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- [SWitCH - Second Phase of Applications Closed](https://portotechhub.com/switch-secondphase/) - The second phase of applications to the SwitCH programme is now closed. Therefore, the candidates will soon be contacted in order to proceed to the selection phase. SWitCH is a requalification course for graduates from any field to learn new skills in IT. This is a two-year programme. So, on the first year students will
- [Rui Barreira Talks About SWitCH on RTP2](https://portotechhub.com/switch-rtp2/) - Rui Barreira, Chief Digital Officer at CRITICAL Software, was interviewed by RTP2 to talk about SWitCH. Watch the entire interview to learn more about SWitCH - a programme launched by Porto Tech Hub and ISEP.
- [First speakers for Porto Tech Hub Conference 2017 announced](https://portotechhub.com/first_speakers_2017/) - Porto Tech Hub Conference, the biggest tech event in Porto is back and this year we have a couple of surprises. To start, we just announced the first speakers for the 2017 edition: Simona Cotin from Microsoft, Benjamin Fuentes from IBM and Simon Ritter from Azul Systems. Simona is an enthusiastic full stack developer with experience in
- [Speakers for the 2017 Porto Tech Hub Conference Announced](https://portotechhub.com/speakers-2017-porto-tech-hub-conference-announced/) - On 20th September, gurus from tech companies around the world – like eBay, Microsoft and IBM – will come to the city of Porto to share their expertise at the Porto Tech Hub Conference. This year, our speakers will discuss hot topics like blockchain, Java, AI, IoT, Node.js, agile development, wearable tech and more. Check
- [Our Porto Tech Hub flash sale has officially kicked off!](https://portotechhub.com/flash-sale-2017/) - The time is now! Our Porto Tech Hub flash sale has officially kicked off! To treat yourself to a last-minute ticket for the price of a regular one, saving yourself a whopping 30%, follow this link. You know what Porto Tech Hub is all about: learning from tech gurus, networking with experts and taking inspiration
- [Going to the 2017 Porto Tech Hub Conference? Check Out These Tips!](https://portotechhub.com/going-2017-porto-tech-hub-conference-check-tips/) - The 2017 Porto Tech Hub Conference is just around the corner and we're expecting a lot of visitors! To help you avoid queues, save some money and make the most of the events here are some tips… 1 – Parking Thinking about driving to the event? Finding a spot to park for free won't be
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference 2017 In the News](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-2017-news/) - Porto Tech Hub Conference 2017 gathered the best tech companies, the coolest tech communities and amazing experts under the same roof for an entire day. But don't take our word for it, check out the news about the biggest tech event in Porto: - Terceira edição do Porto Tech Hub já tem os primeiros oradores confirmados,
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference returns on May 18](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-returns-may-18/) - We are proud to announce the fourth edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference, which will take place on May 18, at the centennial Alfândega Porto Congress Centre, by the Douro river. “Future Jobs and Technologies” will be the conference theme that speakers and guests will discuss in one of the most important technological conferences
- [Porto Tech Hub 2018: First speakers announced](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-2018-first-speakers-announced/) - The biggest tech event in Porto returns for its 4th edition with big surprsies. The Porto Tech Hub Conference will take place on a single day (May 18), feature 16 speakers, instead of 8 as in the last edition. Since the big date is almost here, it’s time to unveil some of the speakers that
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference está de  regresso em maio para debater o futuro](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-esta-de-regresso-em-maio-para-debater-o-futuro-2/) - "Os empregos do futuro e as tecnologias" é o tema da 4.ª edição da Porto Tech Hub Conference. O evento, marcado para o dia 18 de maio, pretende mostrar, uma vez mais, a cidade do Porto no mapa da inovação e evolução tecnológica. A exemplo das edições anteriores, a conferência da Associação Porto Tech Hub
- [Nos corredores da… CRITICAL MANUFACTURING](https://portotechhub.com/nos-corredores-da-critical-manufacturing/) - A CRITICAL Manufacturing dedica-se à prestação de serviços e soluções de engenharia de software, implementando sistemas de suporte à manufatura de alta tecnologia, um processo denominado MES, que é desenvolvido pela empresa de forma a simplificar e rentabilizar os processos produtivos de diversos tipos de indústria, incrementando a eficiência. Em 2009, a CRITICAL Manufacturing foi
- [The Impact of Tech on Jobs](https://portotechhub.com/the-impact-of-tech-on-jobs/) - The 4th edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference was filled with public and innovative ideas Throughout May 18th, the Âlfandega Congress Center received the fourth edition of Porto Tech Hub Conference. Towards almost 800 people, 18 national and international speakers focused on “the jobs of the future and technologies”, the common theme to all the
- [SWitCH contributes to requalification for new IT professionals](https://portotechhub.com/switch-contributes-requalification-new-professionals/) - It’s called SWitCH and it is an innovative training program developed with two objectives: to requalify graduates from several business areas that interested in integrating ​​Information Technologies (IT) and to respond to the needs of IT companies, in terms of human resources. Organized by Porto Tech Hub Association, along with ISEP, this is the second
- [People 4 People: Porto tem nova comunidade tecnológica](https://portotechhub.com/people-4-people-porto-tem-nova-comunidade-tecnologica/) - O 1º meetup decorre no dia 14 de novembro, das 19h00 às 21h00, na CRITICAL Software A People 4 People é uma nova comunidade focada na temática dos Recursos Humanos (RH), que promete ser um local de partilha e debate das soluções e estratégias para os desafios diários relacionados com Recursos Humanos. Gestão de pessoas,
- [SAVE THE DATE – 11 de Outubro](https://portotechhub.com/save-the-date-11-de-outubro/) - Edição de 2019 da Conferência Porto Tech Hub realiza-se a 11 de outubro na Alfândega do Porto A edição de 2019 da Conferência Porto Tech Hub já tem data marcada, a 11 de outubro, no Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto, como já tem vindo a acontecer. O evento irá decorrer ao mesmo tempo
- [Weezie e Impacting Group são novos associados Porto Tech Hub](https://portotechhub.com/weezie-e-impacting-group-sao-novos-associados-porto-tech-hub/) - Associação conta agora com 16 empresas associadas São já 16 as empresas que assumem o estatuto de associadas Porto Tech Hub. Agora foi a vez da Weezie e do Impacting Group, que aderiram à Associação com o objetivo de criar sinergias com todas as empresas que já fazem parte da PTH. “É nosso objetivo crescer
- [1ª edição do SWitCH com elevada taxa de sucesso](https://portotechhub.com/1a-edicao-do-switch-com-elevada-taxa-de-sucesso/) - 90% dos alunos integram estágios em empresas associadas Terminada a fase letiva da primeira edição do programa SWitCH, são 26 os alunos que passam agora a integrar o programa de estágios numa das empresas associadas da Porto Tech Hub. Os primeiros participantes vão estar, durante 12 meses, a consolidar o que aprenderam no primeiro ano
- [Byside organizes Elétrico Porto Music Experience Festival](https://portotechhub.com/byside-organizes-eletrico-porto-music-experience-festival/) - From July 20 to 22, Parque da Pasteleira will be the stage for the first Elétrico Porto Music Experience. This is a music, dance, art and technology festival, born of the energy, culture and character of Porto. The Festival, organized by one of the associated companies of Porto Tech Hub, Byside, brings the world to
- [Game Dev’s July meetup presents new games and training](https://portotechhub.com/game-devs-july-meetup-presents-new-games-and-training/) - Just as it happens every last Friday of each month, July’s monthly meetup for Game Dev tech community ran on July 27, this time in Pólo Zero, with the presentation and debate on new games and its development. New training programmes were also presented to all game developers and students were able to show a
- [1st edition of SWitCH with high success rate](https://portotechhub.com/1st-edition-of-switch-with-high-success-rate/) - 90% of the participating students will take internships in the associated companies The first phase of the SWitCH program has come to an end. Now, for its second phase, 26 students will join the internship program at one of the associated companies of the Porto Tech Hub association. Then, during 12 months, the participants will
- [In the corridors of... CRITICAL MANUFACTURING](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-critical-manufacturing/) - CRITICAL Manufacturing develops software engineering services and solutions, implementing support systems for high technology manufacturing, a process called MES, which is developed by the company in order to simplify and monitor the productive processes of several types of industry, increasing efficiency. The company was founded in 2009 by the joint action of the CRITICAL SGPS
- [People 4 People: Porto has a new technological community](https://portotechhub.com/people-4-people-porto-meetup/) - The 1st People 4 People meetup will take place on November 14, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at CRITICAL Software People 4 People is a new tech community that focuses mainly on Human Resources (HR), which promises to be a place to share and discuss solutions and strategies for the daily challenges related to
- [Weezie and Impacting Group are new Porto Tech Hub associates](https://portotechhub.com/weezie-and-impacting-group-are-new-porto-tech-hub-associates/) - The Association has now 16 associated companies Weezie and Impacting Group are the new associates of the Porto Tech Hub. So, with the entry of these two corporations, which aim to create synergies with the other members, the association has now a total of 16 associated companies. "It is our goal to grow more
- [SAVE THE DATE - October 11 | 2019](https://portotechhub.com/save-the-date-october-11-2019/) - The 5th edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference will be held on October 11 of 2019 at the Alfândega Congress Center October 11 is the date chosen for the edition of 2019 of the Porto Tech Hub Conference, which will return to the Alfândega Congress Center. The event will take place at the same
- [Finantech is now a new member of Porto Tech Hub Association](https://portotechhub.com/finantech-is-now-a-new-member-of-porto-tech-hub-association/) - The Porto Tech Hub family continues to grow and before the end of this year, two more companies have joined in this growing community. Finantech and msg life are now part of PTH’s Association, becoming our the 17th and 18th members, respectively. With the entry of these two new entities, the number of companies that
