Bridging Science, Innovation and Regulation for Better Health

Talks

Opening Summit Speech
Linda Pereira (Ambassador, World Talents); Tatiana Teixeira; Ricardo Barroca
Done
All Your Business on One Platform: Odoo Workshop
Vasco Rodrigues (Corvanis)
Done
The Algarve as a Destination for Global Knowledge-Sharing Events
With Jorge Cabaço (ShareAlgarve) moderating, joined by Luís Segura (Algarve Tourism), Rui Barroca (designFAO), Miguel Barbosa (Tec2Med), Elena Dimitrova (TEDxPraça Gil Eanes)
Done
One Year Later: Startup Showcase 2024 Alumni Reflections
With Wouter Heijnen (COREangels Algarve) moderating, joined by Sonat Duyar (Rat Rig), Tânia Catarina Ferreira (Sea4Us), Francisco Machado (Easy Harvest), Christopher Barrett (Briganti Ocean Systems Ltd), Joana Xavier (expressTEC)
Done
Crossing Borders Through International Collaboration
With Silvia da Paz (Algarve Evolution) moderating, joined by Rahul Saxena (CREATE-X, Georgia Tech), Ondrej Spala (ICE Kirkenes - Arctic Circular Economy Summit), and António Guerreiro (Algarve Evolution)
Done
Innovating the Territory: Towards Smarter and More Sustainable Development
With Professor Manuela Moreira da Silva (UAlg) moderating, joined by Gualter Crisostomo (CEiiA), Hugo Jorge (Rolear), Rita Andrade (RCA project delivery)
Done
The Human Algorithm: Balancing Tech, Sustainability and Well-being in the Future of Tourism
With Antónia Correia (KIPT CoLAB) moderating, joined by Brian McClafferty (Where is Kevin), João Ministro (Proactivetur), Alicia M. Rodriguez (Restorative Retreats)
Done
The Art of Innovation: Culture, Creativity & the Digital Future
With Gil Silva (Teatro das Figuras) moderating, with Vasco Célio (Stills), João Vargues (Museu Zer0), and João Galante (casaBranca)
Done
Kids Imagine the Future: Algarve 2050
Tatiana Teixeira: Francisco Barroca, Luke Fernandes, Luna Zampini, Ruby Heijnen
Done
From Angels to Unicorns: The New Face of Investment in Portugal
With Damarys Zampini (Sustrategy) moderating, joined by Miguel Fernandes (Dengun), Wouter Heijnen (COREangels Algarve), and Pedro Ramalho Carlos (Shilling.vc)
Done

Health Panel

Location: Main Stage - 11/7/25, 2:20 PM - 11/7/25, 2:40 PM (Europe/Lisbon) (20 minutes)

With Sofia Vairinho (UAlg) moderating, joined by Vânia Roberto (ABC CoLAB), Erica Viegas (Infarmed), and Sérgio Menezes Pina (AuroraMed)

This panel brings together Vânia Roberto (ABC CoLAB), Erica Viegas (Infarmed) and Sérgio Menezes Pina (AuroraMed) to explore how collaboration between science, innovation, and regulation can accelerate the development of safer, more effective, and more efficient health solutions, transforming research into real-world impact.

Sérgio Menezes Pina

Founder and CEO of AuroraMed, Sérgio Pina is an Internal Medicine specialist enhancing healthcare.

Sofia Vairinho

IP expert, Head of GAPI at UAlg, EPO/EUIPO expert, lecturer, and consultant in IP, tech transfer, and innovation since 2003.

Vânia Roberto

PhD in Biomedical Sciences, CEO of ABC CoLAB, expert in genetics & epigenetics, innovating for better healthspan.

Erica Viegas