This week on the roundup: amazing photos, content, presentations, surprises, newest trends, unforgettable memories, health, tax benefits, opportunities, remote work, recordings, reshaping industries, demonstrations, collaboration, maturity, the planet, rehabilitation, digital nomads, current reality, summits, artificial intelligence, strategies, opportunities, tranquillity, new paradigms, eCommerce, rankings, and more!

But first, take a look at the IPBN highlights of the week:

Here are some fantastic photos from the recent Tourism Conference thanks to our conference partner RXLSTUDIO and IPBN member José Nunes. Be sure to check them out!

Also, we started a series of podcasts sharing all the excellent content from the Porto Tourism Conference at the WoW Gallery last week on November 14. More content will be shared next week. Stay tuned on LinkedIn, the IPBN website, and Spotify!

1. First, check out the opening and welcome statements from Geoffrey Graham, Adrian Bridge, and Luis Pedro Martins.

2. Next, take a listen to the Exclusive Conversation with Rita Marques, Consultant, Invited Faculty Member and Program Director at the Porto Business School, Champion of the Innovation Tourism Hub, and Former Secretary of State for Tourism. IPBN Board Member Rachael Milne did a fantastic job leading the talk.

And speaking of the conference, take a look at the presentations from the three companies who presented at the conference their business success stories! We've pasted them below.

1. Quinta do Rapozinho - Cabeceiras de Basto

2. Vale do Lobo Quinta, Producer of Olive Oil from the Trás-os-Montes region ​

3. VizitAR, a Tour Builder for Virtual and Augmented Tours

We also introduced several new members to the network. If you missed their introduction on the IPBN LinkedIn page, you can welcome them here: Alan Barry, Alexandre Calapez, Loren Jenkins, and Eduardo Serra Jorge.

Finally, we shared the impressions from a number of IPBN members who were at the Web Summit last week. Find out here about their experience, what they have learned and what surprised them.

And now...

IPBN Executive Partner Vellozo Ferreira Advogados shared highlights of the Ireland Portugal Business Network Tourism Conference held in Porto, last week! "A morning to discuss the newest trends in the industry and to showcase success stories from the vibrant ecosystem of the North of Portugal. As Executive Partners of this dynamic network, it was a pleasure to support this conference where it became clear the enormous potential of the region as well as the unquestionable role of sustainability in the future to come."

IPBN member Quinta dos Vales invited you to join the Seasonal Activities at Quinta dos Vales! Get ready to make unforgettable memories with our lineup of special events.

IPBN member Elaine Godley posted, "Let's face it:- if you are not healthy you cannot lead. If your team is unhealthy, they cannot perform to the best of their ability - or at all! Let's explore how to improve your situation, cost-effectively! Let's talk. please message me or book a call - link here."

IPBN member BRIDGE IN said, "Portugal keeps working to attract foreign investment. There are different tax benefits, amongst other perks, that Pedro explains here."

IPBN member ALL FINANCE MATTERS shared, "This week, AFM was at the University of Algarve‘s Internship Fair! This was an opportunity to learn about their projects, explore new career possibilities, and discover how we can grow together."

IPBN Partner InvestPorto said PHC Software, a software development company, recently opened a 1,000-square-meter office space in Porto's emblematic Santa Catarina area, intending to promote the well-being and productivity of its teams. "The new office space reflects the company's vision of the future of work: 50% of its area is dedicated to culture and collaboration, and the other half to focused work environments, in a model that combines remote work with a strong corporate office culture."

IPBN member Core Optimisation's latest newsletter is now live! "In this edition, you will find our new Digital Landscape report, a recording of our "Mastering GA4: Adding Business Context with a Measurement Strategy" webinar and a recording of our AI directors recent talk as part of the AI and the World of Work discussion panel."

IPBN member KRA Visionary Project Partners asked, "What’s the Future of the Irish Property Market Under CSRD? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to reshape industries across Europe, including Ireland’s property market. This transformative legislation requires businesses to go beyond financial reporting, introducing detailed disclosures on sustainability, climate risks, and environmental impacts. At KRA Visionary Project Partners, we are asking the following questions."

