Algarve Digital Innovators 2030 - Public Session

Join us for the Public Session of the Algarve Digital Innovators Network - ADI, taking place on 27 July 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Auditorium 1.5, Penha Campus, University of Algarve, Faro.

The event will mark the public presentation of the Algarve Digital Innovators 2030 Development Plan, developed with the active involvement of the communities, consultants, investors and organisations that participate in and support this regional network.

This session will bring together key stakeholders from across the Algarve to discuss the present and future of the region’s innovation ecosystem and the role of the ADI Network in building a more connected, innovative and competitive Algarve.

Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to the discussion, connect with members of the regional ecosystem and take part in an informal networking moment at the end of the session.

Simultaneous interpretation between Portuguese and English will be available throughout the event.

Programme

2:30 p.m. — Participant reception

2:45 p.m. — Opening and presentation

Algarve Digital Innovators 2030 Development Plan

António Guerreiro, Algarve Evolution

3:15 p.m. — Roundtable: The importance of the ADI Network for the regional innovation ecosystem

Moderator

António Guerreiro, Algarve Evolution

Participants

Flor dos Reis, LOFT — ADI Community

Manuela Defrancesco, Portimão Digital Nomads — ADI Community

Wouter Hejnen, Sotavento Invest — Investor

Brendon McCarthy — Independent Consultant

4:00 p.m. — The present and future of the Algarve innovation ecosystem

Joaquim Nascimento, Algarve Evolution

João Guerreiro, Algarve STP

Hugo Barros, University of Algarve / CRIA

4:30 p.m. — Questions and discussion with the audience

4:45 p.m. — Closing session

Representative of CCDR Algarve

5:00 p.m. — Drinks and networking

Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required.