- [Finantech and msg life join Porto Tech Hub Association](https://portotechhub.com/msg-life-joins-porto-tech-hub-association/) - The Porto Tech Hub family continues to grow and before the end of this year, two more companies have joined in this growing community. Finantech and msg life are now part of PTH’s Association, becoming our the 17th and 18th members, respectively. With the entry of these two new entities, the number of companies that
- [Nos corredores da… Sonae BIT](https://portotechhub.com/nos-corredores-da-sonae-bit/) - A BIT – Business Information Technology – é a área de sistemas de informação que serve os negócios de retalho (alimentar e especializado) da Sonae, um dos maiores grupos empresariais nacionais, contribuindo para o trabalho de 40 mil colaboradores e um volume de negócios de aproximadamente cinco mil milhões de euros. A marca compromete-se a
- [A comunidade People 4 People já tem a sua terceira edição marcada](https://portotechhub.com/mensagem-de-natal-direcao-porto-tech-hub/) - Depois da excelente adesão nas duas primeiras edições, a People 4 People, comunidade inserida na Porto Tech Hub, já tem o seu terceiro meetup marcado. Desta vez é a Fabamaq, no Campo Alegre, a empresa que irá receber a comunidade, no dia 4 de abril, a partir das 18h30. A terceira edição da P4P tem
- [Christmas Message from Porto Tech Hub’s Board](https://portotechhub.com/christmas-message-from-porto-tech-hubs-board/) - As we approach an important festive season, I would like to begin by thanking you, on behalf of the entire board of the Porto Tech Hub Association, for the commitment and readiness with which you have all embraced the various initiatives in which we have been involved. And I would also like to say a
- [Finantech e msg life juntam-se à Associação Porto Tech Hub](https://portotechhub.com/finantech-e-msg-life-juntam-se-a-associacao-porto-tech-hub/) - Finantech e msg life são as mais recentes empresas a integrar a Associação Porto Tech Hub, fazendo subir para 18 o número de entidades que fazem parte desta sinergia no mundo tecnológico do Porto e Região Norte de Portugal. Assim, são já quatro as empresas que nos últimos três meses se juntaram à associação, sendo
- [Comunidades tecnológicas do Porto organizam novos meetups](https://portotechhub.com/comunidades-tecnologicas-do-porto-organizam-novos-meetups/) - As comunidades do Porto continuam a crescer diariamente na cidade e os encontros de partilha de conhecimento e netwoking começam a espalhar-se para todas as áreas de TI. Entre os meses de dezembro e janeiro, a Porto Tech Hub apoia dois eventos: Porto.AI e People 4 People. A Porto.AI, uma nova comunidade ligada à temática
- [“Arte, Cultura e Tecnologias” é o tema da Conferência Porto Tech Hub 2019](https://portotechhub.com/arte-cultura-e-tecnologias-e-o-tema-da-conferencia-porto-tech-hub-2019/) - Arte, Cultura e Tecnologias – É este o tema escolhido para a edição de 2019 da Conferência Porto Tech Hub. Tal como na edição de 2018 do evento, a 5 ª edição vai ter um tema central que será apresentado e debatido em dois palcos diferentes. O objetivo principal da escolha desta temática comum a
- [Abertas duas turmas para a 2ª edição do SWitCH](https://portotechhub.com/abertas-duas-turmas-para-a-2a-edicao-do-switch/) - Depois do sucesso da primeira edição do programa SWitCH, onde a grande maioria dos 29 estudantes completaram a etapa de aprendizagem e encontram-se, agora, a realizar os respetivos estágios nas empresas associadas da PTH, as inscrições aumentaram e, consequentemente, foram selecionados 51 alunos. Assim sendo, ao invés de apenas uma turma, nesta nova edição foram
- [In the corridors of… Sonae BIT](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-sonae-bit/) - BIT – Business Information Technology – is the ​​information systems area for Sonae retail businesses, contributing to the work of around 40 thousand employees. The brand commits itself to develop IT solutions that contribute to dynamic and innovative resources in terms of customer/ user experience. We are not talking about just the traditional market but
- [Art, Culture and Technologies is the main theme for Porto Tech Hub Conference 2019](https://portotechhub.com/art-culture-and-technologies-is-the-main-theme-for-porto-tech-hub-conference-2019/) - Art, Culture and Technologies – This is the chosen theme for the 2019 edition of Porto Tech Hub Conference. Just like in 2018’s edition of the event, the 5th edition is going to have a main theme which is going to be discussed and debated between two diferent stages. The goal is to unify the
- [2019 starts with Natixis joining the Porto Tech Hub community](https://portotechhub.com/2019-starts-with-natixis-joining-the-porto-tech-hub-community/) - A new year has started and it couldn’t have happened in a better way. A new associate, Natixis in Portugal, has officialy joined Porto Tech Hub. With the aim of contributing to the tech scene of the city and the region, the company is now part of this growing family. About Natixis: Natixis is the
- [Devexperts joins Porto Tech Hub for the new year](https://portotechhub.com/devexperts-joins-porto-tech-hub-for-the-new-year/) - The good news for the new year continue and this time is Devexperts that joins our Association. The company is investing in Porto as their place for business and we are excited to be part of their journey. About Devexperts: Devexperts specializes in the development of highly sophisticated software solutions and services for the Financial
- [A comunidade People 4 People já tem a sua terceira edição marcada](https://portotechhub.com/a-comunidade-people-4-people-ja-tem-a-sua-terceira-edicao-marcada/) - Depois da excelente adesão nas duas primeiras edições, a People 4 People, comunidade inserida na Porto Tech Hub, já tem o seu terceiro meetup marcado. Desta vez é a Fabamaq, no Campo Alegre, a empresa que irá receber a comunidade, no dia 4 de abril, a partir das 18h30. A terceira edição da P4P tem
- [2019 arranca com integração da Natixis e Devexperts](https://portotechhub.com/2019-arranca-com-integracao-da-natixis-e-devexperts/) - O novo ano não poderia ter arrancado de forma mais positiva para a Porto Tech Hub, com a adesão da Natixis e Devexperts à Associação. “Acreditamos que, à semelhança do que aconteceu em 2018, o novo ano irá ser de crescimento para a Porto Tech Hub, como já começamos a verificar desde o primeiro mês.
- [Nos corredores da… Codigree](https://portotechhub.com/nos-corredores-da-codigree/) - Há uns anos, um grupo de cinco amigos juntou-se com o objetivo de criar e gerir o blog de um deles, Paulo Rebelo, um dos mais reconhecidos traders de apostas portugueses, sendo ele próprio o grande impulsionador e investidor do projeto. A estabilidade e segurança garantidas por Rebelo levaram a que, após dois anos de
- [Empresas associadas Porto Tech Hub dão formação a alunos SWitCH](https://portotechhub.com/empresas-associadas-porto-tech-hub-dao-formacao-a-alunos-switch/) - Para os participantes da 2ª edição do programa SWitCH, o ano de 2018 terminou com algumas ações de formação levadas a cabo por empresas associadas. Ainda antes do final do primeiro semestre foi a vez da IT Sector e da Codigree de abordarem as temáticas “O papel de QA numa empresa” e “Identificação de Requisitos”,
- [Conferência Porto Tech Hub 2019 decorre em parceria com FM’19](https://portotechhub.com/conferencia-porto-tech-hub-2019-decorre-em-parceria-com-fm19/) - A 5ª edição da Conferência Porto Tech Hub já tem data e tema anunciados. O evento irá decorrer a 11 de outubro, no Centro de Congressos Alfândega do Porto, e vai centrar-se na combinação entre Arte, Cultura e Tecnologias. Este ano, a Conferência realiza-se em parceria com o evento FM’19 (3º Congresso Mundial em Métodos Formais), organizado pelo
- [In the corridors of... Codigree](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-codigree/) - A few years ago, a group of five friends joined together to create and manage the blog of one of them, Paulo Rebelo, one of the most recognized Portuguese betting traders, being himself the great promoter and investor of the project. The stability and security granted by Rebelo, and two years of sustainable growth, led
- [Porto Tech Hub reaches the 20 associated companies’ mark with the integration of COCUS](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-reaches-the-20-associated-companies-mark-with-the-integration-of-cocus/) - It’s a new mark for Porto Tech Hub’s growing family. COCUS is our newest associated company and with their integration our community is now formed by 20 entities. About COCUS: COCUS works at the critical intersection of IT and business. True to their name COCUS – Company for Customers – they are proud to
- [Critical TechWorks becomes 4th member to join Porto Tech Hub in 2019](https://portotechhub.com/critical-techworks-becomes-4th-member-to-join-porto-tech-hub-in-2019/) - The evolution is real and PTH’s community keeps on growing each day. This time, it is Critical TechWorks that joins the family, becoming the 4th company to integrate PTH this year. About Critical TechWorks: Fusing technology and talent, Critical TechWorks is developing the next generation of software systems for the BMW Group’s future driving
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference’s first sponsors announced](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conferences-first-sponsors-announced/) - The countdown for Porto Tech Hub Conference 2019 is starting and the first sponsors joining the technological event have already been announced. Bosch is our first Platinum Sponsor and IT Sector our first Silver Sponsor. All information about the Conference will be shared in Porto Tech Hub’s social media as well as the website. Stay
- [Cocus and Critical TechWorks join PTH’s growing family](https://portotechhub.com/cocus-and-critical-techworks-join-pths-growing-family/) - In March 2019, Porto Tech Hub reached a new mark for its growing family. Cocus joined the Association, becoming the 20th company to be part of the community. But the growth didn’t stop there and in the same month, Critical TechWorks also completed its integration in PTH. In total, 4 entities have already become part
- [Tech communities meet to discuss future events and common goals](https://portotechhub.com/tech-communities-meet-to-discuss-future-events-and-common-goals/) - On March 20th, Porto Innovation Hub received some of the technological communities in Porto to create synergies and discuss common goals and how to achieve them. This was the second meeting of the initiative and it facilitated networking between all representatives of these communities, as well as the organization of their meetups calendars. Technological communities
- [In the corridors of… Blip](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-blip/) - Its name is known by many people living in the ​​Porto region, all over the country and even beyond. Its reputation as a company with excellent employer branding exists for almost ten years. But… what exactly is Blip? What do they do and for whom? That’s where we’ll start. Born in 2009 by the hands
