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GLOBAL HEALTH FORUM

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29-30 September 2023

Estoril Congress Center, Cascais

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This event brings together experts from different areas of knowledge to discuss the issues shaping the future of healthcare from a multidisciplinary and integrated perspective to ensure “Health for All”.

Global Health Forum is the one of the biggest healthcare events of the year in Portugal, bringing together renowned national and international experts to find solutions to the main challenges that people and governments will face in the coming years.

Global Health Forum aims to raise our individual and collective awareness of the role of healthcare as a fundamental element of economic development, social cohesion and the well-being and security of citizens.

Global Health Forum acknowledges that people's health is linked closely to poverty reduction, equity and social justice, food, housing, access to healthcare, climate change and education.

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2 Day’s  |  + 1.000 participants  |  Keynote speakers  |  Plenary Sessions  |  Expert Panels  |  Workshops  |  Proof of Concept l Networking  |  Exhibitors Zone  |  Startups Area

2 Days of Inspiration, Commitment and Enthusiasm

Artificial Intelligence  |  Urbanism  |  Science & Technology  |  Climate Change  |  Digital Health l  Development & Sustainability  |  Health Policies 

Speakers

Discover the speakers of Global Health Forum

Abel Garcia Abejas

Coordinator of the EIHCP of the Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa and President of the CES of the same hospital. Digital Health and Personalized Care

Adalberto Campos Fernandes

Chairman of the Global Health Forum
Former Minister of Health of Portugal

Adão Rocha

President of APTAS Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Alexandra Bento

Professional Society of Portuguese Nutritionists Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention Nutrition and Health

Alfonso Vegara

Founder and Honorary President of Fundacion Metropoli Innovation Towards a Better Life

Álvaro Beleza

President of SEDES Global Health and Global Policies
Ana Clara Silva

Ana Clara Silva

Regional Director of Longevity Policies of Regional Government of RAM Health and Longevity

Ana França

Former National Transplant Coordinator for Organs, Tissues, and Cells at the Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation The Future of Transplantation
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Main Topics

Artificial Intelligence Beyond Limits

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions are transforming the way healthcare is provided. From faster diagnostics to the discovery of new links between genetic codes to robot-assisted surgery, the use of AI in healthcare is driving medical treatment and patient experience. Is AI reinventing modern healthcare through machines that can predict, understand, learn and act? This is something worth discussing…!

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Rethinking the Innovation Pathway

How? Questioning is the best starting point to come up with answers. How to promote ideas, how to retain talent, how to receive proper training and guidance from experts, how to speed up business, how to... Rethinking the Path of Innovation is the first step in redefining the future of healthcare.

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Digital Health Trends and Tendencies

The alliance between technology and people, from healthcare professionals to users, is already there. From telemedicine to data processing, from wearable devices such as smartwatches to augmented reality in clinical settings, there is a whole world of digital health to explore.

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Global Health & Climate Transition

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis but a public health emergency, given its potential to multiply physical and mental healthcare needs. It's not just the elderly, the population experiencing economic difficulties and people with a health condition who face the greatest risk of mortality – climate change will have a major impact on global health. And the entire environmental footprint of the healthcare sector must also be taken into account.

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Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it's talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property... Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

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Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

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Universal Coverage: Myth or Reality

Governments, the private sector and civil society are three key elements of an urgent debate. We will bring together several countries, with different realities and experiences, to find answers to some of the most pressing questions.

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Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

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Parallel Sessions

Digital Health and Personalized Care

Global Compliance: a Call to Action

Architecture, Health and Wellness

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health Implementation Science

Health Management Innovation

Citizen Forum

The Future of Transplantation

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

Realising the Full Potential of Women's Health and Well-being

Data Science and Interoperability

A New Generation of Hospitals

The New Frontiers on Laboratorial Medicine

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Nutrition & Health

Vaccines and new frontiers of life

Health & the Challenge of Quality

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future

CEO´s Forum

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Patient Power

Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

Health Professionals Forum

Health and Longevity

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Co-organised by Fórum Saúde XXI and CIM Global, Global Health Forum is a unique opportunity to promote debate and knowledge sharing and to engage in collective efforts to find solutions to healthcare challenges.

The strategic purpose of FÓRUM SAÚDE XXI, established in 2014,  is the production of knowledge and reflection on the different issues and challenges modern societies are currently faced with. Bearing this in mind, soon became an organisation gathering the main institutions, entities and stakeholders with an active and relevant role in the healthcare sector in Portugal.

The main objective of the FÓRUM SAÚDE XXI is to contribute to a more humanized, more inclusive, more equitable healthcare system, capable of optimizing human, technical and financial resources with a view to sustained and sustainable development that meets people’s needs and expectations.

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Adalberto Campos Fernandes

Chairman of the Global Health Forum
Former Minister of Health of Portugal

Professor at the National School of Public Health at the University Nova from Lisbon. Minister of Health of the XXI Constitutional Government (2015-2018). PhD in Health Administration from the University of Lisbon. Integrates the Research Center in Public Health (CISP) of NOVA ENSP and the Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC) at NOVA University. Integrates the Regional Director’s Advisory Council NCD of the European Region of WHO. President of the General Assembly of the Institute of Health Based on Evidence. Vice President of the School Board of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon. Academic Member of the National Academy of Medicine of Portugal. integrates several National and International Scientific Associations.

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Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

Sustainable health, with a focus on prevention, is a vital concept in our rapidly changing world. It recognizes that a healthy population is not just a result of advanced medical treatments but a product of comprehensive strategies that prioritize well-being from the ground up.

Prevention is the cornerstone of sustainable health. It’s about tackling health issues at their roots rather than simply addressing symptoms. This approach involves promoting healthier lifestyles, providing access to clean water and nutritious food, and ensuring adequate sanitation and hygiene. It’s about vaccination campaigns to prevent infectious diseases, education to promote mental health, and policies that mitigate environmental risks.

One key aspect of sustainable health is environmental stewardship. Our health is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction can all have profound health impacts. Therefore, initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture are integral to our long-term well-being.

