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Overview

In a world marked by geopolitical instability, social polarization, persistent inflation, and technological disruption, Portugal continues to stand out as a strategic refuge—a country that combines institutional security, quality of life, fiscal stability, and an effective regulatory environment, positioning itself as a critical platform and safe haven for global capital, talent, and innovation.

This year, the Portugal Investment by Global Citizens conference brings together global leaders, experts, and investors for a strategic and collaborative dialogue on Portugal’s unique role in the world. Together, we will explore what has been achieved, what is currently underway, and what we can still build.

Join us on this pivotal and constructive journey, where Portugal’s potential meets the global vision of those who invest with purpose.

Agenda

31 October 2025

Hotel EPIC SANA 5* Lisboa (Amoreiras)

The event will be mainly in Portuguese, with some sections in English. Translation may be available – please enquire.

Conference led by the journalist and main anchor of the Now channel, Marisa Caetano Antunes

08h30 – 9h00 | Welcome Coffee & Networking

09h00 – 09h20 | Institutional Opening
Opening & Welcome
António Henriques, CEO, Bison Bank

Portugal: Gateway to Global Investment
João Rui Ferreira, Secretary of State for the Economy

09h20 – 09h35 | Outlook 2026
Global Outlook 2026
Luís Andrade, Macroeconomista, IM Gestão de Ativos

THE PATH – What Has Been Built

09h35 – 09h55 | Stories that Inspire: Why Portugal Attracts Global Investment
Gonçalo Regalado, CEO, Banco Português de Fomento

09h55 – 10h15 | Frontiers of Global Investment: Digital Wealth and Policy Innovation
João Mira Gomes, Government Advisory Diretor Henley & Partners

10h15 – 11h00 | Panel 1 – Portugal’s Investment Journey: Milestones, Impact and Lessons Learned
Emanuel Silva, CEO, IM Gestão de Ativos
Marcello Cavalcanti, Investment Manager, Octanova
Raúl Marques, Executive Board, 3XP GLOBAL
Rita Albuquerque, Head of Primary Markets Portugal, Euronext Lisbon

Moderation: Paulo Moutinho, Executive Editor of Negócios

11h00 – 11h20 | Coffee break

THE PRESENT – Where We Are Today

11h20 – 11h40 | Investing in Today’s Portugal: Opportunities & Insights
Stephan Morais, President, APCRI (Portuguese Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)

11h40 – 12h00 | The Power of Capital: Study on Venture Capital & SIFIDE Funds in Portugal, by Nova SBE and Investors Portugal
João Duarte, Professor, Nova SBE

12h00 – 12h20 | Portuguese LEGO Strategy
Jefferson de Lima Matias Oliveira, Asset & Wealth Management, PWC

12h20 – 13h05 | Panel 2 – Here & Now: The Real Factors Powering Investment in Portugal
António Mello Campello, Partner, BlueCrow Capital
Nuno Serafim, Managing Partner, 3 Comma Capital SCR
Pedro Falcão, Vice-President, Investors Portugal
Stephan Morais, Co-founder and Managing Director, Indico Capital Partners

Moderation: Paulo Moutinho, Executive Editor of Negócios

13h05 – 14h15 | Networking Lunch

THE FUTURE – What Can Still Be Built

14h15 – 14h35 | Portugal 2.0: Building the Next Investment Frontier
Diogo Mónica, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Anchorage Digital

14h35 – 14h55 | Investing in the future from Portugal
David Long, Chief Commercial Officer, CV VC

14h55 – 15h15 | Co-creating the Future: Public-Private Dialogue on Investment Strategy
António Nogueira Leite, President of Supervisory Board, FinProp Capital & Professor Nova University

15h15 – 15h35 | Coffee break

15h35 – 16h15 | Panel 3 – Global Portugal: How to Keep the World Looking Our Way
André David Nunes, Chief Investment Officer, Arrow Global Portugal
José Cardoso Botelho, Executive Director, Real Estate Sector
Pedro Lencastre, CEO, DILS Portugal
Rita Torres-Baptista, Co-Founder, MAR – Tokenized Real Estate

Moderation: Paulo Moutinho, Executive Editor of Negócios

16h15 – 16h35 | Closing Session – Portugal: Where the Future Wants to Live
Paulo Portas, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

16h35 – 16h50 | Final Thoughts
António Henriques, CEO, Bison Bank