The Portuguese Embassy in Paris hosted an unprecedented meeting on 24 March which brought together more than a hundred graduates from four of Portugal's leading higher education institutions: Católica Lisbon, Instituto Superior Técnico, ISEG and Nova SBE.
Promoted by the Portuguese Diaspora Council and AICEP, with the support of the Portuguese Embassy in Paris and Caixa Geral de Depósitos, the purpose of the event was to strengthen links between highly qualified Portuguese professionals working in France and to boost their contribution to Portugal's economic development.
From investment banking to large luxury houses, from strategic consulting to artificial intelligence, Portuguese talent is now positioned where decisions are made. The alumni present represent a qualified and transversal presence in some of the most relevant sectors of the global economy, including financial institutions, consulting, consumer and luxury goods, industry, energy, technology and entrepreneurship.
The meeting took place in an informal atmosphere:
The representatives of the four institutions highlighted the importance of this initiative as a platform for connecting talent, knowledge and opportunities, underlining the potential of the diaspora as an engine for innovation, growth and internationalisation.
The institutions also agreed to replicate this meeting model in other strategic geographies, strengthening a global network of highly qualified Portuguese alumni and promoting more coordinated action at an international level. This event marks a significant step towards building a global community of Portuguese talent, capable of generating economic impact and strengthening Portugal's presence in the main centres of international decision-making.
“More than preparing excellent professionals, today we have a responsibility to maintain an active connection with the talent we have helped to develop. This global network of alumni is a strategic asset that can, and must, be mobilised to create value for Portugal,” says the Dean of ISEG, Professor João Duque.
The Joint Alumni Meeting in Paris will take place on 25 March 2026, at 19.00, in the Residence of the Portuguese Ambassador in Paris.
This meeting, promoted by AICEP Paris, has the support of ISEG, Instituto Superior Técnico, NOVA SBE, Católica Lisboa and the Portuguese Diaspora Council.
The initiative aims to bring together former students from different institutions, creating a privileged space for socialising, sharing experiences and strengthening professional ties.
Open to all alumni, regardless of their university of origin, the main aim of this event is to promote networking, stimulate partnerships and strengthen the bond between the Portuguese community living in France.
Participation is free, subject to prior registration HERE.
Secure your place now. Don't miss this opportunity to meet, inspire and celebrate the network of Portuguese talent. We look forward to seeing you!
On April 10th, ISEG Alumni Económicas celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The program will be as follows:
18h00 | Conference “Where are the world, Europe and Portugal heading?”
José Maria Brandão de Brito
Assistant Secretary of State for the Budget
Eduardo Catroga
Chairman of the Committee for the 35th Anniversary Celebrations of ISEG Alumni Económicas
20h00 | 35th anniversary dinner of ISEG Alumni Económicas
Welcome, Pedro Janeiro
Keynote speaker, Vitor Constâncio
Registrations are limited and must be made using the form available. here, until March 31st.
We're counting on you to celebrate your Association!
As part of the 35th anniversary of ISEG Alumni Económicas, the conference is held “Innovation, Creative Destruction and Digital Transformation”, part of the Cycle of Conferences “Where are the world, Europe and Portugal going?”.
The screening will take place in CGD Auditorium (Quelhas Building, 2nd floor), starting at 17.00, The program will be as follows:
Opening
Eduardo Catroga, Chairman of the 35th Anniversary Celebrations Committee
Innovation, Deep-Tech and Creative Destruction
Yasser Omar, Professor at IST and President of the Portuguese Quantum Institute
Technological Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Ana Figueiredo, CEO of MEO
Panel | The Market Perspective of the Digital Transition
Hervé Silva, AI & Data Lead Partner at Deloitte
Pedro Faustino, CEO of Axians
Sandra Maximiano, Chairman of ANACOM
Sofia Marta, Google Cloud Country Manager
Moderation: Ana Cordeiro, Strategic Council for Digital Transformation
Conclusions of the session
Strategic Council for Digital Transformation
Closing session
The conference is organized in conjunction with the Strategic Council for the Digital Transformation of ISEG Economic Alumni.
The Free admission, with prior registration.
The ISEG Alumni Económicas - ISEG Alumni Association will continue its Mentoring Programme. The objective of this initiative is to support final-year students and recent graduates in their transition to the job market.
The programme gives each participant the opportunity to be accompanied by a mentor - a former ISEG student who graduated more than five years ago - who can share his or her professional experience and provide close, personalised support.
The objective is to facilitate the integration of young people into employment. This is a period of great challenges, radical changes and uncertainty, but one that must be faced with courage and proactively.
