Participant Information

Practical Notes for Conference Participants

CELS Global Brazil 2026 · June 8–10, 2026 · São Paulo

Conference Venues

The two locations participants will need to find their way to

Main Venue

Faculty of Law, University of São Paulo

Largo de São Francisco, 95 · Centro Histórico, São Paulo

The Historical Building of the Faculty of Law hosts the Opening Session, all keynotes by John Donohue and Fabiana Rocha, the three plenary panels (Mesas 1, 2 and 3), and all parallel scientific sessions and special sessions. Conference rooms are within a very short walk of each other inside the building.

Metro · São Bento (Linha 1, blue) is the closest stop, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Sé (Linha 1, blue and Linha 3, red) is also within walking distance.
Taxi or rideshare · Set the destination to "Faculdade de Direito da USP, Largo de São Francisco".

Closing Keynote

Insper

Auditório Steffi e Max Perlman · Rua Uberabinha, s/n, Vila Olímpia, São Paulo

The closing keynote address by Adam Chilton, on the evening of June 10, takes place at the Auditório Steffi e Max Perlman, on the ground floor of Insper. This is the only conference activity outside the Faculty of Law.

Metro · Vila Olímpia (Linha 4, yellow) is within a short walk of the Insper campus.
From the Faculty of Law · The trip normally takes between 30 and 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Participants are advised to leave during the transit window scheduled between 16:30 and 18:00 on June 10.

Where to Stay

A single corridor that keeps participants close to everything

The conference recommends concentrating accommodation in the Paraíso-Paulista corridor, an established residential and hotel area along Avenida Paulista and the Vila Mariana side of the Linha 1 metro line. Several practical reasons converge on this choice.

The corridor sits directly on the Linha 1 (blue), which connects participants to the Faculty of Law in roughly fifteen minutes via São Bento or Sé station. Indeed, the same line at Paraíso connects to Linha 5 (lilac) at Jabaquara, which is the most direct route to Insper for the closing keynote on June 10. The Gala Dinner on June 8 is also nearby, namely at D'Brescia, on Rua Pedro Ivo, a short walk from most of the listed hotels.

Avenida Paulista and Parque Ibirapuera are within walking or short metro distance, which gives international participants easy access to the cultural and gastronomic landmarks visitors typically associate with São Paulo. The area is also well covered by taxis and rideshare services at all hours.

Booking notes

The links below point to Booking.com as a convenient way to view photos, room types and details. Participants are free to book through any platform of their choice.

The conference reached out to several of the listed properties to negotiate dedicated rates. It became clear, however, that any discount obtainable through a corporate channel would not exceed the prices already available on the major platforms. The recommendation is therefore to compare directly across platforms and book the best available rate.

Transportation between conference locations

The organization is preparing a shuttle and supplementary transportation service to assist participants moving between the hotel area, the Faculty of Law, the Gala Dinner, and Insper on the day of the closing keynote. Routes, schedules, and registration details will be circulated to confirmed participants closer to the event.

Hotel Options by Tier

All within the Paraíso-Paulista corridor, walking distance of one another

Budget-friendly

Low Tier

Four properties clustered very close to each other on Rua Apeninos and Rua Vergueiro, all within a short walk of Paraíso station and of the Faculty of Law via Linha 1.

Paraíso Suítes by Charlie

Rua Apeninos, 1070, Vila Mariana, São Paulo, CEP 04104-021

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Paulista Suítes by Charlie

Rua Vergueiro, 1661, Vila Mariana, São Paulo, CEP 04161-000

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Paraíso Paulista Flats by Feel Sampa

Rua Apeninos, 1131, Vila Mariana, São Paulo, CEP 04104-021

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Ibis Budget São Paulo Paraíso

Rua Vergueiro, 1571, Vila Mariana, São Paulo, CEP 04101-000

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Mid-range

Mid Tier

Two well-known hotels on Rua São Carlos do Pinhal, one block from Avenida Paulista and a short walk from the Brigadeiro and Paraíso metro stations.

Mercure São Paulo Paulista

Rua São Carlos do Pinhal, 87, Bela Vista, São Paulo, CEP 01333-001

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Transamerica Executive Paulista

Rua São Carlos do Pinhal, 200, Bela Vista, São Paulo, CEP 01333-000

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Upper Mid-range

Upper Tier

Higher-category property on Alameda Santos, near Avenida Paulista.

Radisson São Paulo Paulista

Alameda Santos, 85, Vila Mariana, São Paulo, CEP 01419-100

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Eating Around the Hotels

Convenient options for breakfast, dinner, and a casual late meal

The Paraíso-Paulista corridor is dense in restaurants and cafés, ranging from quick stand-up counters to sit-down kitchens. The selection below sits within a short walk of the recommended hotels and is suitable for the start and the end of the day. Worth noting also that D'Brescia, on Rua Pedro Ivo, hosts the Gala Dinner on June 8 and lies in the same cluster.

Gomo Paulista

Restaurant · Bistro

Rua Maestro Cardim, 1218
Breakfast 07:00 to 11:00 (closed Sat. and Sun.). Lunch 12:00 to 15:00. Dinner 17:00 to 22:00 (closed Mon. and Tue.).
@gomo.casa

Lemonade Café

Café

Rua Maestro Cardim, 1272
Mon. to Fri. 07:30 to 17:00. Sat. 08:00 to 14:00.
@lemonadecafe

Restaurante Catu

Lunch · Buffet

Rua Maestro Cardim, 1272
Mon. to Fri. 11:30 to 15:00.
@caturestaurante

D'Brescia Churrascaria

Steakhouse · Gala Dinner Venue

Rua Pedro Ivo, 63
Mon. to Sun. 11:45 to 23:00. Hosts the Gala Dinner on June 8.
@dbresciachurrascaria

Restaurante O Almirante

Lunch

Rua do Paraíso, 111
Local lunch spot, weekday hours.

