This week on the roundup: partnerships, opportunities, reminders, masterclasses, networking, storytelling, decision-makers, entrepreneurial education, regulatory fines, customer journeys, practical workshops, retreats, classic topography, ecosystems, success stories, and more!
But first, here are the IPBN Highlights of the week
Special Announcement: Partnership is at the heart of what we do at the IPBN. As we look towards the final months of 2026, we are very to be working alongside partners across Ireland and Portugal to connect our members with new ideas, people, opportunities, and conversations. From business creation and innovation to sustainability, ports, technology, and Europe’s digital future, we have a strong programme of partner events coming up this autumn.
Discover what’s coming up and find the opportunities that could be relevant to you and your business. Read the full article: Connecting Our Members to New Opportunities: Exciting IPBN Partnerships in 2026!
We reminded our members of the upcoming September Masterclasses. Three very different topics, each with a practical focus on something that matters to businesses right now:
17 September — Growth: turning demand into sustainable, profitable growth with WitFlow
And finally, we introduced our welcome back in-presence networking event in Lisbon, on September 24. After the summer break, we’re bringing the IPBN community together in person for an evening of networking, conversation, and looking ahead. Join us at 42 Lisboa in Beato from 6.30pm to 8pm. Check all the details here, where you can register.
And now...
IPBN member Niall Healy shared information about Seanchoíche (pronounced ‘SHANNA-KEY-HA’), a storytelling event founded in Dublin, which is expanding across the world. "It is a night for people from all corners, backgrounds, and identities to come together and listen and engage with stories told by volunteer speakers. Very excited to finally be bringing Seanchoíche to Lisbon for the first time!! On Thursday, the 17th of September, we are coming to Fábrica Braço de Prata with stories based on the Theme of TIME." Find all about it here.
IPBN Academic Partner Catolica Porto SBE posted, "On 19 and 20 October 2026, Lisbon will host the International Conference on Port Performance, Innovation and Sustainability – CIDIS 2026, taking place at the premises of the EMSA – European Maritime Safety Agency, in Cais do Sodré. Organised in partnership by Católica Porto SBE (IPBN Partner) and LOGISTEL, the conference will bring together decision-makers, port authorities, international organisations, companies, academics and experts from different countries to discuss the main challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the maritime and port sector. Click here for more information and the full programme and registration. The conference is free of charge."
IPBN Partner Futura's Innovation Conference will take place in Limerick from October 19 to 21! "Meet Briga Hynes, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, and a member of the Futura Steering Committee, where she is helping shape the research commercialisation programming. Briga calls herself a "pracademic," and it fits. Two decades of national and international lecturing sit alongside consultancy work with start-ups and established SMEs that she still does today. Her teaching and research live where entrepreneurial education, innovation, and commercialisation meet, all of it aimed at one question: how do you get an idea out of a lab or a lecture hall and into the world? Check out the full programme here where you will have access to the special discounted IPBN rate valid exclusively to IPBN members."
IPBN member Saros Consulting shared, "Being able to prove you are cyber-ready is no longer optional. The only question is whether you can do it today. Fail to prove it, and the exposure is real: regulatory fines, cancelled contracts, declined insurance, and personal liability for your leadership team. Know exactly where you stand, in five days here and join us Sep 25 for our Special Master Class on that subject.
IPBN member Witflow posted, "Demand Orchestration – Continente is now advertising on ChatGPT in Portugal. Why should that interest you? This doesn’t just mean that brands have found another place to run ads. The real change is the point in the customers journey when the brand can now become relevant. For us, that is the real story here. Digital advertising is getting closer to the moment people actually decide what they need."
IPBN member Techies Go Green shared, "The Smarter Energy Challenge starts September 21. Ready to make smarter energy decisions for your business? Join a programme of practical workshops, real business case studies, expert speakers, and behind the scenes site visits, all designed to help you understand your options, avoid costly mistakes, and find new ways to save and create value. 4 workshops. 4 site visits. 1 full-day conference. 1 clear energy plan. See what’s possible. Learn from the experts. Plan what comes next." Register today and join the Smarter Energy Challenge.
IPBN member Figs on the Funcho posted, "At Figs on the Funcho, food is about much more than following a recipe. Our small-group vegetarian cooking holidays bring people together around the kitchen to cook, learn, and share meals inspired by Mediterranean ingredients, Portuguese food culture, and the flavours that have travelled between Portugal, Africa, and Asia. Join one of our retreats — or bring your own to Figs on the Funcho. Explore our upcoming retreats and workshops here."
IPBN member GEOPALM asked, "Drone, laser scanner, or classic topography? The right question is not which technology is best. It's what you need to deliver." Find out more about it here.
IPBN member Martinhal Luxury Resorts posted, "As part of the wider Martinhal Group, we are proud to see the Global Learning Hub representing our growing ecosystem of hospitality, lifestyle, and education ventures at the 36th Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow, taking place from 8 to 11 September. Located within Edu Hub Lisbon in Marvila, the Global Learning Hub offers a flexible platform for international education, transnational programmes, and new academic partnerships in Portugal."
IPBN member SABSEG shared, "After conquering Portugal, we reached the leadership in the Iberian Peninsula as the No. 1 independent insurance broker. Every day, our agents build stories of growth, dedication, and success. The next one could be yours! Talk to us and find out how."
