SPEAKERS BIOS
Alexandre Fernandes Ribeiro (Legal Forum/ Speaker)
Alexandre is the Country Director for Portugal and Spain at Klarna and was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2023. With a strong track record in leading B2B engagements, he has played a key role in driving Klarna’s market expansion in Southern Europe, accelerating business growth. His mission is making the payment and shopping experience more intuitive, accessible, and responsible. Before joining Klarna, he held senior roles at Iberia and Amadeus. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, he holds a BSc in Business Administration from ISCTE and operates between Lisbon and Madrid.
Ana Cristina Borges (Legal Forum/ Speaker)
Ana Cristina holds a Law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, with a major in Legal Sciences. With over 25 years of experience in the insurance sector, she has worked for major Portuguese insurers, including Império-Bonança and Caixa Seguros, where she served as Casualty and Financial Lines Managing Director. She later took on the role of Compliance Officer at Caixa Seguros. Additionally, she served as Vice President of the Casualty Technical Committee of the Portuguese Association of Insurers (APS) for six years. Ana Cristina joined MDS in 2008, initially as Casualty and Financial Lines Managing Director and later as Managing Director of Corporate Risks. In 2013, she was appointed CEO of MDS Africa, with specific responsibilities for developing the insurance brokerage business across the continent. In December 2015, Ana took on the role of CEO at MDS RE, a subsidiary of MDS Africa, where she was directly responsible for the development of reinsurance in African and European markets. In February 2017, she was appointed Regional Manager of BrokersLink for Africa and the Middle East (MEA). Since April 2019, Ana has been a Board Member of MDS Portugal, SA, where she serves as General Counsel of the MDS Group and holds additional responsibilities related to the Lloyd's market, as well as the Casualty and Financial Lines lines. Since December 2018, she has been a Board Member of AIDA Portugal, the Portuguese Section of the International Insurance Law Association. Ana is frequently invited to speak at conferences and seminars on her areas of expertise, which include Risk Management and Insurance Law. She has lectured at NOVA University Lisbon and the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon. She has been recognized for her influence in the insurance industry, having been named one of the "50 POWER" (Most Influential People in Sub-Saharan Africa's Insurance Industry) by Africa Insurance Review in 2014. In 2016, she was listed among the "Most Influential Women in Re/Insurance" by Intelligent Insurer.
Ana Lua Caiano (Conferences / Speaker)
Ana Lua Caiano explores musical fusion by blending traditional Portuguese music with electronic music, creating melodies that evoke tradition, in a union with synthesizers, beat machines, and sounds taken from everyday life. Having been considered a "New Artist" with her first two EPs, Ana Lua Caiano is currently on tour with her debut album "Vou ficar neste quadrado" (I'll Stay in This Square), edited by the german label Glitterbeat. The tour for the new album already has over 60 confirmed dates in Portugal and beyond, and recently, Ana Lua Caiano has been featured in major international media, such as GQ magazine, the French newspaper Le Monde, the publication Songlines, and also in the print edition of The Wire Magazine. Festivals such as WOMEX, BIME Bilbao, FIRA B!, Live Europe, Les Trans Musicales, Roskilde Festival, Les Sud à Arles, La Mar de Músicas, Oslo World Fest or Reeperbahn, among many others, have already counted with her presence.
Ana Teresa Ventura (Conferences / Moderator)
Journalist, writer and content creator in the music field, she began her career in 1998, when she joined the staff of the weekly BLITZ. Her television career began in 2006, at the 2nd edition of Rock In Rio Lisboa, when she accepted the invitation from SIC Radical to join the live broadcast of the event as a commentator, and in 2008 she also began her collaboration with SIC Mulher. M de Música was born in 2010, as a permanent feature on SIC Mulher screens, but in 2016, it grew and transformed into an independent platform and brand, at mdemusica.pt, as well as on SIC Radical and SIC Mulher broadcasts. The year 2019 is marked by the arrival of new projects, a documentary series and the publication of her first book. "Super Bock Super Rock: 12 Stories Forever" is the series authored and produced by Ana Ventura, broadcast by SIC Radical, regarding the festival's 25 editions. With the Showtime seal, "My Way" is the long-awaited autobiography of Xutos & Pontapés, written by Ana Ventura with Gui, João Cabeleira, Kalú, Tim and Zé Pedro, and published in two volumes, the second of which reached bookstores in 2020. The following year, she deepened her experience in documentary, getting involved with the Portuguese episodes of the HBO series "Acoustic Home," a collaboration she repeated in 2022 and 2024. At the same time, she released "Live," the autobiography of Magazino, and conceived the web series "The Culture." In 2023, she returned to books, with the publication of "A Page of History," the first official biography of Da Weasel, with 2024 being marked by her participation in SIC Radical broadcasts for the 20th anniversary of Rock in Rio Lisboa.
André Sardet (Conferences / Speaker)
Portuguese singer and songwriter born on January 8, 1976, in Coimbra. He began his musical career at 19, abandoning his Mechanical Engineering course to dedicate himself to music. In 1996, he released his debut album, "Images," which includes the song "The Blue of the Sky." Two years later, he presented "Shake Before Using," with the single "Near, Nearer." In 2002, he released the self-titled album "André Sardet," featuring the song "It Was Magic," which became one of his biggest hits. National recognition came in 2006 with the album "Acoustic," recorded live at the Gil Vicente Academic Theater in Coimbra. This work sold more than 120,000 copies and remained at the top of the sales charts for several weeks. In 2008, he released "Cardboard World," followed by "Stop, Listen and Look" in 2011. In 2022, to celebrate 25 years of career, he presented the album "Starting Point," produced by Diogo Clemente and featuring collaborations with artists such as Carolina Deslandes and Jorge Palma. Throughout his career, André Sardet has been a constant presence in Portuguese music, recognized for his emotional compositions and closeness to the audience. He has also been involved in show production from very early on, promoting some of the biggest national festivals, such as Sol da Caparica or Festival Mar Me Quer in the Portimão Riverside Area.
André Rebelo Pereira (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Founder of Festival Meda+ (2010) and currently Artistic Director. Graduated in Nursing, a convinced oenophile and music devourer. Married to Sara, father of Clara and Valentim, he shares his time between his various passions: family, work at the hospital, but always attentive to new Portuguese music, whether at concerts or festivals.
André Viana (Conferences / Speaker)
Passionate about culture, sports, and education, André Viana is the Coordinator of the Capacity Building and Entrepreneurship Promotion Section at the Municipality of Paredes de Coura. With a background in producing impactful projects for young people, musicians, and entrepreneurs—such as Escola do Rock, Espaço Jovem, and Trainers4Creativity—he now leads the management of spaces and the coordination of national and international projects, fostering development and entrepreneurship in the region.
André ViaMonte (Pitchstage / Speaker)
Born in Zurich in 1983. The son of emigrant parents, he grew up and lived in Singen, a city in southern Germany. During childhood, he found inspiration in the diverse musical cultures that surrounded him, from Portuguese Folklore, Fado, Opera, Jazz and Bossa Nova to Bulgarian voices. This diverse cultural legacy built a solid library of sounds and influences that would later shape his musical identity. At just 5 years old, he began singing and acting lessons in Zurich, where he discovered his passion for music and singing. By age 10, he was already composing his first songs, using his voice as the main instrument of expression. Music became a refuge and a personal ritual, but it was only at age 22, already in Portugal, that André recognized his position in the music world. In 2013, in Lisbon, he graduated in Music Therapy, combining composition and singing with the therapeutic aspect. This experience deeply inspired his debut album, 'VIA,' released that same year. The album is a personal and spiritual journey, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and transformation. The second album, 'Monte,' presents a more introspective and intimate narrative, where the connection with roots and dialogue with nature become protagonists. In 'Orenda,' André Viamonte connects music to emotions and mental health. This album, composed of 16 tracks divided into three chapters, reflects the different phases of human emotions — from imbalance to resolution. Inspired by Chinese oriental medicine, the songs associate emotions with organs of the human body and the five elements, with the collaboration of artists such as Katia Guerreiro, Rui Sidónio, Huca, Orlanda Guilande, and Ana Cosme. "Orenda" is an immersive and transformative journey that invites listeners to a deep connection with their feelings. Currently, the artist is preparing for the release of his next album, 'De Vez,' scheduled for release in May 2025. This work will be entirely in Portuguese and composed exclusively of duets, featuring special participations from Ana Bacalhau, Paulo Ribeiro, Mari Segura, Pedro do Vale, Janeiro, and Matu Miranda. This project promises to be the most ambitious of his career, consolidating his position as one of the most versatile and innovative names in Portuguese music.