- [PTH’s associated companies continue training sessions for SWitCH](https://portotechhub.com/pths-associated-companies-continue-training-sessions-for-switch/) - After IT Sector and Codigree presented the themes “The role of a QA professional in a company” and "Requirements Identification", respectively, at the end of 2018, it was time for three more companies to give training to SWitCH’s students. Fabamaq, Blip and Natixis did the honours for the first new year’s classes. On February 22nd
- [Readiness IT becomes Porto Tech Hub’s newest associate](https://portotechhub.com/welcome-readiness-it-the-most-recent-member-of-pth/) - Five – That’s the number of new associated companies in 2019 alone that showed their trust in our tech family. Readiness IT took this new step and joined the Association, becoming our 22nd member. About Readiness IT: Readiness IT (RiT) was founded in Porto in 2015 with 25 employees. Today has more than 300, working
- [Applied Blockchain joins Porto Tech Hub Association](https://portotechhub.com/applied-blockchain-joins-porto-tech-hub-association/) - Applied Blockchain is the 23rd technological company to join PTH’s Association, being the 6th company in 2019 to become part of our community. The family keeps on growing and this represents one more step towards our goals to create more and more synergies around technology. About Applied Blockchain: Applied Blockchain builds enterprise grade, future proof,
- [SWitCH students attend three new sessions by associated companies](https://portotechhub.com/switch-students-attend-three-new-sessions-by-associated-companies/) - IT Sector, Codigree, Fabamaq, Blip and Natixis are the companies that between the end of last year and the beginning of 2019 already introduced technical sessions to complement SWitCH’s participants knowledge. Now it was time for Present-Technologies, Critical Software and Critical Manufacturing. On April 5th, Present-Technologies talked to students about “Development of web applications in
- [Readiness IT and Applied Blockchain are the newest members of Porto Tech Hub](https://portotechhub.com/readiness-it-and-applied-blockchain-are-the-newest-members-of-porto-tech-hub/) - May brought two more good news: the new companies that are now part of PTH’s family – Readiness IT and Applied Blockchain. We have now 23 companies in our community and intend to keep on growing! [modula id="3732"] About Readiness IT: Readiness IT (RIT) was founded in Porto in 2015 with 25 employees. Today
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference 2019: 7 sponsors disclosed and ticket platform launched](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-2019-7-sponsors-disclosed-and-ticket-platafom-launched/) - After Bosch and IT Sector became Porto Tech Hub Conference 2019’s first Platinum and Silver sponsors, respectively, PTH has announced 5 more sponsors for the event. Fabamaq will also be a Platinum sponsor for the Conference, Rumos and Euronext are our first Gold sponsors and msg-life and Finantech joined in as Silver sponsors. Meanwhile PTH’s
- [Data Science for Social Good Portugal and People4People with new meetups for June](https://portotechhub.com/data-science-for-social-good-portugal-and-people4people-with-new-meetups-for-june/) - New month, new tech communities' meetups! This time around a new community which introduced itself through its first presentation this week, on June 12th, at Fabamaq - we are talking about Data Science for Social Good Portugal, which aims to connect people who have data skills with institutions that work on projects with social impact. On
- [In the corridors of...Fabamaq](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-fabamaq/) - This is the story of a unique software house that develops casino games from Portugal, more specifically from Porto, for different markets in Asia, South America and Europe. From art to sound, passing through game engine, game math, accounting, hardware and internal certification, Fabamaq has all the answers needed to develop games from the sharing
- [XING: The most recent company joining Porto Tech Hub](https://portotechhub.com/xing-the-most-recent-company-joining-porto-tech-hub/) - The 24 mark has been reached and XING has become the newest member of Porto Tech Hub. Our family keeps on growing and creating a new sense of community in the tech world. About XING: XING is the leading online business network with 16 million members in German-speaking countries. Workers from every industry use XING
- [In the corridors of ... ARMIS Group](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-armis-group/) - The outline of the building takes us on a journey through time and space. Located in a green corner of Campanhã, in Porto, and sheltered by the shade of trees, an old rebuilt wine cellar became the headquarters of ARMIS Group, a place where work is home. The building has an iconic story: a long
- [SWitCH’s school year ended in a positive note](https://portotechhub.com/switchs-school-year-ended-in-a-positive-note/) - The 2nd edition of the requalification program SWitCH has ended and the students will soon begin their integration process for a paid internship in one of Porto Tech Hub’s associated companies. But, until the very last minute of classes, companies were involved with the course: this time, Devexperts and Sonae Bit were the ones that
- [First speakers announced in Porto Tech Hub Conference 2019](https://portotechhub.com/first-speakers-announced-in-porto-tech-hub-conference-2019/) - The first 9 speakers for Porto Tech Hub Conference 2019 have already been announced and we are excited for them to be a part of this year’s event. Just as last year, the Conference will have two stages, a “Trends” one and a “Techs” one. On the “Trends” stage, João Maia, Chief Operations Officer at
- [IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and People 4 People’s new meetups](https://portotechhub.com/ieee-women-in-engineering-wie-and-people-4-peoples-new-meetups/) - During July the tech community calendar didn’t stop and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) had their IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Summit on 25th, 26th and 27th, at FEUP. The most recent community to join Porto Tech Hub is one of the largest international professional organizations dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and
- [Giveaway - Double ticket for PTH Conference 2019](https://portotechhub.com/giveaway-double-ticket-for-pth-conference-2019/) - 1. Objectives: This Giveaway is intended to promote the action of Porto Tech Hub (PTH) as a non-profit association for technology empowerment, providing participants the opportunity to earn a double entry to PTH conference 2019. 2. Participation and prize: In order to participate, you need to comment PTH's Facebook or Linkedin post related to the Giveaway, with the funniest tech joke! It's
- [It’s official: The 25 company mark has been reached thanks to Avlino](https://portotechhub.com/its-official-the-25-company-mark-as-been-reached-thanks-to-avlino/) - [modula id="3987"] Avlino just became our newest member joining in the community and we couldn’t be prouder to announce that this represents the 25th company for Porto Tech Hub Association. About Avlino Avlino is an international, growth stage company that specializes in developing solutions powered by cutting-edge AI technologies. Their unique, solution-oriented approach to augment
- [In the corridors of... Devexperts](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-devexperts/) - In 1999, a group of students at ITMO university decided to take part in a challenge and create an app to be used by investors in the financial world. This group of friends enthusiastically led the transformation of a small project into a global company in the development of financial technology. Today, after almost 20
- [Avlino: The newest company to join Porto Tech Hub](https://portotechhub.com/avlino-the-newest-company-to-join-porto-tech-hub/) - It’s official! The 25th company mark has been reached thanks to Avlino, that became the newest member to join our community. We couldn’t be prouder to announce that this represents the 25th company for Porto Tech Hub Association. About Avlino Avlino is an international, growth stage company specialized in developing solutions powered by cutting-edge AI
- [Welcome to SWitCH's new chapter!](https://portotechhub.com/switchs-new-chapter/) - The new SWitCH’s edition is on! The 3rd edition started on October 7th, at ISEP, and the new students are thrilled to start this new chapter. For 9 months, they'll have lectures, regular lab classes, and practical projects guided by their team and mentors. After those 9 months, they'll join the internship program at one
- [4 – P4P latest meetup: #Agile methodologies in HR world](https://portotechhub.com/4-p4p-latest-meetup-agile-methodologies-in-hr-world/) - People 4 People, a community dedicated to sharing and discussing strategies in the Human Resources area, had its 5th meetup on September 18th at Porto Innovation Hub. In this meetup, the primary focus was to introduce the #Agile methodologies applied in the HR world. Agile Coach Sofia Peixoto and Enterprise Agile Coach Eduardo Ribeiro, from
- [Nearly 1000 participants took part of the 5th Edition of Porto Tech Hub Conference](https://portotechhub.com/nearly-1000-participants-took-part-of-the-5th-edition-of-porto-tech-hub-conference/) - The conference was held on October 11th at Alfândega Congress Center, in Porto, and it sold out! Almost 1000 participants were present at the venue ! It was a day packed with knowledge, in which our speakers talked about Art, Culture, and Technology. The inspiration for this year's conference was the union of creativity with
- [ReadinessIT at the top of the world](https://portotechhub.com/readinessit-at-the-top-of-the-world/) - ReadinessIT has been recognized as one of the best technology companies in the world in the digital transformation segment by the international magazine APAC CIO Outlook. Headquartered in the city of Porto and with new facilities in the Campanhã area, ReadinessIT is the only national company to feature in this ranking of 10 international companies,
- [Hostelworld joins PTH’s family as our 26th member](https://portotechhub.com/hostelworld-joins-pths-family-as-our-26th-member/) - After reaching the 25th mark in associated companies, Porto Tech Hub continues growing with its most recent partner, Hostelworld. They have been a part of our Conference before and now decided to join the family and we welcome them with open arms! About Hostelworld: Hostelworld Group is the global hostel-focussed online booking platform, sparking
- [ITSector opens its 6th Software Development Center in Castelo Branco](https://portotechhub.com/itsector-opens-its-6th-software-development-center-in-castelo-branco/) - ITSector opened its 6th Software Development Center in Portugal, at CEI - Centro de Empresas Inovadoras, in Castelo Branco, Portugal. With this investment (budgeted at € 3m), the company adds to the existing units in Porto (headquarters), Lisbon, Braga, Aveiro and Bragança, another space dedicated to the development of nearshore projects for the financial sector.
