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Innovation, New Challenges, and the Future of Tourism: Meet the Keynote Speakers of the IPBN Tourism Conference
What does innovation mean for the future of tourism in the Algarve — and how can businesses and destinations respond to an industry that is changing...
What Makes a Great Tourism Experience? Meet the Speakers of Panel 1 at the IPBN Tourism Conference
From food and hospitality to destination development and immersive experiences, what does it really take to create a local tourism experience that vis...
Sport, Performance, and Wellbeing: Meet the Speakers of Panel 2 at the IPBN Tourism Conference 2026
From elite athletic performance to mental training and lifelong movement, discover how sport and leisure are evolving at the intersection of health, w...
Tourism and AI: Meet Panel 3 of the IPBN Tourism Conference
How is artificial intelligence changing the way tourism and hospitality businesses market themselves, serve customers, and innovate? Meet the speakers...
Press Release: Announcing the 5th Edition IPBN Tourism Conference
IPBN announces fifth annual Tourism Conference exploring innovation and new trends shaping the future of tourism and hospitality
Meet Panel 1 of the IPBN Sustainability Conference
A central theme of the conversation will be ocean climate justice—recognising that the impacts of environmental change are not distributed equally a...
Meet Panel 3 of the 7th Annual IPBN Sustainability Conference
The discussion will bring together a diverse group of experts whose work spans technology innovation, marine science, and entrepreneurial leadership.
Meet Panel 2 of the 7th Annual IPBN Sustainability Conference
This panel will explore how design innovation, tourism research, and engineering expertise can work together to build more resilient coastal communiti...
The IPBN 2026 Sustainability Conference Press Release
The free event will take place on 17 March at the Oriente Green Campus of Universidade Europeia in Lisbon. Under the theme ‘Ocean – The Blue Econo...
Introducing Panel 3: Innovation, Adaptation, and Authentic Hospitality
This panel will highlight the ways hospitality professionals are rethinking what “authentic” really means for today’s traveler — and how innov...
Introducing Panel 1: Authentic Tourism— Managing a Multigenerational & Multicultural Workforce
We are delighted to welcome back two familiar faces to the conference stage: Rita Marques and Sofia Almeida. Both have a long-standing connection to t...
Press Release: 4th Annual IPBN Tourism Conference
The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Tourism Conference, taking place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, ...
Meet the Sponsors of the Dublin Innovation Conference
We look forward to welcoming you to this forward-thinking conference, where connections are made, ideas are sparked, and the future of business innova...
Meet Panel Four of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking for capital to grow your next AI-powered venture, this panel will provide the clarity, connecti...
Meet Panel Three of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Titled “How to Start with AI and Investment Opportunities for AI Startups,” the third panel will explore how founders, SMEs, and innovators can m...
Meet Panel 2 of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Panel 2 of the IPBN Innovation Conference will focus on AI case studies regarding sustainability and data analysis.
Meet Panel 1 of the Dublin Innovation Conference
The IPBN is gearing up for the upcoming Dublin Innovation Conference, which will be held at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) on Tuesday, June 17, ...
Meet the Keynote Speakers of the Dublin Innovation Conference
We will hear keynote statements from IPBN member Lee Bristow and IPBN Executive Partner Martin Duffy.
Meet the Sponsors of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
A huge thank you to GEOPALM, Chitra Stern of Martinhal, and RXL STUDIO for supporting the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference in Lisbon!
Meet Panel 3 of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
This conversation will focus on Sustainable AI-Scale Data Centres with Innovative Cooling and 100% Renewable Energy. It will feature sector experts in...
Meet Panel 2 of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
The second panel of the IPBN Sustainability Conference, 2025, will take the stage and take a deep dive into Vertical farming (VF) and its impact on t...
Meet Panel 1 of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
We are excited to kick off the conference with an insightful panel discussion on Community Development and Urban Planning. Moderated by Susan Cabeceir...
The IPBN's 6th Annual Sustainability Conference Press Release
This highly anticipated event marks a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and will feature distinguished guests, including Alma Ní Choigligh, Ambassad...
AI Members-Only MasterMind Takeaways
Last week the IPBN dived into the essentials of getting started with AI, understanding what tools and strategies work best, and how to approach adopti...
The IPBN Tourism Conference in Review
The 2024 IPBN Tourism Conference did more than just bring together some of the top minds from Ireland and Portugal's tourism sectors together, it high...
