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This week on the roundup: transport research, podcasts, rural development, new programs and editions, water cooler culture, climbing grandmas, front-end solutions and cloud computing, new opportunities, members in the media, solar heating, CBD capsules, cross-border networking, launch events, net zero, decisionmaking, and more!
But first...
The Irish Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland wants you to be aware of the upcoming Transport Research conference in Lisbon at which there will be sizeable Irish attendance, ahead of its staging in Dublin in 2024. The TRA2022 Conference will take place at the Lisbon Congress Centre (CCL) and will start this Monday, Nov 14. Apologies for the very short notice, but there is still time to register here.
Don’t miss the new IPBN Podcast episode with IPBN member Luis da Silva, the founder and director of Senior Living Villages who provides a range of solutions for the senior expat market. This new podcast focuses on senior housing and the unique challenges and opportunities that Portugal offers. You can listen to it here together with the other 8 episodes already available on Spotify.
And now...
IPBN member Yunit Consulting said that the Rural Development Programme (RDR) has launched a new fund to support Portuguese winegrowers. 12.5 million euros have been allocated to transform the Viticulture sector. Applications are open until December 22, 2022!
IPBN member Finn Houlihan at the Harlo Group is pleased to share Arlo Group's latest edition of Smart Money here.
IPBN member Hilary O’Shea from Otonomee shared that 46 of us were on our monthly Comms sync before lunch! What does it mean to have "Culture" or "Connection" in a remote-first organization? Most people don't think it can be achieved at all....they say you need a water cooler to have Culture....
IPBN member Monsoon Consulting posted that Hyvä Themes, the revolutionary new Magento front-end solution which massively improves site speed, performance with lower complexity has proudly launched version 1.1.18 of the ever-popular theme module.
IPBN Partner TNews at the IPBN Tourism conference in September posted that the Portuguese Government is preparing a program with the country's tourism schools to welcome and guide digital nomads in the territory, announced the Secretary of State for Tourism.
Also, did you know that Portugal is in vogue and there are more and more Americans wanting to move in?
IPBN member Escala25 was delighted to share some awesome photos of the grandmothers at A Avó Veio Trabalhar, who climbed all twelve meters of the Ponte 25 de Abril’s Pilar 7 while Grandma Teresa celebrated her 78th birthday! There were also a lot of smiles and stomach butterflies at the amazing few days of climbing and teambuilding at the Escala center thanks to an incredible collaboration with Why Not soda. Check out more pictures here!
And don’t forget to join us and register today for our next members meet Members in Lisbon on November 24 in the morning, which will take place at Escala25!
IPBN Partner Nova SBE's Pedro Oliveira is the next Dean of Nova School of Business and Economics. He is a Professor with special responsibilities in innovation management at Copenhagen Business School in Denmark and his term will be inaugurated in the first quarter of 2023 and will last for 4 years, ending in December 2026.
IPBN partner Porto Business School's Professor Pedro A. Vieira shared at an interview this week on CNN Portugal!
And don't forget our recent conversation online with Professor Pedro A. Vieira. You can revive the full conversation here on the IPBN YouTube channel
IPBN member Algarve Solar Pool Heating shared some of their recent solar pool heating installations. With more than 300 days of sunshine & around 3 200 hours of sunlight per year, the Algarve is ideal for solar pool heating!
IPBN member John Donnelly at Satipharm shared Cann Group's progress in negotiations with Haleon on the terms relating to the commercialization of Satipharm CBD capsules.
IPBN partner TechIreland and Startacus joined forces to promote the unity of the tech startup sector on the island by hosting a series of cross-border business networking events. The first event as part of the Innovation Island Connect Series took place recently SaaStock in Dublin.
IPBN member Ardanis posted that their Group CIO, Stefan Goor, spoke with the Business Post to discuss the importance of responsible cloud computing and the importance of understanding the sustainability impacts of the cloud, software and technology practices.
IPBN member BRIDGE IN shared that their first remote team got together last week for the Web Summit, and had a blast! In case you didn't have the chance to meet their team at the event, here is a super-packed version of how they can help you in Portugal.
IPBN member A1 Algarve invites you to visit their blog to find out more about the new Digital Nomad Visa.
IPBN member Ageas Seguros Portugal shared news about Campaigns in Force. They are offering a 20% discount on the 2nd insurance on Home, Auto, Life and Personal Accident insurance. The offer is valid for current and new Customers, until December 31, 2022!
IPBN member PwC and PropHome posted that Eduardo Barroso was facilitating the ProprHome launch event this week!
IPBN member PwC Portugal shared that as COP27 kicks off, they are exploring what may be the most daunting collective action humanity has ever undertaken: attaining global net-zero carbon emissions. "Our Global Chairman Bob Moritz shares critical insights on a four-point action plan to get us to net-zero."
IPBN member Lagos Digital Nomads posted that their community member Julie French is returning to Lagos and will help participants with some tips on how to fight loneliness, and how to establish deep connections with other Digital Nomads at Community events! After Talk, they also have a Brunch for everyone to get to know each other! Sunday 13 Nov 2022 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!
IPBN member AMCS Group shared that this week, the AMCS Group and Quentic Team were at the ICT & Logistiek to present the AMCS Intelligent Optimisation.
IPBN member Rebecca Nixon says the price reduction on this 4-Bed, 4 Bath villa in Vila Sol Resort makes this property a fantastic investment opportunity in the Algarve not to be missed. Check it out here.
IPBN member Otonomee says that amid a shifting landscape of the Great Resignation and rapidly evolving technology, brands that want to stand out must adapt quickly to deliver against customer expectations. Here, their Chief Technology Officer Rafal Rzakowski shares 5 key CX trends and his insights on them.
IPBN member KRA Portugal reminded us that the Prime Minister has stated that Portugal is meeting conditions that allow it to bring forward the goal of carbon neutrality from 2050 to 2045, advocating progress in public transport, the built environment and the end of coal power plants.
IPBN member Sharon Dehmel shared, "Good leaders are decisive... or are they?" What do you think?
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