The deadline for applications for mentees will be open until 14 February. The following can sign up:
Through Ignite Mentoring, participants will have the opportunity to be part of a group of leaders and learn from professionals who have already consolidated their careers. They benefit from sharing knowledge, experiences and a privileged network of contacts.
👉 Enjoy this unique opportunity for personal and professional growth and make sure you sign up for the programme.
>> Mentees Registration
On the morning of 13 January, will be held at ISEG “Leader's Agenda 2026 - Transforming Work: AI, Leadership and the Future of Work”, an initiative of the Strategic Leadership Board from ISEG Economic Alumni. The event brings together decision-makers, academics and business leaders to debate the major challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence poses for the future of work.
The session will take place in ISEG's CGD Auditorium, will be held in Portuguese and will feature the participation of the Minister of Work, Solidarity and Social Security, Maria do Rosário Ramalho, as keynote speaker.
Free admission, subject to prior registration.
Programme:
| 09h00 | Welcome João Duque, Dean of ISEG |
| 09h20 | Opening Carolina Afonso, Chair of the Leadership Board of ISEG Alumni Económicas |
| 09h40 | Main Keynote Speaker Maria do Rosário Ramalho, Minister of Work, Solidarity and Social Security |
| 10h15 | Keynote Speaker | The future of work Paulo Soeiro Carvalho , Advisor to the World Economic Forum |
| 11h05 | Coffee Break |
| 11h05 | Panel: Leading in times of AI - skills and digital culture Cristina Rodrigues, CEO of Cap Gemini Jorge Gomes, Full Professor at ISEG Magda Cocco, VdA Partner Sílvia Nunes, Senior Director Michael Page Moderation: Sandra Oliveira and Winnie Picoto, Vice-Chairs of the Leadership Council of ISEG Alumni Económicas. |
| 12h05 | Q&A session |
| 12h15 | Closing session Pedro Janeiro, Chair of ISEG Alumni Económicas |
Next November 13th, at 18.30, in the ISEG Auditorium 3, the ISEG Alumni Digital Transformation Strategic Council promotes another session dedicated to the theme "Digital Transformation and the Future of Services".
The event will feature a panel of alumni who will debate the impact of digital transformation on services in Portugal, exploring topics such as artificial intelligence, technological innovation, cybersecurity and the new challenges and opportunities of the sector.
Programme:
The entrance fee is free, with prior registration.
The deadline for applications to the 2nd edition of Professional Mentoring has been extended to 7 November
ISEG Alumni Económicas has just extended the application deadline for mentees for the 2nd edition of Professional Mentoring - a programme designed to support a decisive phase in the careers of our former students.
This level of the programme offers individual and strategic mentoring, provided by mentors with over 20 years' experience. They are also ISEG alumni, ready to share knowledge, open doors and help unlock professional challenges.
The mentoring sessions are personalised, confidential and adapted to the objectives and needs of each participant.
Anyone may apply who is a former student of ISEG or ISEG Executive Eduaction, already with 5 to 15 years of professional experience and who is a member of ISEG Alumni Económicas (this condition can be regularised at the time of registration, by filling in the available form here).
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to be part of a group of leaders who want to share, learn and grow in an environment of excellence, rigour, relaxation and friendship.
👉 New application deadline: November 7th
>> Sign up here like mentee
The kick-off of the program will take place on 20 of Novemberat ISEG. After acceptance into the program, we will send you an email with the details of the session.
As part of the 35th anniversary celebrations of ISEG Alumni Económicas, you are invited to the conference 'The Development of Human Capital, Talent and Entrepreneurship', part of the cycle of conferences "Where is it that the world, Europe and Portugal are heading?"
The session will take place in the CGD Auditorium (Quelhas, 2nd Floor), starting at 17.00. Joana Pais, Miguel St. Aubyn and Nuno Crato are speakers.
Free admission, subject to prior registration on this link.
We're counting on you.
The money raised will go to the Alumni Solidarity Scholarships - Association of ULisboa Alumni.
The concert begins with a short piece by Eduardo Toldrá, entitled Camperola. This will be followed by violinist Marina Martín, together with the Barcelona Youth Symphony Orchestra (JOSB), who will perform Félix Mendelssohn's famous concerto for violin and orchestra in E major.
The programme will end with a performance of Symphony No. 6 by P.I. Tchaikovsky.
Tickets on sale online (€5 + €1 commission). The money raised goes to Solidarity Scholarships Alumni ULisboa.
Further information here.