Access to healthcare is another critical component of sustainable health. Universal healthcare systems ensure that everyone has equitable access to essential medical services, regardless of their socioeconomic status. This not only improves individual health but also reduces health disparities within society.

Community engagement is also pivotal. Local initiatives that encourage physical activity, healthy eating, and social connections can have a significant impact on public health. When communities are actively involved in their health, they become more resilient to health crises and better equipped to prevent diseases.

Education plays a crucial role in sustainable health. Teaching individuals about healthy behaviors, nutrition, and the importance of regular check-ups empowers them to take control of their own well-being. Moreover, health literacy is a powerful tool in making informed decisions about prevention and treatment.

In conclusion, sustainable health with a focus on prevention is about building a resilient, healthy society for the long term. It’s not just about treating illnesses but about addressing the root causes, from lifestyle choices to environmental factors. By prioritizing prevention, we can reduce the burden on healthcare systems, improve quality of life, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Improving the Health Workforce for a better Health System

Join top healthcare professionals in an intimate setting to explore into the critical issue of “Improving the Health Workforce for a Better Health System.” This panel will discuss actionable strategies for talent development, retention, and systemic reform. A must-attend for those committed to healthcare excellence.

The new frontiers on Laboratory Medicine

The future of laboratory medicine has already begun and is based on significant technological advances that allow us to overcome new frontiers in the field of diagnosis. Genomics is the main support of the new medical paradigm known as Precision Medicine or Personalized Medicine, in which the definition of the molecular diagnosis of each patient determines the specific and individualized therapy for each and every one that is needed. Oncogenomics, a fundamental discipline for the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary or acquired oncological diseases, is one of the areas that most benefits and will benefit from this laboratory advance.

Likewise, proteomics has opened new frontiers in the laboratory diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in peripheral blood, at a very early stage, confirming the slightest clinical suspicions, even when another type of exams reveal nothing or are too invasive. Considering the possibility of the effectiveness of new drugs, already existing or under development, acting in the very early stages of this form of dementia, preventing its evolution, it is urgent the use of new tests that allows, in peripheral blood, measuring of certain proteins, with very high sensitivity and specificity doing precociously the AD diagnosis allowing, to act effectively on this disease, surpassing a new frontier not only in laboratory medicine but, more specifically, in neurology.

Young Leaders in Investigation - Funding Opportunities

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the key to innovation lies in harnessing the insights of young researchers. Our upcoming conference session brings together future leaders to explore pivotal topics that will shape the trajectory of healthcare. Delve into discussions on career paths, global healthcare trends, collaboration strategies, and fostering innovation. Gain insights into leveraging the potential of Portuguese researchers abroad to drive innovation, while also brainstorming approaches to nurture a thriving culture of innovation within Portugal’s healthcare sector. Join us for this essential conversation that envisions Portugal as a hub for healthcare innovation, attracting and retaining the brightest young minds.

By tapping into the perspectives of young researchers, this discussion bridges global insights with local initiatives, offering fresh ideas and cross-disciplinary solutions. It’s an opportunity to cultivate an innovation-driven mindset within Portugal’s healthcare landscape and foster valuable cross-border knowledge exchange.

Citizen Forum

This parallel session discusses the importance of citizen engagement, empowerment, and participation in achieving a better healthcare system. In this session, we will discuss the role of universal health coverage and providing access to quality healthcare services for all citizens. In this context, we will discuss healthcare as a public good and the importance of citizens’ rights and responsibilities. We also discuss the importance of citizen engagement in advocating for policy changes, better healthcare services, and accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers. In this parallel session, we will explore the concept of health literacy and how it empowers citizens to make informed decisions about their health. Discuss initiatives that promote health literacy among the general population. Acknowledge the challenges and barriers to citizen engagement and participation in healthcare. These include socioeconomic disparities, lack of information, or bureaucratic obstacles. Discuss the importance of supportive policy and legal frameworks encouraging citizen participation in healthcare decisions. Share examples of countries or regions with effective policies in this regard. Talk about the role of citizens in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare measures. Encourage discussions on diet, exercise, and mental health. Encourage forum members to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts; creating a space where diverse perspectives can appear, and constructive solutions can be built is essential. We will note the importance of entrepreneurship in the better connection between people and health services.

Health Tourism, Wellbeing & Quality of Life

Opportunities and goals for health & tourism.

There’s an unquestionable link between Health and Tourism. Historically, the early motivations for travel were closely related to ideas of wellbeing and health and mainly to destinations that focused on offering known health benefits. (Thermal Spas are a good exemple).

In the XXI century, the role of tourism in improving health indicators must be recognized in the Future Health Agenda, for a better Health and the best quality of life!

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

Climate change is the order of the day. There are those who deny or devalue them and there are those who have an apocalyptic perspective of their effects.

In terms of health, the WHO estimates that between 2030 and 2050 climate change could be responsible for approximately 250,000 deaths annually.

In this session the debate will focus on the need to adopt — individually and collectively — behaviors and solutions that promote environmental sustainability through more effective management of natural resources, production processes and consumption habits.

Abel Garcia Abejas

Coordinator of the EIHCP of the Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa and President of the CES of the same hospital.

Born in Madrid,
Portuguese
Degree in medicine and surgery by UEx (Spain)
Specialist in General and Family Medicine
Master in Bioethics
Competence to the Order in Palliative Medicine
PhD student at FCS-UBI
Coordinator of the EIHCP of the Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa and President of the CES of the same hospital.
Invited Assistant Professor at FCS-UBI in Medical Ethics.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they  add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Data Science and Interoperability

Data Science and interoperability cover the heart of healthcare technology development. It is the road that paves the way to innovation. Healthcare organizations’ data may help improve diagnosis, new treatments, patient care, and general services. We will discuss where we stand today and how we can speed up technology adoption supported by data science and interoperability.

Health Management Innovation

In the understanding that innovation is nothing more than decisions and initiatives to improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, safety, equity in accessibility and sustainability, with measurable impacts on management and its results, we chose to gather a set of of experts with diverse and successful experiences in various parts of the world.

