AICEP Forum 2026 focuses on Portuguese global competitiveness

Regional entities from the Azores and Madeira participated in the AICEP Forum 2026 held at the Palácio da Bolsa in Porto. The forum, organized by the Portuguese Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (AICEP), focused on the theme ‘Portugal in the Global Market: Competitiveness and Future.’

NONAGON, the São Miguel Science and Technology Park, attended to monitor global trends and discuss internationalization challenges specifically for Azorean companies. The event aimed to facilitate dialogue between businesses, investors, and specialists regarding the integration of national companies into multinational value chains.

Invest Madeira also participated, seeking to strengthen cooperation with AICEP to support regional companies in foreign markets. Executive Director Filipa Ferreira highlighted the importance of AICEP’s external network, noting that contacts were established with representatives from Germany, Canada, and the United States. Additionally, the agency discussed potential opportunities arising from the EU-Mercosul agreement for regional exporters.