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This week on the roundup: looking back, robotics, carbon footprint, tensions, grand openings, rugby action, speakers, reunions, video features, recommendations, meetups, networking, articles, juries, challenges, sustainability goals, journalism, websites, remote work, virtual reality, equity, management audits, and more!
But first...
We will start this week with a special message from H.E. Ralph Victory Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal: He says, "A busy January has so far included participating in Assembleia da República Portuguesa‘s European Affairs Committee session, meeting the Parliamentary Friendship Group, attending a New Year reception hosted by H.E. Presidency of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, as well as this week a visit to Cabo Verde for The Ocean Race Summit and several meetings."
Also, IPBN member HPA Health Group shared exciting news about a unique robot in Portugal — exclusively in HPA Saúde Group! This is a pioneering alternative to the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, with water technology called Aquabeam, which doesn't use any thermal energy! We are proud to have HPA Group as a member of the IPBN.
Lastly, don't forget to stay abreast of new career opportunities from within the network by visiting the IPBN's Job Board periodically. Who knows? Your next move might be just around the corner and we would love to help make your career dreams a reality.
And now...
IPBN Executive Partner Andre Gravato from Ardanis posted about an amazing major step in allowing organizations to measure their carbon footprint with little effort. The Cloud for Sustainability APIs gives you transparency on the carbon emissions generated by your usage of Azure.
This will be one of the topics discussed at the 4th Edition of the IPBN Sustainability conference in Lisbon during St. Patrick’s Day, which will be announced shortly. Save the date: March 17 in Lisbon at the CCIP.
IPBN Executive Partner PwC Portugal shared their CEO Survey. PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey analyses the day-to-day tensions that leaders are facing and much more.
IPBN member Gerry Fagan would like to remind you that his Meet and Greet Cocktail event is only two weeks away! He says, "Our team will be at Zazu on Friday, the 17th of February from 17h pm to welcome you. Please RSVP at this link by the 3rd of February to confirm your attendance at sales@reservadaluz.com!"
IPBN member Tribulum Restaurant invites you to catch all of the Six Nations rugby action at Tribulum Restaurante and tuck into their daily Roast Wrap special with every game! All kicking off on Saturday, 4th February 2023
IPBN member Krystyna Rawicz from KRA renewables and Managing Director, KRA Visionary Project Partners reminds us that she will speak at the Sustainability Summit taking place at the Leopardstown Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin, February 23rd.
IPBN member Emma Olohan says that over 20 of their Dublin Business School Y2 and Y3 BA in Marketing & Event Management students reunited for our 7th collaboration bringing forth her event operations learners with Frankie Sheahan and team at Front Row Speakers.
IPBN member Patrick Mills from Escala25 shared the latest People of Lisbon video made about Escala's CEO who decided to take the plunge and build a huge climbing wall under Lisbon’s most famous bridge.
IPBN member Sthefanus Ribeiro at Aluline Portugal reflected on the challenges in the FOG sector, Robert Menzies, Managing Director of GreaseTech Drainage Solutions Limited, who shared his top three recommendations for change from his experience working with both pub and leisure businesses and equipment providers.
IPBN member Lagos Digital Nomads wonders: Are you a Digital Nomad? Remote Worker? Entrepreneur? Techie? Investor? Part of a Start-Up? Portuguese or from another country? Everyone is welcome in this Meetup!
IPBN Partner Porto Business School shared this full article about why you should take an MBA at the PBS, by Sunamita Cohen, Communication and Engagement Director at Porto Business School.
And don’t forget to join us at the Porto Business School on February 16 where the Dean of the school will welcome our members for another networking members meet members event in Porto. Find out all the details here where you can already register.
IPBN member Mike Rumble from Algarve Solar Pool Heating Solutions is proud to be a jury member for International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) and ARTeTUR - International Tourism Film Festival (Portugal).
IPBN member Vitae professionals posted that, "The Escola Superior de Saúde do Politécnico de Leiria launched the challenge... and of course, we accept! We participated today in the seminar "I am a Nurse: and now?", where we could talk about the experience of working across borders, also addressing the challenges of entering the labor market and how we, Vitae Professionals, can make a difference in your journey."
IPBN member Techies Go Green shared that "75% of organizations will increase business with vendors that have demonstrable sustainability goals over vendors that do not," says Gartner. Technology providers are demanding more environmental-sustainability-aligned performance from vendors as the matter pushes its way to the front of CEO discussions.
IPBN member Writer’s Bloc is changing the face of freelance journalism by making it easy to build strong relationships. Writers’ Bloc is a growing network of journalists connected with editors on various desks in leading papers, right around the world.
IPBN member ispy Portugal is proud to reveal the recently-launched website developed by our team for SHS Solutions in Almancil. We have worked closely with SHS Solutions following sign-up to our app ispy Portugal.
IPBN member Lawler Consulting said it was "Great to see Blackwater School in Lismore looking so impressive following the completion of Phase 1. Our team is thrilled to be involved in this €15m School Project in Co. Waterford, working with some fantastic companies and people."
IPBN member BRIDGE IN shared that the reality of remote work for some Ukrainians is far from the romantic dream of flexibility and work-life balance. The United Nations reported in December that half of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure was destroyed during the conflict, making energy and water scarce.
IPBN member Aspire Technology had a great turnout in their VR night, with plenty of competition and fun had by all. Martin and Peter came out on top in each of the teams playing Far Cry VR.
IPBN member Millimetre Design shared a video clip of their own MD Ronan Holohan reflecting on the joy of transforming the iconic Café en Seine on LinekdIn. The clip was created recently to promote the incredibly inspiring Design Leaders Conference.
IPBN member Global Shares says, "Don’t go dark during a downturn. Communicating with your employees about their equity benefits isn’t something you should only do when things are going well."
IPBN member C-MORE | Beyond The Obvious asked if you need to increase your sustainable management capabilities. Good news! Closer Consulting partnered with C-MORE and is now offering an ESG Maturity service.
| The IPBN is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland under the ESP Grant programme |