Considering that innovation must be above all an idea, a product, a service or a path, we will approach it as a management culture, transversal to all activity and integrated into a strategic vision.

In a changing world and in an extremely dynamic sector, practical examples are an added value for the manager who needs to invest in his human capital on a daily basis, retaining and attracting the best, in the quality of the care provision, in the excellence of research and on the competitiveness of available technology, aiming to have answers in advance and sustainable results.

As Charles Darwin said “It is not the strongest that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that best adapts to change”, so we will focus on how to improve management, using and adapting cases of unequivocal success.

Adão Rocha

President of APTAS

Naturalness. Fânzeres – Gondomar Widower, 3 children
Auxiliary Health Technician – CHEDV
Degree in Social Gerontology – ISSSP
ZonaVerde Trainer – Santa Maria da Feira
President of the Portuguese Association of Auxiliary Health Technicians Member of the Rotary Club of Feira
Member of the S.M Feira Blood and Bone Marrow Donor Group Member of the Senior Forum of Santa Maria da Feira

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Homecare: New Challenges & Opportunities

Municipalities, Health and Proximity Forum

Health increasingly asserts itself as a global ecosystem to which the multifactorial set of sectoral policies converges and contributes. The old WHO expression – Health in all Policies clearly expresses the strategic direction that must be pursued by health systems in different countries. The ongoing demographic and epidemiological transition reinforces the importance of policy integration. Thinking globally and acting locally constitutes the structuring axis of the development of social policies and, in particular, of health policies.

The transformation of health systems in search of new answers, more adequate and adjusted to people’s needs, requires valuing proximity and, consequently, strengthening local policies. The progressive involvement of local authorities in the health ecosystem will contribute decisively to the integration and qualification of responses. This Parallel Session of the Global Health Forum aims at an open, free debate that creates ideas for the future for this new challenge that arises in terms of local and proximity policies.

Healthcare, Globalization and Sustainability

Globalization, health care, and sustainability are interconnected and require careful consideration to ensure the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Cooperation, equitable access to health care, and sustainable practices are essential for addressing  the health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

We need to promote  circular economy in One Health, to achieve a better health for humans, animals, plants and the planet.

Session 18 will address  this issues, looking at risks, benefits and drawbacks.

Health Professionals Forum

Portugal in 2048: between incapacity and proactivity – the role of health professionals in the paradigm shift

Aging is more than just the passing of time in an individual and a society, but above all it is a socio-economic challenge that has profound implications for existing and future resources.

This discussion table will be integrated by several health professionals who, due to their experience and different views, can help define how we can achieve, instead of an aging in disability and with a few years of quality life, we can propose an aging with high potential.

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Home Care - New Challenges and Opportunities

Taking healthcare at home improves the customer experience in terms of personal comfort, but also in terms of safety and clinical quality, namely by reducing avoidable adverse events.

Home hospitalization on the scale of the Portuguese SNS is proving to be an essential response to reducing the average hospital delay, allowing the release of means and resources that drive the improvement of access and response times.

Home care constitutes a substantial market opportunity for different operators in the public, private and social sectors, and an excellent initiative for creating greater value for all stakeholders in the sector.

Patient Power

This session aims to highlight the importance of a citizen-centric system by demonstrating the impact of innovative patient association initiatives that result in improvements in quality of life, care, research and decision-making processes, thus adding value to the system.

Mental Health & Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments and research and development. The area of mental health is no exception. 

The panel aims to reflect and promote debate on the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence to promote mental health and well-being, with a special focus on promoting healthier work environments, stress management and burnout prevention.

CEO Forum

This parallel session aims to improve collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system, including government agencies, healthcare providers, industry, and citizens, which is crucial for enhancing access and the quality of care. Our main goal is establishing communication channels among all stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and collaboration. In this session, we pursue a shared vision and mission statement outlining common healthcare system goals. These goals should prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality of care for all citizens. Align government policies, regulations, and incentives with the overarching goal of improving healthcare access and quality. Encourage policies that promote innovation and efficiency. This Forum will discuss the importance of interoperability and data sharing among healthcare providers, payers, and industry partners, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of patient needs and healthcare outcomes. The debate should also be centered on adopting healthcare technologies, such as electronic health records, and telemedicine, to improve care coordination and accessibility. We will also discuss the importance of implementing performance-based incentives for healthcare providers and organizations to promote high-quality care and better patient outcomes. This parallel session aims to encourage partnership efforts that focus on healthcare innovation and improvement, as improving collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system is an ongoing process that requires commitment, flexibility, and a patient-centered approach. By working together and implementing these strategies, it is possible to make significant progress in improving access and the quality of care for all citizens.

Nutrition & Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

A New Generation of Hospitals

The structure of hospitals, their services, the complexity of the patients they treat and their performance depend to a large extent on the available resources and the degree of proximity or coordination between all. It is important to reflect on the results that hospitals present: for citizens and patients, for funders, for professionals and for the governance of these institutions. As well as about the new challenges they face.

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Health Implementation Science

Implementation science is essential to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and policies, programs and interventions in real contexts. How to develop strategies to improve and expand existing interventions and accelerate the adoption of new scientifically proven practices? This session includes the intervention of experts and the discussion of practical cases, in order to explore strategies to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

Global Compliance: a Call to Action

Global compliance has gained importance as companies recognize the need to address sustainability, ethical, and governance-related issues. These challenges require a strategic approach, strong leadership commitment, effective governance structures, and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

Digital Health and Personalized Care

In a global context, digital health can help bridge gaps in healthcare access and resources, particularly in underserved or remote areas. Nevertheless, answers are still needed. Are digital health and personalized care a reality for everyone or do they exacerbate inequalities? Do they add value to health institutions’ management? What is the role of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics? And what are the main ethical issues raised?

