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The IPBN is doing its part to go green. The decision to go green isn’t just a catchphrase anymore, it’s a necessity

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When it comes to Portugal’s tech scene, Venture Capital valuations have shot up across financing stages in 2020, a trend that will likely persist into the next years considering the overwhelming local growth in the sector.

Hiring in Portugal and the Future of the Workplace

What Makes the Tech Scene in Portugal So Special

Panel one of the IPBN Tech Seminar at a Glance

Panel Two of the Tech Seminar To Pull Out All the Stops

Meet Panel 2 of the Algarve Health and Wellness Event

Titled “A Conversation About How AI & Technology Can Help Manage Healthcare and Wellness,” this panel will explore the evolving intersection between technology and health.

A New Partnership Is Born: The Algarve STP and the Guinness Enterprise Centre

Announcing a newly formalized partnership between the Algarve STP (Systems and Technology Partnership) and the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) in Dublin!

Meet the Keynote and Panel 1 Speakers of the Algarve Health and Wellness Event

The upcoming Healthcare & Wellness Conference in partnership with Algarve Care Services will bring together leading voices in research and wellness.

Meet the Sponsors of the Dublin Innovation Conference

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, connection, and confidence needed to take the next step.

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 move from AI curiosity to execution, with the added lens of investment readiness.

IPBN Partners with the 2025 ART&TUR International Tourism Film Festival

The IPBN is pleased to announce its official partnership with the 2025 edition of the ART&TUR International Tourism Film Festival, the largest tourism film festival in the world. This year’s edition will take place in the municipality of Fundão from September 9 to 12!

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 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 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, from 9h to 13h and will feature an exciting first panel discussion.

Get to Know our Host: Martinhal Residences in Oriente

Martinhal Lisbon Oriente, the official partner and host of the IPBN's St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference is situated in Lisbon's contemporary Parque das Nações district, officially opened its doors in June 2023. This luxury riverside hotel and residences marked a significant expansion for the Martinhal brand, renowned for its family-friendly hotels and resorts across Portugal.

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 including India Branquinho de Oliveira, Declan Wynne, and Kayleigh Ann Myles.

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 traditional farming. Entitled “Vertical Farming Revolution and Farming Sustainability,” this talk will focus on the VF opportunities within cities and what farming sustainability means with speakers Patrick (Pat) FitzGerald and John Paul Prior.

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 Cabeceiras, IPBN Board Member and CEO of Executive Partner Konceptness, this discussion will explore the vital role of technology, regeneration, and community engagement in shaping thriving local environments with Siobhán Finn and Laetitia Arrighi de Casanova.

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, Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal, and a Minister of the Irish Government as our keynote speakers.

Triumphs in Innovation and Trade from IPBN Business Awards Applicants

From AI governance and financial insights to luxury hospitality and sustainable design, each has demonstrated how forward-thinking strategies lead to tangible success. Whether through cutting-edge technology, enhanced services, or pioneering sustainability, these businesses have not only adapted to evolving market demands but have also positioned themselves as leaders.

Meet the Winners of the IPBN Business Success Award for 2024!

Who are the IPBN Business Success Award winners and what were their standout success stories from 2024? Keep reading to find out.

Three IPBN Case Studies: A Catalyst for Business Success

Three of the network’s most notable success stories in 2023 come from Elisa Tarzia (pictured right) of BRIDGE IN, Denise O'Connor (center), Director at Enerview Solutions, and Sílvia Correia (left), Founder and CEO of re.store. All three of these winners of last year's prestigious IPBN Business Success Award shared how being part of the IPBN has significantly impacted their businesses.

Rest, Recharge, and Reflect this Holiday Season with the IPBN

Check out the IPBN's resources over your holiday break to catch up on the latest developments at your own pace—whether with a cup of eggnog in hand or not! Happy holidays from the IPBN.

Your Brand's Shot at the Golf Concept Trophy

The Golf Concept Trophy is an individual competition format on the 25th - 26th of January, 2025. Partnership opportunities and sponsorship opportunities are currently available, both of which include opportunities for your brand’s logo visibility, signage, brand activation, media visibility, and guest access!

Scandal, Intrigue, Corruption, and Gerard Ryle's Fight for Transparency

We are driven by the belief that citizens have the right to be better informed, that access to independently sourced facts is not only essential for democracy but is also a fundamental human right. Learn more at the IPBN's Conversation with a Leader on October 3 with TPN.

