team
Michele Weber
Head of the Brazil Games Accelerator | Abragames
With a degree in Library Science, Michele transitioned to the gaming industry with the goal of increasing the visibility of women and minority groups in the field. Former CEO and founder of Sorora Game Studio (2021), she has dedicated the past four years to the gaming ecosystem, contributing to the development and strategic expansion of the sector. She currently serves as the Executive Director of ADJogosRS and Head of the Brazil Games Accelerator.
Pedro Zambon
Brazil Games Accelerator Coordinator | Savegame.dev
A consultant for public and private institutions in the gaming sector, Pedro is a researcher at Utrecht University, with a post-doctorate in game clusters (FEEVALE) and a PhD in Communications (Unesp). He is a Board Member of the IGDA and Vice Chairperson of the IGDA Game Incubation Special Interest Group. He previously served as the coordinator of Spcine Game (2021-2024).
Ana Heloiza Pessotto
Implementation Manager, Brazil Games Accelerator | Savegame.dev
Holding a PhD in Media and Technology (Unesp), Ana Heloiza is a researcher, producer, and cultural project manager. She has consolidated experience in the management and production of initiatives funded by public policies for the audiovisual sector, including games.
Monique Nascimento
Community and Internal Communications Manager, Brazil Games Accelerator | Savegame.dev
Journalist and Master’s degree holder (Unesp), Monique was part of the SPGame_Start team and is an active professional in the Communications field. Her expertise spans writing, reporting, PR, photography, and audiovisual production. She is a photographer, university professor, and works with games marketing and social media management. Additionally, she serves as the Communications Director at IGDA São Paulo.
Murilo Santana
Producer, Brazil Games Accelerator | Savegame.dev
With a degree in Digital Games, Murilo is a producer and public policy coordinator for the gaming sector. He served as an advisor at Spcine Game (2023–2025) and has nearly a decade of experience as an educator in public cultural institutions. He is the General Secretary of Culture for the 1st Movement for the Unionization of Game Industry and Development Workers in the State of São Paulo.
Abragames Team
Rodrigo Terra
President, Abragames | Abragames
Co-founder and Chief Technology Evangelist at ARVORE Immersive Experiences—an internationally awarded studio and winner of Brazil’s first Primetime Emmy® Award. With a postgraduate degree from FGV and a professorship at ESPM-SP, he has been a researcher in games, new media, and exponential technologies since 2010. He is an active participant in industry associations and a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He currently serves as the President of Abragames.
Eros Silva
Project Manager, Brazil Games Export Program | ApexBrasil
Eros has 24 years of experience in project, program, and portfolio management within global companies, working on technology, innovation, and new product development initiatives. As a Project Portfolio Manager at ApexBrasil, he is responsible for international trade promotion actions in the Technology, Communications, and Games sectors. He works in partnership with Brazilian industrial associations to propel companies into the global market and attract foreign investment.
Patrícia Sato
Executive Manager, Brazil Games Export Program | Abragames
With a degree in Game Design, Patrícia began her journey with Abragames in 2016, focusing on the association's international initiatives. Currently serving as the Executive Manager of Brazil Games, she possesses extensive experience in the digital games market, with a strong emphasis on projects aimed at strengthening and internationalizing the Brazilian industry.
Maysa Torres
Communications Manager, Brazil Games Export Program | Abragames
Journalist and Master’s degree holder, Maysa has extensive experience in journalism, advertising, and digital marketing. Since 2003, she has led Online Comunicação Empresarial, where she coordinates communication strategies for clients such as Air Canada and Destination Toronto. Since 2022, she has spearheaded the communication and digital marketing departments for Abragames and Brazil Games, in addition to working on eSports projects.