Shopping Pátio Paulista · Food Court

Multiple Options

Rua Maestro Cardim, 1889
11:00 to 22:00 daily (restaurants and food court). Useful for indecisive groups.
Restaurant directory

Lanchonete Novo Horizonte

Snack Bar

Rua Maestro Cardim, 879
Mon. to Sat. 07:00 to 21:00. Quick and reliable.

Sal Gastronomia

Restaurant · Henrique Fogaça

Rua Bela Cintra, 1958 · +55 (11) 3554-4460
Mon. to Thu. 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Friday 12:00 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 17:00 and 19:00 to 23:00 (Sun. closes 22:00).
salgastronomia.com.br

Osteria Generale

Italian

Rua Dr. Fausto Ferraz, 163, Bela Vista · +55 (11) 3253-5572
A relaxed, family-friendly Italian table covering the usual range of dishes and wines.
generale.com.br

Zaitun

Lebanese

Alameda Santos, 484, Paraíso · (11) 95555-6756
Mon. to Sun. 11:00 to 23:00.
zaytun.com.br

Casa de Antônia

Restaurant · Conjunto Nacional

Av. Paulista, 2073, inside Conjunto Nacional · +55 (11) 93952-5565
Mon. to Wed. 09:00 to 22:00. Thu. to Sat. 09:00 to 23:00. Sun. 10:00 to 22:00.
acasadeantonia.com.br

Cão Veio

Bar · Burger

Multiple locations in São Paulo
National and imported beers, appetizers and burgers in rock-themed surroundings.
caoveio.com.br

Fogo de Chão

Steakhouse

Several locations in São Paulo
The classic Brazilian churrascaria experience.
fogodechao.com.br

NB Steak

Steakhouse

Several locations in São Paulo
Contemporary churrascaria with a focus on cuts.
nbsteak.com.br

Eating Near the Venue and Downtown

For lunch on conference days and evening exploration in the historic center

The Faculty of Law sits in the historic center of São Paulo, a dense and walkable area with a wide range of options for lunch on conference days. The selection below combines classic addresses near Largo de São Francisco with cultural venues that pair dinner with live music and a few well-known tables in the República neighborhood, all within a reasonable walk or short metro ride from the venue.

Casa de Francisca

Cultural Venue · Live Music

Rua José Bonifácio, 110, Centro
A São Paulo institution combining a small kitchen with curated live music programming, ranging from Brazilian songbook to instrumental jazz. Reservations are strongly advised.
casadefrancisca.art.br

Merenda da Cidade

Brazilian · Casual

Centro
Approachable Brazilian cooking in a downtown setting, with a daily menu that draws office and university crowds at lunch. Comfortable for a single diner.

Casa do Porco

Restaurant · Tasting Menu

Rua Araújo, 124, República · +55 (11) 3258-2578
One of the most acclaimed restaurants in Latin America, serving creative pork-based gastronomy. Reservation required.
acasadoporco.com.br

Cuia

Brazilian Cuisine

Av. Ipiranga, 200, shop 48, República · +55 (11) 95981-8555
Mon. to Sat. 10:00 to 22:00. Sun. 10:00 to 18:00. Strong focus on Brazilian food culture.
belcoelho.com.br/cardapio

Terraço Itália

Restaurant · Panoramic

Av. Ipiranga, 344, 41st floor, República · +55 (11) 2189-2929
Panoramic dining at the top of one of the city's most recognizable towers, with live music in the evening. Reservation required.
terracoitalia.com.br

Família Mancini

Italian · Classic

Rua Avanhandava, Bela Vista
A short walk from Anhangabaú, on the small Italian-themed street known to São Paulo regulars. Generous portions, traditional pasta, antipasti table.

Walter Mancini

Italian · Classic

Rua Avanhandava, Bela Vista
Sister address to Família Mancini on the same Italian-themed street near Anhangabaú, with similar generous pasta plates and antipasti table.

Ponto Chic

Brazilian · Historic

Largo do Paissandu, 27, Centro
Historic address credited with creating the bauru sandwich. Useful for a quick and characterful lunch within walking distance of the Faculty of Law.

Café Floresta

Café · Espresso

Centro Histórico, near Farol Santander
A standing-counter espresso bar that has served the downtown legal and business community for decades. Reliable for a quick coffee between sessions.

Dona Onça

Brazilian Cuisine

Av. Ipiranga, 200, shop 27, Edifício Copan, República
Inside the iconic Copan building, with a regional Brazilian menu and a strong following at lunch.
jandonaonca.com.br

Getting Around

Public transport, rideshare and the planned conference shuttle

Conference Logistics

Public transport, rideshare, and a planned shuttle service

The Linha 1 (blue) of the São Paulo metro is the main spine connecting the recommended hotel area to the Faculty of Law. The trip from Paraíso or Brigadeiro to São Bento is roughly 15 minutes, with trains running approximately every three to five minutes during the day.

Rideshare services (Uber, 99) operate at all hours throughout the corridor and are reliable for short hops. For the closing keynote at Insper on the evening of June 10, rideshare or the Linha 1 to Linha 5 connection at Jabaquara are both viable.

The conference is preparing a shuttle and supplementary transportation service to support participant movement between the recommended hotel area and the Faculty of Law during conference days, as well as to and from Insper for the closing keynote and the Gala Dinner. Routes, schedules, and access details will be circulated to confirmed participants closer to the event.