The Weekly Roundup Sept 26 - 30

News from the Network

This week on the roundup: conference news, lecture series, qualitative leaps, celebrations, reducing emissions, expositions, pitch decks, the internet of things, fast developments, female researchers, available grants, digital significance, best practices, transportation innovation, and more! 

But first, IPBN Tourism Conference news:

IPBN Media partner TNews reported that on Thursday, the 29th, the president of SATA said that a new airport in Lisbon would not bring major changes to the Operation of SATA, despite recognizing that it would make a difference for the country. "Despite representing only 3% of tourism revenues in Portugal, Ireland is one of the fastest growing tourist markets in our country this year, compared to 2019," according to Turismo de Portugal President Luis Araujo, who cited the figures during his participation in the Ireland Portugal Business Network Tourism Conference (IPBN) this Thursday, The 29th.

Check full program of yesterday's fantastic event and check out the pictures from the conference here!

Also, here is a new job opening worthy of a mention:

Lawler Consulting is hiring! They are looking for both Intermediate and Senior Design Engineers to join their award-winning team!

Visit the IPBN Job Board to find more job opportunities as they arise.

And now...

IPBN partner Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland said that they were delighted to host the inaugural event of the EU50 Iveagh House Lecture Series with Michel Barnier yesterday. They invite you to watch "A European Perspective on Ireland's Membership of the European Union" with introductory remarks from Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney, TD in full here.

IPBN member Yunit Consulting asked, "What is the best way to grow your business? September is the month of balance sheets, re-beginnings and big decisions. In Yunit Consulting we support companies to make better decisions so that they can make the qualitative leap they aspire to in their growth."

IPBN member The Magnolia Hotel posted that last week was International Housekeeping Appreciation Week! "We couldn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate our amazing housekeepers!"

IPBN member KRA Portugal shared how the construction industry can reach net-zero. While the construction industry has made some great strides on the operational front regarding reducing emissions, embodied carbon has been left out of the equation, becoming the biggest obstacle to achieving net zero.

IPBN member Lazer is pleased to announce that they will be at the BLiP Expo on the 8th and 9th of October in Portimão. Visit their stand 17 and 18 to learn more about the business, services, and their future plans. Live better in Portugal with Lazer!

IPBN member BRIDGE IN said that way more than just a presentation about your services, a pitch deck is every founder's chance to impress investors. How to prepare the perfect pitchdeck? Here are the best practices for pitch decks, according to investors.

IPBN member Lawler Consulting posted about how the Internet of Things is helping businesses become more sustainable. Check out Lawler Sustainability's article on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used to reduce an organization’s environmental impact through the integration of smart technologies.

IPBN member PwC Portugal wrote about energy transition and the CNN Portugal Summit— an initiative that gave thought and contributed to the public debate, at a stage where energy is the center of attention.

IPBN member Vilamoura World says the works on Vilamoura Parque are developing quite fast! This project will result in 40 premium villas with a private garden, swimming pool and garage, a stone's throw from Vilamoura Marina.

IPBN member VMotion IT Solutions posted that the world's governments are eager to let someone else handle their IT headaches, according to a recent Gartner report. Learn how the XaaS model for accelerated legacy modernization is speeding up cloud adoption in the public sector.

IPBN partner UAlg posted a big thank you to 132 women from 31 countries around the world. We are proud of this initiative that highlights the fantastic research done by women researchers at all career stages in the tourism field.

IPBN member StrongStep asked if you would like to find out how to improve your company's management system? Download our free ebook.

IPBN member Pink Room shared a bit about Grants in Web3. They said, "A grant is usually a financial award from one entity (typically a company, foundation, or government) to an individual or a company to facilitate a goal or incentivize performance. We applied for one, and now we are sharing with you the results. What an adventure!"

And Mário Gago, Founder and CEO of Pink Room was one of our keynote speakers last week at the IPBN Tech Seminar. See all the details here talking exactly about Web3, A.I., and more.

IPBN member Chitra Stern from the Martinhal residences posted, "As real estate developers, we are proud of both projects at Av. D. João II. Now focusing on Martinhal Residences which is opening soon. Great location and superb views. Excellent architecture, needless to say! Have a look at the latest films and news."

IPBN member Core Optimisation is delighted to be a part of this Local Enterprise Office Clare event where their CEO Caroline Dunlea is among some great speakers. A really interesting event on the significance of digital for businesses in manufacturing/production, and international trading services.

IPBN member Monsoon Consulting shared where Ireland’s first Amazon distribution center is set to be opening soon in Dublin: the uniqueness of Irish online retailers, as a valuable market, has benefited from friction post Brexit.

IPBN member Teresa Taveira at Craftable Software manages and provisions cloud infrastructure applying DevSecOps best practices. Reach out if cybersecurity is a concern.

IPBN member TireCheck sent a huge thank you for visiting them on the IAA show to learn more about TPMS and the upcoming legislation for commercial vehicles.

IPBN member Xotigo also shared about their great week last week at IAA Transportation show! Among the clear trends toward electrification autonomous driving and hydrogen fuel cells for trucks and commercial vehicles, component manufacturers are more than ever motivated for digital transformation to efficiently and effectively plan for this exciting future.

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