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Keynote Speakers

MARY REYNOLDS

landscape designer

Reformed landscape designer who launched her international career by winning a gold medal for garden design at the Chelsea flower show in London in 2002 – a story later told in the movie, “Dare to be Wild”. She is trying to rewild the concept of landscape design into a positive impact profession, that puts nature into the role of lead designer. She is a bestselling author, activist, speaker, writer, columnist and occasional television presenter.

She is the founder of the global movement “We are the ARK – Acts of Restorative Kindness o the Earth”.

Her mission is to decolonise our patches of this planet, patch by patch – garden by garden, park by park. It is past time to restore the Earth’s native plant and animal communities, her clothing of choice, and remind people that our role here on this beautiful home of ours is one of guardian, not gardener.

FERNANDO LAPOSSE

DESIGNER

Fernando Laposse’s work embodies the essence of Learning with Nature. Rather than imposing form or technology, his practice begins by listening ,to materials, to territory and to the communities that have long coexisted with them.
Through research-driven processes and close collaboration with Indigenous knowledge systems, Laposse reveals the ecological, cultural and social intelligence embedded in natural materials often dismissed as marginal or low-value. Sisal, loofah and corn leaves become carriers of memory, resilience and continuity.
At Design Commit 2026, his keynote invites designers, researchers and industry leaders to reconsider material culture as a site of regeneration,where design operates not as extraction, but as care, reciprocity and long-term responsibility.

Learn more about Fernando's work

ANNA HERINGER

Architect

Anna Heringer is an architect, activist and educator who sees architecture as a tool to improve lives. She gained international recognition with the METI School in Bangladesh and has since developed a practice that spans Asia, Africa and Europe, grounded in the use of natural materials such as earth, bamboo and wood.

Her work positions architecture as a catalyst for local development: strengthening cultural confidence, supporting local economies and fostering ecological balance. Through participatory processes and close collaboration with communities, she creates buildings that are socially engaged, environmentally responsible and deeply rooted in place.

For Anna, sustainability is a synonym for beauty: a harmonious relationship between design, structure, materials, context and people. Her approach embodies a vision of architecture that nurtures both society and the environment: a practice guided by her enduring belief that “Form Follows Love.”

Hear Anna's Ted Talk

RUI COUTINHO

Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Board Member - Grupo Mota Engil

Rui Coutinho is Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Board Member at Mota-Engil Next (MEXT) and Adjunct Professor of Innovation at NOVA SBE. A globally recognized keynote speaker and author, his book The Innovation Metabolism: Building the Next Legacy in a World of Permanent Change will be published in 2026.

He previously held senior roles at NOVA SBE, as Executive Director of the Innovation Ecosystem, and Porto Business School, where he founded the Center for Business Innovation and co-created the Digital MBA (ranked #8 globally by the Financial Times). 

Rui has led innovation strategies with organizations such as IKEA, Ford, Philip Morris International, Generali, Sogrape, Grupo José de Mello, Jerónimo Martins, Novo Banco, and SIBS.

DESIGN COMMIT 2026 is proud to partner with Mota-Engil Next (MEXT), through EMERGE: Mota-Engil Real Estate Developers, in a strategic collaboration focused on the future of the built environment and large-scale systems.

Conference opening

WELCOME & CURATORIAL STATEMENT

MARIA JOÃO FÉLIX

GENERAL CHAIR

Academic and designer whose career is marked by a deep commitment to the fields of industrial design, education, industry, circular economy, and sustainability.

Recently completed her postdoctoral research in Design, titled “Bioneurodesign: From Noetics to Supermodernity,” at the Lisbon School of Architecture, reflecting her dedication to expanding the boundaries of design and practice.

In a pivotal role, Maria João Félix serves as the founder and General Chair of the international conference “Design Commit 2024,” a platform that bridges the worlds of design and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation. Her leadership in this capacity underscores her passion for advancing design and industrial synergy. 

