ISEG Executive Education is an official partner of Financial Times' Business of Luxury Summit 2025, which returns this year for another edition, from May 18th to 20th, at the Hotel Arts Barcelona.
Every year, this benchmark event brings together leaders of the biggest brands and industry experts, to debate the trends and challenges shaping the future of the luxury market. With exclusive panels, in-depth interviews and unique moments of networking, including a champagne reception and gala dinner, the Business of Luxury Summit is an unmissable opportunity for those who want to be at the forefront of the industry.
As a partner of the event, ISEG Executive Education offers special conditions to its community, with a 20% reduction on registration, using the code ISEG.
More information on this link.
Registration available HERE.
Yesterday, ISEG hosted a Strategic Leadership Program ISEG + Columbia Alumni Eventwith the special participation of Admiral Gouveia e Meloin an inspiring session on "Leading Selflessly.
The event brought together alumni of the program, providing a moment of sharing and networking between top leaders. During the session, Admiral Gouveia e Melo framed the challenges of leadership in a changing world and presented his own experiences. 10 Golden Rules for Effective Leadership.
Another remarkable moment was the inauguration of the screen "The Faces of Leadership, a work developed by the program's participants and which, from now on, is part of the ISEG Campussymbolizing the values and vision of strategic leadership.
The opening session featured a speech by Professor João Duque, Dean of ISEGand Joana Santos Silva, CEO of ISEG Executive Education and Director of the Strategic Leadership Program, who presented the session "The Power of Yes, reinforcing the impact of decision-making on leadership.
As a symbol of the journey of leadership and innovation, all participants in the event received an exclusive pair of the ISEG Sanjo tennis, the result of a partnership between ISEG and the iconic Portuguese brand Sanjo. This collaboration represents the fusion of tradition and modernity, reflecting the values of excellence, resilience and future vision that characterize the leaders trained at ISEG.
The 4th edition of the Strategic Leadership Program, which runs between Lisbon and New York, kicks off on September 2025 and is intended for senior managers and members of boards of directors who seek to increase their strategic leadership capacity.
This program offers a unique learning experiencecombining international immersion, exchange of experiences with leaders of reference and a transformative contentpreparing participants for leading with impact and purpose in an ever-changing world.
Learn more about the Strategic Leadership Program HERE.
With enrolment now open for the 6th Edition of the Executive Programme in eCommerce Management of ISEG Executive Education, the Coordinators, Carolina Afonso (CEO of Gato Preto and an ISEG Professor) and Sandra Alvarez (Managing Director of PHD Media, Omnicom Media Group), are launching a book on the 4th November, from 18.00 to 19.30, which compiles the contributions of various experts in the field and of the programme's faculty, entitled 'eCommerce - How to sell online successfully'.
The launch event will take place on the ISEG Campus and will be preceded by a talk with the authors of the book on the topic of 'eCommerce & AI - How to use Artificial Intelligence to sell more', moderated by Carolina Afonso and Sandra Alvarez. Through practical examples shared by experts, participants will be able to understand some of the impacts that this transformative technology is having on sales and on optimising each stage of the purchasing process. Free admission, subject to the available capacity. Those interested can register here.
“We have been witnessing a transformation of the business world driven by the digital transition. At a time when companies of all sizes have migrated to e-commerce, it is important to realize that the success of this migration results from an effective combination of factors, which must be articulated in an integrated manner" says Francisco Velez Roxo, CEO of ISEG Executive Education.
“The success of our eCommerce Management programme, which is now in 6th Edition, is proof of the relevance of the subject for managers in Portugal. That's also why we believe that the launch of this book comes at the right time, when experienced professionals and the programme's faculty share their knowledge and experience, demonstrating how companies, with the right tools, can innovate, grow and achieve sustainable success, taking advantage of the opportunities that e-commerce offers.", he concludes.
On the 4th November, members of the public will be able to attend a series of debates with the authors of the book on "How to scale an online business using AI", between Alexandre Nilo da Fonseca (President of ACEPI) and André Marquet (CEO of Productized); "How to personalize the customer experience through AI", between Alberto Pimenta (CTT eCommerce Director), Inês Condeço (Marketing and Communications Director at FNAC) and Márcio Miranda (eCommerce Manager at Delta); and "How to make data-driven decisions using AI", with Mafalda Franco Frazão (Head of Ecosystem at Google) and Tiago Branco (Managing Director Portugal & Director Global Accounts EMEA at TRKKN). Not present at the debates will be the authors of the book Gaspar D'Orey (CEO of Mamaland) and Pedro Santos (eCommerce Director at Sonae MC). All of the authors are members of faculty of the next edition of ISEG Executive Education's eCommerce Management programme, which will take place online (except for the last day), from the 6th March to the 3rd April, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18.15 to 21.15. They will be joined by Inês Mendes da Silva (CEO of Notable) and Fábio Rodrigues (CEO of Ongagement) for two complementary seminars.
ISEG is pleased to announce that its Postgraduation in Real Estate Management and Valuation has been reaccredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) until 2029.