Antoine Biehler (Conferences / Speaker)
Antoine is piloting our ship! After a 10-year career in the ticketing and e-commerce sector for many large companies such as Vivendi, he puts his expertise at the service of companies, events and festivals wishing to land on the Iberian territory.
Bernardo Corrêa Barros (Legal Forum / Speaker)
President of Cascais Tourism Visitors & Convention Bureau. Graduated in Journalism at Lusófona University through INP, he also completed executive training at Nova SBE and Erasmus University – Rotterdam School of Management. He began his career in the pharmaceutical industry, joining the Cascais Municipal universe in 2009. In Cascais, he held various positions, passing through Council offices, the vice-presidency office, and also serving as administrator of the municipal company Cascais Dinâmica and Board Member of Cascais Invest. He is also a board member of Lisbon Tourism, a member of the Advisory Board of the Estoril Higher School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHTE), and an integral part of various Strategic Councils in the Sector. Passionate about the sea, he dedicates his volunteer work and free time to the NGO Sailors for the Sea, where he is President and Founder. Married, father of three children, he lives in what he considers to be "the best place in the world to live for a day, a week, or a lifetime."
Bruno Lindoso (Pitchstage / Speaker)
CEO Internacional da ZIG, liderando a expansão global da funtech e impulsionando o setor do entretenimento com soluções fintech inovadoras, como o Cashless Digital. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em empreendedorismo, gestão e inovação, tem sido peça-chave na estratégia de crescimento da ZIG em múltiplos mercados. Natural do Brasil e a viver em Portugal, aprimorou as suas competências em liderança e tecnologias exponenciais na Harvard Business School e na Singularity University. Apaixonado por inovação, foca-se em tornar o mercado de entretenimento ao vivo mais conectado e eficiente no modelo B2B2C.
Bruno Reis (Conferences / Speaker)
CEO of wip brand activation, a brand activation company (celebrating 14 years) that stands out in the market for its implementation capacity, creation of integrated and distinct solutions for brands in various segments. A 27-year career based on decision-making ability, teamwork, shared responsibility, and the right amount of "resourcefulness." A supporter of a collaborative, "opinionated," and autonomous environment, with a sense of responsibility, this being the basis of wip brand activation's success. He had the opportunity to coordinate and implement a series of brand activations at "unique" events such as Rock in Rio, Nos Alive, Euro 2004, among others (Danone Consultants, New Peugeot 208, Santogal 96h, Sonae/Continente, and NOS Beaches), always with a creative and practical approach that connects brands to the public. He is currently preparing the future of wip brand activation with an approach aimed at its growth through development and innovation in brand activation proposals and strengthening relationships with clients, directing the company towards new challenges and goals, always with the premise that teamwork is fundamental to achieving success. In addition to his professional side, he dedicates part of his time to two "passions": running and traveling. These activities reflect a spirit of overcoming, consistency, discipline, and the pursuit of new challenges. He aims to complete an IronMan this year and "live" in India for 3 months.
Carlos Manaça (Conferences / Speaker)
With a career spanning more than 35 years, Carlos Manaça is one of the most prominent names in the Portuguese dance scene. A constant presence at major national electronic music events, he is one of the pioneers and main ambassadors of dance music made in Portugal. As a resident DJ at Cais 447 (Matosinhos, 1992 to 1994) but especially at Rock's (Vila Nova de Gaia, 1994 to 1996), he performed alongside some of the biggest artists in their Portuguese debuts. During those years, he shared the booth with names like Armand Van Elden, Danny Tenaglia, Josh Wink, Underworld (live), Laurent Garnier, Jeff Mills, among many others. Among many other events, in 2016 he headlined Rock In Rio Lisboa and MEO Sudoeste Festival 2018 in Zambujeira do Mar where he was responsible for the "Electronic Jungle by Carlos Manaça" night, in addition to several appearances at one of the largest events in the northern part of the country, the "Nova Era Beach Party" festival in Matosinhos. His name reaches projection beyond borders, taking him to visit countries as diverse as Japan (several times), Poland, Mexico, USA, Canada, Croatia, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Brazil, Angola, Russia, Austria, Mozambique, England, (among many others) and Spain, a country where he resided between 2002 and 2021, after attending an "Audio-Engineering" course at the renowned English audio school SAE Institute in Madrid. In 2021 he returns to Portugal and founds Beat Works, a company dedicated to "mixing" and "mastering" electronic music. Also in 2021, he begins as a "Mastering" professor at ETIC in Lisbon, a renowned school of technologies, innovation, and creation.
Catarina Dias (Conferences / Speaker)
Has a degree in Marketing Management from ISCTE, with an Executive Master in Relationship Marketing and Communication, from the same institute. Began his professional career at CARRIS in the marketing area, focusing on customer communication. In 2016, worked in the Institutional Relations area, with responsibilities on developing the company's public relations plan and focusing on promoting high-impact institutional events. In 2017, took on the role of coordinating the new product development area and, since 2019, he has also been responsible for managing the sales network, first in the written service channel and, later, in the face-to-face channel also. In this context, took on projects that involved the reformulation of the entire customer service area, transforming a service that was usually undifferentiated into personalized service focused on the real needs of its customers. Since 2024, has been responsible for the CARRIS Commercial Administration, accumulating the new business development and corporate approach, customer contact channels and the data analysis area (demand and revenue).
Daniel Redondo (Conferences / Speaker)
With a background in Economics and various specializations in marketing, developed at internationally renowned institutions. Since 2000, he has dedicated himself to brand management in the spirits sector, having assumed the position of CEO of Licor Beirão in 2011. Throughout his career, he led the company's growth, transforming it into a dynamic and innovative organization, with a team that grew from 4 to more than 70 people. He created new business units, including distributors, e-commerce platforms, and a digital marketing agency. At the same time, he was involved in merger and acquisition projects, acquiring solid experience in company valuation. He was elected president of ANEBE in 2017, contributing to the valorization and representation of the sector. During his management, the company launched landmark products such as Caipirão and participated in cultural events that consolidated Licor Beirão as a brand close to the Portuguese. This work was recognized with several awards, including "Brand of the Year" in Portugal. He believes in the power of brands to create genuine connections and is driven by the commitment to provide unforgettable moments to consumers.
Dimitri Hegemann (Keynote / Speaker)
Born in 1954, is a German entrepreneur, cultural organiser, label operator, spatial researcher and personality in the German music industry. He began his career in West Berlin, studied musicology, worked as a musician, and ventured into record production. Hegemann's most notable early achievement was the founding of the Berlin Atonal Festival in 1982, an experimental music event he ran until 1991, pushing the boundaries of Berlin's art and music scene. In 1991, Hegemann founded the Tresor Club and the associated label Tresor Records. Since then, the nightclub and record label have been firm favourites in the global nightlife and techno scene. In 2007, the Tresor Club moved from its original location on the Berlin Wall to the old power station in Berlin Mitte. After successive development of the building, Kraftwerk Berlin opened the doors of its industrial cathedral at the site in 2010 and has since hosted various art and music events. Kraftwerk Berlin is also the headquarters of the Tresor Foundation Berlin, which Hegemann founded in 2021 and whose charitable aims are to promote and preserve cultural projects and protect against speculation worldwide. Other initiatives founded by Hegemann include Happy Locals e.V., a project to promote cultural development in rural areas, and the Berlin Workx network association. In 2021, he founded the Tresor Foundation Berlin, a self-supporting perpetual foundation that is committed to planning security for spaces for cultural workers and to training young makers, for people who want to curate and run cultural spaces. To this end, he designed the educational institution 'the academy of subcultural understanding' with which he coaches young club makers in three-month training courses on how to successfully run a curated club. With his unconventional ideas, progressive formats and bold investments, Hegemann has secured himself a firm place in the international music and cultural scene and influenced projects, artists and politicians worldwide.an overarching, life-affirming message runs through his work: not to be discouraged by obstacles and the inevitable failure, but to remain open and curious, to keep going and to see the crises that arise again and again as opportunities from which something new can emerge.