Member's Opinions: Web Summit 2024
Many of the IPBN's members participated in the Web Summit last week, so we reached out to them and asked if they could share their impressions of the ...
Meet the Speakers: Case Studies and Business Success from the Interior
The final speakers at the upcoming IPBN Tourism Conference in Porto on November 14 will be discussing each one of their business success stories.
Meet the Speakers: Francisco de Calheiros and Miriam Kennedy
This panel will delve into the opportunities and challenges related to exploring and developing tourism in Portugal's interior regions with similarit...
Introducing Rita Marques, Speaker at the IPBN Tourism Conference
The IPBN is delighted to have Rita confirmed as a guest speaker at the upcoming IPBN Tourism Conference on November 14 in an exclusive conversation wi...
Meet the Speakers: Luis Pedro Martins
On October 1, 2020, Luís took office as President of the Porto and North Tourism Association and has since managed to realize a long-standing ambitio...
Innovation, New Challenges, and the Future of Tourism: Meet the Keynote Speakers of the IPBN Tourism Conference
What does innovation mean for the future of tourism in the Algarve — and how can businesses and destinations respond to an industry that is changing...
What Makes a Great Tourism Experience? Meet the Speakers of Panel 1 at the IPBN Tourism Conference
From food and hospitality to destination development and immersive experiences, what does it really take to create a local tourism experience that vis...
Sport, Performance, and Wellbeing: Meet the Speakers of Panel 2 at the IPBN Tourism Conference 2026
From elite athletic performance to mental training and lifelong movement, discover how sport and leisure are evolving at the intersection of health, w...
Tourism and AI: Meet Panel 3 of the IPBN Tourism Conference
How is artificial intelligence changing the way tourism and hospitality businesses market themselves, serve customers, and innovate? Meet the speakers...
Press Release: Announcing the 5th Edition IPBN Tourism Conference
IPBN announces fifth annual Tourism Conference exploring innovation and new trends shaping the future of tourism and hospitality
Introducing Panel 3: Innovation, Adaptation, and Authentic Hospitality
This panel will highlight the ways hospitality professionals are rethinking what “authentic” really means for today’s traveler — and how innov...
Introducing Panel 1: Authentic Tourism— Managing a Multigenerational & Multicultural Workforce
We are delighted to welcome back two familiar faces to the conference stage: Rita Marques and Sofia Almeida. Both have a long-standing connection to t...
Press Release: 4th Annual IPBN Tourism Conference
The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Tourism Conference, taking place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, ...
The IPBN Tourism Conference in Review
The 2024 IPBN Tourism Conference did more than just bring together some of the top minds from Ireland and Portugal's tourism sectors together, it high...
Meet the Speakers: Case Studies and Business Success from the Interior
The final speakers at the upcoming IPBN Tourism Conference in Porto on November 14 will be discussing each one of their business success stories.
Meet the Speakers: Francisco de Calheiros and Miriam Kennedy
This panel will delve into the opportunities and challenges related to exploring and developing tourism in Portugal's interior regions with similarit...
Introducing Rita Marques, Speaker at the IPBN Tourism Conference
The IPBN is delighted to have Rita confirmed as a guest speaker at the upcoming IPBN Tourism Conference on November 14 in an exclusive conversation wi...
Meet the Speakers: Luis Pedro Martins
On October 1, 2020, Luís took office as President of the Porto and North Tourism Association and has since managed to realize a long-standing ambitio...
Announcing the 3rd Edition of the IPBN Tourism Conference
The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) is pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of its annual Tourism Conference on Thursday, November 14 from 9h ...
Meet Panel 3 of the IPBN Dublin Innovation Conference
The third panel discussion will highlight key themes regarding doing business in Portugal through the lens of investment and tax incentives with P...
Meet Panel 1 of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Panel one will discuss the overarching theme of the conference and will include: Stefan Goor, Group CIO at IPBN Executive Partner Ardanis, Declan...
Luis Escudeiro Shares Portuguese Incentives for Business
Thanks Luis Escudeiro's deep understanding of the types of incentives available in the country, his company, ACT Solutions, has helped numerous compa...
What's New? August Holidays Give Way to Exciting New IPBN Features
Just as the IPBN found rest and inspiration during our time away, we hope the August break has recharged our members as we have an exciting program ah...
