Innovating the Territory: Towards Smarter and More Sustainable Development

Talks

Opening Summit Speech
Linda Pereira (Ambassador, World Talents); Tatiana Teixeira; Ricardo Barroca
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All Your Business on One Platform: Odoo Workshop
Vasco Rodrigues (Corvanis)
Done
Kids Imagine the Future: Algarve 2050
Tatiana Teixeira: Francisco Barroca, Luke Fernandes, Luna Zampini, Ruby Heijnen
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Beyond Training: The DIBEST Digital Transformation Journey
With Ana Moreno (B16) moderating, joined by Margarida Morais (DIZTINTA), Catarina Silva (Quimera Travel Experiences), and Beatriz Cortez (Be Surf School).
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Women of Impact: Community-Driven Leadership
With Linda Pereira (Women in Tech) moderating, joined by Agatha Bulha (JB Law Office), Penelope Gonçalves (local.foundation), and Marta Aragão (METIME)
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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
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)
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The Algarve’s Potential within the EuroStack Context – Critical Infrastructure, Opportunities, and Natural Resources
David Castro (Phibon)
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Bridging Science, Innovation and Regulation for Better Health
With Sofia Vairinho (UAlg) moderating, joined by Vânia Roberto (ABC CoLAB), Erica Viegas (Infarmed), and Sérgio Menezes Pina (AuroraMed)
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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

Panel Regional Development

Location: Main Stage - 11/7/25, 3:00 PM - 11/7/25, 3:20 PM (Europe/Lisbon) (20 minutes)

With Professor Manuela Moreira da Silva (UAlg) moderating, joined by Gualter Crisostomo (CEiiA), Hugo Jorge (Rolear), Rita Andrade (RCA project delivery)

Moderated by Professor Manuela Moreira da Silva (UAlg), this panel brings together Gualter Crisóstomo (CEiiA), Hugo Jorge (Rolear), and Rita Andrade (RCA Project Delivery) to discuss how innovation, digitalization, and efficient resource management are driving smarter, more sustainable territorial development, shaping the future of how we plan, build, and live in the Algarve and beyond.

Rita Conceição Andrade

Civil Engineer and Managing Partner at RCA Project Managers, focused on sustainable construction.

Gualter Crisóstomo

Experienced professional in sustainability, innovation, and institutional partnerships.

Manuela Moreira da Silva

Biologist, MSc, PhD. Prof. at Univ. Algarve, researcher in water resources, director at COLAB, UNESCO Ecohydrology member.