Diana Costa (Conferences / Speaker)
Currently Brand and Partnerships Manager at Last Tour Portugal. Master in Family and Systemic Therapies from the Miguel Torga University of Higher Studies in Coimbra, she has diverse experience in areas such as clinical psychology, commercial management, and event production. After working in the training field for several years, she decided to venture into the world of commercial management, taking on leadership positions at Altice Portugal, where she managed various teams and successfully developed sales strategies. In 2022, her career took a new direction when she entered the events area, having participated in the production, marketing, and sponsorship management of major projects and festivals such as Vilar de Mouros, Douro & Porto Wine Festival, and MEO KALORAMA, where she has been involved since the first edition. She is integrated into the structure of the prestigious international promoter and creator of innovative musical experiences, covering various business areas and maintaining a commitment to high social and environmental performance standards. With a natural passion for people and for strategic problem-solving with a focus on effective solutions, she stands out in creating connections and positive relationships with and between institutional partners, brands, media, and the public. Creative and innovative, she is driven by the desire to develop projects with vision and commercial marketing strategies, creating unique experiences and aggregating opportunities for all parties involved.
Dimi Vieira (Pitchstage / Speaker)
Founder of YES! Music Agency, an agency dedicated to discovering and developing musicians for all types of events, from corporate events to weddings. With a career that began at Lux Frágil, Dimi combined his passion for music with knowledge in Music Marketing and Music Management, standing out as an innovative and dedicated professional in the sector.
Diogo Martins (Legal Forum / Speaker)
He divides his time between arts and multimedia. Trained in Game Design and Multimedia for Culture and Arts, he felt the call of cultural areas, especially music, from an early age. Still in college, he was one of the creators of the Egas Project, a video game with the participation of several Portuguese writers, and wrote for PUSHSTART magazine. For several years, he took on the Creative Direction of Festival Flaviaefest and Festival Identidades, and received public recognition of merit from the Chaves Academy of Arts for "Versatility and Artistic Dedication." He was one of the founders of the Porto collective "Cubic Resonance." In 2014, he co-founded INDIEROR, a cultural association that has transformed the cultural landscape of the Trás-os-Montes region over the last 10 years, producing shows in various cultural areas. With INDIEROR, they took the reins of Festival N2, as well as a significant part of the programming of the Chaves Cultural Center, and created the Yellow Room, a place in the heart of the city for programming emerging projects. On the shoulders of its Manifesto, the association brought international artists to Portugal, created its own theater programming, and professionalized local artists, decentralizing access to culture in the region. In 2018, it was distinguished in David Byrne's (Talking Heads) project "Reasons to be Cheerful" for its peculiar way of programming, being dubbed "The Place that allows music to happen." They have already collected several nominations in the Iberian Festival Awards and the Acesso Cultura awards. He was one of the "30 Under 30" chosen by Rock In Rio's DeclareAção project, part of Lisbon European Green Capital.
Diogo Oliveira (Conferences / Speaker)
In 2015, I completed my training in International Relations and in 2018 my master's degree in Tourism Management and Planning. The latter allowed me to intern at Malpevent, a company where I remain until now and where I perform functions in the production, management, and programming of events. In 2022, the first edition of Festival Authentica was born, the largest indoor music festival in the country, where I assume responsibilities in the production of concerts and booking of artists.
Elisa Almeida (Conferences / Speaker)
Responsible for Mediation at Cineteatro Louletano. She attended the Philosophy course at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of Nova University Lisbon. Back in the Alentejo, where she was born, she graduated in Sociocultural Animation from the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Beja, where she discovered a vehicle for transformation and participation, with and for everyone! She did a professional internship at the Municipal Museum of Moura, where she had her first experience in cultural mediation. She worked in several TEIP-Territory of Community Intervention Educational schools, as a sociocultural animator and family mediator, at GAAF-Office of Support to the Student and Family. Since 2020, she has been responsible for the cultural mediation of Cineteatro Louletano, with programming functions directed at children and young people and participation projects, in order to extend art to different audiences, to create habits and cultural practices throughout life. She participates in the programming of projects in Art for Children, in Som Riscado - Loulé Music and Image Festival and in GEOPALCOS - Art.Science.Nature.
Filipe Jeremias (Pitchstage / Speaker)
They call him crazy, visionary, helmsman, leader. But, in essence, he is just a human being on a mission – someone who challenges, transforms, and inspires those who cross his path. Father of four, lover and loved one, friend of sincere hugs and true gazes. Humble, authentic, and driven by inexhaustible energy, he sees life as a fertile field for learning, experimentation, and reinvention. He challenges conventions, provokes inquietudes, and invites the expression of the best in each person. Throughout his journey, he has developed and participated in numerous transformative projects. In 2022, he fulfilled a dream by co-founding Inteligência Local (iLocal), an association dedicated to the regeneration, development, and governance of local economies, where he serves as CEO. As part of this work, he coordinates the Circ'Bô Festival, an annual contemporary circus event held in the picturesque village of Vilares de Vilariça, in Alfândega da Fé. This festival combines art, nature, community, and the preservation of the Trás-os-Montes cultural identity, promoting cultural diversity in the interior of the country and driving the territorial, social, and cultural regeneration of Portugal. More than titles or positions, he defines himself by his ability to dream with open eyes and transform utopias into realities. He believes in human potential, the power of relationships, and the construction of a more just and inspiring world.
Francisco Lemos (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Graduated in Accounting and Administration from IPB, involved in the team of Mr. Milk - Performances and Events company from its origin to the present. Having under his responsibility accounting, projects, and taxation. In parallel, he is responsible for the accounting of several companies. As an entrepreneur, he also covers the insurance sector and a centuries-old company with the function of technical director from a family business.
Gary Smith (Conferences / Moderator)
Multi-lingual (French/Spanish/Dutch) journalist, translator, and copywriter. Daytime conference programmer/curator and panel moderator at the Amsterdam Dance Event, Paris Electronic Week, Eurosonic Noorderslag, APORFEST, and the Brazil Music Conference (BRMC). Regular writer for the Cannes Lions Daily News, Location International Magazine, Location California, MIDEM News, MIPTV & MIPCOM News, and Sportel News. Specialist subjects include TV, music, smart technology, ecology, tactical social networking, advertising, online media, sport and business strategy.
Gil Silva (Conferences / Speaker)
Born in Vila Real, Gil Silva has a degree in Economics from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2005). He has been the Director-Delegate of the Municipal Theater of Faro - Municipal Services, since 2017, where, since 2007, he had been responsible for the Programming and Production Service. He has been the Director of Festival F since the 2017 edition. From 2013 to 2014, he was Interim Delegate Director of the Municipal Theater of Faro. From 2005 to 2007, he held the position of Front of House at the Municipal Theater of Faro. From 2003 to 2005, he was founder and managing partner of the company Allcare. In parallel with his professional activity, he has been, since 2024, President of Espaço Público - National Association of Theater Directors and Programmers; he was a member of the Executive Committee of Faro's candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2027 (2017-2022); he was a professor in the Social Education Degree at the University of Algarve (2006/2007) and founder of ArQuente - Cultural Association in 2006.
Gonçalo Camacho (Legal Forum / Speaker)
CEO and co-founder of SO_PROD (Summer Opening Productions). Born in Funchal, he studied Economics at ISCTE in Lisbon but found his vocation in music and event production. He specialized with courses in "Music Industry" (Restart) and "Music Festivals Management" (ISEG), both in Lisbon. Founded in 2012, SO_PROD is recognized for producing cultural events, especially for Summer Opening. After 10 editions, the festival has become a cultural reference in Madeira, adding up to more than 150 artists and 60 live premieres on the island. In 2024, SO_PROD was distinguished with the Excellence Award for Entity of the Year, awarded by the Portuguese Association of Music Festivals (Aporfest) at the Iberian Festival Awards in Granada (Spain).
Gustavo Blanco (Conferences / Speaker)
A 20-year journey in different areas of event organization. He specialized in the sponsorship area, first in an agency context that was responsible for different Vodafone projects in music. Later, he assumed the position of Team Leader of the NOS activation and sponsorship team, and today, he holds the position of Head of Brand Partnerships for the Made of You group, which is responsible for events such as Sónar Lisboa, NEOPOP, Brunch Electronik, among others.
Hugo Moreira Luís (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Currently, Mayor of Mafra and Vice-President of the Lisbon Metropolitan Council. He holds a degree in Business Management - Financial Management branch from the University of Algarve, has a diploma in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Activity and Insurance Activity, Corporate Finance, Management Information Systems and Taxation, and a diploma in Financial Mathematics, Economics and Law, all from the Order of Statutory Auditors, as well as a diploma in Specialization in Applied Corporate Finance, from CEMAF/INDEG/ISCTE. Within the scope of his professional experience, the exercise of functions as Auditor Manager, integrated in the technical staff of a company belonging to an international auditing and consulting group, and as an Official Accountant, in companies of various sectors and various institutions, stands out.