- [In the Corridors of… Critical Software](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-critical-software/) - Entering Critical Software is like entering a spaceship. The atmosphere changes and one can immediately feel that this is a company with a focus on shaping the future. No less could be asked of a company that develops software for critical systems. But that only just scratches the surface… In fact, Critical Software creates, develops
- [Best moments of Porto Tech Hub Conference 2019](https://portotechhub.com/best-moments-of-porto-tech-hub-conference-2019/) - Almost two months have passed since the Porto Tech Hub conference took place. It was held on October 11th at Alfândega do Porto and the main theme of the event was Art, Culture and Technology (ACT). If you missed the opportunity to be part of the event, you have now a chance to watch PTH
- [New marks accomplished by our associated companies - IT Sector and ReadinessIT](https://portotechhub.com/new-marks-accomplished-by-our-associated-companies-it-sector-and-readinessit/) - Our growth is the growth of our associated companies. Having that said, we share some of the new marks accomplished by two of them recently – IT Sector and ReadinessIT. ITSector opened its 6th Software Development Center in Portugal, at CEI – Centro de Empresas Inovadoras, in Castelo Branco, Portugal. With this investment (budgeted at
- [SWitCH next steps: Students are about to start their first project](https://portotechhub.com/switch-next-steps-students-are-about-to-start-their-first-project/) - It’s almost the end of the 1st semester and even before Christmas the students will start developing the new project which will be the basis of their work for the rest of the school year. In the edition the project will be focused on the development of a cash-flow management platform. SWitCH works on a
- [And our first associate of the year is... Retail Consult](https://portotechhub.com/and-our-first-associate-of-the-year-is-retail-consult/) - The year has only just started and the number of associated companies keeps growing bigger and bigger with Retail Consult being the new gear of the Porto Tech Hub machine. Porto Tech Hub welcomes them with open arms! About Retail Consult Retail Consult is a group of professionals who specialize in technology solutions for
- [In the corridors of... Cocus](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-cocus/) - There is a whole “international” vibe in the corridors of Cocus Portugal. Although you only need to take the metro from Porto to Matosinhos-Sul to get there, after entering in their office you almost forget that the Atlantic Ocean is in the neighborhood. “Where am I?”, you may ask yourself. And then, when you look
- [Fabamaq has a new product brand dedicated to games for the web](https://portotechhub.com/fabamaq-has-a-new-product-brand-dedicated-to-games-for-the-web/) - Fabamaq is a software house that develops casino games and is about to complete a decade of existence and growth in the technological ecosystem of Porto. As part of this growth, the company decided to rebrand its business unit brand and launch FMQ Digital. In practice, this is the brand that serves as a stamp
- [Requalificação Profissional: .SWitCH();](https://portotechhub.com/requalificacao-profissional-switch/) - Portugal tem vindo a alojar, ano após ano, novas empresas a operar em áreas tecnológicas, muitas delas centradas no desenvolvimento de software. Portugal tem vindo a ser cada vez mais reconhecido pelo talento e competência dos seus profissionais e pela ética no trabalho. Tudo isto aliado ao facto de ser considerado um país com uma
- [SWitCH about to enter its 2nd semester with a special guest](https://portotechhub.com/switch-about-to-enter-its-2nd-semester-with-a-special-guest/) - After the holiday period and a great postcard with SWitCH students, the year started with a special guest that introduced the first few topics that will serve as a base to the theme for this edition’s group project. Kateryna Shepeliuk teached our students about economic literacy and helped to make official the topic that the
- [P4P’s 8th edition sold out](https://portotechhub.com/p4ps-8th-edition-sold-out/) - Why do Soft Skills Matter? An Acting Approach was the title that served as a starting point for the latest edition of People 4 People, the 8th one for the community that discusses HR topics. The presentation was held at Porto Innovation Hub, on the 25th of January and it was a full house. [modula
- [In the corridors of... Readiness IT](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-readiness-it/) - Those who visit Readiness IT offices in Campanhã - less than a kilometer from the famous Railway Station - will certainly look for an imposing building that stands out in that expanding area. But no, the main headquarters of this Portuguese company blends in with the surrounding traditional buildings, naturally joining the background in a
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference 2020: Stay tuned!](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-2020-stay-tuned/) - Porto Tech Hub Conference 2020 is still on its organization process and we’re attentive to the COVID-19 developments in case any alteration to our plans is needed. For now, we remind you that the 6th edition of this event is scheduled to happen on November 24th, in Âlfandega Congress Center. Please stay tuned to our
- [A message in these uncertain times](https://portotechhub.com/a-message-in-these-uncertain-times/) - In the current and uncertain times we’re living in, of great challenges and struggle, Porto Tech Hub thought that was only fair to give our subscribers an important message. The world is changing. In its representative and aggregating quality of a wide range of people and companies, Porto Tech Hub Association leaves two reflections here
- [SWitCH’s 4th edition with new calendar for applicants](https://portotechhub.com/switchs-4th-edition-with-new-calendar-for-applicants/) - It’s official! The 4th edition of the SWitCH program is on its way and the calendar of applications can already be seen in https://portotechhub.com/switch/. Just like last year, the new edition of the course will have 60 vacancies, since we’ll have two classes again. The first school year of the program, alongside ISEP (Instituto Superior
- [DSSG organizes first Data Science for Social Good Summit](https://portotechhub.com/dssg-organizes-first-data-science-for-social-good-summit/) - Data Science for Social Good Portugal is organizing the community’s first Summit, with the same name, on October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, between 5 and 8.30 p.m. Data Science for Social Good Summit is an online free event organized by DSSG Portugal, along with SoGooD²ata and Nova SBE and its main goals
- [P4P partners with Landing.Jobs to debate "Agile in people management"](https://portotechhub.com/p4p-partners-with-landing-jobs-to-debate-agile-in-people-management/) - For its next meetup, which will be held on a online platform, People 4 People joined forces with Landing.Jobs to explore the theme "Agile in people management" on October 14, from 5pm to 6pm. Who will exhibit and explore the themes of this meetup will be Fabiola Eyholzer, Co-Founder & Executive Advisor at Just Leading
- [Porto Tech Hub: In the Corridors of... Season 1!](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-in-the-corridores-of-season-1/) - Soon we will resume filming at our associates' headquarters, but, until then, let's remember the images already captured inside the offices of some of our amazing associates. Take a look!
- [Porto Tech Hub Sessions: Creating a Strong Tech Community](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-sessions-creating-a-strong-tech-community/) - Would you like to get to know the Porto Tech Hub association a bit better and be part of a discussion on the importance of creating regional tech communities? On May 6, from 5 pm to 6:30pm, Luís Gomes da Silva, Carlos Pestana and Paulo Freitas will talk about these topics in a free session
- [P4P and PTH present “Turnover: Please, don’t go!”](https://portotechhub.com/p4p-and-pth-presents-turnover-in-it-please-dont-go/) - “How to reduce turnover rates in tech companies?” will be the main subject of the 16th People 4 People meetup, this time in collaboration with Porto Tech Hub. On April 29, starting at 5 pm, Helena Pinto – Human Resources Manager @ BIT by Sonae MC – and Diogo A. Oliveira – CEO @ Landing
- [Geek Girls Portugal celebrate 11th birthday with new meetup](https://portotechhub.com/geek-girls-portugal-celebrate-11th-birthday-with-new-meetup/) - As part of the celebrations of the 11 years of Geek Girls Portugal (G2PT) and the Girls in ICT Day 2021, the tech community is organizing its 92nd meetup (online) on April 21st. The theme of the meetup is “The evolution of the role of women in technologies in Portugal and the impact of Geek
- [PTH's vice president, Luis Silva, will be a speaker at Porto RH Meeting](https://portotechhub.com/pth-vice-president-luis-silva-will-be-a-speaker-at-porto-rh-meeting/) - Luís Silva, PTH's vice president, will expose his points of view regarding the current topic of HomeOffice at the digital event Porto RH Meeting, explaining, for example, how to maintain the feeling of belonging to the company even remotely and also how homeworking has impacted corporate finances in general. The 7th edition of the Porto
- [Readiness IT celebrates 5 years of “System Ninjas”](https://portotechhub.com/readiness-it-celebrates-5-years-of-system-ninjas/) - Readiness IT’s System Ninjas training center celebrated five years yesterday, October 5th. Its success and contributions to the development of the economy and job creation in the Porto Metropolitan Area, and also at the national level, are easily demonstrated by the stats released by the company to mark this symbolic date. Since 2015, when it
- [Natixis and i2S highlighted in Sábado magazine](https://portotechhub.com/natixis-and-i2s-highlighted-in-sabado/) - In the last printed edition of Sábado magazine, Natixis and i2S were highlighted with an interesting article about the current recruitment processes, which, of course, are developed remotely. Recruitment and internships in other business areas are also mentioned, as well as the potential of the SWitCH program. Read it here:
- [Celebrating cybersecurity month](https://portotechhub.com/celebrating-cybersecurity-month/) - To celebrate the month of cybersecurity, Porto Tech Hub engaged in a conversation with its associated companies, Armis and i2S, asking them three questions about this subject, which has become more important, not only in the IT world but in modern society as a whole. Here’s Rui Costa, CTO at Armis and Pedro Santos, Performance
- [In the corridors of… msg life](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-msg-life/) - The scenery is stunning, and we've all seen it. We’re standing in the middle of Avenida dos Aliados, admiring one of the most emblematic squares in Porto and everything seems enormously beautiful: from the Town Hall building in the background to the imposing old houses with facades ornamented by the city's history. One of these
- [PTH and ScaleUp Porto promote discussion about “Software Architecture for Growth”](https://portotechhub.com/pth-and-scaleup-porto-promote-discussion-about-software-architecture-for-growth/) - On December 3th, at 5.30 pm ScaleUp Porto and PTH will promote a discussion about “Software Architecture for Growth” in a new Ask Me Anything session. To support the growth of your software-based product, the design of the architecture cannot be neglected in order to assure safety, reliability, maintainability, flexibility, and so on. This event
- [6th Porto Tech Hub Conference new date: November 19th, 2021](https://portotechhub.com/6th-porto-tech-hub-conference-new-date-19th-of-november-2021/) - Due to ongoing global concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the sixth edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference will only take place on November 19th, 2021. Until then, we will remain committed, despite the constraints that this situation provides, in raising the preponderance of the great technological hub in Porto through partnerships with other associations,
- [i2S is now Cleva](https://portotechhub.com/i2s-is-now-cleva/) - i2S, one of the first companies to join Porto Tech Hub, just announced that they will be known, from now on, as Cleva. For a long time, i2S and Cleva functioned as two distinct solutions of the Inetum Group (previously Gfi): one dedicated to software development for the Life segment of the insurance market, the
- [P4P debates “Personal Branding” on January 27](https://portotechhub.com/p4p-debates-personal-branding-on-january-27/) - The 13th edition of People 4 People will focus on "Personal Branding". On January 27, starting at 5 pm and for an hour and a half, the stage will be taken by Raquel Soares (Beautiful Branding Agency) and Pedro Teixeira (Youmans | Mindera) who will present their ideas on the subject. The capacity for this
- [2021 starts with a bang as Emergn joins Porto Tech Hub Association](https://portotechhub.com/2021-starts-with-a-bang-as-emergn-joins-porto-tech-hub-association/) - For Porto Tech Hub, 2021 started the best way possible with a fresh new company joining our Association. Emergn, a leading global consultancy helping transform the way people and companies work and deliver solutions to their customers, is the newest member of our family and we couldn’t be prouder. We welcome Emergn to our community!
- [International Girls in ICT Day with Teresa Carreiro](https://portotechhub.com/international-girls-in-ict-day-with-teresa-carreiro/) - Today, April 21, the International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated all over the world. To mark this day, we had a meaningful conversation with Teresa Carreiro, Co-Founder and Operations Director at Critical Manufacturing and Vice President of Porto Tech Hub, between 2018 and 2021. Nowadays, she is a member of PTH's Advisory Board.
