1º Edição EBEN


organizing partner

The European Business Ethics Network Portugal (EBEN Portugal), officially represented in Portugal by the Portuguese Association of Business Ethics (APEE) (apee.pt), in collaboration with Universidade Europeia (UE) (https://www.europeia.pt/ ) and Cetrad–Europeia HUB (https://www.europeia.pt/investigacao/centros-investigacao-cetrad/) organizes the conference Creating Value with Values: Ethics in Organizations, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 26–27 February 2026.
We invite organizations, academics, researchers, and professionals to submit extended abstracts (500 words) that contribute to thought-provoking debates, explore the latest theoretical and empirical insights, and showcase practical applications addressing the complex ethical challenges facing organizations today.
To strengthen the connection between academic thinking and managerial practice, the event will bring together academics, organizations, professionals and industry experts in plenary and parallel sessions focused on significant themes and sectors.
We aim to establish a meaningful bridge between research and practice, fostering dialogue that challenges conventional perspectives and supports the development of more ethical and responsible management approaches. We particularly welcome submissions that inspire cross-sector exchange, encourage critical reflection, and help shape the future of ethical business practices in Europe and beyond!
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Track 1: Ethics, Sustainability & Value Creation
- Ethics and value creation
- Circular Economy and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Sectoral Ethics (including sports activities, industry, and consumer sectors)
Focus: How ethics contributes to sustainable and responsible business models, fosters circular value creation, and generates positive social impact.
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Track 2: Governance & Organizational Compliance
- Ethics and Compliance in Organizations
- Ethical Governance and Responsible Leadership
- Ethics in ESG Reporting Communication
Focus: Exploring transparency, integrity, anticorruption and responsibility in the management practices and organizational report
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Track 3: Ethics in the Digital and Technological Era
- Ethics in the Digital Era and AI
- Bioethics
- Ethics in Defense — Are All Weapons Eligible?
Focus: Emerging ethical dilemmas driven by technological advancements, from artificial intelligence to biotechnology and the defense industry.
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Track 4: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Ethics and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Longevity and Well-being (Ageism / Age Discrimination)
- Ethics in Health – One Health Approach (WHO)
Focus: Social justice, equity, and ethical practices in diverse and cross-sectoral contexts.
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Track 5: Ethics, Education & Training
- Education for Business Ethics
- Ethics in Higher Education
- Sectoral Ethics and Case Studies (with a pedagogical and training focus)
Focus: Developing ethical competencies in educational and professional environments, supported by practical examples.
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Track 6: General
Focus: Other topics related to the overall theme of the conference.
News
Program
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26 February (Thursday)
Business Dimension Auditorium
Time Activity 09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee 10:00 – 11:30 Opening Session (Portuguese, with few interventions in English) - Hélia Gonçalves Pereira, Magnífica Reitora, Universidade Europeia
- Mário Parra da Silva, Presidente, APEE/ EBEN Portugal
- José Luis Fernández Fernández, Iberdrola Chair in Economic and Business Ethics, Universidad Pontificia Comillas
- Maria Albertina Rodrigues, Presidente do Conselho Científico, APEE/ Investigadora, CETRAD Europeia
- Silvana Signori, President – Excecutive Committee, European Business Ethics Network
- Teresa Morais, Vice-Presidente, Assembleia da República
11:30 – 13:00 Panel 1: Ethics in the Digital Era & AI (Portuguese)
Moderator:
- Mário Marques da Silva, Diretor, Autonoma TechLab – Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias
Speakers:
- António Valente, Sénior Director Business Development, IOMED Medical Solutions | Professor, Universidade Europeia
- Carlos Costa Gomes, Presidente, Centro de Estudos de Bioética da Universidade Católica do Porto
