The countdown has begun. The Alumni Day is almost here, bringing together the PBS Alumni Community and business leaders to explore the future and strengthen the PBS network.
On July 10 and 11, the Porto Business School community will come together once again for Alumni Day 2026, a two-day gathering designed to reconnect alumni, strengthen relationships, and explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future.
Under the theme “Looking Ahead Together”, this year’s edition will bring together alumni, faculty, and business leaders for a program that combines thought-provoking discussions, strategic insights, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Across the two days, participants will have the opportunity to hear from renowned speakers, engage in conversations on the future of business and leadership, discover the latest developments at Porto Business School, and celebrate the achievements of the alumni community through the Porto Business School Alumni Awards 2026.
Agenda
JULY 10 [Celebrating and Reconnecting]
17:30 Check in
18:00 Celebrating Alumni Milestones | 30, 20 and 10 Years & Young Alumni*
18:45 Exploring the power of branding, positioning, and perception | Gustavo Mendes, PBS Visiting Professor and MBA 2007
19:15 Networking & Cocktail
* This section of the event is exclusive for alumni that are celebrating 30,20 and 10 years.
Register here.
JULY 11 [Looking Ahead Together]
9:45 Check in
10:15 The Future of Porto Business School | José Esteves, Dean
10:25 The Power of our community | Patrícia Teixeira Lopes, Vice-Dean
10:40 Careers for Life | Carla Silva, Career Services Director
10:50 PBS Beyond Borders | João Magalhães, International Business Develop. Director
11:00 Super Europe: Why Europe Matters More Than Ever
Keynote Speaker: Arturo Bris, IMD World Competitiveness Center Director
11:30 From Vision to Reality: Impact for Business [Global Perspective]
Arturo Bris, IMD
Gostina Malope, Toutele Agriculture University | Global Online MBA 2025
Alana Baker, OECD | International MBA 2015
Moderator: Victor Ferreira | Jornal Público, Executive MBA 2015
12:10 Celebrating the Community
Porto Business School Alumni Awards 2026
12:45 Looking Ahead Together | Antonieta Silva,Alumni Director
12:55 Lunch and Networking
Exclusive to the Porto Business School Alumni Community.
Register today!