- [Sustainability Month with Marco Alves (Natixis in Portugal)](https://portotechhub.com/sustainability-month-with-marco-alves-natixis/) - To celebrate June as the sustainability month, we challenged Natixis and Marco Alves, Facilities Manager @ Natixis in Portugal, to answer some questions regarding this topic. Since 2018, Environmental and Social Responsibility has received a great deal of attention by Natixis in Portugal. Back in November of the same year, we have promoted an internal Hackathon,
- [SWitCH apllications still ongoing](https://portotechhub.com/switch-apllications-still-ongoing/) - Would you like to be part of SWitCH or you know someone that would? You still can! Applications for the 5th edition of the SWitCH program are ongoing, closing August 19th. Students from the previous edition have already completed the academic phase and will soon start their internships, lasting 9 months, at one of the
- [Creating a Strong Tech Community #2: Requalification in IT](https://portotechhub.com/creating-a-strong-tech-community-2-requalification-in-it/) - Last July 15th, in order to understand the role of requalification in the technological market, the importance that courses such as SWitCH currently assume, the pros and cons about this concept and to analyze it in a future perspetive, PTH presented a free Zoom session to address this theme. This discussion was held by Joana
- [The Porto Tech Hub Conference 2021 is right around the corner](https://portotechhub.com/the-porto-tech-hub-conference-2021-is-right-around-the-corner/) - The PTH Conference 2021 is now on its 6th edition and, due to the current pandemic, it's going to be organized, for the first time, as a free online event. The event will take place on the 18th and 19th of November 2021. We will be sharing more information soon!
- ["Artificial Intelligence" by Maryann Sciallo (Avlino)](https://portotechhub.com/artificial-intelligence-by-maryann-sciallo-avlino/) - Avlino focuses mainly on telecommunications and maritime logistics. In what can AI benefit these sectors? Both maritime logistics and telecommunications are capital-intensive industries that require high investments in essential facilities, infrastructure, and equipment. Typically, capital-intensive industries have high operating expenses and need a large output volume to provide an adequate return on investment. In addition,
- [New SWitCH edition is about to start](https://portotechhub.com/new-switch-edition-is-about-to-start/) - The new edition (5th) of the SWitCH program is about to begin, with its classes starting in early October. Follow the development of this new edition and all the news on our website.
- [PTH Conference 2021 is almost here](https://portotechhub.com/pth-conference-2021-is-almost-here/) - So you don't miss anything, keep up with all the information and news from the conference on our website and social media pages. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing new speakers, themes, sponsors and new initiatives. You can grab your ticket here.
- [euPago and N4iT are the newest companies joining PTH's community](https://portotechhub.com/eupago-and-n4it-are-the-newest-companies-joining-pths-community/) - Please welcome euPago and N4iT to PTH’s community: euPago and N4iT are our newest associates, thus becoming the 28th and 29th companies joining our community. Their experience in the tech scene will for sure bring us a lot of excitement and will contribute for a stronger Porto Tech Hub! We welcome them to our community!
- [Welcome Caffeine Algorithm as the newest PTH community](https://portotechhub.com/welcome-caffeine-algorithm-as-the-newest-pth-community/) - Caffeine Algorithm, a development organization that loves caffeine and algorithms is the newest community supported by PTH. Its main mission is to help the largest number of people to know the programming universe, so that they can acquire new knowledge and evolve even more. You can follow the development of this community on YouTube, with
- [Welcome To Voice2Tech](https://portotechhub.com/welcome-to-voice2tech/) - Welcome to Voice2Tech, the podcast that gives voice to Porto's Tech Community! Our goal is to develop and grow the city’s thriving tech scene to capture the imagination of the many talented individuals that the city plays host to, bringing businesses and people together to celebrate the power of technology. In each episode of our
- [Voice2Tech Brings You All You Need To Know About Cyber Security](https://portotechhub.com/voice2tech-cyber-security/) - For those who don’t know what Cyber Security is, Porto Tech Hub is here to explain. Cyber Security is the application of technologies, processes and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber-attacks. Now that you know the basics, our second episode of Voice2Tech is out and, you guessed it, it’s all
- [Porto Tech Hub surpasses 30 associates with the help of Bosch and SaltPay!](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-surpasses-30-associates-with-the-help-of-bosch-and-saltpay/) - The year starts in a big way for PTH, which already has 31 associated companies. Since its foundation, this is the first time that PTH has exceeded the round number of 30 associates, thus reaching the proposed goals. At the same time, we also celebrate our newest associates, Bosch and SaltPay, that now become the
- [New year, new PTH Encounters!](https://portotechhub.com/new-year-new-pth-encounters/) - Last month #pthencounters was back with two special sessions on employee turnover and allowances on remote working. These meetings are a sharing of information between the participants and are exclusive to associated companies. If you are interested in participating and being part of the PTH community: www.portotechhub.com | geral@portotechhub.com
- [SWitCH visits PTH’s associates in online sessions](https://portotechhub.com/switch-visits-pth-associates/) - This month SWitCH students visited, virtually, our associated companies, during a full day of online presentations and introductions. The goal of this activity was to get students to know the associated companies in our community, so that they can later choose where they will intern for 9 months, and vice-versa. The companies had the chance
- [Voice2Tech Has The Recipe For Engagement And Happiness At Work](https://portotechhub.com/engagement-and-happiness-at-work/) - Because we are in the month of love, Porto Tech Hub decided to talk about the relationship between companies and employees. How do companies keep the romance going on? How do they keep their employees engaged? With the voices of the experts Alexandra Monteiro, HR Line Manager at Cocus Portugal and Madalena Marinho, Happiness Director at Critical Techwork,
- [Things Come And Go… And So Do People by Cátia Baião (msg life Ibéria)](https://portotechhub.com/things-come-and-go-and-so-do-people-by-catia-baiao-msg-life-iberia/) - The importance of taking care of employees is recognized in the business environment. This reflects on productivity, performance and on the organizational climate as a whole. Taking that into consideration, people have always been at the center of our culture, since we’ve started at msg life Iberia, in 2012. In msg life Iberia, we strive
- [In The Corridors Of... Weezie](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-weezie/) - Who’s ready for a tech journey? On the second floor of an imposing building at Engenheiro Ferreira Dias St., you will find the modern, young and dynamic home of Weezie. And how did this journey start, you ask? Weezie was born in 2018 and, by 2019, it started to grow fast. In just a year,
- [In Voice2Tech You Can Find All You Need To Know About Blockchain](https://portotechhub.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-blockchain/) - Blockchain is one of the biggest innovations of the 21st century. Since its popularity began to grow a few years ago, several applications have emerged that have highlighted the kind of impact this technology has brought to the world and to all companies that want to stand out in the market. In the Voice2Tech fourth
- [Parkside is the newest company joining PTH’s community](https://portotechhub.com/parkside-is-the-newest-company-joining-pths-community/) - For Porto Tech Hub, 2022 is going the best way possible with a fresh new company joining our Association. Parkside, a leading software development & design company that fuses user research, digital design and software development to provide an impeccable skill set, is the newest member thus becoming the 32th company joining our community. We
- [Applications for the 6th edition of SWitCH are about to open!](https://portotechhub.com/applications-for-the-6th-edition-of-switch-are-about-to-open/) - Graduates interested in changing careers or strengthening their skills in the area of information technology can apply from May 9th, to the 6th edition of SWitCH. Applications close on July 3rd. For the new edition, 60 spots will be available, with the aim of providing students with exciting professional challenges in a bursting job market.
- [HackACity is back after a two years break](https://portotechhub.com/hackacity-is-back-after-two-years-break/) - HackACity is coming back for a new edition in Porto and the applications are already open! HackACity is a one-of-a-kind hackathon that explores the potential of open city data to develop solutions that will impact the community. There were already four previous editions in Porto, being the last one in 2019. This edition is going
- [International Girls in ICT day](https://portotechhub.com/international-girls-in-ict-day/) - On April 28, the International Girls in ICT Day was celebrated all over the world. To mark this day, we had a meaningful conversation with three of our communities: Geek Girls, As Raparigas do Código and Women in Engineering. What are the main changes you have witnessed in the role of women in technology?
- [Change Your Career With SWitCH](https://portotechhub.com/change-your-career-with-switch/) - Applications for the 6th edition of SWitCH are open. Graduates interested in changing careers or strengthening their skills in information technologies (IT), can apply until July 3rd. In this new edition, organized by Porto Tech Hub along with Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), there are 60 spots available, and the aim is to
- [The Porto Tech Hub Conference 2022 is right around the corner](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-conference-2022-is-right-around-the-corner/) - The PTH Conference 2022 is now on its 7th edition and will take place on the 27th of October, 2022, in Hard Club Porto. We will be sharing more information soon, and we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed! Get your tickets here.
- [The sixth edition of SWitCH started on October 3rd, with 60 new students!](https://portotechhub.com/the-sixth-edition-of-switch-started/) - The sixth edition of SWitCH started on October 3rd, with 60 new students! During 9 months, these students will acquire competencies and skills for a full and fast integration into the job market as an IT professional. Porto Tech Hub wish all students, teachers and partners an excellent academic year. See more about SWitCH
- [Thank you for being a part of this year's Porto Tech Hub Conference!](https://portotechhub.com/thank-porto-tech-hub-conference/) - The Porto Tech Hub Conference 2022 is now over, and it couldn't have gone better. We would like to thank all our associates, partners, speakers and attendees for their support for yet another successful Porto Tech Hub Conference. For all those who were not present (and for those who were), we leave here some special
- [Porto Tech Hub celebrates the “Computer Security Day”](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-and-computer-security-day/) - To celebrate the “computer security day”, we challenged Critical Software, Armis and Natixis, to share their opinion regarding this topic. You can check the articles here! Rui Costa, CTO at ARMIS Group: "A cibersegurança não é um custo, é um investimento" David Teixeira, IT Security Team Manager at Natixis Portugal: "A (ciber)segurança diz respeito a
- [SWitCH QA is finally here!](https://portotechhub.com/switch-qa-is-finally-here/) - SWitCH QA is a requalification programme for those who want to acquire competencies and skills about web development automated testing for a full and fast integration into the job market as an IT professional. SWitCH QA is for graduates (bachelor degree) with or without STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) background and candidates from technology
- [Porto is gaining international prominence in the tech sector. And these five reasons explain why.](https://portotechhub.com/porto-destaque-internacional-sector-tech/) - In recent years, Porto has stood out on the international scene as one of the best destinations for techies, entrepreneurs, startups, among others. However, the city still has room to grow and receive new projects. Porto Tech Hub presents five reasons that make Invicta a perfect place, and with the necessary conditions, for technology companies.
