If you are not affiliated with Insper, please select "Guest tickets" when booking your place.

If your ticket request is successful, you will receive a confirmation email containing a QR code which you will be required to present upon arrival to the event. 

If we are unable to offer you a place, we will write to provide details of other ways to connect with LSE in the future.