João Gilberto Cunha

Job Title
CEO
Company
Instituto Mi Omega
Country
Brazil

He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from UFU and a master's degree in Electronic Engineering from ITA.He founded Mi Omega in October 1993 and has been leading the company's technical solutions ever since. He has been a member of the ABNT committee responsible for revising the NBR 5410 standard-Low-Voltage Electrical Installations-since 1993; served as coordinator of the ABNT committee responsible for revising the NBR 14039 standard-Medium-Voltage Electrical Installations-since 2003; and has been a member of the NBR 16384 committee - Electrical Safety-in 2020, and a member of the NBR 16690 committee-Electrical Installations for Photovoltaic Systems-since its inception.Currently, in addition to leading Mi Omega, he also teaches courses at the Mi Omega Institute and has over 40 years of experience in the electrical sector.

August 25, 2026Panel Discussion with Conference Commitee Chairs

August 25, 2026The Update to NR-10: new Guidelines and their Practical Implications

August 26, 2026Nova NR-10: What Has Changed and How to Bring Your Company into Compliance Before Penalties Take Effect

August 26, 2026NR-10: a Framework for Compliance

Sessions
Session
Technical Standardisation Panel II

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 4:00pm–5:30pm

2nd floor Cantareira 6

The update to NR-10 redefines the responsibilities of professionals engaged in electrical installations and services. This panel addresses the new guidelines, deadlines for compliance, and the practical implications for companies and professionals across the industry.    

Session
Electrical Safety, Quality, and Risk Management

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 4:00pm–5:30pm

2nd floor Cantareira 6

The session opens with a presentation about the Industrial Electrical Risk Management Programme (PGREI),a systematic approach to risk prevention, while another presentation examines electrical accidents in industry and the reasons why electrical risks are often underestimated. The session concludes with a practical framework for compliance with NR-10.    

Workshop
Technical Training - Nova NR-10: What Has Changed and How to Bring Your Company into Compliance Before Penalties Take Effect

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:30pm–3:30pm

1st floor Jaçanã 3

The new NR-10, published under MTE Ordinance No. 737 on 1 June 2026, represents the most significant revision of the standard since 2004.This workshop presents the principal changes, including integration with Occupational Risk Management (GRO/NR-1), prioritised de-energisation, formal recognition of arc-flash hazards, and technical accountability requirements. The aim is to guide professionals and organisations through the initial stages of the adaptation process during the 12-month transition period.

Session
Official Opening The smarter E South America Conference

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm

2nd floor Cantareira 3-5

Official conference opening, featuring distinguished authorities and professionals from the electric and solar photovoltaic sectors.

You are using an outdated browser

The website cannot be viewed in this browser. Please open the website in an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.