Hugo Encarnação (Conferences / Speaker)
With a career that began in 2001 in the events area, he started as a promoter in Central de Comunicação events for Nokia. After this experience, he directed himself to the commercial area, passing through different positions, such as Account Manager at MediaCapital and Siemens. In 2008, he decided to return to the events sector, investing in training at Restart, where he completed the Event Production and Marketing course. He worked for 10 years at LusoEvents (Luso Pirotecnia Group), a company with a strong presence in large-scale shows, both for national and international audiences. He had the opportunity to hold events in the USA, Germany, China, and Vietnam. After the pandemic, he passed through HCollective, where he acquired knowledge in working with musical artist agencies, and at Europalco, where he consolidated his experience in corporate events with a focus on the audiovisual aspect. In 2024, he received the challenge to lead this first project of ASM Global in Lisbon as General Director of "Fábricas" at LXFactory. The objective of Fábricas is to diversify as much as possible the different types of events in one of the most visited and artistic places in Lisbon.
Joaquín Costa (Conferences / Speaker)
Is a Telecommunications Engineer from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV). Since 2014, he has led the CASFID Group, which includes the brands Enterticket, Idasfest, and IDSports. Since entering the world of recreational events, Joaquín has been dedicated to applying his expertise to festivals, concerts, conferences, and major sporting events. His professional goals center on developing technology for event management, with Casfid standing as a leading company in Spain for radio frequency (RFID) technology. With the launch of his ticketing company, Enterticket, in 2016, Casfid now supports the entire event lifecycle, meeting the full range of promoter needs. The business group now serves over 11,000,000 attendees who have experienced its technology, supporting more than 628 events annually, including major festivals like Mad Cool, Sónar, Arenal Sound, Viña Rock, Medusa Fest, and Resurrection. Casfid is also expanding internationally, with a presence in Portugal, Netherland, Mexico andColombia. In 2024, Enterticket sold 6,2 million tickets.
José Dias Lopes (Research / Speaker)
PhD and Master in Management, Master in Management and graduated in Engineering, having started his activity in industrial companies. Professor of higher education since 1991, he has reconciled this activity with work in companies. He has supervised more than a hundred master's dissertations, having participated in more than 200 juries for doctoral, master's, specialist technician, or other tests. He has more than a dozen articles published in international journals and more than a dozen books or book chapters published. His current research areas are tourism, public tourism policies, and public administration.
José Pina (Conferences / Speaker)
Director of Teatro Aveirense. He also collaborates with municipal services in cultural management and in preparing funding applications.
Luís Dinis (Pitchstage / Speaker)
Luís Dinis is Fever's Senior Market Strategy and Partnerships Manager for Portugal. He recently joined the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform to strengthen its local partnerships with event producers and continue their mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment. Dinis, ex-Google and a current MBA & MSC professor at ESCP Business School, is ready to lead an impactful revolution in the entertainment industry in Portugal.
Mallu Magalhães (Conferences / Speaker)
At just 15 years old, Mallu Magalhães emerged on the internet and became known as one of the first musical artists to gain prominence through digital platforms in Brazil. Singer, songwriter, self-taught instrumentalist, and currently a businesswoman, Mallu has 5 solo albums and a DVD, in addition to being part of the alternative rock project, Banda do Mar, with a self-titled album, nominated for two Latin Grammy categories. At 22 years old, she was named in Forbes' "Under 30" list as one of the young highlights for her creativity and talent. Over the years, she has dedicated herself to various areas of artistic expression and partnerships with artists and brands, publishing a children's book, illustrating album and book covers, and producing prints, collaborating visually and musically with brands such as Melissa, Ellus 2ndfloor, Motorola, and Microsoft. In 2020, she then established her record label, publisher, and music label - GranGran Records, the musical arm of her GranGran brand, which celebrates the diversity of artistic expression in various forms. Currently, at 32, the singer is working on her next career steps and the label she founded.
Manuel García-Ruiz (Research / Speaker)
He holds a PhD in Sociology from the Instituto Universitário de Lisboa and is an Associate Researcher in Urban and Cultural Sociology at CIES-Iscte in Lisbon, Portugal. He has been visiting professor at different universities and he has been appointed as a scientific advisor for different departments, organizations and projects. He specializes in the socio-spatial transformations of urban spaces through culture-led events, particularly at night. His research critically explores how the eventification and touristification of cities reshape emotional and spatial relationships, generating socio-affective narratives that challenge conventional urban governance and public policies. Among his research topics highlights: (i) Nightlife, festivals, and tourism, (ii) city branding, culture-led regeneration strategies, artwashing and commodification of the arts, (iii) artistification, culture and artistic careers of emergent professionals, and (iv) methods and methodologies with special attention to research at night time. Dr. García-Ruiz has published extensively in tourism studies, cultural sociology, experiential economies, and Night Studies. He is founder and coordinator of the International Night Studies Network (INSN), fieldwork coordinator at LXNIGHTS Research Group, Coordinator of the Rede de Etnografia Urbana (Etno.Urb), and Director of the Urban Audiovisual Festival (UAF).
Maria Sara Costa (Conferences / Speaker)
Born in 1995 in Arcos de Valdevez, in northern Portugal, she graduated in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures from the University of Porto, having completed the last year of her degree in Budapest, an enriching experience both personally and professionally. In 2016, she moved to Lisbon to pursue a master's degree in Communication and Culture at ISCTE. She interned at M80 radio and volunteered at events such as Vodafone Paredes de Coura and Web Summit, always with the goal of working in the events area. In 2018, she began working at Rock in Rio Lisboa as Community Manager, later assuming the position of Social Media Manager. Currently, she holds the position of Head of Digital for the festival, being responsible for all strategy, creation, and management of online content on various platforms, such as social media, website, and app, among others. In 2024, during the festival coverage, she coordinated a team of more than 150 people for real-time content capture and production. Additionally, she offers social media consulting and occasionally participates in sessions at EDIT and IADE. She loves watching advertising and trailers.
Mário Morais (Conferences / Speaker)
General Director of Bolt since 2023. Graduated from Nova University of Lisbon and Master in Management from Católica Lisbon Business School, he is also a guest Professor at the latter institution since 2010 in undergraduate, master's, and MBA programs in Management and Marketing. He also has more than 10 years of experience in the banking sector and 7 years in the creation and management of small and medium-sized companies.
Maria Ferreira (Conferences / Speaker)
Deputy Director of the Music and Performing Arts area of RTP. With more than 20 years of experience in television production, she has worked in various entertainment formats and content in several national television production companies and channels. At RTP for about 10 years, Maria has contributed significantly to projects in various areas, with special emphasis on programs related to music and major events. She is an integral part of the Festival da Canção team since its renovation in 2017 and was Event Manager at the Eurovision Song Contest – Lisbon 2018. In 2019, she coordinated the Andamento Festival, also organized by RTP. She developed various approaches to broadcasts of various music festivals covered by RTP and today coordinates these coverages. In her current role, Maria is responsible for the conception and development of all projects and content related to music and performing arts for the RTP 1 and RTP 2 channels, as well as the RTP PALCO streaming platform.
Maria Maciel Fernandes (Research / Speaker)
Graduated in Theater from the University of Minho, having previously studied Visual Arts. After graduation, she became a master in Communication, Art, and Culture from the same university with her dissertation project "Festival Paredes de Coura: ritualizing music and making community," a period in which she also conducted her Erasmus+ period in Milan with curricular units in Museology, Tourism, and Events. She likes to fulfill her life goals little by little, and the bigger the better, with the last one being the French Way of Santiago, with about 800km traveled over 40 days, and which until then she has not stopped mentioning whenever the opportunity arises.
Mariana Candeias (Research / Speaker)
Master in Industrial Engineering and Management from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) since June 2024. During college, she was involved in various student groups, such as AEIST and JUNITEC, where she served as Logistics Manager for TecStorm'21 and Project Manager for the 34th Jobshop of IST, experiences that reinforced her passion for organizing large events. At the end of the course, she combined the knowledge acquired throughout her training with her interest in event organization to develop her master's thesis entitled "Application of Project Management Principles to Improve Environmental Sustainability in Music Festivals." This work proposes a sustainable project management plan (tested through a case study) that could be applied to festivals so that they can adopt this model and ensure a positive environmental impact.
