On the Road to Estoril Conferences 2024
EUROPEAN ELECTIONS, DEMOCRACY, AND HEALTH SERVICES SET THE STAGE FOR DEBATES LEADING UP TO THE ESTORIL CONFERENCES
EUROPEAN ELECTIONS. USE YOUR VOTE | May, 23
HEALTH SERVICES | 50 YEARS, THE PAST AND THE FUTURE | May, 29
Carcavelos, 20th May 2024 – Leading up to the Estoril Conferences, scheduled for October 24 and 25 at Nova SBE’s Carcavelos Campus, two debates will stimulate reflection on crucial future issues: the European Elections and Health Services in Portugal.
The first debate, on May 23 at Nova SBE’s Carcavelos Campus, will feature prominent national leaders discussing the power of the vote and its impact on political decisions shaping the European Union’s future. Under the theme ‘EUROPEAN ELECTIONS. USE YOUR VOTE,’ the debate aims to empower young people to understand the importance of voting as a tool for transforming political reality, encouraging active citizenship and democratic debate.
Participants include Paulo Portas (commentator, political analyst, and professor at Nova SBE), Susana Peralta (professor at Nova SBE specializing in Public Economics and Policy), Vânia Neto, and Ana Catarina Mendes (representatives of Aliança Democrática and Partido Socialista, respectively), and European election candidates João Cotrim de Figueiredo (Iniciativa Liberal), Francisco Paupério (Livre), Alexandre Abreu (Bloco de Esquerda), and António Tânger (Chega).
The second debate, on May 29 at the future campus of NOVA Medical School in Carcavelos, will analyze the transformation and evolution of Portuguese health services over the past 50 years and future challenges. The theme ‘Health Services | 50 Years, the Past and the Future’ will feature specialists discussing progress since the National Health Service (NHS) was created in 1979 and strategies for efficiency and sustainability to ensure universal and equitable access to healthcare.
Participants include Helena Canhão (Dean of NOVA Medical School and President of the Council of Portuguese Medical Schools), Carlos Cortes (President of the Portuguese Medical Association), Maria Antónia Almeida Santos (President of the Faculty’s Council of NOVA Medical School and former President of the Parliamentary Health Committee), Luís Campos Pinheiro (professor at NOVA Medical School and Head of the Urology Department at Hospital de São José), and Marta Passadouro (EITHealth InnoStars Ecosystem Lead Portugal). The debate will be moderated by Laurinda Alves, Executive Director of the Estoril Conferences.
Participation in both events is free but requires prior registration:
- EUROPEAN ELECTIONS. USE YOUR VOTE | May 23, 2024, 5:30 pm | Nova SBE’s Carcavelos Campus – Nova SBE Westmont Institute of Tourism and Hospitality | Registration
- HEALTH SERVICES | 50 YEARS, THE PAST AND THE FUTURE | May 29, 2024, 5:30 pm | Future campus of NOVA Medical School in Carcavelos – AHED Building | Registration
On the Road to the Estoril Conferences
Throughout 2024, continuing the call-to-action from the 2022 edition, the Estoril Conferences will promote actions to encourage society’s participation in building a sustainable future based on equality, equity, justice, and peace.
The 2024 Edition of the Estoril Conferences
Organized by Nova SBE and NOVA Medical School, this year’s Estoril Conferences will partner with Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute (D^3), dedicated to studying the impact of new technologies. Co-organizers include the Cascais City Council and Turismo de Portugal.
Under the theme ‘Time to ReThink,’ the Estoril Conferences will return to Nova SBE’s Carcavelos campus on October 24 and 25, 2024, proposing dialogue and collective action to overcome global challenges. The five pillars guiding the conference are Peace, Policies, Planet, Artificial Intelligence & Technology, and Longevity.
The Estoril Conferences call upon civil society, politicians, world leaders, and younger generations for an inspiring debate that values science, technology, and AI, respects nature, and prioritizes solutions based on living systems. It emphasizes holistic approaches to well-being, empowering people to combat polarization and reinforce the importance of multilateralism.
About Estoril Conferences
The Estoril Conferences, an international platform since 2009, bring prestigious world and national leaders to Portugal to discuss global issues. With over 13,000 participants from 105 nationalities and more than 415 renowned speakers, including Nobel Prize winners and heads of state, it inspires new generations to find solutions to global challenges through action coalitions and partnerships.
About Nova SBE
Nova SBE, the most prestigious business school in Portugal, is part of NOVA University of Lisbon. Directed by Prof. Pedro Oliveira, it holds Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and is a member of CEMS since 2007. Most courses are taught in English, reflecting its international vision.
About NOVA Medical School
NOVA Medical School, with over 45 years of history, leads in medical education in Portugal. It has 1,770 medical students, 102 in Nutrition Sciences, 455 in postgraduate training, and 747 teachers and researchers. It ranks first in Lisbon for medical education.
About Harvard’s D^3
Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute (D^3) leads in studying digital technology’s societal and business impacts. It emphasizes a human-centered model and ensures positive impacts from AI and digital technologies, focusing on areas such as AI, data privacy, business models, and the future of work.
About Cascais
Cascais, located on Portugal’s Atlantic Coast, is a major tourist destination known for its exclusive location and history as a refuge for European aristocracy. It hosts international conferences and events and has received awards for sustainability and environmental initiatives.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Estoril Conferences contribute to the SDGs, promoting global progress and collaboration, particularly in SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, by bringing together academics, professionals, and experts in fields like climate action, purposeful economics, and social inequalities.
