This week on the roundup: presentations, innovation, interviews, strategic agreements, podcasts, global investment, information, renovations, economic impact, higher education, messages, exciting events, sensors, AI content, students, sharing, healthcare and wellness conferences, property, real branding, carbon emissions, unique installations, business leaders, and more!

But first, here are the IPBN Highlights of the week:

We published and shared on the IPBN Podcast Spotify channel the recordings of the last two Panel conversations of the Dublin conference June 17 around AI. Listen to panel 3 on “How to Start with AI and Investment Opportunities for AI Startups,” and then follow it up with panel 4 on case study presentations from three IPBN members and professionals who are applying AI in practical, high-value ways across very different sectors. 

We published and shared a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible speakers joining us for the 2nd panel of our Health and Wellness conference July 10 at the Hilton Vilamoura. This panel will explore the evolving intersection between technology and health through the insights of three professionals at the forefront of innovation in their fields. Read more about the panel here and about the exclusive Medical Emergency Training session designed to enhance life-saving skills in Loulé, which will take place just after the conference on Thursday, July 10, from 17h to 19h, at the Centro de Simulação e Formação Cirúrgica by ABC. 

As the IPBN Health & Wellness Conference approaches on July 10 in the Algarve, we also published and shared a Spotlight interview of the conference keynote speaker Dr. Joana Apolónio, researcher and project coordinator at the Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute (ABC-RI). Joana brings a powerful combination of scientific rigor and community-minded purpose to her work—and to our event. Learn more about Joana and her work here. 

And now...

IPBN member Elaine Godley invites you to learn how to optimise success in life and especially your health and wellbeing. "This podcast is an extract from a summit recently organised and supported by Summer Diya Selva and originated by Dorina Lantella -Dorina's Kitchen." 

IPBN member Finangeste invests €25 million in property in Parque das Nações. "Finangeste, in partnership with an international investor, is carrying out the refurbishment of two buildings for office space located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, with a global investment of around €25 million euros. The project, called “Verde Parque”, is part of the company’s strategy of creating value for urban assets, combining efficiency, sustainability and urban regeneration." 

IPBN member All Finance Matters says, "IUC – Car Tax - Our team can help you with this. For more information please contact us at info@afm.tax or www.afm.tax." 

IPBN Partner Fundacao Livraria Lello celebrated its 1 year of the Monastery of Leça do Balio! "Between June 2024 and June 2025, the Northern Region saw the birth of a new centre of culture, education and reflection, the Monastery of Leça do Balio. Rehabilitated with the signature of Álvaro Siza Vieira and Sidónio Pardal, a national monument was returned to the community, now renovated as a meeting space between heritage, art and contemporary thought. Throughout this first year, the Monastery welcomed more than 25 thousand visitors, dozens of cultural events and educational projects with a real impact on the territory. You will remember that this is exactly here that we organised a recent Members meet Members. Check all about it here."  

IPBN member GEOPALM Engineering Consulting was recognized by CCDR Centro as one of the Gazelle Companies of the Central Region in 2024 – a seal of growth, innovation and economic impact. "Since 20217, GEOPALM® has been present in projects of high complexity and technical differentiation. This achievement is not just ours — it is that of our partners, customers and team, who share this vision of the future with us.This is another step in our commitment to excellence in Geoengineering and Geomatics." 

IPBN member Universidade Europeia is preparing to open its doors to the new Oriente Green Campus, located in Moscavide, next to Parque das Nações. "Carlos Bertrán Sundheim, managing director of the Europa Education group in Portugal, says: "We saw in the country a great opportunity to expand the concept of higher education and in students looking for a different teaching model. We are an institution that is characterized by modernity and innovation." The relevance of the project was highlighted in the Expresso, underlining the transformative impact that the new campus will have for the education sector in Portugal. Read the full interview here." 

IPBN member Eliza Tarzia (BRIDGEIN) said, "Had the chance to run a session for the students and alumni of the Quantic School of Business and Technology, focused on ecosystem building for startups. The main message: you don’t need to be a founder to help grow an ecosystem. Thanks Emer Walshe for your incredible organisation!". We were very pleased to introduce Emer to BRIDGE IN when preparing her visit to Lisbon.  

IPBN member Vale do Lobo Golf and Beach Resort shared The Living News. "The July Edition is here! Get ready for a month full of exciting events and activities at Vale do Lobo! From unforgettable experiences to exclusive happenings, it's all inside our latest edition. Grab your copy at our outlets or read it online and stay up to date. 

IPBN member Tire Check monitors what matters – around the clock. Whether your fleet is in motion or stationary, theirr sensors continuously track tire pressure and temperature in real-time. Because tire issues don’t follow a schedule. 

IPBN member Carlos Justino is about to launch Witfy on Product Hunt. "This is not just another AI tool. Witfy was built to solve a real problem: content that doesn’t sound like you. Most tools generate generic posts. Witfy trains on your documents, your tone, and your strategy to create content that’s genuinely aligned with your brand." 

IPBN Academic Partner Catolica Porto Business School invites you to transform your career with an Executive MBA! "One of the aspects most sought after by our students? The possibility of balancing the MBA with all aspects of their lives. Classes are concentrated into just half a week per month, which makes it easier to manage your time. Discover the full programme here."

IPBN member Stephanie Prenderville said, "Not sure if it was me or the lovely treats provided by the excellent Royal Dublin Society team that sparked us into sharing powerful insights on what's working when it comes to AI adoption." 

IPBN member and host of our upcoming Healthcare and Wellness Conference on July 10, the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf resort and Spa, has been nominated for the “Portugal's Best Incentive Hotel 2025” award, presented by the World MICE Awards. We thank all our partners, clients, and teams who, with their dedication, contribute daily to this recognition. Voting is now open. 

IPBN member Aurelien Huynen posted, "While most of Europe is currently affected by a sweltering heat wave. This week, I had the pleasure to view a property in Paço de Arcos and enjoy a slightly cooling breeze coming from the ocean." 

IPBN member Barbara Monohan said, "Recently I’ve been getting a few enquiries, enquiries that go something like this: ‘We are expanding the business into Europe, can you help us with a new logo?’. ‘We need to redesign our website because we are bringing on new product lines, can you help us?’. ‘We need to show that we are embracing AI in the business, so we need to update our logo to be more futuristic. Can you help us? None of these requests is actually what they need. These are symptoms, not the real cause. Branding isn’t what you think it is. Real branding is an act of business by design. Find out here what that means."  

IPBN member IN2 Engineering shared, "N2's Retrofit and Decarbonisation projects all work towards one main aim: reducing carbon emissions through the delivery of energy-saving infrastructure upgrades as part of a future-focused environmental strategy. To learn more about our work on this and other retrofit, decarbonisation projects within our portfolio, contact us at info@in2engineering.com/" 

IPBN member Ocubo asked, "Would you like to see your work light up the façade of the Cascais Cultural Center — at one of Europe’s Top 10 Light Festivals, according to The Guardian? LUMINA is looking for creators from around the world to take part in a unique installation inspired by the theme “Dreams and Stories. The selected works will be projected during the festival, from September 12 to 14, in front of thousands of spectators." 

IPBN member Lee Bristow of Saros Consulting posted, "If your organisation uses AI without governance, you are exposed to risk and missing out on a real competitive advantage. In our latest article, our Director of Cyber and AI Governance, Lee Bristow, explains what ISO 42001 means for business leaders, how it supports trustworthy AI, and why adopting it now is a strategic imperative. Read the full article here."