Programme OVERVIEW

Social PROGRAMME Run for Human rights Date & Time Location  Tuesday, 22 August  07:00-08:00 GMT-3 A route cutting through the streets of Rio DESCRIPTION In Rio, we will run for a good cause again! Join the traditional Run for Human Rights and support AIJA’s efforts to raise awareness of human rights. Get your SOS Avocats t-shirt at the registration desk, take your comfortable running shoes, and feel the early morning vibes of the city. Dress code: Sporty and comfortable (with your SOS Avocats t-shirt)

Social PROGRAMME First Timers Lunch Date & Time Location  Tuesday, 22 August 13:15 – 14:15 GMT-3 Noble Room DESCRIPTION If it’s your first time at the AIJA Congress or at any AIJA event, come and meet other first-timers, more experienced Congress attendees and AIJA officers. Get to know the AIJA spirit and enjoy the Congress to the fullest. Dress code: Business casual

Social PROGRAMME Opening Ceremony & Walking Dinner Date & Time Location  Tuesday, 22 August  19:30-03:00 GMT-3 SugarLoaf Description The dazzling view awaits you at the Opening Ceremony & Walking Dinner that will take place on the top of SugarLoaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar). This 396-metre-high dome-shaped natural landmark is one of the best attractions and most beautiful sights in Rio de Janeiro. Its name is not coincidental, as the shape of the mountain resembles a loaf of sugar. The cable car that takes you to the top offers a panoramic view of the city. From this unique location, you will be able to experience one of the most breathtaking sunsets over Rio. Since 2012, SugarLoaf Mountain has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dress code: Business formal KEYNOTE speech Languages of persuasion for lawyers: breaking communication barriers with clients Addressing the central theme of the Congress, “Re-thinking the

Social PROGRAMME Home Hospitality dinner & AfterParty Date & Time Location  Wednesday, 23 August  20:30 – 02:00 GMT-3 Your host’s home Afterparty venue – Rio Scenarium DESCRIPTION Do you want to experience true Brazilian hospitality? Get ready for one of the most anticipated evenings of the event! The Home Hospitality Dinner is a memorable moment with a personal touch from local lawyers. On this evening, they open their homes to welcome AIJA Congress participants from around the world and share a glimpse of their local culture, specialities and traditions. There is no better way to get to know the friendly atmosphere of the Congress host city. The Home Hospitality Dinner will be followed by a gathering of both the Congress participants and their wonderful hosts at the AIJA afterparty location, the Rio Scenarium. This magical space is located in the heart of the city. Its unique character, created by a

Social PROGRAMME Day out & Get-Together Dinner Date & Time Location  Thursday, 24 August  15:30-02:00 GMT-3 Rio Beach Club DESCRIPTION Rio Beach Club is one of the most sought-after places in Rio. It offers many opportunities to combine leisure, entertainment and well-being. The relaxed beach atmosphere, pool, fast boat ride and infrastructure set the scene for an incredible day full of experiences in the true Rio lifestyle. So get ready for sports and fun, team-building activities or a simple moment of relaxation before enjoying a local dinner. Dress code: Casual beach clothing Day out is sponsored by

Social PROGRAMME Optional city tours Date & Time Location  Friday, 25 August  15:00 – 17:00 GMT-3 Departure from AIJA Congress Registration Desk BOOK YOUR OPTIONAL TOURS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON 1. Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer Tour No trip to Rio is complete without a visit to its most iconic landmark and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer. Perched atop the 2,300-foot-high (700m) Corcovado Mountain, this giant representation of Christ looks down benevolently over the incredible city below with open arms. The statue was commissioned by a local Catholic group in 1920, and construction started in 1922, taking nine years to complete.Your tour of this century-old landmark begins with a morning transfer from your hotel into Tijuca National Park, which at 8,300 acres is the largest urban park in the world. Once you reach the base of Corcovado, a train will take

Social PROGRAMME Football Match Date & Time Location  Friday, 25 August  15:00 – 17:30 GMT-3 Fluminense FC Stadium DESCRIPTION Are you ready to score some goals? The football match is one of the AIJA Annual Congress traditions. Become one of our dedicated players and join the match at the Fluminense Field. This infrastructure holds a special place in the hearts of the Brazilian football community. Built for Brazil to host the South American Championship in 1919, it was the first field in the country. Throughout its history, it has hosted a number of international matches between Brazilian national teams and leagues from all over the world. Join in! Dress code: Football/sports attire

Social PROGRAMME Gala Dinner & Farewell Afterparty Date & Time Location  Friday, 25 August  20:00-02:00 GMT-3 Copacabana Palace / Palm & Crystal Rooms DESCRIPTION The final evening of the Congress will be set in the carnival tone of Rio. Amid the Art Deco walls that hosted many distinguished guests over the years, we will depart on our very last adventure of this event. For this one night, our Congress venue, Copacabana Palace, will transform into AIJA’s very own Rio Carnival location. You should not miss our farewell dinner in such a vibrant atmosphere. Dress code: Black-Tie In Black & Gold with a carnival accent Gala Dinner is sponsored by

Social PROGRAMME Networking Brunch (OPTIONAL) Date & Time Location  Saturday, 26 August  11:00-14:00 GMT-3 Casa Camolese DESCRIPTION Before saying your final goodbyes, join us for our optional Networking Brunch at the charming Casa Camolese, the place where the body and soul are nourished. More than just a restaurant, it is a place for inspiring meetings. The history of the place begins with Cello Camolese, a businessman who is half from São Paulo and half from Rio de Janeiro. Cello was dedicated to the revitalisation of the building, but he had to start almost from scratch, as the beautiful 19th-century façade of the place was the only thing left standing. The magnificent space, designed by Bel Lobo, includes a restaurant, a craft brewery and a high-end cocktail bar. Dress code: Casual