Marina Pires (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Born in Fafe, Certified Accountant No. 97383 since October 2022, she has a degree in Economics from the University of Minho (2018) and a Master's in Auditing and Taxation from Porto Business School (2020). Professional experience at: Inditex Group Portugal: Social Auditor (2018/2019), Deloitte Tax S.A.: Tax Consultant in the Indirect Taxes Area (2019/2023) in the following markets - Portugal and Angola, and Gescofaf - Accounting Management Ltd.: Partner and Certified Accountant (2023). She is a Member of the Supervisory Board of the Association - AMA A VIDA - LOVE, MISSION, HELP, VOLUNTEERING, EQUALITY, DIGNITY, FRIENDSHIP.
Mário Reis (Legal Forum / Speaker)
With brief passages through the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Nova University of Lisbon, in Materials Engineering, and through the Higher Institute of Engineering of Lisbon, in Mechanical Engineering, he is currently a Superior Technician of Programming and Information Systems from the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém. Having joined the staff of the Vila Franca de Xira City Council in March 1997, he specialized in optimizing and dematerializing the purchasing function, reducing time and costs in contracting processes, implementing and supporting planning and management applications for contracting, purchasing, stock management, and needs aggregation. With the entry into force of the Public Contracts Code in 2008, he was responsible for implementing electronic contracting processes, also being the representative of the Municipality of Vila Franca de Xira in the launch of the Electronic Purchasing Center of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. He was appointed Head of Public Procurement of Goods and Services of the Municipality of Vila Franca de Xira in 2015, in charge of coordinating the acquisition of goods and services. In 2024, he was appointed Head and Functional Coordinator of the Public Procurement Division of the Vila Franca de Xira City Council, where he coordinates the teams for public procurement, procurement, logistics, and storage of goods and services.
Michael Salvado (Legal Forum / Speaker)
CEO of ZONE SOFT, a pioneering point-of-sale software company with over 18 years of experience in developing innovative retail technology solutions. He has successfully implemented systems in over 700 stores nationwide. Partner of Wethecore. Michael is also founder of Sushiday, a digital restaurant concept, and partner at must.pt, specializing in loyalty programs and e-commerce platforms. His expertise spans retail technology, artificial intelligence for business, and digital transformation.
Nuno Lacerda (Pitchstage / Speaker)
Co-founder of DOMO CAMP in Portugal, where he also holds the position of general director and head of the event production team. He is also the manager and founder of the events and artists agency Growing Arts, producer of the Sabura festival and the "In Nature" series of events in Portugal. He started in 2005, with cultural activities parallel to the CINANIMA Animation Film Festival in Espinho. He was always very connected to the musical universe as Tour Manager, Road Manager, and Booker for various bands: PZ, CONJUNTO CORONA, ONE LOVE FAMILY, OLIVETREEDANCE, KUSSONDULOLA, UNDERGROUND SPIRITUAL BAND, BILAN, among others. For 7 years, he was part of the Meifumado Fonogramas label - where several resounding albums were released in the national scene, with bands such as Mind da Gap, KESO, Orelha Negra, PZ, and Conjunto Corona - giving his contribution to one of the most promising independent labels in Portugal. In the area of performance production, he went through dozens of festivals in Portugal, highlighting 11 years at the Surf At Night festival and several other projects as production director. Currently, he is one of the mentors of the Sabura Festival and develops several projects throughout the country. In the last 5 years, he fully embraced the leadership of DOMO CAMP Portugal, a company that was present in more than 25 festivals in 2024, both in Portugal and Spain.
Nuno Silva (Legal Forum / Speaker)
As the Country Manager at Verifone, a global leader in payment solutions, he is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the business in Portugal, managing a team of 50 professionals, and developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. With over 20 years of experience in the payment solutions industry, he has a proven track record of delivering innovative and customized solutions that meet the needs and expectations of their clients, ranging from banks and retailers to government agencies and telecom operators. His core competencies include business consulting, commercial skills, management and coordination, and organization and planning of activity. He is passionate about creating value for the customers, empowering the employees, and contributing to the digital transformation of the payments sector.
Patrícia Magalhães (Legal Forum / Speaker)
A distinguished professional in event production and management in Portugal. Currently, she serves as the CEO of Brandline Marketing & Activation. Throughout her career, she has been involved in the organization and management of major events such as Web Summit, Eurovision Song Contest, and the VIP area of Rock in Rio in Lisbon, Spain, and Brazil. She also played a key role in organizing Euro 2004. In 2024, she took on the role of production director for the Tribeca Festival in Lisbon, further strengthening her leadership in the industry.
Paulo Di-Light (Legal Forum / Speaker)
One of the greatest specialists in Portugal in DJ technical and artistic matters. Trainer and creator of courses for DJs and electronic music production, he has already taught thousands of hours of training between classes, workshops, and masterclasses. He is recognized as one of the most influential professionals in the DJ area. He helps hundreds of DJs to increase their results as DJs. He wrote the first and only book in Portuguese about DJing. Practice makes mastery, and that's why he continues to delight in his musical projects, which include exclusive performances and set publications.
Paulo Santos (Conferences / Speaker)
Current Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude. With a degree in Civil Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto and a postgraduate qualification in People Management from Porto Business School, he has built a career marked by leadership across various educational and sports institutions. He is also the General Director of Grupo Morangos, a project focused on education and services for children. Previously, he served as Pro-President of the Instituto Politécnico do Porto and as a Commercial Manager at SalesLand. With a strong involvement in student and sports associations, he has also held positions as Administrator of the Federação Académica do Desporto Universitário, Vice President of the Federação Académica do Porto, and President of the Associação Académica do Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto.
Pedro Cepeda (Pitchstage / Speaker)
At 11 years old, he went on stage at the Paulo Quintela Preparatory School to play a musical piece on a giant metallophone, as resonant as it was intimidating. At that moment, he realized that the stage would never be his natural space of expression. What remained was courage and a perennial admiration for those who take stages, physical or metaphorical, as spaces of affirmation and transformation. Years later, he pursued a degree in tourism and a master's in marketing management at IPAM. To his previous professional career in hospitality and teaching, he added experiences in organizing festivals, namely the Quintanilha Rock festival, at CGI and Opium, until he decided to return home. In Bragança, he created Praça 16, a space for concerts, talks, and poetry sessions. For the past five years, he has been a teacher, coordinator of the Tourism Course, and coordinator of the Erasmus+ Program at the Escola Profissional Prática Universal. Starting September 2024, with exclusive dedication to Transmute, he rescues the temerity and transformative impetus that motivated that eleven-year-old kid to go on stage.
Paulo Amaral (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Born in Angra do Heroísmo (Azores), Paulo Amaral has been dedicated to event production from a very early age, heading to Porto at the beginning of his career where he would work and reside since then. With training in the computer science area, but with proven experience in the financial, administrative, and event production fields, he was invited in 2025 to join the Ofir Prod team and, based on that experience and contacts, he assumed the position of executive producer of the 1st edition of the Anti-Pop Festival, held in August 2006. In 2009, he becomes co-founder of Connect - a booking agency with a portfolio of national and international DJs, event production, bar and club management, also assuming the position of partner of the renamed Neopop Festival, and dedicating himself exclusively to it from 2011. But with the growing demand from new projects, and consequent expansion of the team, Neopop was no longer just a Festival, to be an entity responsible for the production and import of some of the world's largest electronic music events to Portugal. These include The BPM Festival - the team's largest project to date - which from 2017 to 2019 took place in Portimão. The success of these editions opened doors to new premieres on national soil, such as the renowned events Brunch Electronik and elrow, which began in 2018 and continue to this day. Following this, there was a need to create a new entity responsible for co-producing the most diverse festivals, and in 2019 Made of You Group was born, which includes in its portfolio Sónar Lisboa, Afro Nation, Rolling Loud Portugal, and The Secret Project Portugal (2022). All this without ever neglecting the Neopop Festival and all the events that take place throughout the year associated with the brand. Director, partner, and strategist of Made of You Group, where he has a multidisciplinary, committed, and ambitious team, Paulo Amaral has long lived under the motto "this will be the best year ever..." focusing on the present and with an eye on the future, in a constant search for innovation.
Pedro Gandum (Conferences / Speaker)
With an extensive professional career marked by diversity, going through very different functions and industries in companies such as Citroen, Vodafone, Holmes Place, or Media Capital Rádios (current Bauer Media Group), he accumulates a solid and comprehensive experience that integrates various disciplines of communication. In 2016, he joined the Worten team where he started working in the Store Concept area to follow the development and implementation of the new Worten Store concept. In 2019, he assumed the function of Brand and Activation coordinator, responsible for the communication of Services and New Universes and for the Brand Activation of axes such as Gaming, Kitchens, or Photography. Currently, he is in charge of the Intermarché Marketing Department, a function he recently assumed in October 2024.