Beyond her conference leadership, Maria João Félix is an author, with her book, “Strategic Reflection for Design in Portugal: Systematization of internationally produced thinking on the contours of research in the field of design,” emphasizing her commitment to elevating Portuguese design both nationally and internationally. Maria João Félix’s academic journey includes earning her Ph.D. in Design from the Lisbon School of Architecture in 2013. In 2006, she completed her Master’s in Industrial Design through a collaboration between the School of Arts and Design of Matosinhos | ESAD and the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto | FEUP. Her academic foundation was laid in 1998 when she obtained her degree in Design, specializing in Equipment, from the School of Arts and Design of Matosinhos | ESAD. Her professional journey has been characterized by her dedication to teaching in higher education and her work as an Industrial Designer. Maria João Félix has continuously strived to bridge the gap between academia and industry, emphasizing the importance of adapting educational programs to meet the evolving challenges and market demands within the design industry. From 2012 to 2015, she held the position of a Member of the Council for Evaluation and Quality at the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave. During this time, she actively coordinated evaluation and quality efforts, ensuring the highest standards at the School of Technology | EST and later taking on the role of Coordinator of the School of Design | ESD. Her responsibilities included overseeing self-assessment processes for undergraduate and master’s degree programs, actively contributing to quality committees, and preparing comprehensive reports. Maria João Félix has held significant roles in academia, including Director of the Department of Industrial and Product Design, Director of the Undergraduate Program in Industrial Design, Director of the Master’s Program in Design and Product Development, and head of the Scientific Area of Industrial Design. Her influence is evident in the restructuring of curricular programs, aligning them with the practical needs of the design industry. Her commitment to pedagogical excellence led to a public commendation (no. 1446/2011) for achieving the highest overall average among lecturers at the School of Technology of the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, where she taught seven courses over three years. Currently, Maria João Félix holds the position of Director of the Master’s Program in Design and Product Development and is actively involved in the Technical-Scientific and Pedagogical Councils of ESD_IPCA. She is also an author and reviewer for scientific publications in accredited international journals and has played a pivotal role in organizing scientific events in the field of Industrial Design. Maria João Félix embarked on her career as a designer in 2006, creating a diverse portfolio of works that have been showcased at various fairs and events. She was honored with the Mobis 2001 Prize in recognition of her significant contributions to the design industry.

PAULO CRUZ

GENERAL CHAIR

Paulo J. S. Cruz is a Full Professor of Construction and Technology at the School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho and Researcher at the Laboratory of Landscapes, Heritage and Territory (Lab2PT). President of the School of Architecture, Art and Design (2021-2023 and 2004-2011). Pro-Rector of the University of Minho for Quality of Life and Infrastructure (2017-2021). Director of Lab2PT – Laboratory of Landscapes, Heritage and Territory (2015-2017). President of the Design Institute of Guimarães (since 2015). Editor-in-Chief of the Journal “Architecture, Structures and Construction”, Springer (since 2021).

The R&D activity aims to drive the convergence of Architecture, Construction, and Technology through pioneering research and education related to recent breakthroughs in the art, practice, and theory within these multidisciplinary domains. He devoted his efforts to create and promote a set of laboratorial facilities with a vast potential for research, development and innovation: (1) The Laboratory of Construction and Technology; (2) The Advanced Ceramics Laboratory; (3) The Advanced Design & Technology Lab. The Architecture, Construction and Technology Hub aggregates those facilities and envisages the interdisciplinary collaboration to address emerging challenges (actech.uminho.pt).

FÁTIMA POMBO

CHAIR

Fátima Pombo is Professor of Design, director of the ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture, and director of the Master in Product Design and Engineering at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. She was a visiting professor at the University of Leuven, Belgium, at the Architecture department for almost a decade until 2016. Engaging in international research projects and conferences, she is a sought-after expert, participating in academic activities and serving, among others, as a design jury member for the iF Design Award in Germany. 

Her research appears in scientific publications, including Routledge, Idea Journal, the Journal of Interior Design, Springer, Journal of the British Society for Phenomenology, and Architectoni.ca. Fátima Pombo, an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation postdoctoral fellow, conducted research at the University of Munich and at the University of Heidelberg. Beyond academia, she is cellist, perceiving music as the heartbeat of the world.

FERNANDO MOREIRA DA SILVA

CHAIR

Full Professor Emeritus, with Habilitation in ​​Design; PhD in Built Environment and PhD in Architecture – Visual Communication; MPhil in Color in Interiors; Post-Doctorate in Inclusive Design and Visual Communication Design; Integrated researcher at CIAUD – Research Center for Architecture, Urbanism and Design; Honorary Researcher at SURFACE – Inclusive Design Research Centre, University of Salford (UK); Coordinator of several Research Projects in the field of Design.

