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July 10th, 2025 9:00

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12:00pm, 10th July 2025

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Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, R. da Torre d'Água Lote 4.11 1.B, Vilamoura, 8125-615 Quarteira, Portugal

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Portugal

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IPBN Algarve Event | Healthcare & Wellness in the Algarve: Highlighting Excellence & Research

The IPBN was delighted to held our next event, organised with the help of IPBN Member Elaine Godley and in partnership with Algarve Care Services (ACS) on Thursday July 10 from 9h to 12h30 at the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa.

We invited our members and guests to a dynamic morning event exploring the intersection of healthcare, wellness, and innovation in the Algarve.

This special session spotlighted leading professionals and pioneering institutions that are helping position the region as a center of excellence in medical research, holistic health, and wellness solutions.

From cutting-edge biomedical research to the transformative role of AI in healthcare, and from nutrition and lifestyle medicine to community-based care and physiotherapy, this event brought together thought leaders and practitioners committed to improving quality of life in meaningful, measurable ways. 

As always, there was plenty of chances to network and exchange ideas. 

Special thank you to Kelly Dugmore, Business Owner of Algarve Care Services for sponsoring this event and make it possible. 

Algarve Care Services (ACS) are an award winning company that provides care support services to the English Speaking community living in or visiting the Algarve.Established since 2017, ACS offers both social care and nursing services in the comfort of your home or accommodation.

July 10 - Healthcare & Wellness in the Algarve - Highlighting Excellence & Research in the region 

0900  Registration and welcome coffee and networking

0930  Keynote Statement - Joana Apolónio, Researcher & Scientific Project Manager at Algarve Biomedical Center (ABC) about The Algarve Biomedical Centre Research Institute Mission and why they are at the forefront of understanding the aging process

0945  Panel 1 - A conversation about preventing Illness and disease with:

• Joana Apolónio, Researcher & Scientific Project Manager at Algarve Biomedical Center
• IPBN member Elaine Godley, Founder DISCPlus Academy and Perfect Health HUB
• Sally Turner, a natural nutritionist who will bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for using food as medicine.
• The conversation will be moderated by Sharon Farrell, Chair of the IPBN Algarve & Partner at Blevins Franks

1015  Panel 2 - A conversation about how AI & technology can help managing healthcare and wellness with:

• Dr. Vânia Roberto, CEO & CIO at ABC CoLab
• Dr. Nuno Mourão, Medical Doctor & Research Physician
• IPBN member Carlos Justino, Algarve TEC Hub, AI Adoption & Strategic Growth Advisor 

1045  Coffee break

1115   Wellness & Wellbeing - Some case studies

• IPBN member Sarah Campbell from SC Movement Clinic, a Chartered Physiotherapist and expert in exercise programmes including advice & education in pain management and exercise therapy
• IPBN member and sponsor of the event Kelly Dugmore,  Algarve Care Services, an award winning company that offers both social care and nursing services in the comfort of your home or accommodation in the Algarve.
• IPBN member Claudia Fernandes, Manager, Hilton Vilamoura 7 Seven Spa. As Portugal's largest facility, 7 Seven Spa is home to an indoor thermal pool, Turkish baths, saunas, an experience shower, and a zen garden
• IPBN Member Fiona Maguire, Intuitive Transformational Coaching and psychologist on the often-overlooked emotional and energetic impact of technology and AI on our mental health.

1200  Networking

1230  End

The event was open to members and non members and was free of charge

 

Booking Closed