IPBN member Clear Strategy said, "This week, Clear Strategy ran a webinar, Revolutionise Your Snowflake Data Platform With Kerbi: From Setup to Insights, where they demonstrated how Kerbi, their cutting-edge ELT solution, streamlines and accelerates data platform implementations on Snowflake. Reach out ou to them to know more about it, if you missed the webinar."

IPBN member Lazer shared some exciting news! "We are honored to announce that we have been awarded the PME Leader 2024 status! This prestigious recognition by IAPMEI, in collaboration with Turismo de Portugal and leading financial institutions, celebrates excellence in management and financial performance among Portuguese SMEs. Being part of this select group highlights our strong economic performance, resilience, and commitment to sustainable growth."

IPBN member Gustavo Palma said congratulations to buildingSMART Portugal! "The degree of maturity, awareness and knowledge revealed by this community is a reflection of the dimension of the work that has been developed in recent years by the organization."

IPBN member Techies Go Green invites you to join a community of tech professionals passionate about the planet. "If you’re interested in tech, sustainability, business, or all of the above—Techies Go Green is a great place to start! Techies Go Green is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the tech and business community on sustainability initiatives."

IPBN member AGREEN shared another work with AGREEN Supervision within the scope of the Rehabilitation of Logistics Properties.

IPBN member Teresa Patricio & Associados said, "Portugal has two types of Digital Nomad Visas: Temporary Stay Visa and Residence Visa. The Temporary Stay Visa allows its holder to stay in Portugal for a period not exceeding one year, while the Residence Visa allows you to enter national territory to apply for a residence permit for Digital Nomads and reside in the country for a period equal to or greater than two years. Find out how it all works in our newsletter this week."

IPBN Academic Partner Sofia Almeida shared another edition of the Podcast 'Nos, Voz' with the President of APAVT - Associação Portuguesa das Agências de Viagens e Turismo, Dr. Pedro Costa Ferreira. "In this edition we had the opportunity to talk about the history and current reality of travel agencies and their value chain, the adaptation of agents to the digital transition and relationship with AI and more."

IPBN member Lionheart Business' CEO, Loren B. Jenkins, is attending the London Summit 2024, an event that captures the transformation across financial services. "This summit reflects the shifts redefining our industry, from the blurring of traditional service lines to the tangible impact of AI on trading, fraud prevention, and HR."

IPBN member Gerry Fitzpatrick from askblue says, "The combination of GEN AI's advanced artificial intelligence with agile low-code development with OutSystems, allows organisations to quickly deploy robust solutions; askblue offers the most comprehensive range of services to achieve this. Take 2 minutes to sample our business and technology world view."

IPBN member Celfocus had an incredible time with the Google Cloud team in London last week! "It was a fantastic opportunity to collaborate and align strategies for the telco sector as we look ahead to 2025."

IPBN member Sam Marchetti had a fantastic visit to Ecoroots LTD in Cork City. "Ecoroots provides some very exciting opportunities for companies interested in embedding mycelium into their supply chain. We were shown the impact of mushrooms from Waste Valorisation to Soil Regeneration, all while switching to a sustainable packaging solution."

IPBN member VillaGrand Real Estate shared the beauty of living in the Algarve countryside! "The Algarve countryside offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquillity, and vibrant culture, all while being just a short drive from the region’s stunning coastline."

IPBN member Miguel Reynolds Brandão says "The Fan Owned Company (FOC) is a new paradigm for Sustainable Collaboration and ECOnomic Solutions."

IPBN member Monsoon Consulting says, "iban 24 was an inspiring experience for Monsoon Consulting as we took a significant step into the vibrant KSA market, sharing our B2B eCommerce expertise and vision for the future. Our CEO, Bharat Sharma, had the privilege of speaking on a panel titled Building a Future-Ready Infrastructure: Enabling eCommerce Growth and engaging with leaders shaping the digital landscape in the region"

IPBN member Mobiweb shared a thank you to every Mobiweber who contributed to their position in this ranking. "Let’s keep building the best work culture!"