Ana Clara Silva

Regional Director of Longevity Policies of Regional Government of RAM

Ana Clara Silva, is currently the Regional Director of Longevity Policies of the Regional Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Her Credit is due to the creation of this political project aimed at the governance of Longevity and universal protection in aging, a pioneer in the European framework and in the outermost context of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. As Regional Director for Integrated Policies and Longevity, she vehemently voiced the Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030’s themes and programmed actions related to combating ageism by promoting age and longevity-friendly environments. Furthermore, she has prioritized the implementation, expansion, development, and improvement of long-term care, framing it in the European Union’s triple goal of ensuring universal coverage of long-term care, which focuses on the elderly, ensuring their financial sustainability.
Since 2019, she also assumes the position of Technical Coordination of the Continuing Care Network of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. At this level she became devoted to designing a cohesive investment as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026, which is the national response to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. This investment aime to create 1080 integrated responses/continued care places at Autonomous Region of Madeira, including in Mental Health, particularly in dementia symptoms, and others disease associated d with aging
With over 37 years of professional experience, with a versatile performance in many areas of intervention in Health, Social Action, and Public Finance. She is proficient in strategic planning, definition, and implementation of Social-Public policies, and she has a wide experience in Health Administration, particularly in Health Communication, Epidemiology and Risk Communication. She has also experience in Planning and Organizational Development of Health Information Systems and in conducting Integrated Governance Projects within the Gerontological Plan of the Autonomous Region of Madeira 2009-2013, and in the Regional Plan for Active Aging 2016-2019.

Academic qualifications

  • Diploma of Advanced Studies in Public Health, specialization in Health Policy, Management and Health Administration, Universidade NOVA de Lisbon; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública;
  • Master’s Degree in public health with specialization in Policy and Health Administration, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, National School of Public Health, Lisbon;
  • Postgraduate Course in Strategic Management and Marketing – partner network of Institutions of Higher Education – University of Coimbra and University of Minho (School of Economics and Management);
  • Postgraduate course in Management and Public Administration, partner network of Institutions of Higher Education – University of Coimbra and University of Minho (School of Economics and Management);
  • Postgraduate course in Methods and Techniques of Qualitative Research in Health, Universidade Nova de Lisboa; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública;
  • Diploma of Higher Specialized Studies in Mental and Psychiatric Health Nursing, Ministry of Education – Department of Higher Education; Term n-º14914;
  • Bachelor of Nursing, Ministry of Education – General Directorate of Higher Education; Term n-º14914.

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Health and Longevity

Experts from different sectors will discuss how to promote healthy longevity. The debate will focus on new approaches that can shape the future of a healthier and more resilient population, such as home care, disease prevention, habitat after 60 years and even naturals spas as an intergenerational health resource.

Ana França

Former National Transplant Coordinator for Organs, Tissues, and Cells at the Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation

Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & national health care service. Skilled in Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Clinical Research, and Medical Education. Strong consulting professional with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) focused in Medicine from Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Lisboa.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Álvaro Beleza

President of the Coordinating Council, SEDES

Currently Director of the Blood Service at CHLN/Hospital de Santa Maria Clinical
Professor of Transfusion Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,University of Lisbon/Hospital of Santa Maria
Degree in Medicine Faculty of Medicine University of Porto (1987)
Specialist Immuno-Hemotherapy University Hospital of Coimbra (1996)
Clinical Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon HSM
Vice-President of the South Regional Council of the Portuguese Medical Association (2007-2010)
National Secretary of the Socialist Party responsible for Health (November 2011/November 2014)
Health Studies Cabinet Coordinator/LIIP of the PS (2011/2014)
President Coordinating Council of SEDES-Association for Development Economic and Social since 2018.

Session: 30 Sept - 12:10

Global Health and Global Policies

National and global healthcare systems, including medical care and public healthcare services, the allocation of resources between countries and organisations, and the practical implementation of programs while solutions for the achievement of health objectives are some of the issues to be discussed. The health challenges are global!

Alfonso Vegara

Founder and Honorary President of Fundacion Metropoli Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Alfonso Vegara has a PhD in City and Regional Planning and degrees in Architecture, Economics, and Sociology. He was President of ISOCARP, the International Society of City and Regional Planners, which has members in over 70 countries. He is a Fellow and Trustee of the Eisenhower Fellowships, and since 2005, he is Honorary Consul General of Singapore in Madrid.

Alfonso Vegara has been lecturing Urbanism at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Universidad de Navarra, and Universidad CEU San Pablo. He was also a visiting scholar at the School of Design of the University of Pennsylvania and Advisor of ETH Zurich Polytechnic.

His ideas and projects have been disseminated through more than 30 books and International Conferences in Europe, The United States, Latin America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. His projects have been awarded prizes by The United Nations, The European Union, The European Council of Spatial Planners, Architects´ Associations, Entrepreneurial Associations, Cities, and National Governments. Among these awards is the “Rey Jaime I “prize, given by the King of Spain to recognize Alfonso Vegara’s contribution to the fields of Urbanism and Sustainability. He has also been awarded in three occasions with the prestigious “European Award of Planning” for his work in Euskal Hiria, The Basque city region and the design of the eco-city of Sarriguren in Navarra. He’s member of the Jury of the “Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize” and current President of the jury at the “European Regional and Urban Planning Awards”. He’s been advisor for more than 15 years to the Government of Singapore, as well as of various cities around the world, including: Yokohama, Mexico DF, Bilbao, Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo, Casablanca, Moscow and Medellin.

Alfonso Vegara is the Founder and Honorary President of Fundacion Metropoli, an international center of excellence dedicated to research, design, and innovation in cities around the world. Fundacion Metropoli has an alliance with Microsoft in order to work in different cities of the world at the intersection between Territory and Technology. In 2016 he ended the direction of the project “Caribe & Santanderes Diamond in Colombia” which has been awarded by the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona as the “Innovative Idea Award of 2015”.

The focus of Alfonso Vegara’s work is to promote strategic values of cities and their future opportunities in a complex and interrelated world. His ideas and projects are presented in the books he has written: “Territorios Inteligentes” and the recently “Supercities. The Intelligence of Territory”; this last publication received the Gerd Albers Award for best book of 2016 by ISOCARP.

