Mission

The BRICS+ Forum for Strategic Technology is currently operating within the scope of Brazil's presidency, promoting regional, national, and international projects of cooperation and sustainable technological development among the bloc's partners and allies.

Strategy, Data, and Sovereignty

from the Group of Studies and Research in International Security of the Institute of International Relations at the University of Brasília (GEPSI IREL UnB)

The partnership with the Strategy Working Group strengthens the production of strategic inputs for the BRICS+ Forum for Strategic Technology. GEPSI is an academic initiative dedicated to studying international security issues through interdisciplinary approaches, encompassing topics such as diplomacy, digital governance, and data protection. With a holistic focus that integrates political, technical, and regulatory dimensions, the Working Group develops theoretical foundations, computational tools, and multisectoral strategies for data governance and the preservation of national sovereignty, directly contributing to expanding the impact of the Forum's projects in the Global South.

II Conference on Strategy, Technology and Sovereignty: Technological Integration and Integrity under the BRICS+ Brazilian presidency

With activities held at the University of Brasília (UnB) and the Chamber of Deputies, this event marks the strategic transition between the Russian and Brazilian presidencies of BRICS+. It brings together academics, public and private sector representatives, and international partners, including BRICS+ countries, to discuss technological governance, digital sovereignty, and multilateral cooperation in the Global South. The conference will address topics such as cognitive defense in a multipolar world, inclusive digitalization, and innovation in infrastructure, fostering collaborative solutions and strengthening BRICS+'s role as a transformative agent on the global stage.