IPBN Member Case Studies at the Tourism Conference
When it comes to the case studies portion of the conference, the IPBN has arranged three significant players in the Algarve tourism industry including...
Meet Panel Three of the IPBN Tourism Conference
Elise Slotte, Owner and guide at IPBN member company Wow Guide Algarve will moderate panelists Mark McSorley, General Manager of Hotel & Residences at...
IPBN Tourism Conference: About the Sponsors
We would like to highlight the IPBN member companies clubstohire.com, João Marques Seguros, SoundLove, Vendici Properties, and Reis – Gestão ...
Panel Two of the IPBN Tourism Conference
Upon organizing an engaging line-up of keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics related to the tourism industry, the IPBN is pleased to announ...
Why You Should Visit the Algarve this Summer!
The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) is delighted to announce and invite you to the second edition of its Tourism Conference, which will take ...
Panel One of the IPBN Tourism Conference
The first panel discussion, moderated by IPBN member Andy O’Donoghue, will focus squarely on the popular topic of Wellness and Health Tourism and wi...
Summary: IPBN Tourism Conference Panel Two
Moderated by former Chair of the IPBN Aoife Healy, the second panel focused on "How to Tackle and Create Disruption in the Hospitality Sector." In th...
Ambassador Victory and Luís Araújo Speak at the Tourism Conference
Tourism from two perspectives, intertwined on the issue of sustainability and major investment from supply to demand.
IPBN Tourism Conference: Panel 3 Speakers and Closing Statements
The third panel of the upcoming IPBN Tourism Conference at the Universidade Europeia will focus squarely on diversity and the emerging trends in Portu...
IPBN Tourism Conference: Panel 2 Speakers
The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) is delighted to host an important conversation among experts in the hospitality sector for our second...
Panel One of the IPBN Tourism Conference
Essentially, the tourism sector is an essential engine in the national economy once more, and experts at the IPBN Tourism Conference's first Panel int...
Introducing: The IPBN Tourism Conference
The Transformation and Repositioning of Tourism in Portugal, How to Tackle and Create Disruption in the Hospitality Sector, and more!
Ireland Embraces Portugal as a Travel and Lifestyle Destination
The staggering number of tourists to Portugal over the last year is up 464.1%, which isn't all that surprising considering the lovely weather, and la...
Relocating to the Algarve in a Post Covid World
Post-Covid Strategies and Challenges, moderated by Chair of the IPBN Algarve Committee, Sharon Farrell welcomed an incredible panel of keynote speaker...
International vs. Private Schools in Portugal
As with anything related to the upbringing of children, research is key to yield the best results. If you know anything about Portugal, you know that ...
The Algarve Living Series Part 4 Recap
The final installment of the IPBN's Algarve Living Series took a closer look at buying and/or renting property in the Algarve with special attention p...
The Algarve Living Series Part 3 Recap
Part three of the four-part Algarve series went off without a hitch, thanks to fabulous finance professionals who shared their tips on the financial h...
The Algarve Living Series Part 1 Recap
Find out what you might have missed at the first part of the Algarve Living Series!
The Algarve Living Series Part 2 Recap
The IPBN hosted the second of its Algarve Living Series webinars on February 11.According to this article in Essential Business, "Portugal’s A...
The Algarve is Used to Making Big Changes
Fiona Butler founded MyGuideAlgarve.com, an online guide to the Algarve with original content focused on tourism and lifestyle that is used both by lo...
IPBN Success Story: The Heritage Lisboa Hotels Receive the 2021 Loved by Guests Award from Hotels.com
The five units of IPBN member Hoteis Heritage Lisboa have just received the Loved by Guests 2021 award in the Boutique Hotels category by the popular ...
Lazer Telecom Sets an Example of How to Tackle Connectivity in Portugal
Some are discovering the limitations of their internet service providers and it's costing them. That is, of course, unless their service provider is L...
Ombria Resorts Tells the IPBN What Sustainability Really Means
The word "sustainability" gets thrown around a lot these days with little evidence to back up its use, but in the case of Ombria, the word sums up eve...
Algarve Senior Living Could Be Your Next Safe Investment
Did you know that within Portugal itself, the Algarve has been voted the best place to retire for eight years running?
The Hospital Particular do Algarve Grants Non-Residents Access to Top-Notch Healthcare in the Algarve
The level of frenzy to gain Portuguese residency by British citizens is unclear, but it would make sense for them to scramble for documentation for ba...