- [Toastmasters is the newest community joining PTH](https://portotechhub.com/toastmasters-newest-community/) - Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization’s membership exceeds 300,000 in more than 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. If
- [In The Corridors Of... Retail Consult](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-retail-consult/) - Enter the halls of Retail Consult with us. It all starts in the business center of Lionesa, when you enter Building G32. We immediately feel the culture and values of Retail Consult, knowing that we are in an international company that has influence throughout the world. Retail Consult is a company specialized in the implementation
- [Optimizer and Intellias become Porto Tech Hub's newest associates](https://portotechhub.com/optimizer-and-intellias-become-pth-newest-associates/) - We are pleased to introduce Optimizer and Intellias as our newest associates. Their experience will for sure bring us a lot of excitement and will contribute for a stronger Porto Tech Hub. We welcome Optimizer and Intellias to our community! About Optimizer Optimizer is a company that operates in the Information systems market area. They
- [DECSKILL and ITDS are the Porto Tech Hub’s newest associates](https://portotechhub.com/decskill-and-itds-pth-associates/) - Welcome, welcome! We are pleased to introduce DECSKILL and ITDS as our newest associates. Their experience will for sure brings us a lot of excitement and will contribute to a stronger Porto Tech Hub. Welcome to our community! About DECSKILL With more than 20 years playing key roles in the most reputable national ICT groups, and in strategic
- [In The Corridors Of BIT](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-bit/) - BIT - Business Information Technology – is responsible for supporting the information systems of all MC’s activities and insignias. The goal is always to ensure the highest availability of these systems for normal business activity, through the development of new solutions that facilitate the business side and also the user or end customer experience. BIT
- [Technology: A Future Path For Young Professionals](https://portotechhub.com/tecnologia-caminho-de-futuro-para-jovens-profissionais/) - Technology has been one of the fastest growing and most innovative fields in recent years, and the demand for qualified professionals in this sector continues to increase around the world, keeping pace with this evolution. However, this is a traditionally male-dominated industry, which makes it challenging for women to feel represented and motivated to enter
- [Change your life? SWitCH DEV has open applications and opportunities among technologists in Porto](https://portotechhub.com/change-your-life-switch-dev-has-open-applications/) - Applications are now open for the course promoted by Porto Tech Hub and that promotes the requalification of graduates for the technology area. Age and initial training are not criteria in a course that seeks "motivation, resilience and a clear desire to change your life. This is already the seventh edition of SWitCH Dev and
- [Opinion: Children's Day: How Important Is It For Digital Literacy To Enter Classrooms?](https://portotechhub.com/digital-literacy-to-enter-classrooms/) - Digital literacy becomes essential to prepare children for an increasingly digitalized future, regardless of their areas of interest, highlighted Luís Silva. By Luís Silva (*) In today's world, where technology is present in most aspects of our lives, digital literacy is a crucial competence for everyone and, especially, for children and young people, since their
- [The Porto Tech Hub Conference 2023 is right around the corner](https://portotechhub.com/the-porto-tech-hub-conference-2023-is-right-around-the-corner/) - The PTH Conference 2023 is now on its 8th edition and will take place on the 27th of October 2023, in Alfândega do Porto. The event is supported by the Open Call for Innovation and Digital Transition of the Porto City Council. We will be sharing more information soon, and we can assure you that
- [Applications for the 7th edition of SWitCH are officially open!](https://portotechhub.com/applications-for-the-7th-edition-of-switch-are-officially-open/) - Graduates interested in changing careers or strengthening their skills in the area of information technology can already apply to the 7th edition of SWitCH. Applications close on July 2nd. For the new edition, 60 spots will be available, with the aim of providing students with exciting professional challenges in a bursting job market. See more
- [Interviewing Tech – Meet Porto Tech Hub’s New Content](https://portotechhub.com/interviewing-tech-meet-porto-tech-hubs-new-content/) - In this fast-paced digital era, technology has become an integral part of our lives, reshaping industries, and transforming the way we connect, work, and live, but we understand that technology can sometimes be overwhelming. With this in mind, Porto Tech Hub is thrilled to announce an exciting new content - Interviewing Tech - which will focus
- [In the Corridors Of...Armis](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-armis/) - In a world increasingly driven by technology, the need for engineering software solutions has become paramount. In the middle of this digital landscape, Armis Group has emerged as a beacon of innovation, resilience, and unshakeable commitment focused on developing and implementing ambitious solutions that solve complex challenges. Founded on the principles of trust, expertise, and
- [Cloud and Cybersecurity at the center of the debate at the Porto Tech Hub Conference 2023](https://portotechhub.com/cloud-and-cybersecurity-at-the-center-of-the-debate-at-the-porto-tech-hub-conference-2023/) - The city of Porto is about to host another edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference, an event that brings together the region's technological ecosystem. Scheduled for October 27, 2023, the venue chosen for the event is Alfândega do Porto, a larger space than the previous edition. The conference promises to be a milestone in
- [Ricardo Valente is attending and opening the Porto Tech Hub Conference 2023](https://portotechhub.com/ricardo-valente-is-opening-the-porto-tech-hub-conference-2023/) - The upcoming Porto Tech Hub conference is set to receive a distinguished guest, as the Porto’s Councilor, Ricardo Valente, has confirmed his attendance and will also be inaugurating the event. As City Councillor for Economy, Employment and Entrepreneurship, Ricardo Valente is expected to give a keynote speech at the beginning of the conference, discussing the
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference 2023 took place on October 27th](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-2023-took-place-on-october-27th/) - -The eighth edition of Porto Tech Hub Conference was held at Alfândega do Porto. -The conference brought together more than a thousand professionals and dozens of companies to debate the main technological trends. -It featured talks on topics such as Programming, Cloud and Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Modern Web and Artificial Intelligence and the presence of representatives
- [Porto Tech Hub brings together 1,200 attendees at an event that "doesn't compete with the Web Summit"](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-brings-together-1200-attendees/) - For the first time, the event had five rooms running simultaneously with talks and workshops. Nearly 40 speakers, twice as many as in the previous edition, addressed topics ranging from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence. On October 27th, Alfândega do Porto welcomed nearly 1,200 participants—double as many as last year— to the Porto Tech Hub Conference,
- [Porto Tech Hub leaves tips to protect your computer](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-leaves-tips-to-protect-your-computer/) - In an increasingly digital world, computer security has become an essential priority. So Porto Tech Hub, an association whose mission is to promote and develop the city of Porto as a global technology hub, shares tips for protecting personal and professional data from online threats: 1. Update devices regularly: Keeping the operating system, antivirus and
- [New Year, New Career: questions to ask to make sure you have the right profile to get into technology](https://portotechhub.com/new-year-new-career-questions/) - Porto Tech Hub suggests essential questions to consider when choosing to enter the tech world. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the decision to enter the tech field is a significant and promising step. With the arrival of the new year and as many contemplate the prospect of a new career, it is crucial
- [Do you want to change careers and invest in technology? SWitCH QA is for you!](https://portotechhub.com/change-careers-and-invest-in-technology-switch-qa-is-for-you/) - Designed for professionals who want to make a career transition and enter the technology sector, the 2nd edition of the Porto Tech Hub programme gives participants the opportunity to become Quality Assurance Testers. Applications close on February 4th. Porto Tech Hub, in partnership with the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, announces the 2nd edition
- [40 companies with Porto Tech Hub to turn Invicta into a technological center with global ambitions](https://portotechhub.com/40-companies-with-porto-tech-hub-to-turn-invicta-into-a-technological-center/) - Porto Tech Hub, that was born to promote Porto as a destination of excellence for projects and technological talent, ended the year with 40 companies aligned with the cause. Porto Tech Hub closed last year with 40 member companies, after seven new companies joined the project, which is geared towards promoting and developing Porto as
- [International Women's Day: The role of women in tech with Intellias and Kantar](https://portotechhub.com/international-womens-day-the-role-of-women-in-tech/) - International Women's Day is celebrated around the world on March 8th. To mark this day, we had a meaningful conversation with 2 of our associates: Intellias and Kantar. What are the main changes you have witnessed in the role of women in technology companies since the beginning of your career? "Since the beginning of my
- [Investing in technology training is key to professional growth](https://portotechhub.com/investing-in-technology-training-is-key-to-professional-growth/) - By Luís Silva, President of Porto Tech Hub In the post-pandemic world we live in, referred to as BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear and Incomprehensible), where technology plays a central role in almost every sector, the importance of continuous training for professionals has never been more crucial. Investing in the training of specialists is not just
- [In The Corridors Of… Mobiweb](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-mobiweb/) - Who is Mobiweb? In the Julio Dinis Street at Porto, there is a hub of innovation and creativity: the office of Mobiweb. Mobiweb is a company that develops mobile and web applications for different industries, as well as personalized consulting services for software development companies. Their mission? To elevate businesses to new heights of success
- [Five technologies that are (already) shaping the future of work](https://portotechhub.com/five-technologies-that-are-shaping-the-future-of-work/) - Porto Tech Hub, a technology association whose mission is to make Porto a global technology center of excellence, brings together the tools and technologies that are transforming the workplace, boosting creativity and innovation in various sectors. In a scenario where the digital revolution is democratizing access to resources that were previously reserved for large organizations,
- [In The Corridors Of… Intellias](https://portotechhub.com/in-the-corridors-of-intellias/) - In this “In the corridors”, we venture into the domains of Intellias, a leading software engineering and digital solutions company, to uncover not only the secrets of its business, but also its corporate culture and working environment, on Rua Brigadeiro Nunes da Ponte, in the streets of Porto. What is Intellias? Intellias is a trusted
- [New technology courses to boost employability](https://portotechhub.com/new-technology-courses-to-boost-employability/) - Santander, together with Porto Tech Hub and Porto City Council, are launching new courses in information technology (IT) - SWitCH IoT and SWitCH Cyber. The aim is to mark the start of a journey for all those looking to excel professionally in the world of technology and innovation, and to meet the demand in these
- [Porto Tech Hub to “requalify” professionals in IT](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-to-requalify-professionals-in-it/) - SWitCH courses promoted by Porto Tech Hub, in partnership with Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, will provide a “direct response to growing demand”. Santander pays 50% of the tuition fees. This Thursday, May 23th, Porto Tech Hub, Santander and Porto City Council are presenting new requalification courses in information technology (IT): SWitCH IoT and
- [SWiTCH Dev returns to fill the tech talent gap](https://portotechhub.com/switch-dev-returns-to-fill-the-tech-talent-gap/) - According to a study by ManpowerGroup, Portugal is still the fourth country in the world with the greatest shortage of talent, especially in the IT sector, and Joana Linhas, vice-president of the Porto Tech Hub, explains that “investment in training new professionals is the key to meeting this challenge”. Those interested in the requalification programme
- [New deadline for SWitCH IoT applications](https://portotechhub.com/new-deadline-for-switch-iot-applications/) - With the aim of providing more professionals with the opportunity to specialize in this emerging area of IoT, and to contribute to the advancement of IoT in Portugal, Porto Tech Hub announces the extension of the application deadline for its first edition of the Internet of Things (IoT) specialization course – SwitCH IoT - until
- [SWitCH Dev? The postgraduate programme that re-qualifies you!](https://portotechhub.com/switch-dev-the-postgraduate-programme-that-re-qualifies-you/) - Aiming to retrain Information Technology (IT) graduates from different sectors of activity, the 8th edition of SWitCH Dev, promoted by Porto Tech Hub in partnership with Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, promises to provide a successful career for professionals (with no previous experience), combating the shortage of talent. Inês Maia, Vice-President, said in an
- [Luís Silva: ‘By investing in knowledge, we're investing in leadership and evolution, placing ourselves at the forefront of digital transformation.’](https://portotechhub.com/luis-silva-by-investing-in-knowledge-were-investing-in-leadership-and-evolution-placing-ourselves-at-the-forefront-of-digital-transformation/) - Luís Silva, president of Porto Tech Hub, spoke about the importance of companies considering digital transformation, taking the opportunity to explain IoT in an interview with RHmagazine. What is Porto Tech Hub's mission? Porto Tech Hub was set up in 2015 precisely to promote Porto as a center of technological excellence and innovation, both nationally
