Algarve Evolution, with the support of GDG Lagos, are delighted to invite you to the Public Session of the Algarve Digital Innovators Network - ADI, taking place on 27 July 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Auditorium 1.5, Penha Campus, University of Algarve, Faro.

The event will mark the public presentation of the Algarve Digital Innovators 2030 Development Plan, developed with the involvement of the communities, consultants, investors and organisations that participate in and support this regional network.

Your presence and contributions will be highly valuable as we continue working together to build a more connected, innovative and competitive regional ecosystem.

The event will provide simultaneous interpretation from Portuguese into English and from English into Portuguese.

PROGRAM

2:30 p.m. — Participant reception

2:45 p.m. — Opening and presentation

Algarve Digital Innovators 2030 Development Plan

António Guerreiro, Algarve Evolution

3:15 p.m. — Roundtable: The importance of the ADI Network for the regional innovation ecosystem

Moderator:

António Guerreiro, Algarve Evolution

Participants:

• Flor dos Reis, LOFT — ADI Community

• Manuela Defrancesco, Portimão Digital Nomads — ADI Community

• Wouter Hejnen, Sotavento Invest — Investor

• Brendon McCarthy — Independent Consultant

4:00 p.m. — The present and future of the Algarve innovation ecosystem

• Joaquim Nascimento, Algarve Evolution

• João Guerreiro, Algarve STP

• Hugo Barros, University of Algarve / CRIA

4:30 p.m. — Questions and discussion with the audience

4:45 p.m. — Closing session

Representative of CCDR Algarve

5:00 p.m. — Drinks and networking

Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required.

Please confirm your attendance by 23 July.