Our full programme combines structured business meetings, curated networking, and participation in a landmark European event. Over the course of the delegation, you will connect with relevant partners, gain firsthand exposure to the Portuguese and European business landscape, and build the foundations for a credible market entry. A practical, well-organised experience for companies serious about Europe.
Jul 03
2:30pm-6:00pm
Check-in
Arrive, settle in, and meet your fellow delegates. This is your time to get oriented, collect your materials, and have informal conversations before the programme begins.
Jul 03
6:00pm-7:30pm
Welcome Session
An introduction to the delegation's objectives, the Portuguese business landscape, and the week ahead. Meet the organising team, understand the structure of the programme, and align expectations with your peers.
Jul 03
8:00pm-9:30pm
Dinner
A relaxed dinner to close the first day — and open the first real conversations. Good food, good company, and the kind of informal exchanges that often matter most.
Full Program
11 May 2026
13 May 2026
09:00am-09:30am
Breakfast
Start the day together. A light breakfast to connect with fellow delegates before the morning sessions.
10:00am-12:30pm
How to do business in PT?
A practical workshop on visa types, company structures, tax framework, and best practices for operating in Portugal.
1:00pm-2:30pm
Lunch
A break to recharge and continue conversations in a relaxed setting.
03:00pm-7:30pm
Cluster Meetings
Structured meetings with Portuguese entrepreneurs and international profiles matched to your sector. Groups are curated by industry, so every conversation is relevant.
08:00pm-9:30pm
Dinner
A closing dinner to reflect on the day and deepen the connections made throughout it.
14 - 15 May 2026
Jul 03
09:00am-09:30am
Breakfast
Start the day together. A light breakfast to connect with fellow delegates before the morning sessions.
Jul 03
10:00am-7:30pm
Participation at
SIM Conf
Two days at Portugal's leading startup and investment matching event — with curated 1:1 meetings between founders and investors, high-profile speakers, and direct access to the European innovation ecosystem.
Jul 03
08:00pm-09:30pm
Dinner
A closing dinner to reflect on the day and deepen the connections made throughout it.
16 May 2026
Jul 03
09:00am-09:30am
Breakfast
Start the last day together. A light breakfast to connect with fellow delegates before the morning sessions.
Jul 03
10:00am-12:00pm
Leisure Activity
A surprise experience curated for the group. Come ready — details revealed on the day.
Jul 03
12:30pm-3:30pm
Farwell Lunch
A final meal together to close the delegation — reflect on the week, exchange contacts, and leave with a clearer path forward.
Programme subject to change.
Any updates will be communicated to participants in due course.
Jul 03
09:00am-09:30am
Breakfast
Start the day together. A light breakfast to connect with fellow delegates before the morning sessions.
Jul 03
10:00am-12:30pm
How to do business in PT?
A practical workshop on visa types, company structures, tax framework, and best practices for operating in Portugal.
Jul 03
1:00pm-2:30pm
Lunch
A break to recharge and continue conversations in a relaxed setting.
Jul 03
3:00pm-4:30pm
Business Center
A guided visit to one of the region's leading business centres, with the opportunity to meet Portuguese companies and explore potential partnerships on the ground.
12 May 2026
05:00pm-06:30am
City Hall Reception
A formal welcome reception hosted by a partner municipality, with local authority representatives and institutional support on hand.
7:00pm-08:00pm
Sunset Networking
Informal networking as the day winds down. No agenda — just the right people in the right place.
08:00pm-09:30pm
Dinner
A closing dinner to reflect on the day and deepen the connections made throughout it.