Synergies of the Iberian Ecosystem

You are cordially invited to the second edition of a dynamic conference that convenes key players from Portugal and Spain's innovation landscapes. This event will bring together decision-makers and advisors from VC funds, institutional and corporate investors, diplomatic bodies, banks, innovation hubs, and startups.

Organized by the Embassy of Spain in Portugal and the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX), in partnership with the Unicorn Factory Lisboa and Cuatrecasas, with the shared vision of enhancing bilateral synergies, the conference constitutes a unique platform to foster collaboration, exchange insights, and drive growth across the Iberian ecosystem. 


ICEX


Cuatrecasas e Unicorn Factory



Programa

Tempo Sobre Conferencista
09:30 – 10:00 Registration and welcome coffee
10:00 – 10:20 Opening remarks
10:20 – 10:30 Presentation: Portuguese ecosystem – Trends and challenges
  • Miguel Aguiar
10:30 – 11:15 Roundtable: Iberian ecosystem - Where we are and where do we go?
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee break
11:45 – 11:55 Presentation: Iberian VC landscape
  • Francisco Ferreira Pinto
11:55 – 12:40 Roundtable: Incentives to VC investment in Iberia – Growing further together
  • José María Blasco
  • João Dias
  • Raúl Marques
  • Francisco Ferreira Pinto
12:40 – 13:40 Light lunch
13:40 – 14:25 Roundtable: Iberian experiences
  • Sónia Queiroz Vaz
  • Filipe Nery
  • Francisco Hernández Parga
  • Mário Rodrigues
  • Miguel Quintas
14:25 Closing remarks
  • José María Blasco
  • Carmen Laín Valenzuela