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference 2024 brings together big names in technology](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-2024-brings-together-big-names-in-technology/) - The 9th edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference, an initiative that brings together the best of the Northern region's technological ecosystem, will be held at Alfândega do Porto on November 26 and already has several speakers confirmed, such as Alina Yurenko from Oracle, Gavin King from Red Hat, Sander Mak from Picnic Technologies, Sheen
- [Porto Tech Hub: Porto strengthens its role as a global technology hub](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-porto-strengthens-its-role-as-a-global-technology-hub/) - Alfândega do Porto will host the 9th edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference on November 26th. The event, organized by Porto Tech Hub, an association that aims to position Porto as a center of technological excellence, has already established itself as an essential meeting point for professionals and companies in the technological field. This
- [Calling All UX Professionals to take the “The State of UX in Portugal” Survey by UXPA Portugal](https://portotechhub.com/calling-all-ux-professionals-to-take-the-the-state-of-ux-in-portugal-survey-by-uxpa-portugal/) - Creating better conditions for User Experience (UX) professionals in Portugal is the main goal of UXPA - User Experience Professional Association Portugal. Officially launched this November, the Association has introduced "The State of UX in Portugal" survey as its first public initiative to assess the current landscape of UX careers in the country. UXPA Portugal
- [Applications for the 3rd Edition of SWitCH QA are officially open!](https://portotechhub.com/applications-for-the-3rd-edition-of-switch-qa-are-officially-open/) - Always wanted to change careers? Or you simply want to advance in your career? Look no further. Graduates with a bachelor degree with or without STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) background interested in changing careers or candidates from technology companies who work in manual testing and want to acquire skills to do automated testing
- [SWitCH QA: programme that has already trained more than 60 professionals, opens for applications](https://portotechhub.com/switch-qa-programme-that-has-already-trained-more-than-60-professionals-opens-for-applications/) - Course created by Porto Tech Hub in partnership with ISEP lasts 9 months. There are 30 places available for the third edition of the programme. SWiTCH QA, the requalification and specialization programme created by Porto Tech Hub in partnership with the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), has opened applications for its new edition.
- [Porto Tech Hub brings academic and business worlds together](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-brings-academic-and-business-worlds-together/) - The 9th edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference brought together more than 1,400 participants and thirty partner companies at Alfândega do Porto, with talks, practical workshops and networking being the highlights. The event strengthened the link between the academic and business worlds, promoting the sharing of knowledge and technological innovation. More than 1,400 participants,
- [“Education is the catalyst for technology - without it, there is no innovation”](https://portotechhub.com/education-is-the-catalyst-for-technology-without-it-there-is-no-innovation/) - In an increasingly competitive job market, the need for qualified talent in technology continues to grow. SWitCH, an initiative of Porto Tech Hub in partnership with the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), is a response to this challenge, promoting the specialization and retraining of professionals to fill the skills gap in the sector.
- [Education - the catalyst for innovation by Luís Silva, President of PTH](https://portotechhub.com/education-the-catalyst-for-innovation/) - Technology is undoubtedly a transformative tool, but the impact it generates is directly linked to how it is used. When guided by ethical and inclusive practices, for example, it can become an engine of change that promotes a fairer and more diverse world. In a global scenario where technological innovation is advancing at an unprecedented
- [The Genesis of Porto Tech Hub](https://portotechhub.com/the-genesis-of-porto-tech-hub/) - At the turn of the 21st century, Porto began to emerge as one of the most dynamic hubs for tech startups in Portugal. During this period, the city began a transformation that combined tradition, innovation and collaboration, positioning itself as a crucial engine for the technological growth of the northern region and the country. The
- [Porto Tech Hub and ISEP announce opening of applications for technological training courses](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-and-isep-announce-opening-of-applications-for-technological-training-courses/) - The SWitCH Dev (programming) and SWitCH QA (requalification) training courses, promoted by Porto Tech Hub in partnership with the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), will start in October and registration is now open. In the first, a postgraduate course, the focus is on six key areas (software engineering, methodologies, tools, support techniques and
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference celebrates 10th edition](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-celebrates-10th-edition/) - Porto's reference technology conference returns to Alfândega on October 7 with more than 30 sessions, international speakers and nearly 2,000 participants expected. The Porto Tech Hub Conference returns to Alfândega do Porto to celebrate its 10th edition, with the aim of reinforcing the city's position as a technological hub of reference at European level. The
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference 2025 will have a new space “exclusively dedicated to tech communities”](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-2025-will-have-a-new-space-exclusively-dedicated-to-tech-communities/) - The 10th edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference (taking place on October 7 at Alfândega do Porto) will feature something new: for the first time, there will be a “space exclusively dedicated to tech communities,” called the Community Hub. This will be a way to “promote collaboration, networking, and the sharing of ideas and
- [Porto Tech Hub has joined forces with Cluster of Cultural and Creative Industries](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-has-joined-forces-with-cluster-of-cultural-and-creative-industries/) - Porto Tech Hub has joined forces with Cluster of Cultural and Creative Industries to bring the technology sector closer to the cultural and creative industries. This strategic partnership kicks off with the Porto Tech Hub Conference, the largest technology conference in Porto, and will be the starting point for joint initiatives that include events, networking
- [Porto Tech Hub Conference celebrates 10 years with a sold-out edition and 1,600 participants](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-conference-celebrates-10-years-with-a-sold-out-edition-and-1600-participants/) - The Porto Tech Hub Conference celebrated its 10th anniversary with 1,600 participants and a full house at Alfândega do Porto. The next edition will take place on November 10, 2026. The 10th edition of the Porto Tech Hub Conference, held at Alfândega do Porto, brought together 1,600 professionals and companies in a sold-out event that
- [Porto Tech Hub launches podcast to celebrate 10 years of activity](https://portotechhub.com/porto-tech-hub-launches-podcast-to-celebrate-10-years-of-activity/) - Technology association celebrates tenth anniversary this year Episodes available monthly on Spotify, Youtube and Apple Podcasts “This year, we celebrate a decade of connecting the city of Porto, positioning it nationally and internationally, promoting synergies between the community, academia, companies and talent, always with the mission of making Porto a technological center of excellence at
- [“Porto establishes itself as a global technology center and attracts more and more investment”](https://portotechhub.com/porto-establishes-itself-as-a-global-technology-center-and-attracts-more-and-more-investment/) - “Porto has evolved from a city with potential into a consolidated technological center, capable of attracting international companies and fostering a vibrant ecosystem,” says Luís Silva, president of Porto Tech Hub. The city's international recognition, recently distinguished by the Financial Times as one of the most attractive for foreign investment, proves this transformation and reflects
- [Career conversion: diversity and opportunity in the IT world](https://portotechhub.com/career-conversion-diversity-and-opportunity-in-the-it-world/) - The idea that a career in IT necessarily requires a technical background is a myth. There are countless examples of people who have migrated to the area and become excellent professionals, argues Inês Maia. From an early age, we are questioned about the academic direction and career path we wish to follow and this is
- [SWitCH Embedded: Porto Tech Hub opens applications for new specialization programme](https://portotechhub.com/switch-embedded-porto-tech-hub-opens-applications-for-new-specialization-programme/) - Applications are now open for SWitCH Embedded, Porto Tech Hub's advanced specialization program focused on the development of Embedded Computing Systems. The programme is open to professionals with training in the areas of Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computers, or similar areas, as well as candidates without a university degree but who have relevant training
- [Católica and Porto Tech Hub to collaborate on promoting technological training](https://portotechhub.com/catolica-and-porto-tech-hub-to-collaborate-on-promoting-technological-training/) - Porto Tech Hub and the Portuguese Catholic University in Porto have signed a strategic agreement aimed at boosting talent training, innovation, and sustainable development in the region's ecosystem. The cooperation protocol provides for several initiatives, “ranging from the promotion of internships and training programs, to support for students through scholarships and awards, as well as

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- [Artificial Portugal Intelligence](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/artificial-portugal-intelligence/) - What started as a spark of curiosity quickly grew into a vibrant community. In a city where conversations about AI were often complex or exclusive, it was envisioned as a space where ideas flowed freely and everyone, from engineers and researchers to curious enthusiasts, could learn and grow together. Visit Artificial Portugal Intelligence website! See
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- [Porto Business Network](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/porto-business-network/) - Porto is full of talent, but its ambitious professionals are often siloed. Porto Business Network (PBN) was created to solve this. Porto Business Network are the city's premier community where entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and executives connect, learn, and grow. More than just a networking group, PBN is built on a "pay it forward" culture of
- [Cybertech Hub](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/cybertech-hub/) - Cybertech Hub is a community created for cybersecurity founders, operating from Portugal to the rest of the world. Its main purpose is to promote dialogue among founders to accelerate their growth, as well as to boost and connect them with strategic partners and international investors. At the same time, it develops social impact initiatives that
- [The Test Tribe](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/the-test-tribe/) - The Test Tribe is the largest software testing community in the world, with more than 120,000 professionals in 130 countries. Founded in 2018, it has become a global EdTech that offers courses, mentoring, online and in-person events, as well as various initiatives to drive growth in the area of Software Quality. The Porto Chapter, which
- [AWS UG Porto](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/aws-ug-porto/) - AWS UG Porto is a vibrant community dedicated to cloud computing, DevOps, AI/ML, serverless, security, and much more. Whether you're an experienced cloud architect or just starting your cloud journey, AWS UG Porto offers a platform for professionals to connect, share knowledge, and learn best practices in cloud technologies. Our goal is to foster collaboration
- [Cloud Native Porto](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/cloud-native-porto/) - Cloud Native Porto is a community dedicated to developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts who are passionate about building scalable, resilient, and modern software systems. Rooted in the vibrant city of Porto, Cloud Native Porto fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation around cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and Observability within the CNCF ecosystem. Whether you're
- [ProductTank Porto](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/producttank-porto/) - ProductTank mission is to foster collaboration and growth within Porto product communities to drive innovation and excellence. ProductTank is a global network of meetups for product people, by product people. Events include talks and panels with guest speakers on topics around product, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two. We're
- [Ladies That UX Porto](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/ladies-that-ux-porto/) - Creating a safe space for women in UX to share experiences, learn, and grow together. Ladies That UX Porto is a welcoming and inspiring community that fosters knowledge exchange, networking, and skill development for women in UX design and technology. As part of the global Ladies That UX network, we have represented the city of
- [UXPA Portugal](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/uxpa-portugal/) - The central mission of UXPA—User Experience Professional Association Portugal— is to create better conditions for User Experience (UX) professionals in Portugal. As one of over 50 chapters within the UXPA International network, UXPA Portugal supports individuals who research, design, and evaluate user experiences in products or services, and companies by upholding the value of UX
- [frontend.OPO](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/frontend-opo/) - frontend.OPO is a volunteer community of frontenders in Porto, that support each other in our learning adventure and share knowledge about the beautiful side of a software. Visit frontend.OPO Community website! See more Porto Tech Hub communities here.