Martinhal Family Hotels and Resorts Enjoys a Decade of Crazy Success
Chitra Stern, serial entrepreneur and her husband Roman have enjoyed a world of success, to put it mildly, as they celebrated a milestone last year: t...
Spotlight on Michael Stock of the Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
Thirteen years ago, Bavarian national Karl Stock bought some land in Portugal with the aim to make the best Algarvian wine on the market.
Portuguese Bureaucracy in the Digital Age
Getting all the right immigration documentation, setting up a new business, understanding new tax codes, and buying property in a foreign country seem...
More than a resort, Vilamoura is the Best of Portugal in One Place
Situated in the south of Portugal is one of the largest resorts in Europe. Vilamoura is a leading residential and touristic resort.
The IPBN Algarve Living Series
The Algarve offers it all – great weather, food, scenery and activities, vibrant communities, and every service you might need to live in comfort a...
Establishing H.Q. in the Algarve Means Mixing Business with Pleasure
While Lisbon and Porto bustle with business and Braga bustles with industry, the Algarve is often overlooked as it is best known for its appeal to str...
Through the Grapevine: What is it Like Doing Business in the Algarve?
We’ve all heard about the plethora of sunny days, fabulous beaches, magical caves, delicious cuisine, and more, but what do we know about the Algarv...
The Algarve Bridges the Gap Between Work and Play: IPBN Webinar series Promoting Transitioning to the Algarve Region.
With the turn of a new year, we often focus on things we can do to improve our day-to-day that will impact our lives on the whole.
Digital Nomad Incentives in the Algarve and Beyond
For a remote worker, just talking to people in your community can go a long way. But if that community is comprised of like-minded folks with a laid-b...
Could the Algarve be the next big Tech Hub in Portugal?
The Algarve is not just a beach-goer’s paradise, it’s also full of potential in real estate, touristic excursions, and gastronomy, but what about ...
The Algarve Tourism Conference
NEW TOURISM MARKETS FOR NEW TIMES - PREPARING THE ALGARVE FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE 2020’S Medical tourism, Senior living, Wellness Tourism & Au...
Meet the Sponsors of the Dublin Innovation Conference
We look forward to welcoming you to this forward-thinking conference, where connections are made, ideas are sparked, and the future of business innova...
Meet Panel Four of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking for capital to grow your next AI-powered venture, this panel will provide the clarity, connecti...
Meet Panel Three of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Titled “How to Start with AI and Investment Opportunities for AI Startups,” the third panel will explore how founders, SMEs, and innovators can m...
Meet Panel 2 of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Panel 2 of the IPBN Innovation Conference will focus on AI case studies regarding sustainability and data analysis.
Meet Panel 1 of the Dublin Innovation Conference
The IPBN is gearing up for the upcoming Dublin Innovation Conference, which will be held at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) on Tuesday, June 17, ...
Meet the Keynote Speakers of the Dublin Innovation Conference
We will hear keynote statements from IPBN member Lee Bristow and IPBN Executive Partner Martin Duffy.
AI Members-Only MasterMind Takeaways
Last week the IPBN dived into the essentials of getting started with AI, understanding what tools and strategies work best, and how to approach adopti...
Member's Opinions: Web Summit 2024
Many of the IPBN's members participated in the Web Summit last week, so we reached out to them and asked if they could share their impressions of the ...
Innovate360 Launches New Website
The Ireland Portuguese Business Network is pleased to share the latest news from our partner, Innovate360 LDA: The Porto-based business servic
Meet Panel 2 of the Dublin Innovation Conference
Join us as the IPBN highlights Lisbon and Portugal's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem at our upcoming conference in Dublin. Scheduled for Thursda...
Dublin Innovation Conference: Meet the Sponsors
As the IPBN gears up to showcase of Portugal's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in Dublin, we invite you to get to know a bit more about the compan...
Coimbra: Breeding Ground for Talent Panels 1 and 2
Join us on February 22 in Coimbra, a city steeped in history, as the Ireland Portugal Business Network hosts an insightful event delving into the chal...
Business Success: About the IT, Tech, and Telecom Sectors
The applicants from the IT, Tech, and Telecom sectors had incredible successes to celebrate, so the IPBN would like to highlight their stories and th...