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Innovation Towards a Better Life

Talking about innovation is not just talking about new products or services; it’s talking about the creation and spread of new processes and methods that may lead us to new business opportunities, professions and work environments.

Better machinery, more effective equipment, environmental-friendly buildings, better software, data processing, research and development (R&D), design, intellectual property… Innovation is key to addressing profound social and global challenges and may improve our quality of life!

Alexandra Bento

Professional Society of Portuguese Nutritionists

Academic education
  • PhD in Food Consumption Sciences from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto
  • Master in Food Innovation from the Catholic University of Portugal
  • Post-Graduation in Health Management by Católica Porto Business School
  • Degree in Nutrition Sciences from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto

 

Relevant positions

  • Chairman of the Order of Nutritionists (2012 to date)
  • President of the Installing Committee of the Order of Nutritionists (2011 – 2012)
  • President of the Portuguese Association of Nutritionists (1998 – 2011)

 

Professional activity

  • Senior Advisor in the career of Senior Health Technician at the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge
  • Invited Professor at the School of Biotechnology at the Catholic University of Portugal and at the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the NOVA University of Lisbon

Session: 30 Sept - 09:30

Nutrition and Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?

Session: 30 Sept - 14:30

Sustainable Health: Towards Prevention

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Vaccines and new frontiers of life

In a world where emerging diseases continually threaten our global health, a new chapter is being written in the history of vaccines. The parallel session, “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life,” explores the intricate interaction between science, innovation, and public health as we face unprecedented challenges. This parallel session delves into the rapid development of vaccines to combat the ever-evolving landscape of infectious diseases. From the groundbreaking mRNA technology utilized in COVID-19 vaccines to the tireless efforts of researchers and healthcare professionals on the front lines, we face the extraordinary endeavors of our time. However, with these breakthroughs comes controversy. “Vaccines and New Frontiers of Life” aims to debate the skepticism and misinformation surrounding vaccines, highlighting the importance of science-based decision-making and the battle against vaccine hesitancy. It highlights the voices of experts dedicated to dispelling myths and ensuring the public understands the significance of vaccination in safeguarding our collective well-being. As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges of emerging diseases, this session takes viewers on a journey through the triumphs, trials, and triumphs again in the realm of vaccines. It invites all the participants to reflect on vaccines’ critical role in our modern society and underscores the need for global cooperation in the face of these relentless threats. In this parallel session of the Global Heal Forum, we would like to explore the nexus between science, ethics, and public health, contributing to a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of solutions to safeguard our future in an ever-changing world.

As novas fronteiras da Medicina Laboratorial

O futuro da medicina laboratorial já começou e assenta em significativos avanços tecnológicos que nos permitem ultrapassar novas fronteiras no domínio do diagnóstico. A genómica é o principal suporte do novo paradigma médico conhecido como Medicina de Precisão ou Medicina Personalizada, em que a definição do diagnóstico molecular de cada doente determina a terapêutica específica e individualizada para cada um. A oncogenómica, disciplina fundamental para o diagnóstico e tratamento de doenças oncológicas hereditárias ou adquiridas, é uma das áreas que mais beneficia e beneficiará deste avanço laboratorial.

Da mesma forma, a proteómica abriu novas fronteiras no diagnóstico laboratorial da Doença de Alzheimer (DA) no sangue periférico, numa fase muito precoce, confirmando as mais ligeiras suspeitas clínicas, mesmo quando outro tipo de exames nada revela ou é demasiado invasivo. Considerando a possibilidade da eficácia de novos medicamentos, já existentes ou em desenvolvimento, actuarem nas fases muito iniciais desta forma de demência, impedindo a sua evolução, urge a utilização de novos testes que permitam, no sangue periférico, medir determinadas proteínas, com altíssima sensibilidade e especificidade fazendo precocemente o diagnóstico da DA permitindo atuar eficazmente nesta doença, ultrapassando uma nova fronteira não só na medicina laboratorial mas, mais especificamente, na neurologia.

Data Science e a Interoperabilidade dos Dados

Data Science e interoperabilidade cobrem o cerne do desenvolvimento de tecnologia para a saúde. É a estrada de informação que abre caminho para a inovação. Os dados das organizações de saúde podem ajudar a melhorar o diagnóstico, novos tratamentos, atendimento ao paciente e serviços gerais. Iremos discutir em que ponto estamos nos dias de hoje e como podemos acelerar a adoção de tecnologia suportada por data science e pela interoperabilidade.

Cuidados Domiciliários: Novos Desafios e Oportunidades

Levar os cuidados de saúde a casa permite melhorar a experiência do cliente em termos do conforto pessoal, mas também no plano da segurança e da qualidade clínica, designadamente pela redução de eventos adversos evitáveis.

A hospitalização domiciliária à escala do SNS português está a revelar-se uma resposta essencial para a redução da demora média hospitalar, permitindo libertar meios e recursos que impulsionam a melhoria do acesso e dos tempos de resposta.

Os cuidados em casa constituem uma oportunidade de mercado substancial para os diferentes operadores dos setores público, privado e social, e uma excelente iniciativa para a criação de maior valor para todos os stakeholders do setor.

