This week on the roundup: inaugurations, upcoming events, new jobs, reminders, Portugal 2030, missions, changemakers, whirlwinds, leadership, behind-the-scenes looks, sensations, consulting, trade-offs, celebrations, improvements, valuable conversations, and more!

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

Arnold Delville, General Manager of the IPBN was very pleased to join Geoffrey Graham, Chair of the IPBN Board of Directors and Alberto Cisterna Viladrich, Director at Enterprise Ireland, for the opening of the new Irish Glanua Engineering's (an IPBN member) office in Lisbon last Thursday, October 1, at what already looks like a very innovative Tech Hub with 20 staff in less than a year! The Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal, Alma Ní Choigligh, was there to inaugurate the office in the presence of Karl Zimmerer, Group MD, Ann Mahony, Marketing and Communications, and Manager Gary Lavelle. Read more about it here!

We shared a few reminders of our two upcoming events next week in the Algarve on October 14 and in Dublin on October 15. Read more aout them below:

On Wednesday, 14 October, from 9h30 to 11h, join us for a special Conversation with a Leader with Andrea Viegas, IPBN member, lawyer, and Honorary Consul of Ireland in the Algarve, hosted at Tribulum Restaurant. Register here!

On Thursday, 15 October, at the Dublin offices of IPBN member company IN2 Engineering, join us for a conversation exploring the opportunities, challenges, and realities of expanding across borders. Register here!

And here are a couple of new job offers from IPBN member companies: Board of Advisors at Corkbrick Europe and Various Roles at Clear Strategy. Click here to read more about the roles.

Finally, here is a quick reminder of IPBN Partner conferences in Lisbon and Ireland. Join if you can. We partner with them because we believe they will bring value to you and your business in learning and creating potential new business partnerships:

• Oct 13 – If AI Doesn't Recommend You, Who Will? 2^nd edition. Factory Fusion Hub, Lagos, Algarve – Register here 

• Oct 15 - The Wellness Longevity and Hospitality Forum in Estoril/Cascais – 10% discount – Promocode: Arnold – Register here  

• Oct 19/21 - Futura Innovation Conference – Limerick – Special IPBN discounted rate

• Oct 19/20 - Ports Performance, Innovation and Sustainability Lisbon – Registration is free

• Oct 21 – The B Together 26 - B Corp Summit Portugal – Guimaraes – Free Registration

• Oct 28/29 – 6th Innovation, Sustainability and Regeneration from IPBN Academic Partner Universidade Católica de Porto – Registration is free

• Nov 5/6 – IPBN member Global Citizen Solutions inaugural Wealth & Migration Summit, Lisbon. We have two tickets 50% for IPBN members - email arnold.delville@ireland-portugal.com 

And now...

IPBN Executive Partner PwC Portugal posted, "Opening of Calls | Portugal2030. STEP – Productive Innovation and Business R&D&I Does your company have investment projects in the areas of energy, digital technologies, or biotechnology? You can now apply for support for productive innovation and business R&D&I projects in technologies critical to European competitiveness. The support is intended for manufacturing, research, development, and innovation projects, promoting the development and production of critical technologies and contributing to the strengthening of European competitiveness and strategic autonomy." Find out about the eligibility conditions, the sectors covered, and the application deadline here (In Portuguese).

IPBN member  Jo James shared, "Questions for a mission led Q4. As we head into Q4, October to December, it’s time to refresh your mind on your goals and your mission. Maybe you’re on course to hit the targets you set at the beginning of the year? Or can you see what part of your business, or personal development, needs your attention over these next three months? To help boost your energy levels and mindset when you start each day, reconnecting with your mission is a brilliant motivator."

IPBN member Kayleigh Ann shared, "Really proud to announce that last Thursday I was awarded the 'Young Changemaker of the Year Award' at the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards. My incredible colleague and mentor Laura McMahon MSc CEng MCIBSE MIEI collected the award on my behalf. AND THEN proceeded to taking home the highly commended recognition for the 'Green Legacy Award' which is just amazing and so well deserved. This is such a heavy-titled award and I grateful to even be considered in this category. Every day we are fighting battles in the world of sustainability and mitigating climate issues that are pressingly each second becoming more of a major issue." Congratulations to both of you from the IPBN!

IPBN member Karl Davidson and his wife posted, "Life outside work was a beautiful whirlwind. Together with my husband, Karl Davidson, we continued to run Cashflow Club Ireland (we joined Robert Kiyosaki this year on his Rich Dad Radio Show!!!!) and we welcomed two beautiful little girls into the world who inspired the launch of my product business My Pregnancy Journals. To top it off, we bought our future home in Portugal and started a renovation and a rental apartment build." Learn more about their journey from Ireland to Portugal here.

IPBN Academic Partner Porto Business School shared, "If you're leading a team, function or business unit through AI-driven change — with or without a technical background — this program was built with you in mind. Human-AI Leadership (Porto Business School) puts you through real leadership dilemmas: business value, human response, judgment and accountability, worked through with peers from other organizations. Not sure if it's the right fit? The brochure has the full picture — program structure, faculty and outcomes." Download the brochure here.

IPBN Partner  Techies Go Green posted, "How do you manage energy in a stadium the size of Croke Park that gets over 2 million visitors a year? That’s what we went behind the scenes to find out on our recent Techies Go Green Smarter Energy Challenge tour. From energy monitoring and efficiency to the practical challenges of running one of Ireland’s most iconic venues, there was plenty for businesses to learn from."

IPBN member Tribulum restaurante said, "They’re back! Join us for the original, multi-award-winning London sensation that has taken the world by storm. Basil, Manuel, and Sybil are in town, bringing a healthy dose of mayhem with them. Fully immersive, highly interactive, and completely original, this is the show where anything is possible! A brilliant night out awaits! Contact us for more information!"

IPBN member Jose Nunes from ADN Smart Farming shared some Technology that transforms the field. "In August 2024, I started developing a project that today gains a new online presence: ADN Smart Farming. At this stage, the focus is on drones and the DJI Agriculture ecosystem, connecting equipment, consulting, configuration, implementation, training, and support. I invite you to get to know more about it. Visit the link here and if you work in the agricultural sector, I would like to hear from you: what challenges of your operation would you like to solve with technology?"

IPBN member Saros Consulting is delighted to partner with University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics on the AI Governance & Leadership Executive Education Course. "Ray Armstrong, our Co-CEO, and IPBN member Lee Bristow, our Director of Cyber and AI Governance, will join Prof. Eoin Whelan and Prof. Rónán Kennedy to share what governing AI looks like inside real organisations: the decisions, the trade-offs, and the questions boards actually ask. 30 November to 4 December 2026 at J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, University of Galway." Find out more and register here. 

IPBN member Teresa Patricio & Associados posted, "On this World Animal Day, we celebrate the four-legged companions that are part of our team's life. At TPA, we also learn from them. Trust. Loyalty. Patience. Curiosity. Companionship."

IPBN member Christopher Garner shared, "Last month we launched Owned CRM. For years, I've watched contractors rent eight or more apps. Owned CRM is one system built around how a home improvement company runs. It's their own system, fully customizable, and their data stays theirs. No per-user fees. Built by contractors, for contractors. Book a software audit here.

IPBN member Carlos Justino posted, "Over 4,500 km from Faro to London, Manchester and Glasgow. Two cities. Two events. Over 50 people in the room. And one great business meeting with Loganair in Glasgow. The events generated some genuinely valuable conversations about AI discoverability, demand generation, and the changing reality of B2B marketing."