Help build the future of AI governance in Brazil
IBGIA is in its founding phase and is looking for outstanding professionals to join our founding body. This is the opportunity to influence AI regulation in the country from the ground up.
We are selecting 5 to 7 founding members who will receive permanent recognition, seats on the board, and direct influence over the strategic direction of Brazil's first think tank dedicated exclusively to AI governance.
An institute with real output from day one
You are not joining an idea — you are joining a project with concrete traction and active presence in the ecosystem
Academic production
Paper submitted to AIES 2026 (ACM Conference on AI, Ethics, and Society). More than 45 working papers, policy briefs and regulatory analyses published.
Event presence
Speaker applied to Web Summit Rio 2026 with the talk "State of AI Governance in Brazil". Participation in the Internet Governance Forum (EGI 2026).
Active digital platform
Bilingual website (PT/EN) with 130+ pages of content. Active presence on LinkedIn, Twitter/X and Instagram with analyses on AI regulation, EU AI Act and PL 2338/2023.
What you gain as a member
Being an IBGIA member is not just a title — it is access to a platform for influence, production and visibility in the most strategic field of technology today
Exclusive network of experts
Direct connection with leading researchers, regulators, lawyers and technology professionals. Access to a select group operating at the frontier of AI governance.
Influence on AI regulation
Contribute to technical opinions, public consultations and the development of Brazil's AI Legal Framework (PL 2338/2023) with institutional backing.
Publications with institutional backing
Produce working papers, policy briefs and scientific articles under the IBGIA banner. Paper already submitted to AIES 2026 (ACM).
High-level events
Workshops, masterclasses, the Annual IBGIA Forum and presence at events like Web Summit Rio and international academic conferences.
Professional visibility
Profile on the institutional website, speaking invitations, citations in publications and public association with a leading AI governance institution.
Early access to content
Over 45 working papers, policy briefs and regulatory analyses. Members receive pre-publication editions before public release.
Become a Founding Member
This is a unique opportunity. IBGIA will have a maximum of 7 founding members — professionals who will be permanently recognized as co-creators of the institute. After the founding closes, this category will no longer be available.
- Permanent recognition — Your name recorded in the social statute as co-founder. Lifelong Founding Member title in all institutional documents and communications.
- Board seats — Direct vote on the Board of Directors or Fiscal Council, with real power over IBGIA's strategic direction, research agenda and partnerships.
- Co-authorship of publications — Produce working papers, policy briefs and technical opinions under the IBGIA institutional signature. Paper already submitted to AIES 2026 (ACM).
- Regulatory influence — Contribute to public consultations on PL 2338/2023 and help shape Brazil's AI Legal Framework with institutional backing.
- Visibility and stage — Featured profile on the website, speaking invitations at the Annual IBGIA Forum and representation at events like Web Summit Rio and EGI.
- No fee in the first year — Founding members pay no membership fee during the formation period. Future contributions will be collectively defined by the board.
Profiles we are looking for
- AI ethics and regulation specialists
- Digital law and technology lawyers
- Computer science and AI researchers
- GRC and compliance professionals
- Communicators and policy makers
- Public sector managers
The association registration is in progress. After formalization, founding member positions will be closed. Those who join now participate in the founding assembly and all foundational decisions.
Open Positions on the Board of Directors
4 directorships and up to 6 seats on the Fiscal Council — all with active participation in strategic decisions. Each position below is open for application.
Technical Director
Open positionLeads technical committees, defines certification standards and oversees the quality of governance frameworks produced by IBGIA.
Research Director
Open positionCoordinates the research agenda, guides working papers and policy briefs, and establishes national and international academic partnerships.
Institutional Relations Director
Open positionRepresents IBGIA to government agencies, international organizations and third-sector entities. Leads advocacy strategy and partnerships.
Administrative/Financial Director
Open positionManages the institute's financial sustainability, coordinates internal compliance processes and oversees administrative governance.
Membership Categories
Three modalities for different professional and institutional profiles. All offer access to the IBGIA network and exclusive publications.
Individual Member
For professionals and specialists
Professionals with experience in AI governance, compliance, privacy, digital law, responsible development or public policy.
- Participation in technical committees and working groups
- Access to workshops, masterclasses and exclusive events
- Networking with AI ecosystem leaders in Brazil
- Contribution to policy briefs and technical opinions
- Representation in government public consultations
Research Associate
For academics and researchers
Professors, researchers and PhDs working in AI governance, computational ethics, computer science, digital law or related fields.
- Co-authorship in the IBGIA Working Papers series
- Participation in thematic research groups
- Early access to pre-publication editions
- Speaking invitation at the Annual IBGIA Forum
- Institutional ibgia.org signature in academic work
Institutional Partner
For companies and organizations
Technology companies, law firms, consultancies, public organizations and third-sector entities committed to responsible AI.
- IBGIA affiliation seal for compliance and positioning
- Access to frameworks and methodologies before public release
- Participation in public consultation and advocacy processes
- Institutional networking with ecosystem leaders
- Visibility as a supporter in events and publications
How to Join
A simple and straightforward process — from initial conversation to co-creation
Get in touch
Send an email to [email protected] expressing your interest. Response within 24 hours.
Learn about the project
30-minute conversation with the board about the vision, strategic plan and contribution opportunities.
Define your participation
Choose the modality and, for founders, the board position that best aligns with your expertise.
Start contributing
Participate in foundational decisions, contribute to publications and help shape the institute from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about membership, benefits and the IBGIA onboarding process
What is IBGIA?
IBGIA — the Brazilian Institute for AI Governance — is a nonprofit, independent civil association focused on promoting responsible AI governance in Brazil and Latin America. We work in research, education, consulting and advocacy to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically, transparently and responsibly.
Who can become a member?
Professionals from any field — technology, law, public policy, academia, private sector, communications and management — who share the commitment to responsible AI governance. AI governance is multidisciplinary by nature, and we value diversity of perspectives.
What is the membership cost?
Membership is currently being structured. Founding members have special conditions and pay no membership fee in the first year. Future contributions will be collectively defined by the board. Contact us at [email protected] for details.
What are the benefits?
Participation in thematic working groups, access to exclusive events (workshops, masterclasses, Annual IBGIA Forum), networking with leading experts, direct contribution to AI public policy in Brazil, and the founding member title — with permanent recognition in the statute — for the first members.
How does the process work?
Submit your interest via the form or by email ([email protected]). Our team will contact you to present the institute, discuss your participation and identify the most suitable profile — whether as Founding Member, Research Associate, Individual Member or Institutional Partner.
Do I need AI experience?
Not necessarily. AI governance is a multidisciplinary field — lawyers, managers, communicators, researchers from various areas, compliance and public policy professionals are welcome. We value both academic credentials and practical experience.
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Shall we talk?
The founding phase will not last forever. If you want to influence AI governance in Brazil with a board seat and permanent recognition, this is the moment.
[email protected]We respond within 24 business hours
Ready to co-build IBGIA?
We are looking for 5 to 7 outstanding professionals to join the founding body. Get in touch and learn about available positions.