Fórum dos CEO

Esta sessão paralela visa melhorar a colaboração entre os stakeholders no sistema de saúde, incluindo entidades oficiais, prestadores de cuidados de saúde, indústria e cidadãos questão crucial para melhorar o acesso e a qualidade dos cuidados. O principal objetivo é estabelecer canais de comunicação entre todas as partes interessadas para facilitar a partilha de informações e a colaboração. Nesta sessão, procura-se uma visão partilhada que defina objetivos comuns para o sistema de saúde. Esses objetivos devem ter como prioridades o acesso, a eficiência e a qualidade dos cuidados para todos os cidadãos. O Forum discutirá a importância do alinhamento de políticas, regulamentos e incentivos com o objetivo geral de melhorar o acesso e a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde através da promoção de políticas que promovam a inovação e a eficiência. Este Fórum debaterá, igualmente, a importância da interoperabilidade e da partilha de dados entre prestadores de cuidados de saúde, entidades pagadoras e parceiros da indústria permitindo uma compreensão mais abrangente das necessidades dos cidadãos e dos resultados dos cuidados de saúde. O debate também deverá ser centrado na adoção de tecnologias de saúde, como a saúde digital para melhorar a coordenação e a acessibilidade dos cuidados. Também será discutida a importância da implementação de incentivos baseados no desempenho para que os prestadores de cuidados de saúde e as organizações promovam cuidados de saúde de alta qualidade e melhores resultados para os utentes. Em síntese, esta sessão paralela tem como objetivo incentivar os esforços de parceria que se concentram na inovação e na melhoria dos cuidados de saúde, uma vez que melhorar a colaboração entre as partes interessadas no sistema de saúde é um processo contínuo que requer compromisso, flexibilidade e uma abordagem centrada no cidadão. Trabalhando em conjunto e implementando estas estratégias, será possível fazer progressos significativos na melhoria do acesso e da qualidade dos cuidados de saúde para todos os cidadãos.

Innovation Promoting Inclusion: Hearing Health What’s the Future.

Is a symposium that will explore the future of hearing health. The symposium aims to promote innovation, inclusion, and accessibility in hearing healthcare. The symposium will feature experts in the field of audiology, hearing technology, and public health. They will discuss the latest research, technologies, and policies related to hearing health. 

The symposium will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and advocates in the field.

Health & the Challenge of Quality

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of key concepts related to whole system quality, leading for quality, and the future of quality on a global scale. It will facilitate discussions on interconnected dimensions of quality, such as leadership, integration, equity, digital advancements, and environmental sustainability.

Realising the Full Potential of Women’s Health and Well-being

Why do women, despite taking more care of their health, have a higher prevalence of disease and rend to be seen as fragile and weak?

Join us at a study presentation that aims to awaken consciences and demystify preconceptions about women’s health.

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Isabel Furtado

Administradora do Grupo TMG

Licenciada em Economia pela Universidade de Manchester, UK.

Administradora do Grupo TMG.  CEO da TMG Automotive e Administradora da HaMinGi, parceria industrial na China. 

Presidente da COTEC Portugal até 2022, atualmente membro da direção. Vice presidente da ATP. Presidente do Conselho da Administração do CEIIA, membro do Conselho Curadores da Universidade do Minho e do Governing Committee do MIT- Portugal.

Sessão: 29 Setembro - 10:00

Inovação, Ambiente e Sustentabilidade

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Sessão: 30 Setembro - 11:30

Fórum dos CEO

Um painel que visa debater a ética da responsabilidade para a ação e cumprimento da sua missão essencial, no quadro globalizado em que o saber e a pessoa dependente constitui o escopo do desenvolvimento e da segurança, para criar confiança e qualidade de vida. O sustentáculo da cidadania pela democracia sanitária vai discutir-se da biomedicina aos seguros, da informação à gestão e investigação, num sistema de sinergias das potencialidades da tecnologia e ciência… Para um novo contrato social que a Saúde Global impõe.

Isabel Furtado

Administrator of the TMG Group

Graduated in Economics from the University of Manchester, UK.

Administrator of the TMG Group. CEO of TMG Automotive and Administrator of HaMinGi, an industrial partnership in China.

President of COTEC Portugal until 2022, currently member of the board. Vice president of ATP. President of the Board of Directors of CEIIA, member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Minho and of the Governing Committee of MIT-Portugal.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Innovation, Environment and Sustainability

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Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Joana Ascensão

Jornalista

Porto, Portugal · Jornalista · Expresso; ex jornalista do Observador,

Reportagem expresso 11/08/23 “O amor de dois casais levou a um raro transplante internacional de rins

18/01/2023 — A jornalista Joana Ascensão, do semanário Expresso, venceu o Grande Prémio Jornalismo Jovem, com a reportagem “Filhos Únicos da Terra”.

14/11/2022 O segundo premio da Sociedade Portuguesa de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental foi concedido à reportagem “O Cancro não tem Sexo” da jornalista Joana Ascensão (Expresso). 

02/12/2019 Renascença, Prémio Nacional de Jornalismo de Inovação, categoria de Audiovisual, com a reportagem “Os incêndios matam abelhas. Isso afeta-nos mais do que pensa”.

Sessão: 29 Setembro - 14:30

O Futuro da Transplantação

O transplante é uma área da medicina que teve avanços significativos nos últimos anos, e apresenta um  promissor. Com a pesquisa e desenvolvimento em curso, espera-se que mais órgãos e tecidos fiquem disponíveis para transplante, e as taxas de sucesso desses procedimentos continuem a melhorar. Além disso, é provável que os avanços na tecnologia e nas técnicas tornem os procedimentos de transplante menos invasivos e mais eficientes, reduzindo o tempo de recuperação dos doentes. No geral, o futuro do transplante é uma grande promessa para aqueles que precisam de procedimentos que salvam vidas.

Joana Ascensão

Journalist

Porto, Portugal · Journalist · Express; former Observer journalist,

Report express 11/08/23 “The love of two couples led to a rare international kidney transplant

18/01/2023 — Journalist Joana Ascensão, from the weekly Expresso, won the Grande Prêmio Jornalismo Jovem, with the report “Filhos Únicos da Terra”.

11/14/2022 The second prize of the Portuguese Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health was awarded to the report “Cancro não tem Sexo” by journalist Joana Ascensão (Expresso).

12/02/2019 Renascença, National Prize for Innovation Journalism, Audiovisual category, with the report “Fires kill bees. It affects us more than you think”.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

The Future of Transplantation

Transplantation is an area of medicine that has seen significant advancements in recent years, and the future of this field looks promising. With ongoing research and development, it is expected that more organs and tissues will become available for transplantation, and the success rates of these procedures will continue to improve. Additionally, advancements in technology and techniques are likely to make transplantation procedures less invasive and more efficient, reducing recovery times for patients. Overall, the future of transplantation holds great promise for those in need of life-saving procedures.