Supervisor of more than 90 Master Dissertations, 62 PhD Thesis and 25 Post-Doc; Jury member of numerous Master, PhD and Habilitation; Evaluation panels member for ALBAN, PROTEC Program, CNPq (Brazil) and the Italian Agency ANVUR; Lecturer in Design, Fashion, Inclusive Design, Sustainability and Color; Coordinator of several international conferences and exhibitions; Author of 3 books, several book chapters, articles, papers and communications in Design, Fashion, Color, Inclusivity, Methodologies and Accessibility.

RITA ALMENDRA

CHAIR

Designer and an associate professor with aggregation at the Faculty of Architecture ULisboa

She is the director of the Design Department, coordinator of CIAUD’s Design group and member of the Scientific Council of FA ULisbon. She has an MBA in management with a marketing specialization from the FCEE at Catholic University of Lisbon. Her Master in Design Management was supervised by Prof. Charles Waldman from INSEAD. She lectures at the Under graduation, Master and PhD Programs several courses in the areas of Theory and Critics, Design Studio, Sustainable Design and Design Management. 

She supervised more than 60 master dissertations and 20 PhD Thesis with topics related with her research interest that are the ones of: Design Education and Research, Social Design, Design for Sustainability and Inclusion; Design Cognition, Design Management. Rita published more than 70 papers and several book chapters.

THEMATIC PANELS

PORTUGUESE DESIGN

Industry, Responsibility and Future Practice

MIGUEL VIEIRA BATISTA

Industrial Designer

He studied Design at IADE in Lisbon and at the Glasgow School of Art. Since founding his studio in 2000, he has been developing projects that vary in scale, ranging from objects to spaces.

He has designed industrial products for companies such as Amorim (PT), Authentics (DE), Kvadrat (DK) and Vista Alegre (PT); exhibitions for several cultural institutions such as Experimentadesign and the Lisbon Architecture Triennale; scenography for several editions of ModaLisboa; and interiors for companies such as Allianz, EDP and Renova.

His interest in exhibiting design led him to curate several exhibitions, such as “Dieter Rams Haus” at the Centro Cultural de Belém in 2001 and “Lápis – Drawing Experience” at Loja da Atalaia in 2007.

Since 2003, he has regularly produced and exhibited limited editions of pieces in galleries such as Loja da Atalaia, Cristina Guerra Contemporary Art, Appleton Square, Gabinete and Fundación DIDAC.

He has been a professor at ESAD.CR – Escola Superior de Artes e Design das Caldas da Rainha since 2000, where he teaches Project/Studio in the undergraduate programs of Industrial Design and Spatial Design, as well as in the Master’s program in Product Design.

He has also been a visiting professor at HfG Karlsruhe (DE), ECAL – École cantonale d’art de Lausanne (CH), and Domaine de Boisbuchet (FR).

His work is part of several private and public collections, including the MUDE – Museu do Design.

In 2013 he received the Audi Mentorpreis by A&W, having been nominated by designers Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec.

TRANSDISCIPLINARY PATHS

Design, Public Responsibility and Planetary Transitions

CARLOS RIBEIRO

Biologist, Researcher, and University Lecturer - President of the Landscape Laboratory

He is a member of the Executive Board of the Mission Unit for the European Green Capital 2026 and Co-Chair of its Scientific Committee, contributing to climate governance, nature-based urban strategies, and the transition towards climate-neutral cities.

Before joining the Landscape Laboratory in 2015, he spent six years as a researcher at the Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology. A European Climate Pact Ambassador, he actively promotes climate action through community engagement, education, and sustainability initiatives.

Academically, he holds degrees in Applied Biology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Minho, a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Porto, and a postgraduate qualification in Professional Football Management from the Portuguese Catholic University. He supervises graduate research and leads national and international projects at the science-policy-governance interface.

HELENA FREITAS

Professor of Biodiversity and Ecology at the University of Coimbra

Helena Freitas is Full Professor of Biodiversity and Ecology at the University of Coimbra and recipient of the 2024 EEF Ernst Haeckel Award for outstanding contributions to European ecological science. She coordinates the Centre for Functional Ecology, advancing research that bridges science, societal well-being, and environmental sustainability.

