Porto Tech Hub, an association whose mission is to position Porto as a global technology centre of excellence, is launching a new season of the Voice2Tech podcast in partnership with Universidade Fernando Pessoa (UFP), fostering collaboration between technology professionals and organisations while contributing to the attraction and retention of talent in the region.

Hosted and moderated by Luís Silva, President of Porto Tech Hub, this season consists of seven episodes and features 19 guests from companies, academia, and organisations within the technology ecosystem. Topics will include cybersecurity, the future of remote work, the role of unicorns and multinational companies in Porto, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the growth of people and businesses, legislation, and computer science education.

“With this new season of Voice2Tech, we want to continue providing a space for open conversation where different perspectives from the technology sector come together. By bringing companies, academia, and the community together, we aim to encourage reflection that is closer to reality and contribute to a more connected ecosystem that is better prepared for what comes next,” says Luís Silva, President of Porto Tech Hub.

This edition of Voice2Tech features guests including Alex Santos (StartUp Portugal), Bruno Alves (Optimizer), Carlos Soares (FEUP), Diogo Mónica (Anchorage Digital), Feliz Gouveia (UFP), Filipe Macedo (Artificial Portugal Intelligence), Halan Borges (CyberME), Hélder Ribeiro (MC Sonae), Isabel Geriante (ISS Tech Portugal), Magda Cocco (Vieira d’Almeida), Marco Oliveira (Uphold), Nuno Marques (ARMIS Group), Pedro Mota (AKA People), Ricardo Neves (InvestPorto), Ricardo Queirós (ESMAD and INESC), Ricardo Ribeiro (BrightFS and CPBS), Samuel Costa Marques (IPAM), Sónia Gomes (Fractional UX Product Design Lead), and Tiago Coelho (Pixelmatters).

The partnership with Universidade Fernando Pessoa is part of Porto Tech Hub’s strategy to strengthen the connection between its member companies and academia, creating opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and the development of initiatives linked to Porto’s technology ecosystem. In addition to the podcast, this collaboration aims to bring the academic environment closer to business reality and encourage joint projects between different organisations across the city.

During the 10th anniversary edition, the podcast featured 21 guests, achieved more than 400 listening hours across all platforms, and generated over 35,000 Instagram views, with an audience spread across four continents.

You can now watch the first episode HERE. Stay tuned!