“Portugal as a Prime Investment Destination: Infrastructure & Innovation at the Core”
Join industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore why Portugal stands out as a prime investment destination.
Gain expert insights into the main structural trends shaping the economy and discover how the country’s strengths in two transversal competitive factors, Innovation and Infrastructure, drive growth, job creation, and technological progress.
This exclusive International Conference will highlight Portugal’s dynamic Innovation ecosystem and advanced Infrastructure, showcasing their role in fostering investment across diverse sectors.
Engage with a distinguished line-up of speakers, experts, business leaders, and government representatives for a deep dive into Portugal’s evolving economic landscape and outstanding entrepreneurial opportunities.
Where
Programme
14h30 – 14h50
Setting the Stage for this Conference
14h50 – 15h10
“How is innovation reshaping business in Portugal?”
15h10 – 15h40
Presentation of the report “Innovation and Infrastructures: connecting Portugal with the Future”
15h40 – 16h20
“Innovation and talent development: discover the less known levers of Portuguese future growth”
16h20 – 16h40
Coffee-Break
16h40 – 17h20
“Physical infrastructure: from water to energy, from roads to ports, unlocking opportunities from a world class network of infrastructures”
17h20 – 18h00
“Is Portugal doing right about (de)Regulation?”
18h00 – 18h30
“How are recent developments in economic policy underpinning investment in Portugal?”
Speakers
Coming soon
Organisers & Partners
AEM – The Portuguese Issuers Association is a non-profit organization that advocates for Portuguese companies to Portuguese, European, and international institutions.
AEM is dedicated to fostering the successful and sustainable development of the Portuguese capital markets, positioning it as a vital funding source for companies and a key driver of their competitiveness and Portugal’s economic growth.
AEM represents all issuing corporations and groups listed on the Lisbon Stock Exchange Index PSI, as well as the majority of issuing companies on the PSI General.
As the voice of Portuguese issuers and listed companies, AEM strives to create an environment where the full potential value of its members can be realized, significantly benefiting the Portuguese economy.
Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. With more than 1,900 listed issuers and around €7.1 trillion in market capitalisation as of end March 2024, it has an unmatched blue-chip franchise and a strong diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi-asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries and sovereignties with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
Vieira de Almeida (VdA) is a leading international law firm with more than 40 years of history, recognised for its impressive track record and innovative approach in corporate legal services. The excellence of its highly specialised legal services covering several industries and practice areas enables VdA to overcome the increasingly complex challenges faced by its clients. The firm offers robust solutions grounded in consistent standards of excellence, ethics and professionalism.
VdA has been recognised for its outstanding and innovative services, having received the most prestigious international accolades and awards of the legal industry. Through VdA Legal Partners network, clients have access to a team of 330 lawyers across 7 jurisdictions, who deliver consistent quality of service and sectorial coverage in Portuguese-speaking African countries, including Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe, as well as in Timor-Leste.