Her work spans Mediterranean ecosystems, agroecology, conservation biology, microbial ecology, and environmental policy, with a strong emphasis on applied research and EU-funded projects focused on agroecology, agrifood systems, and landscape management.

Since 2013, she has held the UNESCO Chair in Biodiversity Safeguard for Sustainable Development. She has founded and led major environmental organizations in Portugal and across Europe. In 2025, she was awarded the National Prize for Science.

JOÃO PEDRO COSTA

PRESIDENT OF CIAUD

João Pedro Costa is an Architect, PhD in Urbanism, and full professor of Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon. He is the President of CIAUD – the Research Centre of Architecture, Urbanism and Design: https://ciaud.fa.ulisboa.pt/index.php/en/

He is currently engaged in research activities, coordinating, and participating in international teams and networks focusing on urban and spatial planning policies, and adaptation to climate change. This research effort is complemented by university extension activities, notably recent contributions to the development of Timor-Leste’s spatial planning system. A significant milestone was achieved in 2016 with the approval of the Spatial Plan for the Island of Ataúro, marking the country’s inaugural regulatory planning instrument. 

By 2023, the Municipal Spatial Plans (PMOT) for Bobonaro and Ermera were ratified under the new Land Use Planning Framework Law, while the PMOTs for Baucau, Lautém, and Viqueque are in their final stages of development. He represents CIAUD at the IFoU (International Forum on Urbanism) network, and earned 8 national and 3 international awards, including the Scientific Prize of the University of Lisbon in Architecture in 2013, 2018 and 2023.

He served as the director of the Portuguese professional journal ‘Arquitecturas’ from 2005 to 2015. In the 2017 municipal elections in Portugal, he ran as a candidate for Vice-President of the City of Lisbon, representing the Social Democrat Party. He subsequently served as a Councillor at the City Council without executive functions. Prior to this, he held positions as an Advisor and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State for Spatial Planning between 2002 and 2004.

FÁTIMA POMBO

director of the ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture

Fátima Pombo is Professor of Design, director of the ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture, and director of the Master in Product Design and Engineering at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. She was a visiting professor at the University of Leuven, Belgium, at the Architecture department for almost a decade until 2016. Engaging in international research projects and conferences, she is a sought-after expert, participating in academic activities and serving, among others, as a design jury member for the iF Design Award in Germany. 

Her research appears in scientific publications, including Routledge, Idea Journal, the Journal of Interior Design, Springer, Journal of the British Society for Phenomenology, and Architectoni.ca. Fátima Pombo, an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation postdoctoral fellow, conducted research at the University of Munich and at the University of Heidelberg. Beyond academia, she is cellist, perceiving music as the heartbeat of the world.

PAULA TRIGUEIROS

Product Design Professor, researcher LAB2PT

Paula Trigueiros is Assistant Professor in Product Design at the Architectural School of University of Minho. Paula has an extensive teaching and research experience that concerns the delivery of inclusive design solutions that specifically involve people with diverse characteristics and needs, e.g., older people and people with disabilities. She teaches Product and Service Design at the School of Architecture, Art and Design and promotes inclusion through Design within her academic activities and social role. Reflecting on her experience on the subject, she created a Service Design tool for promoting inclusion, which is delivered in her most recent book: “Inspiring Designers – Mapping as means to inspire Inclusion by Design” (2024. Moreover, Paula is an active member of teachers’ community of practices concerning teaching innovation, Universal Design for Learning, Technologies at the classroom, and Transforming Assessment for Learning within UMinho. 

Her research appears in scientific publications, including Routledge, Idea Journal, the Journal of Interior Design, Springer, Journal of the British Society for Phenomenology, and Architectoni.ca. Fátima Pombo, an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation postdoctoral fellow, conducted research at the University of Munich and at the University of Heidelberg. Beyond academia, she is cellist, perceiving music as the heartbeat of the world.

DESIGN AS A STRATEGIC DRIVER

Public Innovation, Industry and Territorial Transition

SÍLVIA GARCIA

Board Member at the Portuguese Innovation Agency

Sílvia Garcia is a Board Member at the Portuguese Innovation Agency (ANI). She holds a PhD in Biotechnology, a postgraduate degree in Industrial Management, and a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Faculty of Science and Technology at NOVA University Lisbon (FCT NOVA). She combines a strong scientific background with a strategic vision for innovation and public policy.

