On September 25, Porto Business School will host the Africa-Europe Dialogue: Infrastructure, Financing, and Delivery.
Organized by the Africa Futures Center at Porto Business School, the event will bring together government, business, and financial leaders. Discussions will focus on infrastructure, financing, and the delivery of major projects.
In addition, the event will explore opportunities for greater cooperation between Africa and Europe. It will connect decision-makers, investors, institutions, and business leaders from both regions.
Africa-Europe Dialogue: Cooperation and Opportunities
Infrastructure is essential to economic growth and long-term development across Africa.
Therefore, the Africa-Europe Dialogue will bring together different perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector. Participants will discuss financing, investment, and the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.
In addition, the event will highlight opportunities for public-private cooperation and stronger ties between Africa and Europe.
Program
15:30 – 15:45 | Check-in & Welcome Coffee
15:45 – 16:00 | Opening Remarks
José Esteves, Dean of Porto Business School
Cândida Santos, Professor and Director of the Africa Futures Center
Miguel Pinto Luz, Minister of Infrastructure and Housing of Portugal
Keynote Speakers
16:20 – 16:40 | Carlos Alberto dos Santos, Minister of Public Works, Urban Planning and Housing of Angola
16:40 – 17:00 | João Machatine, Coordinator of the Central Office for Reforms and Strategic Projects of Mozambique
17:00 – 17:10 | Short Break
17:10 – 18:00 | Roundtable: Africa, a Continent of the Present and the Future
Moderator: Marco António Costa, Lawyer/Senior Partner at PMC Advogados, Member of the Africa Futures Center Advisory Board
Carlos Leiria Pinto, Chairman of Banco Português de Fomento
Helder Araújo, Executive Board Member at Casais
Indira Campos, World Bank Group (WBG) Resident Representative in Cabo Verde
18:00 – 18:30 | Closing Remarks
Bento Aires, Presidente da Ordem dos Engenheiros da Região Norte
Maria de Fátima Jardim, Embaixadora, Secretária Executiva da CPLP
José Esteves, Dean da Porto Business School
18:30 | Networking Reception
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