Rita Mendes Coelho (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Country Manager da Visa em Portugal, conta com uma vasta experiência no sector financeiro. Juntou-se à Visa em 2021 e conta com cerca de 10 anos de experiência em Fusões & Acquisições, tendo passado por instituições como a PwC, BNP Paribas e Millennium bcp. Na Visa, pretende continuar a transformação digital do mercado, empoderando os negócios e consumidores com soluções inovadoras.
Rodrigo Pinheiro (Conferences / Speaker)
Graduated in Business Administration from Nova SBE, but it was in music that he built his career. As Madd Rod, he is an electronic music producer with two studio albums released, and since 2017, he has been leading Inner Shah Recordings, a label with a catalog of over 80 releases. He is currently Head of Special Projects of Beatport, handling the business expansion to the iberian market.
Rui Cunha (Research / Speaker)
Born and residing in Porto, he has a master's degree in Communication Sciences from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto, where he developed, in 2024, a thesis on Primavera Sound Porto and the heritage value of festivals. He always sought to shape his academic and professional path around his two major areas of interest: music and cinema. His passage through the Music Business postgraduate program at Arda Academy boosted his trajectory in the musical area, culminating in the role of editor-in-chief and music critic at CONTRABANDA, which he has performed since 2021. More recently, he has collaborated with Music and Riots, where he signs texts and interviews that reflect his commitment to journalism and cultural exploration.
Rui Goulart (Conferences / Speaker)
In 2003, he founded Brandp, a Brand Activation, Events, Staff, and Promotional Actions in POS agency, which in these 21 years has earned the trust of clients from various areas and with diverse needs, such as Hisense, Lenovo, Disney, AXN, Cinemundo, Movijovem, Lego, Royal Canin, among many others. With training in Management Informatics and Marketing Management, he still tried to be a drummer in a band, but soon realized that he was more effective in its promotion than in his technical skills as a musician. He was a salesperson at the beginning of his career, but as soon as an opportunity in Marketing arose, as a Product Manager, he realized that this was the area he liked the most. With more than 50 employees and more than 1,000 freelancers collaborating annually with Brandp, in the various actions and activations, this is the challenge and dynamism he needs and that motivates him every day.
Sérgio Silva (Pitchstage / Speaker)
Born in Porto, during adolescence he studied music at the Porto Jazz School and music theory at the Orff Institute with Eduardo Lopes (University of Évora). He attended the Mechanical Engineering course at the Faculty of Engineering of Porto between 1993 and 1997. In the summer of 1998, he took several courses at Berklee College of Music in Boston (Summer Performance Program, Guitar Sessions, and Songwriting Workshop). Subsequently, he continued his musical studies at the same Berklee College of Music, completed in 2003 (Dual Major Composition and Production). After returning to Portugal, he taught in the pre-school and private musical sphere between 2004 and 2010 (AMAS - S.Mamede Infesta; EB Igreja Velha; GDM Flor de Infesta; Akademeia & Mousike). He is the manager of Sincronia de Sons Unipessoal Lda, created by him in 2010. The company includes a recording studio (Stage Studio), preparation and production of live musical performances, and a record label. He is a founding member of the band Serushio, of which he is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, manager, producer, and composer. They have cooperated with AMAEI in the context of workshops and since 2019, he has been responsible for the support office - Helpdesk. Trainer at Arda Academy Music Business course. Member of Palko.ai (artist relations officer) since 2023.
Sílvia Rebelo (Iminente / Project Manager)
Producer, programmer, and artist agent with over 20 years of experience. She holds a degree in Communication, a field she initially pursued in agencies before transitioning to dance production and band management. In 2010, she took over the management of Espaço Cultural Fábrica do Braço de Prata, where she remained until 2021, creating projects such as KoraFest (the first kora festival in Portugal, with three editions) and Fiestas Cubanas (a Cuban music showcase with nine editions).
In 2021, she founded the Unstoppable agency, managing artists like Luiz Caracol and Paulo de Carvalho (until 2023). Since 2022, she has been coordinating the agency and serving as production director of Festival Iminente, overseeing four national and one international edition. In 2025, she takes on project management at Iminente. Additionally, she has collaborated with various cultural projects and festivals.
Sofia Rebanda (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Graduated in Communication, Journalism and Digital Marketing. Her career passed through entertainment and journalism in the most diverse media: online, press and television. Editorial director of two magazines and later journalist and anchor at TVI and CNN Portugal. She became a travel content creator and is a pioneering UGC creator in Portugal. Young entrepreneur, she owns her own social media management and content creation company for brands. Host of Aporfest's podcast, "Cabeça de Cartaz".
Susana Castanheira (Conferences / Speaker)
Executive President of the Youth Foundation. With a degree and master's in Psychology, she has more than 20 years of experience in education, social innovation, coordination, and development of projects and events in these areas. She worked at the Porto Metropolitan Area, providing technical advice in the areas of Education, Social Innovation, and Volunteering. She coordinated the elaboration and implementation of the V17 project - Metropolitan Volunteering for the training and intervention in crisis and post-crisis of municipal volunteering structures, as well as the elaboration of plans and proposals for supramunicipal action with a view to carrying out metropolitan policy and objectives in the area of integrated social intervention. She coordinated several metropolitan working groups in the area of education, vocational training, social innovation, and diversity/disability. She worked at the Porto City Council as head of division in the area of Education.
Tânia Monteiro (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Graduated in Communication, Journalism, and Digital Marketing. Her career began in entertainment and journalism in the most diverse media: online, press, and television. She was the editorial director of two magazines and later a journalist and anchor at TVI and CNN Portugal. A pioneering UGC creator in Portugal, she became a content creator with the @flytwoescape accounts. A young entrepreneur, she owns her own social media management and content creation company for brands. But she didn't stop there, she is also a professor of digital marketing and UGC at ISCIA and launched her own digital school, Creator ON, holder of the first digital course for UGC creators in Portugal.
Tiago Froufe (Legal Forum / Speaker)
He added to his training area the experience of 6 years in creating television content. He was responsible for the Social Media strategy of the first television programs in Portugal, as well as the most mediatic Portuguese public figures in the country. He founded LUVIN' in 2013, the first agency to specialize in Influence Marketing in Portugal, and the communication agency PUBLIC' in 2024.
Tiago Pedro (Legal Forum / Speaker)
Nascido em 1982, é natural da União de Freguesias de Alenquer, onde reside. Frequentou a licenciatura em Gestão de Empresas na Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa. Concluiu a pós-graduação em Wine Marketing and Events no ISLA Santarém, na qual também lecionou. Com um percurso profissional assente em 12 anos na indústria da Logística e dos Transportes acabou como Diretor Administrativo e Financeiro do grupo. Em 2015 ingressou a equipa de Pedro Folgado como secretário da vereação para o desporto e cultura, sendo mais tarde nomeado Adjunto do Presidente, prestando-lhe assessoria direta. Assumiu a gestão da Comunicação e do Marketing Territorial, e foi gestor da marca CIDADE EUROPEIA DO VINHO 2018. Cofundou o festival Alma do Vinho e a prova Alenquer X-Mas Trail. Foi eleito vereador em setembro de 2021.
Tiago Nacarato (Conferences / Speaker)
One of the most complete and coherent singer-songwriters in current Portuguese music, who is predicted to have a long and solid career. He already has European, Brazilian, and national tours, thus establishing himself as one of the most relevant contemporary Portuguese artists. At 18, Tiago Nacarato decided to invest in his musical education, enrolling in the Valentim de Carvalho music school where he had classes in singing, guitar, ear training, music theory, and combo. During this period, the first opportunities arose, with one of the most important milestones coming as a result of an invitation from Pedro Cardoso (Peixe from Ornatos Violeta), his teacher at the time, to join an orchestra of guitars and electric basses, a project that stepped on stages such as Serralves em Festa, Hard Club, or Casa da Música. The return to his Brazilian roots happens a few years later when he joins the Orquestra Bamba Social as a vocalist, a project that brings together Portuguese-Brazilian musicians residing in Porto and pays tribute to several classics of Brazilian music, recreating them and adding new sounds. Together they have already released Sorria or Na Fé, the theme that gives its name to the band's first original album. In 2022, he released Peito Aberto, his second original album, which earned him concerts again in Brazil, but also in England and Italy. He also received the Andrea Parodi Award for Albo D'Oro [Golden Album]. The following year, the artist conducted his biggest tour ever in Brazil. He gave thirteen concerts in ten cities in eight different states. Recently, he was awarded the Gold awards in Brazil and Platinum in Portugal with his version of the song "Onde Anda Você," which has more than 55M streamings on digital platforms, and he also released a new single, Flash, which invites dancing and calls attention to the price to pay for the excess search for perfection. Also this year, the artist has the Beira Mar project on the way, a collaborative EP with Brazilian guitarist Cainã Cavalcante, linking even more the bridge between Brazil and Portugal.