With around 20 years of experience at the intersection of science, technology and society, she has dedicated her career to promoting a culture of collaborative innovation, developing public policies that value knowledge, and building bridges between the scientific community and industry. Her work has focused on driving multidisciplinary R&D projects, both national and international, and on fostering strategic partnerships that promote emerging technologies and strengthen Portugal’s innovation ecosystem.

ALEXANDRA VILELA

President of the board of COMPETE 2030

Holding a degree in Sociology and a postgraduate degree in Financial and Budgetary Management and Control,  Alexandra Vilela is the President of the board of  COMPETE 2030.

She was an executive member of the board of directors of ANI — National Innovation Agency, S.A., a member of the executive committee of the Innovation, Technology and Circular Economy Fund (FITEC), an executive member of the steering committee of the Operational Programme Competitiveness and Internationalisation — COMPETE2020, an executive member of the steering committee of the Operational Programme Human Capital (POCH), and an executive member of the steering committee of the Operational Programme Human Potential (POPH).

PRODEP III Manager.

She served as an advisor to the Directorate-General for Regional Development (DGDR).

She was Coordinator of the Innovation and Knowledge Mission Unit (UMIC), Manager of the axes aimed at Administrative Modernization — ESF and ERDF — QCA III, integrated into the Operational Programmes Employment and Social Development (POEFDS) and Information Society (POSI).

DESIGN AT HUMAN & TERRITORIAL SCALE

Material, Culture and Responsible Making

HUGO SILVA

Designer

Hugo Silva is a Portuguese designer working at the intersection of product, technology and applied research. Graduated in Design from theUniversity of Aveiro, he develops integrated solutions that connectstrategic thinking, mechanical design and user experience. His practicespans equipment design, interactive systems and digital interfaces, with a strong focus on feasibility, industrialisation and intellectual property.


As co-founder of DAM, Hugo has led the development of sustainablefurniture and product collections rooted in Portuguese materials andproduction culture. Alongside his studio work, he collaborates in research and innovation projects bridging academia and industry, translating experimental concepts into market-ready outcomes.
Driven by curiosity, he uses drawing as a thinking tool and approacheseach project as a structured process — balancing concept, engineeringconstraints and identity to create solutions that are both robust andmeaningful.

DAM

MATTERPIECES - Luís Lima & Patrícia Gomes

Stone, Territory and Contemporary Material Expression

Matterpieces is a circular design brand reimagining demolition waste as high-quality architectural surfaces. Founded by architects driven by sustainability and material innovation, the studio applies circular economy principles to transform discarded materials into refined floors, walls, furniture, and bespoke design elements. Through collaborative strategies and design-led processes, Matterpieces challenges traditional material cycles, reduces the environmental impact of construction waste, and brings aesthetic, technical, and ecological value to the built environment.

Patrícia Gomes holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Minho and is co-founder of Studio8 and Matterpieces. Her work focuses on sustainability, circular design, and the reinvention of construction practices through material reuse. Between 2013 and 2019, she worked at feld72 in Vienna, developing co-housing and social housing projects while deepening her interest in public space and participatory methodologies. She also founded the collective Prosaico, dedicated to community-driven architectural interventions in public space. Her trajectory reflects a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social impact, positioning circularity as a driver for transforming architecture and the built environment.

Matterpieces
FROM LOCAL INTELLIGENCE TO GLOBAL IMPACT

Curating Design Across Territories

GABRIEL TAN

Principal of Gabriel Tan Studio and Studio Antimatter & Co-founder of Origin Made

Gabriel Tan is a Singaporean designer based in Porto who founded Gabriel Tan Studio in 2016. Working at cultural intersections, he explores new approaches to tradition, craft, and technology. He designs for renowned brands including B&B Italia, Herman Miller, and Louis Poulsen, while also creative directing Japanese furniture brand Ariake and craft-driven design brand Origin Made. His interior design practice, Studio Antimatter, works on selective residential and hospitality projects. Gabriel’s work has received international recognition, including the Industrial Designers Society of America’s IDEA Award, Japan Good Design Award, and the 2025 President’s Design Award for Designer of the Year, Singapore’s highest design accolade.