The IPBN is Fostering New Connections in Education Between Ireland and Portugal

This introduction shows the work that the IPBN is doing by opening opportunities for bilateral collaboration and a great example of a follow-up of the Braga Conference “The Gateway to Global Connections” and introductions made there

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 Pedro Teixeira, IPBN board member and Senior Partner at Tax Libris, and Geoffrey Graham, Chair of the IPBN Board and Senior Partner at EDGE International Lawyers.

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 Domingues, Founder, CEO, and Senior Consultant at IPBN member company AMARNA Vida, Michael O’Hara, Co-Founder of IPBN member company Techies Go Green. Sam Marchetti, Founder of IPBN member company ConsortiaCo will moderate the discussion.

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 Thursday, June 20, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (G

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 Wynne, MD of IPBN Executive Partner Skanstec Engineering, and Richard Clingen, CEO of IPBN Media Partner The Portugal News. The discussion will be moderated by IPBN Board Member Rachael Milne.

Press Release: The IPBN Dublin Innovation Conference

We are delighted to announce our upcoming conference in Dublin, scheduled for Thursday, June 20, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) in Dublin. Join us for riveting panel discussions, networking, and more!

Braga: The Gateway to Global Connections

The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) and InvestBraga are joining forces to present the very first IPBN event in the city of Braga, entitled “Braga – The Gateway to Global Connections,” on Friday, May 17 at Forum Braga.

UCP Curricular Internship Announcement

After the signing of the Protocol between the IPBN and the Católica Porto Business School, the head of the Career and Development Office shared an exciting opportunity with the network that we are delighted to pass along to our members regarding the requirements for the UCP's curricular internships. Sign up to mentor these bright, burgeoning businesspeople of tomorrow!

Business Success: About the Law, HR, and Marketing/Media Applicants

The Ireland Portugal Business Network’s 2023 Business Success Awards highlighted the success stories told by applicants in the areas of the legal, human resources, and marketing sectors.

Business Success: About the Property Investment Applicants

The applicants from the Real Estate Sector, ProprHome represented by CEO John McCoy, and Rural Properties represented by Paul Rees ticked many of the boxes off within their applications, which made the selection process difficult

Breeding Ground for Talent Presentations in Coimbra

The first two presentations will focus on education and skillset training, thanks to Filipa dos Santos Cunha and Rachael Milne.

Meet the Winners of the IPBN 2023 Business Success Award!

The Ireland Portugal Business Network’ 2023 Business Success Awards were held on January 30 at the Irish Embassy in Lisbon and was well attended by members and representatives from the 14 companies who applied for this prestigous award. All in all, the panel of judges focused on achievement

Universidade Católica Porto Signs Protocol with the IPBN

The main goals of the protocol are to facilitate student placements with IPBN members in Portugal and Ireland, to develop partnerships between the UCP and Universities in Ireland, to champion innovation and sustainability and to create bridges in these two sectors between the academic and the business world with the IPBN, and to explore synergies and partnerships between the two countries in the textile and biotechnology industries, among others.

The Universidade Europeia invites IPBN Members for a Visit

Assistant Professor at UE, Sofia Borda de Água de Almeida has invited IPBN and its General Manager, Arnold Delville and IPBN members to a meeting to discuss the particulars of the new English-language Tourism and Hospitality degree program alongside a tour of the campus on November 15th at 14h. Come one come all!

Introducing: Nova Junior Consulting

Nova Junior Consulting (NJC) is a Junior Company 100% managed by Nova SBE students, the best economics and management school in Portugal and now IPBN members can take advantage of their services!

The Early Stages of The World Economic Forum’s "Great Reset"

This seismic shift in the financial world is underway and its impact on our future is going to be significant. It has been warned of by a number of economists and even the head of the World Economic Forum in his book, “The Great Reset” published in July 2020.

A Look Ahead: What's On at the IPBN in 2023?

The IPBN is very much looking forward to the year ahead and hopes our members find value in the effort we put into keeping us all connected. While some details are still being arranged, we are confident to announce what’s on for 2023 so that we can find the best way to highlight our members, make introductions, and facilitate trade.

Michael O'Dwyer of TireCheck Recounts Successes Since the IPBN 2021 Business Award Win

Under the watchful eye of CEO Michael O'Dwyer, TireCheck has developed, fine-tuned, and produced a plethora of products over the last year and more and more customers are taking notice.

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