This week on the roundup: posts and images, feedback, jobs, AI, discussions, pride, attendance, disconnected tools, hidden constraints, diagnostics, marketing efficiency, growing sectors, summits, artistic expression, festivals, innovation, and more!

But first, here are the IPBN Highlights of the week

We shared a summary and pictures of our second event in the 2026 Conversation with a Leader series, featuring António Rios de Amorim, President and CEO of Corticeira Amorim—a global leader in cork production and innovation. The session was moderated by Sofia Salgado Pinto, Senior Affiliate Professor at our host, Católica Porto Business School. This was a great success. Check here what Corticeira Amorim had to say about the event and click here for the press release from the Catolica Porto Business School.  

We have also shared our own feedback on the conversation. You can read it here and listen to the full conversation on our Spotify channel here.  

We reminded everyone of our special Members meet Members (MMM) networking event in Dublin from 18h30 - 20h at an edgy musical landmark where we will connect, network, share stories, and broaden our communications across borders! IPBN Board member, John Paul Prior, has kindly opened the doors of his iconic music shop, Musicmaker Dublin, in central Dublin's Exchequer Street. We hope you can join us for what will undoubtedly be a memorable evening. Registration is open here!

And don’t forget to check our Job Board regularly. Lots of new offers from our members here!

And now... 

IPBN Executive Partner PwC Portugal asked, "Is AI generating real value for organizations?" Find out more here. 

IPBN Executive Partner Otonomee shared, "A great discussion from Brendan Ring on the future of AI, CX, recruitment, and the growing importance of personality, empathy, and connection."

IPBN member EDGE International Lawyers posted, "Traveling with pets in the EU: new rules in force. Traveling with pets in the European Union is still permitted, but since April 2026 stricter and more harmonized rules are now in force. Dogs, cats and ferrets must have a valid European pet passport, a registered microchip, and an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Learn more about it here."

IPBN member Lawler Consulting shared, "We are very proud to announce that Kayleigh-Ann Ní Mhaoilmhuire has been promoted to Associate Director at Lawler Sustainability! Since joining us, Kayleigh Ann has brought infectious energy, unstoppable drive, and genuine passion to everything she does. She took on the exciting challenge of building our ESG function from the ground up, transforming it into a thriving service line that's now at the heart of what we do."

IPBN Academic Partner Hélia Gonçalves Pereira, Reitora member Universidade Europeia posted, "Honoured to attend the 1st Annual Conference of the ChallengeEU Alliance, hosted by the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, under the timely theme - Bridging Regions – Connecting Universities. In a rapidly changing world, universities are no longer only places of education and research — they are strategic actors in building more resilient, innovative, and connected societies.  This is why initiatives like ChallengeEU matter so much. Bringing together 9 universities across Europe, this alliance represents a shared commitment to collaboration, inclusion, mobility, and regional impact."

IPBN member VMotion IT Solutions said, "Disconnected tools slow teams down. Connected teamwork moves businesses forward. Smarter collaboration. Better cross-team visibility. Increased productivity. AI woven into everyday workflows. Learn more about the Atlassian Teamwork Collection here."

IPBN member Carlos Justino shared, "I’ve been thinking a lot about the hidden constraint in B2B demand generation. It is not always a lack of tools. Most teams already have tools. The problem is what happens after the signal appears. Learn more about it here."

IPBN member Flow Productions posted, "We have created a free MarTech diagnostic to help you identify where your marketing can gain efficiency and clarity. Make the diagnosis here: Flow with us."

IPBN Academic Partner CoLAB Ageing better shared, "The Algarve Wellness & SPA Summit, which ended this week, was marked by the sharing of knowledge and experiences in the field of wellness, with a focus on the development of this growing sector in the Algarve. The Closing Session was attended by Cristina Pedro, PhD, Researcher at ABC CoLAB, and André Gomes, President of Turismo do Algarve, representing the Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce and Services."

IPBN Board member Mario Gago said, "There were three days in which the Old Railway Station of Coimbra-A ceased to be a building on hold and became a meeting point with different forms of artistic expression, with gastronomy, with conversation, with the city. The bash was this: a space where the lights, the paints, the music, the words and the body found reasons to be together. It was a new challenge in which we tried to build a conversation with the city. A conversation between artists, between disciplines, between the space and those who occupy it."

IPBN member re.store posted, "A brand with purpose cannot be closed in an online store... It needs to meet the People and share what we have achieved. To stay close to our Tribe, we will be present at the Social Innovation Festival & Braga Expo, organized by Município de Braga, BragaHabit, E.M. and Human Power Hub. This Saturday, May 16th, come and meet us at Praça da República in Braga (next to the Fountain), from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm. Check it here for more info."

IPBN Business partner Unicorn Factory Lisboa shared, "Cities are becoming real-world testing grounds for innovation, and the future of mobility, energy, and infrastructure is already being built. Join us on May 26 for the Green x Engineers Innovation Day, bringing together founders, corporates, engineers, and public stakeholders to explore what’s actually scaling in urban innovation today. Learn all about it here."