- Diogo Madeira da Silva, Diretor | Head of Public Affairs & Communications, Huawei Technologies
- Rita Trabulo, Diretora de Sustentabilidade e Desenvolvimento de Negócio, CCA Law Firm
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch Break (on your own) 14:30 – 16:30 Panel 2: Digital Integrity HUB (Portuguese, with few interventions in English)
Co-organized by: UN Global Compact Network PortugalOpening
- Mário Parra da Silva, Presidente, UN Global Compact Network Portugal
National Anti-Corruption Strategy
- José Mouraz Lopes, Presidente, Mecanismo Nacional Anticorrupção
Integrity Risks
- Fabian Espejo, Senior Anticorruption Expert, UN Global Compact
Virtues and risks of e-governance
- Bernardo Ivo Cruz, Ex-Secretário de Estado da Internacionalização e Professor convidado, Nova School of Law
Presentation of the Digital Integrity Hub
- Anabela Vaz Ribeiro, Diretora Executiva, UN Global Compact Network Portugal
- Eliana Pereira dos Santos, Country Manager, UN Global Compact in Angola
Compliance Strategy of Banco Angolano de Investimentos
- João Fonseca, Executive Board Member, Banco Angolano de Investimentos
Fireside Chat: Systemic Risks and Integrity in Digital Industries
- Anabela Vaz Ribeiro, Diretora Executiva, UN Global Compact Network Portugal
- Patrícia Afonso, Compliance Officer & Data Privacy Manager, Siemens
16:30 – 17:00 Coffee Break 17:00 – 18:00 EBEN Portugal – General Council (Portuguese)
- Mário Parra da Silva, Presidente, APEE/ EBEN Portugal
18:00 – 19:30 Networking Academic Dimension Rooms
Time
Room 1 Classroom 106, Level 1
Room 2 Classroom 107, Level 1
Room 3 Classroom 14, Level 0
Room 4 Classroom 15, Level 0
11h30 – 13h00 Track 1:
Ethics, Sustainability & Value CreationTrack 2:
Governance & Organizational ComplianceTrack 6:
Open Track in EthicsTrack 1:
Ethics, Sustainability & Value Creation14h30 – 17h00 Track 1:
Ethics, Sustainability & Value CreationTrack 4:
Diversity, Equity & InclusionTrack 5:
Ethics, Education & TrainingTrack 1:
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27 February (Friday)
Business Dimension – Auditorium
Time Activity 09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee 10:00 – 11:30 Panel 3: The Importance of Ethics in Sport: Its Impact on Sponsorship (Portuguese)
Co-organized by: Panathlon – Clube de LisboaModerator:
- Carlos Lelo Filipe, Consultor de Compliance & MLRO, Uphold | Sócio, Panathlon Clube de Lisboa
Speakers:
- João Carvalho, Secretário-Geral, Federação Portuguesa de Basquetebol
- Dinis Ermida, Empresário, Ermida Traduções
- Luís Paulo Sousa, Member of the Supervisionary Board, Fundação Santander
- Mariana Pires, Atleta, Clube do Povo de Esgueira/Liga Betclic Feminina/Basquetebol
13:30 – 14:45 Lunch Break (on your own) 14:45 – 16:45 Panel 4: How to bring companies and academia closer together to improve the ethical governance of organizations? (Portuguese)
Moderator:
- Luís Rochartre Álvares, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee, Mota-Engil
Speakers:
- Carlos Alves, Fundador e Administrador, Grupo HFA
- José João Mendes, Presidente, Egas Moniz School of Health & Science
- Mara de Sousa Freitas, Diretora, Instituto de Bioética da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
- Susana Carvalho, Sustainability & Climate Transition, Bondalti
16:45 – 17:45 Closing Session (Portuguese)
- Carla Costa, Dean da Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Tecnologia, Universidade Europeia
- Ana Cristina Saraiva, APEE/ EBEN Portugal
- Maria Albertina Rodrigues, Presidente do Conselho Científico, APEE/ Investigadora, CETRAD Europeia
- Mário Parra da Silva, Presidente, APEE/ EBEN Portugal
17:45 – 18:45 Porto de Honra & Musical Performance: ITERUM Band 19:30 – 21:30 Conference Dinner
Musical Performance: ITERUM BandAcademic Dimension – Rooms
Time
Room 1 Classroom 106,
Level 1Room 2 Classroom 107,
Level 1Room 3 Classroom 108,
Level 1Room 4 Classroom 109,
Level 1Room 5 Classroom 110,
Level 110h00 – 11h30 Track 1:
Ethics, Sustainability & Value CreationTrack 2:
Governance & Organizational ComplianceTrack 5:
Ethics, Education & TrainingTrack 1:
Ethics, Sustainability & Value CreationTrack 2:
Governance & Organizational Compliance11h30 – 13h00 Track 1:
Ethics, Sustainability & Value CreationTrack 2:
Governance & Organizational ComplianceTrack 3:
Ethics in the Digital and Technological EraTrack 1:
Ethics, Sustainability & Value CreationTrack 4:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Publications
The organization will communicate the acceptance of the abstract or suggest improvements to the submitted summaries. All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process by the Scientific Committee within a maximum of 30 days.