Tomás Portela (Research / Speaker)
At 28 years old, he graduated in Food Production from the Estoril Higher School of Hospitality and Tourism and has a master's degree in Business Sciences from ISEG. Currently, he combines management and artistic projects in Lisbon, where he has been making his mark as a DJ, producer, and event organizer. Since 2017, Tomás has been known in the world of electronic music for his Ozmin project and, since 2021, has also stood out as an organizer of multidisciplinary events. He has already passed through several clubs from north to south of the country and also through some European cities, and his approach to music selection is a form of non-verbal expression, a narrative with peaks and valleys. He is one of the founding members of Between, a collective he formed together with Guigas and Stckman that acts as a platform focused on creating synergies with other collectives and international artists, providing unique experiences that combine electronic music and visual arts in immersive environments and unexpected spaces, mainly in the Lisbon area.
Vanessa Damásio (Conferences / Speaker)
Clinical Psychologist and Family and Marital Psychotherapist at Psinove - Inovamos a Psicologia, of which she is a Founding Partner, having functions in management, training, and psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, families, and couples. She carried out the initial phase of her academic training at the Higher Institute of Applied Psychology (ISPA), continuing her Bachelor's and Master's in Madrid, at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. She is passionate about working with People, in understanding the uniqueness of each human being and in the relationships and connections they establish.
Vasco Salema (Legal Forum / Speaker)
A 31-year-old Portuguese executive, is a dedicated professional renowned for his expertise in sales, networking, and management. His roles at Ebury, including "Corporate FX & Trade Finance Senior Sales" and "Business Developer," fortified his prowess in the financial sector. His journey at Grupo Publicidea SA as an "Account Manager" further honed his skills in political marketing development, managing communication for European elections, among other significant roles. Beyond these, Vasco's stints at companies like Paleteria and Marketest provided him with a multifaceted understanding of product development, events, and market research. His academic credentials from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Political Science and International Relations, combined with training in Cinema, Video, and Photography from the Universidade Lusófona, furnish him with a diverse background. In January 2023, Vasco embarked on an entrepreneurial journey as the founder of GiGzy, a platform connecting artists and event organizers for public and private events. GiGzy streamlines the hiring process, offering reliability and convenience to both artists and clients, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
Vera Vasconcelos (Conferences / Speaker)
Communication and partnerships director of the LISB-ON festival. My area of activity focuses on the institutional communication of the festival and the management of our community, strengthening significant connections and promoting authentic engagement with the public. With 3 years of experience at LISB-ON and more than 10 years in the corporate events sector, I have developed a solid background in creating personalized experiences that go beyond entertainment and stimulate social and creative dialogue. Passionate about networking, I believe in the power of human networks to generate positive impact and transform festivals into spaces of innovation and cultural evolution.
Vítor Pereira (Conferences / Speaker)
General Director of Bolt since 2023. Graduated from Nova University of Lisbon and Master in Management from Católica Lisbon Business School, he is also a guest Professor at the latter institution since 2010 in undergraduate, master's, and MBA programs in Management and Marketing. He also has more than 10 years of experience in the banking sector and 7 years in the creation and management of small and medium-sized companies.
PODCAST LIVE STAGE
Afonso Cabral (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Afonso Cabral (Lisbon, 1986), has been a constant, albeit sometimes discreet (as he likes), presence in the Lisbon music scene for the past 15 years - whether with his You Can't Win, Charlie Brown; as an integral part of the bands of Bruno Pernadas, Minta & The Brook Trout or Mais Alto!; or as a songwriter for other performers. In the latter field, "Anda Estragar-me os Planos" stands out, written in partnership with Francisca Cortesão for the 2018 Festival da Canção for the voice of Joana Barra Vaz and later reinterpreted by several singers, such as Salvador Sobral and Tim Bernardes. In his own name, Afonso Cabral released "Morada" in 2019. In 2024, he released his second solo album, "Demorar" - an album of new songs with Cabral's voice at the center and featuring participations from Japanese Shugo Tokumaru and Manuela Azevedo, from Clã. In addition to his activities as a musician, Afonso Cabral opened, with Francisca Cortesão, louva-a-deus, at the end of 2023. A studio in Lisbon that also serves as a home for a publisher and agency of the same name and which currently represents artists such as Afonso Cabral himself; Minta & The Brook Trout; Margarida Campelo; Memória de Peixe; You Can't Win, Charlie Brown; Tape Junk & Pedro Branco; Mais Alto! and The Secret Museum of Mankind.
Alex D'Alva Teixeira (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Vocalist of the Lisbon pop trio D'ALVA and half of the duo ALGUMACENA, in collaboration with Ricardo Martins, Alex D'Alva Teixeira possesses a magnetic stage presence, and has also been standing out for his incursion into songwriting, as co-author of hits by various Portuguese music artists, such as Virgul or Ana Bacalhau, (among others). With an eclectic musical palette, he feels at home navigating territories as disparate as Boiler Room, the Red Bull Music Academy (Portugal), or Emo Nite, where he played the role of host. Since 2018, he has been integrating the festival coverage team broadcast by Sic Radical. Recently, he has been expanding his artistic practice by integrating the performance art work of renowned multidisciplinary artist Grada Kilomba. His versatility doesn't end here; this year, he had two collaborations with the prestigious Teatro Praga company, playing key roles as conductor, arranger, musical director, and performer in the show "Bravo, 2023!", and was also a performer and co-creator of "Fazer Uma Canção", the company's tribute to author and philosopher José Barata Moura. In parallel, in his adventures as a DJ, he received a nomination at the Iberian Festival Awards 2024 in the category "Best Live Electronic Music Performance" for his residency at the Festival N2 Chaves in 2023.
Erica Cardoso (Podcast Live Stage / Moderator)
She has been working in the media field for 8 years, collaborated on various television programs on TVI, SIC, is currently the presenter of ELiga portugal, reporter for Liga Portugal and Betclic, and as if that wasn't enough, she still has a little free time to be a digital influencer.
Fábio Fernandes (Podcast Live Stage / Host)
It's complicated. This is how he would define his perpetual relationship with music if, due to a life of irony, he had to make it official on Facebook. After some thirteen years sailing by sight, he discovered what his colleagues were listening to and launched himself compulsively to expand encyclopedic and empirical horizons. Concerts and festivals on his way? He gobbled them all up and, while dispatching a Computer Engineering degree at the University of Minho, he still tried being a DJ; it didn't go badly, but the opportunities to fail weren't abundant either. Already at the School of Communication and Media Studies, where he graduated in Audiovisual and Multimedia, he witnessed the inauguration of ESCS FM, which he would help build, and, together with Diogo Andrade, conceived the program/podcast Rádio Defusão, back in 2010. He is currently dedicated to the production, direction, and editing of all this, reserving his free time to wander around the headquarters of RTP equipped with versatile services that he places at the disposal of Antena 3.
Fábio Ferreira (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Professional with extensive experience in Event Production and Marketing, areas where he worked for several years before directing his career towards circular management applied to sports and cultural events. Currently, he leads innovative projects that promote sustainability, ensuring efficient circular operations in partnership with entities such as Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Liga Portugal, Sporting Clube de Braga, Vitória SC, Portuguese Football Federation, among others. With a solid track record in applying circular economy practices in major events, Fábio combines technical knowledge in logistics and operations with a commitment to sustainability. Recognized for his ability to implement practical and results-oriented solutions, he has contributed to reference clubs and events adopting new approaches that integrate innovation, efficiency, and positive impact.
Filipe Marques (Podcast Live Stage / Host)
He attends concerts as if he weren't surrounded by people, buys records as if there were no internet, and believes that in a few years, we'll all be talking about the resurgence of the CD format. No one has ever seen him as happy as when he bought the first Radiohead EP for too much money because it was about time. Very given to unjustified hatreds and irrational obsessions, he has been writing about music since he founded the webzine hiddentrack.net in 2005 with a colleague from the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences. In 2008, already working in digital marketing, he created the blog Ouve-se and, subsequently, still wrote some articles for the TSF website and helped bury Strobe. His involvement in such projects called him several times over the years to Rádio Defusão to say things about Bon Iver music. In 2019, he ended up staying there.