What to Expect at the Breeding Ground for Talent Event in Coimbra
The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN), in association with PinkRoom has organized its first event in the historic city of Coimbra entitled "Bre...
Innovation Ecosystems in Medium-Sized Portuguese Cities to Take on the World
Lisbon, Dublin, and other capital cities are becoming havens for digital nomads and tech talent but the mid-sized cities around them are the sleeping ...
Panel Two of the Tech Seminar To Pull Out All the Stops
From blockchain technology to Web3 and apps, the panel members, as well as the moderator, are well equipped to answer questions and set the stage for ...
Panel one of the IPBN Tech Seminar at a Glance
We’ve all heard the terms “digital nomad,” "disruptor," and "innovator," but what exactly do they mean, and how might they affect business in...
The IPBN Algarve Tech Seminar is Coming
The focus of the upcoming seminar will be on how the Algarve region is positioning itself to attract digital nomads as well as full-time residents in ...
Tech: Jobs in Demand and Working Remotely
Thanks in large part to the pandemic and the normalization of working from home that sprung forth as a result: how employees work, the talent pool, an...
Tips to Navigate a World Transformed by Crisis
Engberg says, Technology, shocks, and globalization are leading to erosion of profit margins, so we must learn to travel with a global passport to a...
Porto Attracting New Blood in Business, Tech, and Talent
It’s not just the locals who are taking notice of all that Porto has to offer, it’s the tech scene and digital nomads from all sectors
Otonomee Says Remote is Out, Geographically Friendly is In
While the appeal of WebSummit was certainly there for
MadeIn Web is Tailor-Made to Make a Mark
Madein Web e Mobile is a one-stop-shop for all things relating to branding and supporting today’s myriad digital platforms. “We take your product ...
Bridge In is Anticipating Web Summit 2021
One big question is, how will people greet each other? No one knows what to do — so it will be a great way to break the ice.
What Makes the Tech Scene in Portugal So Special
The IPBN talked to industry experts about what makes Portugal such a desirable place to expand tech teams and what sets the companies that have done s...
Agrozapp is Harvesting Data to Reap Better Results
Perhaps under the radar to many, the tech scene in Óbidos is flourishing, thanks to measures put in place by the municipality to attract innova...
The HCB Living Lab is Practicing What it Preaches
The new laboratory will be the new home for project development in four main categories: Energy, Building, Mobility, and the Circular Economy & Enviro...
Pedro Henriques Promotes Portugal as a Hiring Haven in Tech
Companies should go where the talent is, according to Henriques, and they need to know how to manage the setup in a predictable and scalable way. Port...
Alexandre Barbosa Ventures Into Tech Investment
Barbosa says that he would consider Portugal from a VC and entrepreneurial perspective more of a gateway of capital than a native closed market.
Miguel Fontes Talks Startup Shop with the IPBN
The Hub Creativo Beato's first building will open its doors before the end of the year, but perhaps not in the way they originally intended.
The Talk of the Town: Investing in Portugal’s Tech Sector
Venture Capital valuations have shot up across financing stages in 2020, a trend that will likely persist into the next years.
Hiring in Portugal and the Future of the Workplace
Hiring a team takes time, dedication, and know-how, and being a part of a working team takes innovation, trust, and professionalism. That might be the...
Global Shares is Recruiting in Portugal Again After a Successful First Run
To bolster the information in the upcoming IPBN Investment and Hiring in Portugal Event on April 28 and 30, we reached out to Global Shares, a rapidly...
Stepping Your Business Up to Cross the River Rubicon
The bulk of "Stepping Up" students will be able to improve their strategy, especially if they couple the course with the coaching service that can be ...
Bridge In is Bridging the Gap in the Portuguese Tech World
In anticipation of his conversation with the IPBN on Friday, April 30 at 10h, we sat down with the mastermind behind BridgeIn for an in-depth look at ...
Meet Panel 1 of the IPBN Sustainability Conference
A central theme of the conversation will be ocean climate justice—recognising that the impacts of environmental change are not distributed equally a...
Meet Panel 3 of the 7th Annual IPBN Sustainability Conference
The discussion will bring together a diverse group of experts whose work spans technology innovation, marine science, and entrepreneurial leadership.
Meet Panel 2 of the 7th Annual IPBN Sustainability Conference
This panel will explore how design innovation, tourism research, and engineering expertise can work together to build more resilient coastal communiti...