Once accepted, participants may proceed with conference registration.
A maximum of 2 abstracts per participant is allowed.
To receive the certificate of participation and the presentation certificate, participants must complete the conference registration.
The participant category without paper presentation, which grants access only to social activities and the conference dinner, does not entitle participants to any conference certificates.
The event is expected to take place in multiple parallel sessions, depending on the number of registrations received.
Submit your abstract
Extended abstract: 500 words
Presentation format: 15-minute presentation
+ 10–15 minutes discussion
Accepted abstracts will be presented during thematic sessions and included in the official conference program.
Organisers Committee
Conference Chairs
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Ana Cristina Saraiva
APEE, PhD, Management
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Maria Albertina Rodrigues
Universidade Europeia, ISCAL. PhD in Management
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Ana Margarida Simaens
ISCTE, PhD, Management
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Fernando Seabra
ISCAL. PhD in Management
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Ricardo Ferro
ISG. PhD in Economics
Members of Scientific Committee
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Adriana GRIGORESCU
(PhD., Management, Professor, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest), Romania
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Ana Isabel Morais
(Doutorada; Professora catedrática no ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics & Management, Universidade de Lisboa), Portugal
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Ana Lucas
(Doutoramento | CiTUR e Universidade Europeia), Portugal
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Ana Margarida Passos
(Professora Catedrática do Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa), Portugal
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Ana Palma Moreira
(PhD em Psicologia Social e das Organizações, Universidade Europeia), Portugal
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Ana Patrícia Duarte
(Phd, Psychology, Professor in Iscte Instituto Universitário de Lisboa), Portugal
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Ana Cristina Saraiva
(PhD, Management, Professor in MTF (Institute of Management, Technology and Finance), Portugal)
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Ana Margarida Simaens
(PhD, Management, Professor in ISCTE (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa), Portugal)
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Ana Sofia Rodrigues
(PhD in Qualidade, Segurança & Tecnologia Alimentar, CISAS, IPVC – Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo; Portugal)
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António Pedro Salgueiro Duarte Sacavém
(Universidade Europeia | CETRAD-Europeia), Portugal
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Bjorn Fasterling
(PhD, Law, Professor in EDHEC Business School, France)
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Catarina Kaizeler
(PhD, Development Studies, Professor, ISCAL/IPL), Lisbon, Portugal
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Carla Gomes da Costa
(PhD, Management, Dean of FCST, Universidade Europeia, Portugal)
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Carla M. Costa
(PhD in Sports Science, Assistant Professor / Director Master´s Sport Management, FCST, Universidade Europeia, CIDESD – Universidade Europeia / NECE – Universidade da Beira Interior), Portugal
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Carla Martinho
(PhD, Educational and Developmental Sciences, Professor, ISCAL/IPL), Lisbon, Portugal
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Carlos J. Costa
(Doutoramento, ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa), Portugal
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Carlos Mata
(Professor, IPS – Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal), Portugal
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Carlos Silva
(PhD, Management, Associate Professor, FCST, Universidade Europeia), Lisbon, Portugal
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Carlos Manuel Pinheiro
(PhD, Professor na Universidade Europeia), Portugal
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Célio Gonçalo Marques
(PhD, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Professor in Polytechnic University of Tomar), Portugal)
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Cristina Sousa Rocha
(PhD, Environment and Sustainability, Professor in LNEG (Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia), Portugal)
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Daniela da Silva Guerreiro
( Doutorando em Antropologia da Economia e do Trabalho, Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas), Portugal
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Elsa Maria Nunes Barbosa
(Departamento de Ciências Empresariais, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Instituto Politécnico de Beja), Portugal
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Fábio Albuquerque
(PhD, Financial Economics and Accounting, Professor, ISCAL, IPL, member of CICF/IPCA), Lisbon Portugal
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Fátima jorge
(PhD, Management, Professor in Universidade de Évora, Portugal. Researcher in Centro de Investigação em Ciência Política (CICP-UÉ)
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Fernanda Pereira
(Professora Adjunta, Instituto Politécnico de Beja), Portugal
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Fernando Miguel Seabra
(PhD, Management, Professor in ISCAL (Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração de Lisboa), in IPL (Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa) and collaborating researcher in IJP (Instituto Jurídico Portucalense), Portugal)