The RICS is the world's highest rated reference for professional standards in land management, real estate and construction. Therefore this distinction reaffirms our commitment to the highest standards of quality and excellence in the real estate sector. We remain the only postgraduation in Portugal with RICS accreditation.
We continue to educate professionals with a global vision and specialised knowledge, who are prepared to face the challenges and opportunities of the real estate market.
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management is once again at the top of the Executive Education ranking of the Financial Times , in both Open Programmes and Custom Programmes. These results represent an entry into the world's Top 40 in the Custom Programmes ranking and the only increase recorded among the Portuguese universities represented in the Top 60 in the Open Programmes ranking.
In the Custom Programmes (customised solutions for companies) ranking, ISEG recorded a notable rise in the Executive Education ranking, with an increase rise of 13 positions and re-entry into the Top 3 Portuguese universities. With its entry into the Top 40, ISEG joins the group of universities in this ranking classified as Level II, out of a total of 90 universities that were evaluated.
Of the four Portuguese universities ranked in the top 60 in the Open Programmes ranking (postgraduations and executive education programmes), ISEG was the only university to register an increase compared to the previous year of 2023.
Francisco Velez Roxo, CEO of ISEG Executive Education: “Our increase in the Financial Times ranking is a reflection of ISEG's commitment to academic excellence and innovation in executive education. We are committed to providing programmes that respond to the needs of our students and the demands of the global market.
In a context of growing economic and social challenges and in a world undergoing accelerated transformation, ISEG Executive Education is proud to once again be among the most prestigious Business Schools in Europe and the world, thanks to its enthusiasm, technical, scientific and behavioural rigor, for the continuous acquisition of new skills, and the enhancement of talents, as part of the annual evaluation of Open and Custom programmes in the prestigious Financial Times ranking.
With the overarching aim of working with and for Organisations (business and non-profit) and individual Participants, in dozens of courses and programmes of varying levels of demand and sophistication, the motto of "Develop and Transform, to Build the Future" within the framework of our slogans "Open Minds /Grab the future" and "We Try Harder" remains ever present.
And we're getting recognition for our work. With great pride. With our eyes set on the future and aware of the 113-year history of a prestigious school which is recognised both in Portugal and internationally.."
João Duque, Dean of ISEG: “This achievement reinforces our commitment to continue offering high quality education in strategic areas, preparing our executives to lead and innovate in the organisations where they work. This recognition is also a stimulus for us to remain attentive to the needs of companies and to continue designing education that is adapted to those needs."
The Executive Education ranking of Financial Times evaluates the performance of business schools worldwide, taking into account teaching methodologies, faculty qualifications, the contribution to new skills and learning, and the return on investment for participants.
See the Executive Education 2024 ranking of Financial Times here.
The ISEG Executive Education launches today a podcast of three episodes aimed at B2B - Business to Business sales professionals and with the participation of relevant names in this area. The episodes are moderated by José Veríssimo, Vice-President of ISEG, and Rui Franco, General Director of Rentelecom, also coordinators of the B2B Sales program.
In a context of growing complexity in this area, the advanced training institute is betting on a new format, transmitting current and relevant knowledge about the trends that are impacting the business world.
In all, there are three episodes focused on B2B sales, with sharing of professional experiences that seek to provide answers to current challenges. The role of technology in B2B sales, the skills most valued in a sales professional and how to optimize the alignment between the areas of marketing and B2B sales are among the topics under discussion.
Episodes of the B2B Sales Performance Podcast:
ISEG Executive Education maintains a continuous focus on the production of relevant content in the area of management, with the aim of sharing its knowledge with the general public.
The three episodes of the B2B Sales Performance Podcast are now available on YouTube channel of ISEG Executive Education and in the Spotify. More details about the B2B Sales Performance program here.
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On January 22nd, the presentation session from 37th edition of the ISEG MBAwith the theme "Beyond the Future of Management. The Redesign of ISEG MBA".
Information about the event is available on this link.
For information about the ISEG MBA access the course page here.
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Paulo Soeiro de Carvalho is the new Executive Director of the ISEG MBA, which will have Jorge Marrão (Partner at Deloitte) as President of the Strategic Council.
According to Clara Raposo, President of ISEG, "we intend to transform the ISEG MBA into a visionary executive training experience that is innovative and competitive, not only in Portugal, but also on an international scale."
Paulo Soeiro de Carvalho, associate professor with a PhD in Lyon, brings with him a vast professional experience in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategy, which includes projects in companies such as Bosch, Brisa, Celfocus, EDP, Fiat, GALP, and SONAE, in addition to the Economy and Innovation Department of the Lisbon City Hall and the vice-presidency of LISPOLIS.
Accredited by the AMBA, the ISEG's MBA is the oldest in the country and the only one at the University of Lisbon, having graduated more than a thousand professionals since its creation.
Next January 22nd, at 6:30pm, a public presentation session of the 37th edition of the MBA will be held at ISEG, which will start in September of this year.
Additional information and registration for the Presentation Session here.