Held in the vibrant city of Porto, the forum offered a unique platform for industry experts, decision-makers, and stakeholders to explore emerging trends, address challenges, and seize new opportunities. Debates focused on boosting European competitiveness amid shifting geopolitical, economic, technological, and social landscapes, highlighting challenges and strategies for businesses to navigate these changes. The lineup of incredible speakers included José Manuel Barroso – Prime Minister of Portugal (2002–2004) and President of the European Commission (2004–2014), Enrico Letta – Prime Minister of Italy (2013-2014), and Luís Figo – Portuguese football legend former World and European Footballer of the Year.