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Filipe R. Ramos
(Professor Associado, FCST – Universidade Europeia, CETRAD-Europeia, CEAUL – Universidade de Lisboa) Portugal
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Ivo Dias
(Coordenador Académico | Professor Associado com Agregação| Universidade Europeia, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Tecnologia) Portugal
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João Rodrigues dos Santos
(PhD, Management, Economics, Professor in Universidade Europeia / CETRAD, Portugal)
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Joaquim Pinto Contreiras
(Professor Coordenador da Escola Superior de Gestão, Hotelaria e Turismo da Universidade do Algarve, investigador Integrado, CinTurs – UALG), Portugal
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Jorge Rodrigues
(PhD, Management, Professor ISCAL (Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração de Lisboa) and IPL (Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa), Portugal)
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José Luis Fernández
(PhD, Philosophy, Professor in Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Chair of Iberdrola Economic and Business Ethics, Spain)
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Juan Benavides Delgado
(PhD, Filosofia e Letras. Professor, Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Complutense de Madrid), Spain
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Luis Pimentel
PhD in Management, Universidade Europeia, Lisbon, Portugal
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Luiz Gustavo Nascimento Haas
(Professor Associado, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Tecnologia – Universidade Europeia), Portugal
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Maria João Santos
(ISEG Research, ISEG Lisbon School of Economics & Management, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon) Portugal
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Maria Albertina Rodrigues
(PhD, Management, Professor in Universidade Europeia and ISCAL (Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração de Lisboa), Portugal)
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Maria de Fátima Conde
(PhD, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, ISCAC), Portugal
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Maria Isabel Mendes
(Academia APEE, Direção, Associação Portuguesa de Ética Empresarial), Portugal
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Hernandez
(PhD, Business Administration. Professor, Universidade da Extremadura), Spain
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Maria Luísa Silva
(Phd, Economics, Professor, ISCAL), Portugal
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Mário Marques da Silva
(PhD, Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering, Professor in UAL (Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa), Chair of Department of Engineering and Computer Science, Portugal)
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Manuela Aparício
Professor, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Paulo Neto
(Full Professor, University of Évora, Department of Economics, UMPP – Public Policy Monitoring Unit, CICP – Research Center in Political Science), Portugal
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Pedro Pinheiro
(PhD, Management. Professor, ISCAL), Portugal
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Pedro Dominguinhos
(PhD, Management, Professor, IPS. President of National Monitoring Comitte of Portuguese Recovery and Resilence Plan, ISP), Portugal
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Ricardo Lopes Ferro
(PhD, Economics, Professor in ISG (Instituto Superior de Gestão), Portugal)
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Rosa Nunes
(PhD, Economics, Professor in ISCAC (Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração de Coimbra), Portugal
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Sofia Almeida
(PhD, Tourism, Professor in FCST (Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Tecnologia), Universidade Europeia, Portugal)
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Sónia Maria da Silva Monteiro
(Professora, IPCA (Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e Ave), Escola de Gestão, Centro de Investigação em Contabilidade e Fiscalidade), Portugal
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Susana Leal
(Doutoramento, Escola Superior de Gestão e Tecnologia, (IPS) Instituto Politécnico de Santarém), Portugal
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Tawfiq R. Rkibi
Professor, Universidade Europeia, International University of Casablanca, Morocco
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Teresa Eugénio
(Phd, Accounting, professor in (IPL) Polytechnic Institute of Leiria), Portugal
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Verónica Ribeiro
(Research Center on Accounting and Taxation, Management School, (IPCA) Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave), Portugal
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Yotam Lurie
(Professor of Management and Business Ethics. Dean, Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and Management. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), Israel
Local organizing committee
Chair:
Maria Albertina Rodrigues, Universidade Europeia
Members:
Carlos Silva, Universidade Europeia
Filipe Ramos, Universidade Europeia
Isabel Moço, Universidade Europeia
João Rodrigues dos Santos, Universidade Europeia
Luis Haas, Universidade Europeia
Luís Pimentel, Universidade Europeia
Sofia Almeida, Universidade Europeia
Location
Oriente Green Campus, Universidade Europeia, Lisbon, Portugal
A modern, sustainable campus located in Lisbon’s vibrant Parque das Nações district, offering state-of-the-art facilities and easy access to public transport, hotels, and cultural attractions.