Isabel Vaz

CEO Luz Saúde

É licenciada em Engenharia Química pelo Instituto Superior Técnico (1990) e tem um Master of Business and Administration (MBA) pela Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1994). Após a licenciatura, iniciou a sua vida profissional como investigadora no Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica (IBET). Foi Engenheira de Projeto Fabril no Grupo Atral Cipan. Em 1992, ingressou na McKinsey, empresa de consultadoria estratégica de alta direção, onde foi senior consultant durante sete anos, participando em projectos essencialmente na área da banca e seguros. Desde 1999, é Presidente da Comissão Executiva do Grupo Luz Saúde, liderando mais de 13 mil colaboradores em 30 unidades de saúde, entre as quais o Hospital da Luz, em Lisboa. Desde 2012, o Grupo que lidera gere também, em regime de Parceria Público-Privada, um hospital público – o Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, em Loures. Foi membro do Conselho de Faculdade da Nova School of Business and Economics da Universidade Nova de Lisboa. E membro do International Advisory Board do The Lisbon MBA, da mesma Faculdade. Foi ainda membro do Conselho Geral da Universidade de Lisboa. Nos últimos anos, tem realizado regularmente conferências sobre gestão em saúde, liderança, recursos humanos e sustentabilidade financeira dos sistemas de saúde, a convite de diversas universidades e outras instituições. Em 2015, recebeu o prémio do Jornal de Negócios «Excellens Oeconomics», como melhor gestora do ano em Portugal. Em 2017, recebeu o Prémio Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo 2017, atribuído pelo Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) a antigas alunas que se distinguiram no seu percurso profissional e social.

Sessão: 30 Setembro - 11:30

Fórum dos CEO

Um painel que visa debater a ética da responsabilidade para a ação e cumprimento da sua missão essencial, no quadro globalizado em que o saber e a pessoa dependente constitui o escopo do desenvolvimento e da segurança, para criar confiança e qualidade de vida. O sustentáculo da cidadania pela democracia sanitária vai discutir-se da biomedicina aos seguros, da informação à gestão e investigação, num sistema de sinergias das potencialidades da tecnologia e ciência… Para um novo contrato social que a Saúde Global impõe.

Isabel Vaz

CEO Luz Saúde

She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (1990) and a Master of Business and Administration (MBA) from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1994). After graduation, she began her professional life as a researcher at the Institute of Experimental and Technological Biology (IBET). She was a Factory Project Engineer at Grupo Atral Cipan. In 1992, he joined McKinsey, a senior management strategic consulting firm, where he was a senior consultant for seven years, participating in projects mainly in the area of banking and insurance. Since 1999, he has been Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Luz Saúde Group, leading more than 13,000 employees in 30 health units, including the Hospital da Luz in Lisbon. Since 2012, the Group he leads also manages, under a Public-Private Partnership, a public hospital – the Beatriz Ângelo Hospital, in Loures. He was a member of the Faculty Council of the Nova School of Business and Economics of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He is a member of the International Advisory Board of The Lisbon MBA, from the same Faculty. He was also a member of the General Council of the University of Lisbon. In recent years, it has regularly held conferences on health management, leadership, human resources, and financial sustainability of health systems, at the invitation of several universities and other institutions. In 2015, she received the award of the Jornal de Negócios «Excellens Oeconomics», as the best manager of the year in Portugal. In 2017, she received the Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo 2017 Prize, awarded by Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) to former students who have distinguished themselves in their professional and social career.

Session: 30 Sept - 11:30

CEO's Forum

A panel that aims to debate the ethics of responsibility for action and the fulfilment of its essential mission, in a globalized framework in which knowledge and the dependent person constitutes the scope of development and security, in order to create confidence and quality of life. The support of citizenship through health democracy will be discussed from biomedicine to insurance, from information to management and research, in a system of synergies of the potential of technology and science… For a new social contract that Global Health requires.

Joana Barbosa

Partner at Return on Ideas

She is dedicated to the production and dissemination of knowledge about consumers and citizens produced by Return on Ideas, including the SAÚDES project, by Médis, in whose investigations she has been involved. She takes charge of investigations, research, editing & information design.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

Realising the Full Potential of Women's Health and Well-being

Joana Barbosa

Partner at Return on Ideas

Dedica-se à produção e disseminação de conhecimento sobre consumidores e cidadãos produzido pela Return on Ideas, incluindo o projecto SAÚDES, da Médis, em cujas investigações tem estado envolvida. Assume a direcção de investigações, research, edição & design de informação.

Sessão: 29 Setembro - 14:30

Entender todo o potencial da saúde e bem-estar da mulher

Ricardo Valente

City Councilor for Economy, Employment and Entrepreneurship and City Councilor for Finance, Economic Activities and Inspectorate.

Ricardo Valente is City Councilor for Economy, Employment and Entrepreneurship and City Councilor for Finance, Economic Activities and Inspectorate. He is Board Member of Porto Vivo – Porto Urban Rehabilitation Society.

Mr. Valente is also a professor at the School of Economics and Management of the University of Porto and at PBS – Porto Business School.

Ricardo Valente was City Councilor for Economy, Tourism and Commerce and City Councilor for European Funds (2017 – 2021), City Councilor for Economic and Social Development (2016 – 2017), and Non-executive City Councilor (2013 – 2016). He was also the President of Porto Convention & Visitors Bureau (2018 – 2020), President of the Board of GO Porto – Municipal Management and Works Company (2016 – 2017), and Member of the National Bidding Commission for the Relocation of the European Medicines agency (2017).

From 1992 to 2016, Mr. Valente worked in risk management consulting, capital markets (as director and board member of brokerage firms), asset management (as CEO of one of the largest independent asset management firms in Portugal), investment banking (as member of the board of a bank), and was also an investment consultant.

Mr. Valente has a Master’s degree in finance and a MBA in finance from the Catholic University of Lisbon, and a degree in Economics from the University of Porto.

Mr. Valente is the author of several books on risk management.

