The Algarve as a Destination for Global Knowledge-Sharing Events

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
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
AI Agent-to-Agent Payments: Scaling to Trillions of Daily Micropayments
With Clarissa Peereboom (ABC) moderating, joined by Lou Kerner (CryptoMondays), and Hugo Martins (Tether)
Done
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).
Done
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)
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
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
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)
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

Panel Events

Location: Main Stage - 11/7/25, 11:35 AM - 11/7/25, 11:55 AM (Europe/Lisbon) (20 minutes)

With Jorge Cabaço (ShareAlgarve) moderating, joined by Luís Segura (Algarve Tourism), Rui Barroca (designFAO), Miguel Barbosa (Tec2Med), Elena Dimitrova (TEDxPraça Gil Eanes)

Moderated by Jorge Cabaço (ShareAlgarve), this panel brings together André Gomes (Algarve Tourism), Rui Barroca (designFAO), Miguel (Tec2Med), and Elena Dimitrova (TEDxPraça Gil Eanes) to explore how the Algarve is strengthening its position as a hub for international conferences and creative gatherings, and what strategies can help attract even more global events, talent, and ideas to the region.

Miguel Barbosa

Truth seeker, biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, artist, and educator dedicated to healing and inspiring.

Rui Barroca

Helping startups design impactful products that resonate.

Elena Dimitrova

Elena Dimitrova, TEDxPraça Gil Eanes organizer, marketer, photographer, and storyteller.

Jorge Cabaco

Exec Director at Dengun & founder of Share Algarve. 15+ yrs in digital strategy, bridging creativity, tech & business.

Luís Segura

Expert in regional tourism policy, planning, data analysis, and fostering partnerships for sustainable tourism development.