The IPBN 2026 Sustainability Conference Press Release
The free event will take place on 17 March at the Oriente Green Campus of Universidade Europeia in Lisbon. Under the theme ‘Ocean – The Blue Econo...
Meet the Sponsors of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
A huge thank you to GEOPALM, Chitra Stern of Martinhal, and RXL STUDIO for supporting the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference in Lisbon!
Meet Panel 3 of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
This conversation will focus on Sustainable AI-Scale Data Centres with Innovative Cooling and 100% Renewable Energy. It will feature sector experts in...
Meet Panel 2 of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
The second panel of the IPBN Sustainability Conference, 2025, will take the stage and take a deep dive into Vertical farming (VF) and its impact on t...
Meet Panel 1 of the 2025 IPBN Sustainability Conference
We are excited to kick off the conference with an insightful panel discussion on Community Development and Urban Planning. Moderated by Susan Cabeceir...
The IPBN's 6th Annual Sustainability Conference Press Release
This highly anticipated event marks a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and will feature distinguished guests, including Alma Ní Choigligh, Ambassad...
Meet Panel 4 of the Dublin Innovation Conference
The fourth panel discussion will welcome keynote speakers Miguel Reynolds Brandão, Founder & CEO of IPBN member company CorkBrick Europe, Liliana...
Meet the Panelists: Aviation
The IPBN has organized an exciting panel discussion on the topic of aviation as part of our 2024 Sustainability Conference, moderated by IPBN Chair Ge...
Meet the Panelists: Food and Nutrition
Read about the panel discussion between Manuela Pintado, Associate Professor at School of Biotechnology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and Nicola...
Meet the Panelists: Carbon Zero Objectives
IPBN members Neil Chadwick, Global Operations, Oxycarbon UK EUROPE and Will Wynn, Former Mayor of Austin, Texas from 2003-09 who was also a panelist ...
The IPBN's Commitment to Sustainability
The Ireland Portugal Business Network’s (IPBN's) core values are underpinned by innovation and a commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by the w...
Meet the Ocean Panel of the IPBN's 2024 Sustainability Conference
The second panel discussion at the 5th annual IPBN Sustainability conference on March 19th at the CCIP in Lisbon is on solutions to drive sustainabl...
Starting the Conversation: The IPBN Sustainability Conference 2024
Join the conversation about social and environmental innovation to change current consumption habits with Silvia Correia, Social Entrepreneur & Foun...
Meet the Sponsors of the 2024 IPBN Sustainability Conference!
The two event sponsors of the upcoming IPBN Sustainability Conference are both certified with the ISO9001:2015 standard. Their commitment to sustainab...
IPBN Sustainability Conference 2024: Press Release
For the 5th edition of its Annual St Patrick’s Day Sustainability conference, the IPBN will focus on the development, innovation, and the challenges...
Deep Dive in Matosinhos with CEiiA and Blue Insight
After the successful Ocean conference at the Porto Business School last week, Arnold Delville, General Manager of the Ireland Portugal Business Networ...
Introducing Panel 3 of the IPBN Ocean Conference
The third panel of the IPBN Ocean Conference will be a conversation with the Port of Leixoes about the place of Matosinhos in the maritime transport i...
Introducing Panel 2 of the IPBN Ocean Conference
The second panel of the conference will take a look at harnessing offshore wind energy and developing partnerships between Ireland and Portugal with ...
Introducing: Panel One at the IPBN Ocean Conference
On Wednesday, October 25 at the EDP Auditorium of the Porto Business School the IPBN will take a look at the advances that the port City of Matosinh...
Sustainability Conference Case Studies
As we get closer to the IPBN St. Patrick''s Day Sustainability Conference on Friday, March 17, we would like to take the time to highlight the IPBN me...
The Roles of ESG and Technology in a Sustainable Future
Take a deeper look at Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Technology’s role in Sustainability as the IPBN Sustainability conference appr...
Key Panelists to Share Energy Efficiency Solutions
Energy Efficiency Solutions are already at play in Coimbra and Matosinhos, but what about the rest of the world? What about your business? Experts fro...
Sustainability Conference Sponsors Represent the Best of the Network
In advance of the 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Sustainability Conference at the CCIP in Lisbon on March 17, the IPBN would like to take the opport...
