Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to attend business conference in Aveiro

The Caixa Geral de Depósitos has scheduled the ‘Encontro Fora da Caixa’ for September 14 at the University of Aveiro. The event will focus on the theme “Leading the Future: Companies, Talent, and Competitiveness,” addressing how Portuguese businesses can grow, innovate, and attract talent within a rapidly transforming global market.

The conference will feature former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and will include discussions on the factors that distinguish innovative and resilient companies. Speakers will analyze economic trends, financial markets, and the necessary conditions for Portugal to generate sustainable, globally competitive businesses.

A roundtable session will explore the relationship between universities, companies, and financing to determine how the integration of knowledge and investment can accelerate value creation and growth within the Portuguese business fabric.