Porto Business School will host INcluirmo-nos on May 5, 2026. This event promotes inclusion in organizations as a strategic priority.
Moreover organizations face increasing social and cultural challenges. Therefore inclusion in organizations cannot remain peripheral or assistive. Thus it becomes a critical factor for competitiveness and sustainability.
Inclusion in organizations: a cultural challenge
However change is not only structural or legislative. Therefore it requires a shift in mindsets and conscious leadership. Moreover it demands the deconstruction of deeply rooted biases in the workplace.
Thus this session fosters reflection on inclusion in organizations. Moreover it focuses on integrating people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Therefore it aims to strengthen real and sustainable practices in the labor market.
Best practices and real impact
Moreover the event highlights companies with concrete inclusive practices. Therefore it gives visibility to organizations that lead by example. Thus it reinforces the role of associations as employment facilitators.
On the other hand it promotes connections between talent and opportunity. Therefore it helps accelerate inclusion in organizations in a structured way.
Agenda
May 5th | Porto Business School
14:00 | Check-in
participants reception and initial networking
14:30 | Opening Remarks
Patrícia Teixeira Lopes, Vice-Dean of Porto Business School
Gabriela Magalhães, Co-Founder INcluirmo-nos
14:45 | Keynote Talk
Inclusion as a Competitive Advantage – For People, Brands and Societies
Bento Amaral, Co-Founder INcluirmo-nos
15:00 | Panel – Challenges and Opportunities of Inclusion in Organizations
Isabel Carla Silva, Head of Employee Experience, Internal Communication & DEI at NOS
Válter Silva, Unit People & Culture Manager at IKEA Braga
Martim Guedes, Co-CEO of Aveleda
César Coelho, DEI Project Manager at AGEAS
Moderator: Ana Vasques, Corporate Solutions Head of Unit at Porto Business School
15:50 | Coffee-Break
16:20 | Panel – Education as Basis for Inclusion: Creating Humanized Leaders
André Rocha, Director of the Sustainable Futures Center and Executive Board Member at Grupo Casais
Pedro Guimarães, Internationalization Services at AICEP Braga Export Desk
Joana Morais e Castro, President of ENCONTRAR+SE
Filipa Pinto Coelho, Executive President of the Board of Directors at VilacomVida and Executive President Joyeux Portugal
Moderator: Gabriela Magalhães, Co-Founder INcluirmo-nos
17:15 | Panel – Legislation, Incentives and Supports for Inclusion
Mónica Salazar, Director of the Center for Professional Rehabilitation (CRPG)
Joana Cadete Pires, Partner at Andersen
Susana Martins Soares, IEFP Matosinhos
Moderator: Ana Côrte-Real, Faculty and Corporate Relations Director
17:50 | Closing Remarks
Bento Amaral, Co-Founder INcluirmo-nos
A starting point for transformation
Thus INcluirmo-nos marks the beginning of a continuous journey of impact. Moreover it is part of the Diversity Month. Therefore it positions inclusion in organizations as a strategic pillar.
However the goal goes beyond this event. Thus it aims to measure, structure, and scale best practices. Therefore it transforms intention into action and difference into value.