This week on the roundup: It's all about the network. Change is upon us, big news, conference updates, evenings of growth, new members, launches, and more!
For the first time, this week will be all about the IPBN Highlights of the week.
Here's what we have in store for you:
We are pleased to launch our newly redesigned website, marking an exciting new chapter for a network that continues to strengthen business connections between Ireland and Portugal. With a streamlined design, clearer messaging, and a more intuitive structure, the new website has been built around the needs of our members and the organisations looking to connect, collaborate, and grow across both markets.
The project has been led by IPBN Board Member Richard Hickson, CEO and founder of Apricot.ie, working closely with General Manager Arnold Delville, Marketing and Content Manager Ellis Dixon, and the IPBN Board of Directors. Drawing on his experience across design, programming, and digital platforms, Richard has helped translate the network’s mission into a more cohesive online experience, bringing the IPBN’s people, partnerships, events, and opportunities into sharper focus. The result is a modern platform designed to reflect the quality of the network today and support its ambitions for the future.
As Richard puts it, “The goal was to build a website that does more than tell people what the IPBN is. It should make it easier for members to see the value of being part of the network, discover opportunities, and connect with the people and organisations that can help them grow across Ireland and Portugal. It has been a pleasure to work with the IPBN team to bring that vision to life.”
Click here to take a spin through the new website!
Here's what else the network has prepared:
This is your last chance to register for the 5th Edition of the IPBN Tourism Conference. The conference will examine how innovation is changing tourism across three key areas: Local Tourism experience, Sport & Leisure activities, and Tech: Tourism and AI. You can read about the Keynote Speakers, Panel 1, Panel 2, and Panel 3 at the links provided. We can't wait to welcome you to the Algarve at WELL Vale do Lobo on Thursday, October 22!
Next Monday, October 19 at 17h, IPBN members Carlos Justino and Mariana da Rocha from WitFlow - Demand Orchestration will be hosting a Growth Box evening at UALG TEC CAMPUS in Faro: "Give, Don't Ask." Click here to register!
We welcomed new member Karl Smyth Studio and welcome back Daniel Coelho! Be sure to reach out and send them a very warm welcome.
We also posted the photos from the October 14 event in the Algarve and the October 15 event in Dublin online! Check them out here and here.
Finally, IPBN member Ring of Culture has launched Make It Work — Books for Business, a publishing collection for business owners, founders, and professionals looking to turn their expertise or experience into a book. Proposals are welcome in English or Portuguese. Click here to check it out!
