Invest in Internationalization in Lisbon

Name: Invest in Internationalization in Lisbon
Start: 2024-10-23 00:00
End: 2024-10-23 13:22
Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, PortugalOctober 23, 2024

Event

Invest in Internationalization

Location

Lisbon, Portugal

On October 23rd, Portuguese entrepreneurs gathered at the Invest in Internationalization conference to explore the complexities of business development and the potential the global market offers. Top executives shared insights on navigating the challenges of global expansion.

The event was organized by Invest2030, a leading Portuguese company in business and financing project management.

The conference featured three roundtables, each focusing on key aspects of global business expansion. Speakers included:

André Loureiro, Sales & Marketing Director, Invest2030;
Tânia Duro, Bank Novobanco;
Carlota Azevedo Leite, Key Account Manager, AICEP Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency;
Gonçalo Gil, founder & CEO, ROOTKey;
Joana Afonso, Project Manager, Instituto Pedro Nunes;
Eduardo Miguel Ferreira, Analyst Consultant, Capgemini Portugal;
Jorge Delgado, Grupo Investe;
Gonçalo Moura Martins, CEO, Mota Engil;
Luciano Menezes, President & CEO, World Trade Center Lisbon;
Patricia Roque, Head of Community & Communications, Startup Portugal.

Immigrant Invest representative at the conference

Célia Castilho

Head of the Portuguese office of Immigrant Invest

Key discussions at Invest in Internationalization

The conference offered attendees an in-depth look at internationalization, guided by leaders and experts who have experience in global business expansion.

Resources and opportunities for supporting internationalization. During the first roundtable, representatives from Novobanco, Invest2030, and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency highlighted resources available to support Portuguese businesses in global expansion. This session focused on financial resources, support programs, and crucial opportunities for international success.

The importance of internationalization for startups. The second roundtable featured speakers from Capgemini Portugal, the Pedro Nunes Institute, and ROOTKey, discussing the role of incubators in supporting startups’ international growth. They shared best practices and success stories to illustrate how incubators help businesses scale globally.

Strategies for internationalization. In the final roundtable, representatives from the World Trade Center, Startup Portugal, and Grupo Investe presented practical approaches and effective strategies for internationalization. The session provided valuable insights and tactics for achieving global market success.

Following the discussions, participants engaged in networking, establishing connections with other market players interested in expanding their international reach.