- [OffChain](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/offchain/) - OffChain (Lisbon and Porto) are chapters of OffChain Global, an initiative that aims to promote the Web3 ecosystem through community partnerships, workshops, meetups and education sessions. OffChain has been actively present in Portugal for more than a year, having organized and developed partnerships for more than 30 events. Visit OffChain Community website! See more
- [dxTechTalk](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/dxtechtalk/) - dxTechTalk is a global IT community by Devexperts. It is an open free initiative created for discussing new tools and technologies, sharing expertise in fintech, and getting in touch with like-minded IT professionals and enthusiasts. We organize offline meetups in Bulgaria, Portugal, Türkiye, Georgia, and online. Visit dxTechTalk Community website! See more Porto Tech Hub
- [351 Portuguese Startup Community](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/351-portuguese-startup-community/) - 351 Portuguese Startup Community is the largest and most active startup community in Portugal. Born in 2019 as an informal gathering of entrepreneurs, startup founders and ecosystem players, and currently has +1100 members and 9 initiatives around the country. Visit 351 Portuguese Startup Community website! See more Porto Tech Hub communities here.
- [Data Science Portugal](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/data-science-portugal/) - Data Science Portugal is a community of data science enthusiasts with the purpose of allowing our members to share their knowledge and experience in this field, in a informal environment. We came up with the idea to create the Data Science Portugal (DSTP) community to build synergies among everyone that is passionate about data. Initially, we
- [Geek Girls Portugal](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/geek-girls-portugal/) - The Geek Girls Portugal community (G2PT) was born in 2010 under the name Portugal Girl Geek Dinners and was the first Portuguese community organizing regular meetings to introduce and gather women in the technological area. Since September 2016, it adopts the new designation of Geek Girls Portugal and a new logo to better represent a
- [DevOps Porto](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/devops-porto/) - DevOps Porto is a community for everyone interested in reducing the pain of software delivery and in building “bridges” between development and operations. Because developing software is not enough, this community likes to discuss all DevOps related topics from the cultural perspective, such as communication and collaboration, and from the technical perspective, such as source
- [Porto Python](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/porto-python/) - In the Python community of Porto you can share your Python knowledge, sharpen your programming skills and also just have fun. Join this community to get started and never miss a monthly meetup! Visit Porto Python website! See more Porto Tech Hub communities here.
- [People4People](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/people4people/) - People 4 People is a place to share and discuss solutions and strategies for the daily challenges mainly related to Human Resources (HR). The community meetups, destined essentially for professionals related to people management, business management, teachers and students, will be held on a bimonthly basis and aims to bring together real people around real
- [Data Science for Social Good Portugal](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/data-science-for-social-good-portugal/) - Data Science for Social Good Portugal is an open community of data scientists, data lovers and data enthusiasts that want to tackle problems that really matter. We believe in the power of data to transform our society for the better, for everyone. Our goal is to connect people who have data skills with institutions that
- [Startup Grind](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/startup-grind/) - Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. It is powered by Google for Startups. We host monthly events in 500 cities and 150+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Startup Grind
- [Caffeine Algorithm](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/caffeine-algorithm/) - The main mission of this development organization that loves caffeine and algorithms is to help the largest number of people to know the programming universe, so that they can, acquire new knowledge and evolve even more. Visit Caffeine Algorithm website! See more Porto Tech Hub communities here.
- [As Raparigas do Código](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/as-raparigas-do-codigo/) - At "As Raparigas do Código", we envision a world where women are inspired to pursue and excel at tech careers. No stereotypes attached, no boys-club, no side-eye, no nay-sayers, no gender gap. Our mission is to give women a community of inspirational teachers, charismatic mentors, and supportive allies in Tech. As a non-profit community, we
- [Toastmasters International](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/toastmasters-international/) - Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 300,000 in more than 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. Visit
- [Sue Daley](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/sue-daley/) - Department for International Trade/British Embassy pitch on UK Technology Landscape
- [Glenn Kelly](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/glenn-kelly/) - Where Traditional Art meets Technology The emerging spaces of VR, AR, MR give a new platform to showcase traditional arts. By looking at the IMAGINARIUMS STUDIOS recent capture of a 2h 20min musical ‘The Grinning Man’, Glenn Kelly, Head of Production at the studio will talk about the process ofcapturing the musical theatre show, and
- [Luís Conceição featuring Sound design team](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/luis-conceicao-featuring-sound-design-team/) - The Sound of Numbers Music is one of the most important things when it comes to people's lives. We use music as a vehicle to increase emotions in movies, as a platform to make an impact in games or even to make you cry when it comes to reality shows. Bow how important is musicin
- [Imanol Gomez](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/imanol-gomez/) - Expressive Generative Lighting Light is a fascinating and powerfully expressive medium. Traditionally, the objective of lighting design has been to functionally illuminate a space for any intended purpose. But more interesting is the potential to create an emotional response, rather than a realistic effect.With the advances of lighting technologies and digital control, a huge door
- [Óscar Rodrigues](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/oscar-rodrigues/) - Creativity Powered by Technology There has always been, even since prehistoric times, a very strong connection between music and technology. Our ancestors have been using, and sometimes developing, the best tools available to assist them with the task of musical expression. In a world where technology is becoming increasingly more advanced, accessible, and powerful, we
- [Marta Torneiro](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/marta-torneiro/) - Releases’s Painkiller! Delivering features can be an exciting but they also can be a stressful thing. Managing and aligning releases between different teams is a complex task that can be hard work and time consuming. And then, it becomes a real (almost physical) pain to even think about doing one. We’ve all been there! In this
- [Evgeny Sorokin](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/evgeny-sorokin/) - Technology superpowers in online trading Chatbots, Voice Assistants, AR/VR are transforming the future of investing. NLU, being put together with the traditional user controls, improves modern online trading, enriches user interface and brings the whole new customers’ experience. This talk will cover the recent case studies of implementing a smart virtual assistant to clients of brokerage
- [José Silva](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/jose-silva/) - WebAuthn: The future of Web authentication Every year we see hardware and software providers advertising the end of passwords as we know it. From Apple (with Touch Id) to Microsoft (with Windows Hello) all major vendors have promised the end of passwords, one way or the other. But the arsh truth is: Passwords are not
- [Kateryna Shepeliuk](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/kateryna-shepeliuk/) - Usual people + basic technology = unbelievable social and cultural changes Basic technology can become a tool to create life magic, promote art, increase the quality of education and boost intercultural dialogue. Is it possible to rewrite people’s life stories sitting on your sofa? Do you know how to create new happy memories for unparented
- [Hélder Pereira & Carlos Semedo](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/helder-pereira-carlos-semedo/) - Can computers enjoy their own music? Music has been a part of humanity for longer than we can imagine. Archaeologists have dug up flutes that have seen 40 millennia pass since lips last touched them, and there’s evidence that percussion and singing have been with us for even longer. Today, music continues to contribute meaning,
- [Shai Gretz](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/shai-gretz/) - How Persuasive Can a Computer Be? Project Debater is the first AI system developed to compete in a full-live debate with a human debater. The project, an IBM Grand Challenge developed in the company's Haifa Research lab, is designed to build coherent, convincing speeches on its own, as well as provide rebuttals to the opponent's
- [José Príncipe](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/jose-principe/) - Artificial versus Natural Intelligence This talk provides a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and compares human and machine intelligence which is currently changing the landscape of data analytics, in business and in our everyday life. A brief survey of the evolution of AI is given, and the enablers for the current technology are also described.
- [Sónia Fernandes](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/sonia-fernandes/) - Failing our way into the future Are you afraid of failure? Do you know what it is? What if you actually don’t? Can cultures fail? Or is just you that doesn’t fit in? Can artists fail? Is there such a thing as failed art? Can creativity ever really fail? Are there really no bad ideas,
- [Lisa Lang](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/lisa-lang/) - What are we going to wear on Mars? We live in a world full of technology - we have never moved faster, have been as efficient and smarter than ever. However, in all of the amazing visions of unlimited mobility, technology and connectivity; has anybody actually thought about what we’re going to wear while travelling
- [Paulo Ferreira dos Santos](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/paulo-ferreira-dos-santos/) - Urban Mobility: The Smart Way Chief Executive Officer @ Ubirider
- [IEEE Women in Engineering](https://portotechhub.com/speaker/ieee-women-in-engineering-wie/) - IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is one of the largest international professional organizations dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering. The mission of IEEE WIE is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines globally. IEEE

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