Wednesday
July 1, 2026
Wednesday
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July 1
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Wednesday — July 1 ·
9h45 — 11h15
Impact Accounting
An IA Conference dedicated to the practical implementation of Impact Accounting in Portuguese companies, bringing together pioneering organisations and experts to discuss challenges, key learnings, and the strategic potential of the Value Balancing Alliance approach.
In partnership with:
9h45
Project Presentation
Matilde Campos da Cruz, Researcher, Center for Responsible Business and Leadership at Católica-Lisbon SBE
9h50
VBA Playbook
Christian Heller, CEO, Value Balancing Alliance e.V
10h10
Roundtable
Filipa Lancastre, Assistant Professor, Católica-Lisbon SBE — Moderator
Christian Heller, CEO, Value Balancing Alliance e.V
Henrique Silva, Sustainability Manager, Fidelidade
Patrícia Martinho, ESG Strategy Coordinator, INCM
11h
Closing
Cláudia Coelho, Sustainability and Climate Change Partner, PWC Portugal
11h35 — 13:15
Business Case for Blue Economy
This parallel session will present the main conclusions of the study “The Business Case for the Blue Economy”, opening a strategic discussion on how companies can help unlock the economic, social and environmental potential of Portugal’s blue economy. The session will explore concrete business opportunities, key barriers and missing conditions from financing and regulation to innovation, skills and collaboration needed to move from ambition to action.
In partnership with:
11h35
Opening
Filipa Pires de Almeida, Executive Director, Center for Responsible Business and Leadership at Católica-Lisbon SBE
Carlos Costa Pina, President, Fórum Oceano
11h50
Presentation of the Main Findings of the Study
Mafalda Sarmento, Head of Sustainability and Impact, Católica-Lisbon SBE
Philippa Kuhlmann, Researcher, Center for Responsible Business and Leadership at Católica-Lisbon SBE
12h10
Roundtable
From Blue to Action: The Role of Companies in the Blue Economy
To be Confirmed
13h
Closing
Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General, Fórum Oceano
14h00 — 17h00
SDG Meetings
Future and Trends – This fifth edition will promote a sector-wide reflection on the major transformations that will shape the sustainability agenda, business strategy, and leadership in the coming years.
14h
Opening
Filipa Pires de Almeida, Executive Director, Center for Responsible Business and Leadership at Católica-Lisbon SBE
14h05
Status of the second cycle of the Observatory
Adriana Zani, Researcher, Center for Responsible Business and Leadership
14h20
Roundtable
Filipa Pires de Almeida, Executive Director, Center for Responsible Business and Leadership at Católica-Lisbon SBE — Moderator
Tiago Carrilho, Head of Knowledge and Training, BCSD
Sérgio Faria, PLANAPP President, Replan
Carlos Carvalho, Head of Services, INE
15h30
Coffee Break
15h50
Workshop
Future and Trends with Industry Facilitators
Travel and Leisure - Gisela Borges, Turismo de Portugal
Construction and Materials - Catarina Vieira, Sustainability Manager, Mota-Engil
Technology - Margarida Alves, Country Business Unit Controller, Siemens
Food, Beverage and Tobacco - Carmo Fraga, Sustainability, Sovena
17h
Closing
Meet the Speakers
Learn from Global Thought Leaders Shaping Sustainability
