Brasília will host the BRICS Forum from September 15 to 17

International event brings together lawmakers and experts to discuss health, culture, technology, sustainability and ethics.

The second edition of the BRICS Forum will take place in Brasília from September 15 to 17, 2025, under the theme “Traditional Values: Uniting Traditions, Strengthening Nations.” The event is organized by the BRICS Parliamentary Front in partnership with the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance and the World Association on Traditional Values (WATV), aiming to promote cultural diplomacy and generate practical proposals for sustainable development.

The first edition, held in Moscow in 2024, laid the groundwork for bringing together cultural traditions and fostering international cooperation. In Brasília, the focus will be on turning these principles into concrete actions, connecting culture, health and technology to current social and environmental needs.

The forum will feature speakers from Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Canada and France, highlighting its global character and including voices from continents beyond the BRICS member countries.

Program and key activities

The official agenda includes roundtables, thematic panels and the launch of innovative initiatives, with highlights such as:

• Financial Sovereignty and Innovation: in-depth analysis of blockchain, digital currencies and new entrepreneurship models, focusing on financial solutions that strengthen cooperation among member countries.
• Sustainability and Climate Action: joint BRICS proposals for COP30, focused on environmental preservation, renewable energy and addressing global climate challenges.
• Humanitarian and Cultural Cooperation: launch of the “Volunteers for Peace” platform for humanitarian projects and discussion of visa-free tourism to deepen economic and cultural exchange.
• Education and Leadership for the Future: debates on best educational practices to train the next generation of global leaders.
• Health and Well-Being: connecting quality of life and longevity with effective preventive health policies.
• Cultural Valorization: celebrating dialogue between traditions through literary, artistic and intellectual exchange, including the BRICS Literary Award.

Pillars of the BRICS Forum 2025

The event is structured around key thematic areas:

1. Shared values and international cooperation
   Aims to strengthen trust and respect among nations, promoting more inclusive global governance.

2. Cultural exchange
   Emphasizes the preservation of BRICS countries’ historical and cultural heritage and encourages the creation of independent international cultural platforms.

3. Economic prosperity and innovation
   Debates the role of technologies such as blockchain, AI and digital currencies in generating prosperity and new standards of living.

4. Health and social well-being
   Addresses longevity, quality of life and happiness as part of members’ preventive health agendas.

5. Sustainable development and COP30
   Discusses responsible use of technology and environmental preservation as the foundation for balanced growth.

6. Global geopolitics
   Analyzes the role of BRICS in building a more just and sustainable multipolar world.

Conclusion: Brazil consolidates as a bridge for multilateral dialogue

The BRICS Forum in Brasília will serve as a key platform for international dialogue and practical solutions, bringing together leaders from different continents to discuss contemporary topics. The event will strengthen cooperation and encourage the exchange of concrete experiences among nations. Linked to COP30, the forum will also highlight Brazil’s role as a bridge for global collaboration and demonstrate that addressing 21st-century challenges depends on joint action in health, culture, ethical technology and sustainable development.

Learn more

• Visit the II BRICS Forum website