Registration
Regular
(until 20 Feb 2026)
- Regular – €280
- EBEN/APEE/UNA Members –
€199€120 - Students – €110
- Participants (no presentation) – €50
- Conference Dinner – €45
(Dinner registrations open until monday, february 23)
23% VAT INC
All the prices include certificate, conference materials, coffee breaks, and access to all sessions.
*Contact us for sponsorship packages and benefits
Cancellations made up to 8 days before the event do not entitle participants to a refund of the conference registration fee and/or dinner fee.
Register
How to Get to Oriente Green Campus
Address: Oriente Green Campus, Universidade Europeia, Moscavide / Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal.
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By Metro
Take the Red Line (Linha Vermelha).
Closest stations:
- Oriente Station (major hub for metro, trains, and buses)
- Moscavide Station (also on the Red Line)
- Both stations are within walking distance of the campus.
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By Train
Oriente Station connects with:
- Sintra Line
- Azambuja Line
- Alfa Pendular (high-speed trains)
Ideal for those coming from other regions of Portugal.
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By Bus
- Carris urban lines: 708, 728, 731, 744, 782
- Carris Metropolitana lines: 2001, 2002
These routes stop near Oriente Station or Moscavide.
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By Car
Easy access via:
- Segunda Circular
- Eixo Norte-Sul
- A1 motorway
Use exits for Moscavide or Oriente and follow signs to Oriente Green Campus.
Parking options available near the campus.
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From Lisbon Airport
Metro: Red Line directly from Airport to Oriente Station (approx. 10 min).
Taxi / Ride-share: ~10 minutes, cost €9–12.
Bus: Several Carris lines connect Airport to Oriente.
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Where to stay
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Tivoli Oriente Lisboa Hotel
Address: Avenida Dom João II, 27, 1990-083 Lisbon, Portugal
Located in the vibrant Parque das Nações area, this hotel offers modern comfort just minutes from the conference venue. Facilities include an indoor pool, rooftop sky bar with panoramic views, and easy access to transport links. -

MYRIAD by SANA Hotels
Address: Cais das Naus, Lote 2.21, 1990-173 Lisbon, Portugal
MYRIAD by SANA Hotels is a premium riverside hotel known for its striking architecture and exceptional service. Situated near the Tagus waterfront and just minutes from the conference location, it offers spacious rooms, a luxury spa and outstanding dining options. Ideal for guests looking for an upscale stay close to the event. -

IBIS Lisboa Parque das Nações
Address: Rua do Mar Vermelho, Lote 1.07.2.2, 1990-203 Lisbon, Portugal
ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações is a practical and budget-friendly option within easy reach of the conference venue. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, a relaxed atmosphere and quick access to restaurants, shops and public transport in the Parque das Nações area. A good choice for participants looking for convenience at a more affordable price.
Sponsors
Organization

APEE
Host

Universidade Europeia
Partners
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Pedra Base
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Institutional Partners
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Autonoma Techlab
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cetrad
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ci2.pt
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ISCAL
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ISCTE
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Politecnico de Lisboa
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Politecnico Setubal
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UAL
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Universidade Portucalense
We look forward to welcoming you to EBEN Portugal’s inaugural conference and hope you will submit your paper. For any inquiries, please contact us:
Contact us for sponsorship packages and benefits.
Email: eben@apee.pt
Phone: +351 213 156 734
Headquarters: Av. João Crisóstomo, 62 – R/C Dto, 1050-128 Lisbon, Portugal.




















