Now or Never: Can the Algarve Build Its Innovation Future?

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)
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From Local Roots to Global Impact: The Power of Tech Parks
Jessica Costa (AlgarveSTP), Nuno Augusto (TEC PARQUES)
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The Innovation Bridge: Connecting Universities, Startups and Society
Hugo Barros (CRIA - University of the Algarve), Pedro Saraiva (TAGUSVALLEY)
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From Local to Viral: The Unexpected Entrepreneur
Avlis Otreb
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Road2Summit Roadshow Prizes
Rita Gonçalves and Isabella Puga (ANJE Algarve)
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The Future of Wealth: Education, Technology & Strategic Vision
Igor Klyushnev (Klyushnev Invest Academy, Freedom Holding Corp.), Luís Rasquilha (INOVA Ecosystem)
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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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Build Your Future, Don't Just Talk About It
Lenz Gschwendtner (local.foundation)
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Lunch Break

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Fireside chat Innovative Ecosystem

Location: Main Stage - 11/6/25, 11:45 AM - 11/6/25, 12:00 PM (Europe/Lisbon) (15 minutes)

Joaquim Nascimento (Algarve Evolution) & Aquiles Marreiros (CCDR-Algarve)

A candid conversation about the Algarve’s pivotal moment. Joaquim Nascimento and Aquiles Marreiros discuss the region’s innovation potential, public investment opportunities, and the urgency of turning vision into action. Can the Algarve seize this moment to build a thriving knowledge-based economy, or risk missing its chance?

Joaquim Nascimento

Joaquim, President of Algarve Evolution, has 20+ years in healthcare, driving growth strategies for global pharma brands.

Aquiles Marreiros

Geographer, EU Funds expert. Coordinates Algarve 2030 & S3. Board member, ALGARVE 2030 Programme.