 

Gabriel Tan co-founded Origin Made with Cherie Er as they believed in something simple: that the people who make objects matter as much as the objects themselves and that the world’s vanishing artisanal traditions deserve a future. Established in Porto in 2019, the brand connects world-class designers with master craftspeople, transforming heritage skills into furniture, lighting, textiles, and collectible objects. By working directly with small family-run workshops and solo artisans, Origin Made gives new life to local materials and techniques, where each piece celebrates human handcraft.

Origin Made
Gabriel Tan
DESIGN AS A STRATEGIC INTERFACE

Technology, Industry and Green Transition

ANTÓNIO BRAZ COSTA

Mechanical Engineer

António Braz Costa is a mechanical engineer graduated from the University ofMinho and a senior leader of R&D organisations with more than three decadesof experience. He began his professional career simultaneously as a lecturer atthe University of Minho and working in the automotive industry. In the 1990s, hemoved into the management of research and technology organisations, takingon the role of General Manager of an RTO.

He is currently General Manager of CITEVE – the Technological Centre for theTextile and Clothing Industries of Portugal – a position he has held since 2009, following an earlier mandate between 2000 and 2005. He also serves as Executive President of CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and AdvancedMaterials, after more than a decade as Executive Board Member.

 

At European level, he is President of TEXTRANET, the European Network ofTextile RTOs, and Vice-President of the Textile ETP – the European TechnologyPlatform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing.

JOANA FERREIRA

Head Designer - Amorim Cork Solutions

Joana Ferreira is the Head of Design at Amorim Cork Solutions (Flooring), where she leads the design innovation of flooring solutions. Her professional identity is deeply rooted in a multi-generational legacy of craftsmanship, a heritage refined through specialized training at Escola Artística Soares dos Reis, followed by a Bachelor’s in Graphic Engineering and a Degree in Design from the Escola Superior de Tecnologia, Gestão e Design (IPP).

In her current leadership role, Joana spearheads the development of innovative flooring collections. Specializing in digital printing technology and agile methodologies, she bridges ancestral knowledge with cutting-edge innovation. A regular presence at international design events, Joana focuses on driving growth through design-led transformation and an unwavering respect for the ‘soul’ of the material. For the past 14 years, her work has represented a unique synthesis of technical excellence, global trend integration, and a deep intuition for the natural essence of cork.

PORTUGAL AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER IN GLOBAL MARKETS

Industrial Capability, Skilled Manufacturing and Internationalisation

SARA SANTOS

Business Development Manager for Home Decor Sector / International Trade and Promotion Department - AICEP

Sara Santos holds a degree in Corporate Communication and a Master’s in International Economics and Management from FEP – University of Porto, with a focus oninternational business and market expansion.

She joined AICEP in 2019 at the Copenhagen office and was based in Paris between 2020 and2023, where she managed the Home & Décor sector in the French market and supportedPortuguese companies in their international positioning. During this period, she coordinated thefirst collective Portuguese participation under the umbrella brand MADE IN PORTUGAL naturally at Paris Design Week.

Since 2024, Sara has been working as Business Development Manager for the Home DecorSector, leading the strategic development and international promotion of the Portuguese Home& Decor Cluster, and collaborating closely with the different stakeholders in the sector. She hasalso been involved in external promotion initiatives for the Home sector in multiple markets, including recently in Saudi Arabia, a market that has generated significant interest fromPortuguese companies.

LIPOR - From Waste Management to Biodiversity Systems

Circular Infrastructure as Regenerative Design

DIANA NICOLAU

LIPOR - Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Unit

Degree in Biology and Geology, from Aveiro University (Portugal) and Certificate to Trainer (CAP) with pedagogical competence.

She has been working since 2004 to actual date, in LIPOR – Municipalities Association for Sustainable Waste Management of Greater Porto (Portugal).

Currently, she is responsible for the Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Unit. She is also the project manager on Circular Economy and on Biodiversity. As a trainer at the LIPOR Academy, she organizes and dynamizes Training Programs.

Represents and promotes the Organization in several initiatives such as conferences, seminars, meetings and working groups, internal and external (National and European level).

Between 2020 and 2024, she collaborated with ISEP – Engineering Institute of Oporto, as a teacher of a Curricular Unit “Environmental Techniques for Industry”, in the Postgraduate Degree “Integrated Management Systems of Quality, Environment and Safety”.

DESIGNING FOR GLOBAL MARKETS

Sustainable Value and International Positioning

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