Edilson Ventureli
Edilson Ventureli is a conductor, CEO of Instituto Baccarelli, and one of the main references in integrating culture, education, and social transformation. Leading the institution since 1998, he guided its expansion to 23 educational units in São Paulo, broadening access to artistic training for thousands of vulnerable children and youth. A specialist in third-sector management, he works on building partnerships and sustainable projects, accumulating recognition for his contribution to arts and culture. Since 2005, he has also conducted the Heliópolis Symphony Orchestra, performing at major venues and festivals across the country. His trajectory combines artistic excellence, leadership, and
More than infrastructure: dialogue, presence and social impact in communities
How to build trust and generate social transformation in territories? The panel will address the role of Sabesp's community assistants in relationship building with communities and will bring together representatives from Instituto KondZilla and Instituto Baccarelli to share experiences about the impact of culture, education, and social engagement in regions of greater vulnerability. A conversation about territorial presence, active listening, and community development.
Culture, Citizenship and New Opportunities
Culture can transform territories, expand horizons and open paths that often seemed inaccessible. The panel discusses how art, education, science and culture can become concrete instruments of citizenship, belonging and creation of new opportunities, especially for children and young people. Drawing from different experiences, the conversation proposes to reflect on how cultural institutions, social projects and public policies can awaken talents, strengthen bonds, expand repertoires and create trajectories of personal and professional development. More than guaranteeing access to culture, the challenge is to understand how this access can transform future possibilities.