Session: 29 Sept - 14:30

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Gisela Lameira

Architect and researcher at the Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto

Gisela Lameira (Viseu, 1978) is an architect and a contract researcher at the Centre for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP–CEAU, Portugal), and holds a PhD in architecture from FAUP (2017). Her research interests include the study of architecture and urban theory and history, specifically the genesis and transformation of multifamily housing. She worked as a research fellow on the FCT project “Mapping Public Housing: A Critical Review of the State‐Subsidised Residential Architecture in Portugal (1910–1974),” hosted by FAUP/ CEAU [P2020-PTDC/CPC-HAT/1688/2014], and is currently undertaking research for the research projects “Ageing in Place/Architecture4Ageing”and “Housing Think Tank: knowledge integration on multi-family residential buildings” (HoTT),” at FAUP. Between 2019 and 2022 he taught History of Contemporary Architecture at FAUP. Her scientific production is available at: https://www.cienciavitae.pt/portal/en/D214-D455-B6B2.

Session: 29 Sept - 10:00

Architecture, Health and Wellness

As stated by the United Nations, it is obvious that our future is urban and, accordingly, for the World Health Organization that health should be prioritized in urban and territorial planning, in order to incorporate it into decision-making and thus favouring “age-friendly cities”. For the next generation of elders who wish to keep participating actively in society, shared and social spaces are crucial for both physical and mental health. Sharing and generational diversity are essential components for wellbeing, underscoring the psychosocial advantages of the community dimension. With a wide variety of collective, self-organized and participatory forms of housing, the concept of collaborative housing encompasses many forms of self-organized housing projects, created with a collective effort, in which residents have access to generous shared spaces with a variety of uses as compensation for a minimal amount of private space. The new Basic Housing Law in Portugal already provides for collaborative housing as a form of access to permanent housing, which will certainly arouse great interest to all those concerned with Architecture, Health and Wellness.

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João Breda

Diretor do Gabinete de Atenas da OMS para a Segurança e Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde & Conselheiro Especial do Diretor Regional da OMS

Dr. João Breda é Diretor do Gabinete de Atenas da OMS para a Segurança e Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde e Conselheiro Especial do Diretor Regional da OMS para a criação de Gabinetes Sub-Regionais.

Antes de se mudar para a Grécia, João Breda assumiu cargos de liderança da OMS em Copenhaga (Dinamarca) durante sete anos e em Moscovo (Federação Russa) durante quatro anos. O recém-criado Centro de Excelência de Atenas tem como objetivo melhorar a segurança e qualidade dos cuidados de saúde dos doentes a nível nacional, visando reduzir desigualdades ao promover a liderança e inovação na saúde.


Até 2021, dirigiu o Gabinete Europeu da OMS para a Prevenção e Controlo das Doenças Não Transmissíveis (DNT), parte integrante do Gabinete Regional da OMS para a Europa. Lançado em 2014, este Gabinete é um marco importante no compromisso de combater as DNT na Região Europeia da OMS. Liderado pelo Dr. Breda, o Gabinete das DNT prestou apoio a 53 Estados-Membros da Região Europeia da OMS, com abordagens específicas a nível da população, com o objetivo de assegurar uma redução do risco de DNT e a descida global da mortalidade prematura. Em 2019, a equipa que liderava recebeu o Prémio de Excelência atribuído por Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Diretor-Geral da OMS, que reconhece o contributo excecional para a Organização, com ganhos e conquistas tangíveis.


João Breda tem um doutoramento em Ciências do Consumo Alimentar e Nutrição pela Universidade do Porto, um master em Gestão pela EU Business School de Barcelona, um master em Saúde Pública e uma licenciatura em Ciências da Nutrição.

Sessão: 30 Setembro - 16:50

Políticas de Saúde: a Urgência de Novas Ideias

Para melhorar a eficiência e eficácia dos sistemas de saúde, para prevenir doenças, promover a qualidade de vida… há um mundo de possibilidades e oportunidades que podem ser consideradas nas políticas de saúde. O momento de fazer a mudança é agora!

Sessão: 30 Setembro - 9:30

A nutrição é determinante na esperança de vida, mas também nos anos de vida saudável. O avanço da ciência transporta-nos para uma nova era da nutrição com decisivos contributos para a sustentabilidade do sistema de saúde e do sistema alimentar. De que estamos à espera para agir?

Carlos Carreiras

Presidente da Câmara Municipal de Cascais

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Sessão: 29 Setembro - 09:00

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João Breda

Head of the WHO Athens Quality of Care and Patient Safety Office & SPECIAL ADVISER for the WHO Regional Director

Dr João Breda is the Head of the new Athens Quality of Care Office and Special Adviser of WHO Regional Director for the establishment of Sub-Regional Offices. Before moving to Greece João has been posted in WHO Senior Positions in Copenhagen (Denmark) for seven years and Moscow (Russian Federation) for four years. The newly established Athens Centre of Excellence aims to improve quality of care and patient safety at country level and focusing on reducing inequalities while promoting health innovation and leadership.
Until 2021 he Headed the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD Office), which is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Launched in 2014, the NCD Office marked an important milestone in the commitment made to combatting NCDs in the WHO European Region. Led by Dr Breda, the NCD Office provided support to 53 Member States in the WHO European Region based on population-level, targeted approaches to ensure a reduction in NCD risk, an overall decline in premature mortality. In 2019, the team he was leading was given an Award of Excellence announced by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, which acknowledges the exceptional contribution to the Organization, tangible gains, and achievements.
Dr João Breda is a PhD in Food Consumption & Nutritional Sciences by Porto University, a Master of Business Administration by the EU Business School in Barcelona, a Master’s in Public Health and initially graduated in Nutritional Sciences.

Session: 30 Sept - 16:50

Health Policies: Need for a New Generation of Ideas

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems, to prevent disease, to promote quality of life… there is a world of possibilities and opportunities that can be factored in in healthcare policies. The time to make the change is now!

Session: 30 Sept - 9:30

Nutrition & Health

Nutrition is crucial in life expectancy, but also in years of healthy life. The advancement of science takes us into a new era of nutrition with decisive contributions to the sustainability of the health system and the food system. What are we waiting for to act?