Francisca Cortesão (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Francisca Cortesão was born in Porto in 1983. Singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, since 2006 she has had Minta & The Brook Trout as her main creative vehicle. The band released its fourth long-duration album, Demolition Derby in 2021. Also co-founder of They're Heading West, among her past and present collaborations are also concerts and recordings of Walter Benjamin, B Fachada, David Fonseca, Márcia, Sérgio Godinho, TapeJunk, Bruno Pernadas, and Lena D'Água, in which she contributes mainly with voices and guitars. In addition to this, she integrates music projects directed to the child and youth audience Mão Verde (a creation of rapper Capicua and guitarist Pedro Geraldes, which she joined simultaneously with percussionist António Serginho) and Mais Alto! (a concert of songs to celebrate the power of music and its relationship with democracy). She writes songs for other artists, such as Ana Bacalhau and Cristina Branco. In 2018, she composed for the Festival da Canção, having reached sixth place with "Anda Estragar-me os Planos", a co-creation with Afonso Cabral interpreted by Joana Barra Vaz and since celebrated by Salvador Sobral, among others. She studied at the Faculty of Arts and at FCSH, in Lisbon, a city where she lives and works also in literary translation and, since 2023, as co-manager of louva-a-deus, a recording studio, rehearsal space, office, show agency, and publisher.
Gustavo Couto (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Multifaceted professional with solid experience in production, events, marketing and communication, combined with a passion for creative digital solutions. Currently, he leads the circular management and green solutions department at ArtCor, a company recognized with the "Best Service Provider" award at the 2024 Iberian Festival Awards. Gustavo is primarily responsible for implementing innovative sustainability solutions, contributing to efficient waste management at the largest music festivals in Portugal. With a career marked by the coordination of ambitious projects for global brands such as Coca-Cola, Heineken or Red Bull, Gustavo combines his expertise in logistics and event management with a deep commitment to sustainability.
Henrique Conceição (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Currently coordinating the preparation of SLBenfica's Sustainability Report, ensuring the integration of good practices and continuous improvement of processes.
Ivan Arrulo (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
With a trajectory marked by entrepreneurship and versatility, Ivan Eloy Serrão Arrulo has been making his mark in different sectors and geographies. He began his career as a design draftsman, but soon embraced the challenge of management and business. In 2004, he launched himself into the world of tourism, founding a travel agency in Brazil. A few years later, he accepted the challenge of leading sales teams at Unitel, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Angola. His entrepreneurial spirit led him, in 2008, to create Tacho Catering, consolidating his presence in the restaurant sector. Always attentive to opportunities, in 2012, he bet on sustainable construction, founding Habilider, a company specialized in prefabricated houses. Returning to Portugal, he assumed the commercial direction of X-Evolution in 2020 and, later, of Ecofestes in 2022, focusing on innovation and sustainability in events. Currently, in 2024, he is the commercial director of Reuz-Portugal, where he continues to drive sustainable solutions and contribute to a more circular future.
Joana Rodrigues (Podcast Live Stage / Host)
Designer by Profession, music lover in her spare time (And not spare). She was born in Ribatejo in 88 and early awakened to the sacred art of rewinding cassettes with pencils. She always had the radio bug, which led her to graduate in Journalism, although today she is a Designer, a profession she learned in her second degree. However, the love for music, especially Portuguese music, never disappeared. She went through university tuna bands, was part of the direction of Variações magazine, a magazine dedicated to new Portuguese music, and today she is part of the editorial staff of Música sem Capa and the podcast "Rádio Defusão". An avowed feminist, she has also carried out some work to promote women in Portuguese music, such as the page "Por todas as vozes" or the video section "Fora do Palco, dentro da música: As mulheres dos bastidores".
Karetus (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Karetus is a Portuguese duo, formed in 2010 by DJs and Music Producers Carlos Silva and André Reis. Their musical debut occurred in 2010, with the single Future Is Now, a nu-disco track (a musical genre that combines disco sounds with other electronic ones), which reached seventh place on the Beatport chart. They are currently celebrating more than 15 years of career.
Manuel Abegão (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Graduated and Master in Management, with specialization in Marketing, at Nova School of Business and Economics, he completed various training courses in the football area, highlighting the Postgraduate in Sports Management from the International Centre for Sports Studies, in partnership with FIFA, and the International MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management, at LaLiga Business School. At the beginning of his professional experience, he completed an internship at SL Benfica, having subsequently integrated an international internship program in New York, at Gabriella Fine Wines. After passing through the century-old company MARS, he accepted, in 2018, the challenge as Team Manager in the National Football Team of Iran. Upon returning to Portugal, he joined, in 2019, the Events and Activations team of Liga Portugal, where he currently holds the position of Director of Marketing and Events.
Miguel Bica (Podcast Live Stage / Host)
Miguel likes to make things happen and think about how an experience is built, in its relationship with the audience, with the artists, the space, and the ecosystem in which it is inserted. He collaborated in film festivals such as IndieLisboa and Doc Lisboa and was the manager of the PTBluestation project. In 2014, he was one of the founders of Gerador, is now vice-president and production director, and is responsible for materializing the numerous initiatives that are being produced there. He is a trainer in planning in cultural events at Academia Gerador and project advisor in the event production course at World Academy.
Pedro Félix (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
He was one of the main drivers of the ECO Benfica Project, ensuring that all projects, both those already implemented and future ones, are based on environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
Sandra Castro (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Recognized specialist in the area of sustainability and waste management, with a career of more than 15 years as General Director of Extruplás, one of the leading companies in plastic recycling in Portugal. Throughout her trajectory, Sandra played a fundamental role in the innovation and technological development of the sector, coordinating research and certification projects that leveraged the company's position in the market. Her experience combines strategic vision, leadership in human resource management, and deep knowledge about sustainable practices. With a solid academic background, which includes a master's degree in Statistics and Information Management from Nova University of Lisbon, Sandra combines technical rigor with the ability to communicate with different audiences. On the PodCast Live Stage, she will bring a practical and enlightening vision to the debate on "Greenwashing in Events: How to Differentiate Marketing from Real Sustainability", highlighting the importance of concrete actions and transparency in the sustainability of major events.
Susana Ramalho (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Coordinator of the Collection Operators Area of the Waste Management Directorate of Sociedade Ponto Verde, dedicated to the themes of selective collection, sorting, and treatment of packaging waste, operated by the SGRU (Urban Waste Management Systems) of the mainland and autonomous regions for urban waste and operated by the OGR (waste management operators) for non-urban waste, with a view to forwarding these same waste for recycling. She holds a pre-Bologna degree in Agronomic Engineering from the Higher Institute of Agronomy of the former Technical University of Lisbon, now the University of Lisbon.
Telma Silva (Podcast Live Stage / Speaker)
Telma began her career in the health area, where she developed a strong sense of organization and rigor. At the same time, she joined the Artcor bar service, where her management and coordination capacity led her to assume responsibility for the bar service at Cineteatro Capitólio. Currently, in addition to managing this operation, she leads the Front Office of the Circular Management department, focusing on customer contact, sales and purchase management, and the search for customized solutions. Throughout her trajectory, Telma has invested in her continuous training, certifying herself in areas such as digital marketing, computer tools, and digital commerce, which reinforces her capacity for adaptation and innovation. With the conviction that less can be more, she proves that true innovation lies in doing more with less, transforming challenges into opportunities.
(AT LUNCH) A DJ SAVED MY LIFE
Laura Cunha
Born in Esposende, Portugal. She completed her training as a DJ and producer in 2022, in Porto. Her musical style covers techno and house. Progressive style, with some deep lines. Includes melodies and grooves from percussive house. Pioneer and emerging in electronic music who already has tracks in world stores.
Marcella Castellano
Her passion for the arts made her dive body and soul into music. Graduated from the International Academy of Electronic Music since 2020, she embarks on captivating rhythms and melodies in the realms of HOUSE MUSIC such as ORGANIC, MELODIC & AFRO HOUSE. Marcella finds creative synergies in renowned international artists such as Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Beka Episcopo, Danni Gato, Curol, Antdot, and Maz. Her good musical taste and professionalism overflow beyond the booth and increasingly connect the audience through her daily devotion to the profession with a purpose of promoting a multicultural sound experience beyond the beats.
Petra Mojo
DJ/Producer, based in Lisbon, she brings fresh energy to the decks, transcending genres and blending various styles resulting in a unique auditory experience while respect for the artists tracks is of the utmost importance for her.