Welcome to LATESI
About LATESI
Our Vision
To be a national and international benchmark in the integration of technology, innovation and social responsibility, contributing to the construction of a more inclusive, participatory and sustainable society.
Our Values
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Innovation with purpose – we apply technology as a tool for social transformation.
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Collaboration – we believe in the power of networks and inter-institutional partnerships.
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Diversity and Inclusion – we respect and value different voices, cultures, and territories.
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Social Impact – we seek results that generate concrete benefits for communities.
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Ethics and Transparency – we guide our actions with responsibility and integrity.
Our Projects
HIPGLOBAL Experience
International Academic Program
The HIPGLOBAL Experience is an international academic exchange program of the Laboratory for Evaluation, Social Technology and Innovation - Latesi, at the State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, founder and coordinated by Professor Dr. Bianca Gama Pena.
The program is designed to receive professors and students from foreign universities, offering one to two weeks of customized technical classes and practical experiences with a STEM approach - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, as well as cultural experiences such as stadium visits, surfing, canoeing, and other activities.
Activities
Other Laboratory Projects
The eMuseum of Sport is a project dedicated to preserving and sharing national and international sports heritage.
Through the use of immersive and interactive technologies, the project brings the public closer to athletes, stories, collections, and Olympic values, promoting education and inclusion through sport.
The eMuseum of Culture project is the creation of an interactive virtual platform aimed at recovering, preserving, and valuing Brazilian cultural identity.
Composed of multiple galleries featuring diverse content and innovative technologies, the eMuseum of Culture emerges as a new way to identify, document, and promote Brazilian culture, democratizing access to cultural heritage and its diverse expressions.
The eMuseum of the Favelas is a physical and digital space that celebrates the art, memory, and strength of Rio’s communities.
The museum connects the South Zone to the nine main favelas of Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the voices, stories, and talents that transform these territories every day.
More than a museum, it is a bridge between worlds, where technology, culture, and education come together to show that the favela speaks for itself.
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Hackathon
The Hackathon 2026, held at the World Youth Forum, is an initiative aimed at promoting innovation, youth leadership, and the collaborative construction of transformative technological solutions for Mega Sporting events, aligned with the theme of Sustainability.
The Hackathon's goal is to stimulate creativity and the practical application of knowledge to real-world challenges in mega sporting events regarding sustainability, both in terms of awareness and engagement—on the one side, spectators, and on the other, sports arena managers—contributing to building a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future.
Location
The event will take place from April 15 to 17, 2026, in Miramar, Broward County, Florida, USA, with a total duration of 8 (eight) hours, distributed over 2 (two) days of 4 (four) hours each.
Program Coordination
Bianca Gama Pena
Bianca Gama holds a postdoctoral degree in Industrial Property (INPI), a PhD and a Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences (UERJ), a specialization in Sports Management, and a degree in Physical Education (UFRJ).
She is a professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), working in the fields of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship (Department of Computer Science). She is the coordinator of the Laboratory of Social Technology, Evaluation, and Entrepreneurship at UERJ.
She is the CEO of Overcome, where she is responsible for creating innovative projects such as the eMuseum of Sport, HIPGLOBAL, among others. She participates in eight national and international committees in the field of sport and is part of the IOC’s TECH 365 Olympism program.
She has published more than 40 works and coordinated over 50 projects, reaching more than 1 million people. She has been awarded by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Evaluation Committee
Raissa Barcellos
Professora e pesquisadora em Ciência da Computação na Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Doutora pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), atua nas áreas de Ciência de Dados, Inteligência Artificial e Dados Abertos, com foco em Interação Humano-Dados e Governo Digital. Coordena o laboratório MATILDA e é Secretária Regional da Sociedade Brasileira de Computação (SBC) no Rio de Janeiro.
Tiago Motta Quirino
Professor de engenharia elétrica na UERJ e pesquisador na área de instrumentação e processamento de dados. Possui graduação em engenharia eletrônica pela UERJ, mestrado em engenharia eletrônica, na área de sistemas inteligentes, pela UERJ, e doutorado em engenharia eletrônica pela UFJF. É membro do CERN no experimento ATLAS, e atua no experimento NNBAR.
Manoel Antonio da Fonseca Costa Filho
Professor e pesquisador na área de termociências e energia da UERJ, coordenador do Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas em Energias Renováveis (CEPER) e da linha de pesquisa Racionalização Energética e Ambiental. Doutor em engenharia mecânica (UFRJ), mestre em engenharia de produção (UFRJ), graduado em engenharia mecânica (UERJ) e ciências biológicas (UFRJ).
Thiago Medeiros Carvalho
Professor e pesquisador na Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) e na Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), atua em Engenharia de Computação e Inteligência Computacional. Doutor e mestre em Engenharia Elétrica pela PUC-Rio, com ênfase em Métodos de Apoio à Decisão, e bacharel em Engenharia Eletrônica pela UERJ. Desenvolve pesquisas em Inteligência Artificial, com foco em Deep Learning, Visão Computacional, Otimização e Robótica Móvel, aplicadas à jurimetria, inspeção agrícola e detecção de fraudes. Recebeu o Best Industrial Paper Award (ICEIS 2025), foi finalista da OpenCV AI Competition 2021 e frequentemente homenageado por turmas de Engenharia de Computação da UERJ.
Our Projects
The UERJ SUMMIT 2024 served as a bridge between nations, promoting academic diplomacy and strengthening ties between different cultures and traditions, transcending geographic and institutional boundaries.
Under the roof of the State University of Rio de Janeiro, a diversity of voices came together through inspiring talks, where different minds converged to forge solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time through technology and innovation.
2nd Symposium on Innovation, Technology, and International Cooperation and 1st Symposium of the Graduate Program in Exercise and Sport Sciences.
We have evolved to better reflect our mission: to connect people, ideas, and innovation in an environment of collaboration and learning.
With a new name and a new venue, we remain committed to delivering a dynamic event filled with opportunities and valuable connections.
The Energy Summit is a leading global event focused on innovation and entrepreneurship in energy and sustainability, connecting companies, universities, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss the global energy and sustainability transition.
Over the course of three days, the event featured talks, panels, masterclasses, and debates in search of answers to the key question:
What are the most promising paths for the future of the energy sector over the next 10 years?
Archery, surfing, and skateboarding simulators were among the technological experiences available at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) booth at Rio Innovation Week 2024, considered the largest technology and innovation event in Latin America.
In addition to the eMuseum of Sport simulators, UERJ showcased projects for energy generation through the reuse of decommissioned oil fields and through a photovoltaic panel powered by connecting a scooter to a wind turbine.