IPBN Sustainability Conference 2023: Press Release
The IPBN is inviting you to celebrate St Patrick’s day in Lisbon on March 17 at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Portugal (CCIP) to attend the ...
IPBN Tours Hub Criativo do Beato and Ombria Resort
Following our annual St. Patrick’s Day Sustainability conference, the IPBN was led on an exclusive tour of the Hub Criativo do Beato in Lisbon and O...
Building Innovations in Sustainability
Building a sustainable future isn’t just about policy, it’s also about the actual art of construction and practices that must be implemented to en...
Sustainability's Big Picture, According to Experts
Key players and initiatives are working toward a green future, and to understand their fight against climate change, it’s important to deep dive int...
Introducing Sustainability: Ossian Smyth, TD and PwC Portugal's Cláudia Coelho
UN Council Sustainability goals are an important and achievable set of standards to target, making use of teamwork, shared strategies, and transparenc...
Sustainability on Site: Two Tours to follow the IPBN's Upcoming Conference
Following the end of the panel discussions at the IPBN’s third-annual Sustainability Conference at the CCIP in Lisbon, the IPBN has organized an exc...
IPBN Sustainability Conference: Panel 2
Times are changing in the building sector, and those working on both sustainable (and other) projects need to be aware of what this will mean for the...
The Big Picture Panel of the IPBN Sustainability Conference 2022
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset our economies in a way that delivers sustainable, good quality jobs, more resilient societies, and...
The IPBN Sustainability Conference's Third Edition is Set for St. Patrick's Day
In conjunction with the IPBN conference's official partners Enterprise Ireland, Heritage Hotels, KRA Renewables, and Konceptness, the IPBN is thrilled...
IPBN Business Success Nominees in Sustainability and More
From supporting the planet to supporting emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems, IPBN member companies have been doing their part.
Setbacks and Steps Forward in the Blue Ocean Economy
Following the IPBN’s Blue Economy Conference in Sep 2021, there have been many milestone achievements worth mentioning. However, steps in the right ...
Offshore Renewable Energy with Ana Brito e Melo
Find out how one Portuguese company is helping to make Portugal number one in offshore renewables.
Blue Hubs: Beta-i and Fórum Oceano Work Together on the Atlantic Action Plan
Find out what happens when Portugal's biggest tech accelerator teams up with Fórum Oceano toward a blue economy agenda.
PwC's Push Toward a Blue Economy
Cláudia Coelho represented Knowledge Partner to the IPBN, PWC Portugal with initial comments, bringing to light the firm’s 10-year studies over the...
The IPBN's Blue Economy Conference Overview
As Ireland and Portugal have obvious synergies when it comes to their historical relationships with the oceans and seas, the IPBN did its part to host...
Case Studies in the Blue Economy
The third panel of the IPBN's Blue Economy Conference held on World Maritime Day was a collection of three case studies, introduced by Mario Gago, IPB...
Blue Economy Projects, Accelerators, and Investments
To help broaden our understanding of the Blue Economy in anticipation of the IPBN's upcoming Blue Economy Conference on September 30, we're bringing...
Making Waves in Blue Economy 2030 Goals
As the IPBN Blue Economy Conference on September 30 approaches, we are taking the opportunity to give a birds-eye view of what challenges the sector i...
From Water to Ice in Sustainability Goals
At the IPBN's annual St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference, we invited five sustainability leaders across various fields to guide the network an...
Sustainability Redefined at Green Spirit Events
“We have a different way of doing communications to show products in a different light through events with speakers related to environmentally frien...
NOVA SBE is Promising Real and Sustainable Change on Their Road to Impact
The Nova School of Business and Economics (SBE) Road to Impact Report presents its activities in the academic year of 2019/20, which have been built ...
Portugal and Ireland's Maritime Agenda is Fully Aligned
Barry Andrews, MEP sees the maritime agenda as something that Ireland and Portugal will be working on closely together in the future.
Insurance Costs in the Face of Galloping Climate Change
Legislation is quite different in each country when it comes to the insurance market, and in many cases, if not most, there have not been any discussi...
Wynn Gives the IPBN the Chills With His Innovative Chilled Loop System
"You can do more from a climate protection perspective and have more of these economic benefits at the same time," says Wynn
Money and Will: The Must-Haves for Sustainable Investment and Recovery
"Post-COVID, economic recovery will be a great opportunity [for investment]. In the old days, the policy was pushing the solution,” says Naylor,