Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast series

On Wednesday, October 25 at the Porto Business School, the IPBN welcomed our first panel for a conversation between two academics from the University of Porto and Coimbra, respectively, about CiiMAR's latest research papers and initiatives and about the Whale4 submarine concept for research and tourism.

Moderated by John Paul Prior, IPBN Chair of the Porto Committee, Vitor Vasconcelos, Professor at the University of Porto and President of the Board at CIIMAR chatted with Fernando Seabra Santos, Professor at the University of Coimbra.

Note: Apologies for the sound not being optimal. The conversation was recorded at the Conference via Zoom.

The IPBN organized a special conversation with leaders around AI and Healthcare on Friday, October 13 online via Zoom. We invited experts to talk about how AI could transform healthcare in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and research. Moderated by IPBN member Carlos Justino, Innovative CX Strategist, this panel discussion attempted to demystify the rise of AI and detail how it can be used for the good to help cure diseases and find new treatments.

Read more here: https://www.ireland-portugal.com/events/ai--healthcare/

This transformative Masterclass, led by IPBN member Elaine Godley MBA, O.A. Dip (Psych) delved deep into the DISC model of behavioural profiling and its application in the context of health and well-being in the workplace. In this podcast, you'll learn how to unlock the full potential of your team and foster a harmonious work environment by understanding the DISC model's four primary behavioural styles: Direct, Inspiring, Supportive, Conscientious as well as how to adapt your communication style to connect more effectively with colleagues.

In this episode, Paul Rees of IPBN member company Rural Properties outlines his work in real estate development, how he came to discover the wonders of Central Portugal after decades in the Algarve, and what role conservation plays in his work. Discover the advantages of investing in property redevelopment, especially in this forgotten region of Portugal that is going through an unexpected renaissance.

Looking at Portugal's Areas Through a Business Lens: Which Area is Best for Your Business? In this podcast, we will learn about B2B real estate and investment opportunities in Portugal with Patricia Casaburi and Rafael Sena from IPBN member Global Citizen Solutions. Patricia and Rafael give us a brief overview of each region (North, Center, and the Algarve) in Portugal, share expert analysis, give important tips on investments, and more.Just as each business has its own characteristics, so does each Portuguese region. This podcast aims to develop your knowledge and expertise in matching your business needs to the area that will suit you best as you finalize your investment decision.

This IPBN Online Master Class with IPBN member Sam Marchetti, founder of IPBN member company ConsortiaCo covered a macro-level exploration into the various parts of the Irish Ecosystem, key trends, as well as funding pathways for both inbound and outbound commercialization options. The topics covered in this podcast include visualizing the levels of the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem, identifying entry points through strategic partnerships, lead generation strategies for SME engagement, key trends for business development, accessing funding from local and national government, and more!

At the IPBN Tourism Conference, Hélder Martins, President of AHETA, presented his findings on the current tourism market in the Algarve. Hélder shared his insights on what Portugal's southern coast will look like in the future: its goals, drivers, areas for improvement, and more, and gave sound advice to conference attendees on how to protect this incredible region.

Join us in this episode as we hear from the second panel of the IPBN Tourism Conference on the topic of Tourism Resort Development Trends. Moderated by Sharon Farrell, Chair of the IPBN Algarve Committee, we hear from panelists Sean Moriarty, CEO of the conference host and IPBN member company Quinta do Lago, Alda Filipe, Managing Director of Kronos Homes in Vale do Lobo, and Katya Bauval, Executive Director of Sales at Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, the host of the IPBN's Agro-Business Conference last October, on this most fascinating topic as it relates to both the Algarve and the industry at large. You can read more about the panelists here.