Welcome to our ABC - Algarve Blockchain Community - Mixer!
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ABC and the Algarve Evolution invite you to join us for an epic evening of networking, and inspiration in a double simultaneous session:

• Crypto Trends for 2025 with Ricardo Martins of Bison Digital Assets
• Crypto 101 with Oscar Puentes of

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Crytpto Trends talk with Ricardo Martins: as regulatory frameworks like MiCA take full effect and institutional adoption accelerates; the different positioning European banks are taking with the integration of digital assets into traditional finance are hard to decipher.

​Join us to gain insight into the emerging trends, regulatory challenges, and the broader institutional crypto adoption trajectory for hybrid institutions like Bison Digital Assets that are trying to bridge the gap between traditional and digital assets.

​Also join us for a Crypto 101 class with Oscar Puentes; where you'll gain a clear understanding of cryptocurrencies—what they are, how they work, and how to use them confidently.

​​​This event promises an evening of engaging conversations and potential collaborations. Let's raise a glass to the future of finance and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

# ​​​Schedule:

• ​​​18h30: Welcome and Introduction
• 18h35: Talk "Crypto Trends for 2025"
- Ricardo Martins of Bison Digital Assets
• ​18h35: Talk "Crypto 101" - Oscar Puentes
• ​​​19h15: Q&A
• ​​​19h30: Networking
& Happy Hour provided by Bison Digital Assets
• ​​​20h30: Conclusion
• ​​​​​​This event promises an evening of engaging conversations and potential collaborations. Let's raise a glass to the future of finance and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

# ​​​Speaker: Ricardo Martins

​Ricardo Martins is the general manager of Bison Digital Assets, a subsidiary of Bison Bank, the first bank backed Virtual Assets Service Provider in Portugal. He is leading the Bison Digital mission to become the Perfect Bridge between cash equivalents and digital assets, a gateway to the real world, developed through banking governance operation standards.

# ​Speaker: Oscar Puentes

Prof. Oscar Puentes Executive coach, OD consultant and start-up mentor. He facilitates organizational change in complex environments. In 2021, he founded Internations Madrid New Digital Economy group, which brings together expats to exchange ideas and learn about the world of blockchain and crypto. Oscar works as a CXO and leadership coach at MIT and is the CEO of Eurocoaching, a company that works with tech companies to increase their value through people development.

# ​​​​The Place: UALG Tec Campus

​UALG TEC CAMPUS – Business Accelerator of the University of Algarve, located on the Penha Campus, arises with the objective of boosting and expanding the technological ecosystem of the region (Algarve Tech Hub). By promoting a greater connection between the University of Algarve and economic agents, it aims to enhance the transfer of knowledge, the dynamization of joint initiatives, and the acceleration of companies and technologies based on innovation and knowledge.

# ​​​​Who is this meetup for?

​This event is for Algarve Evolution members and non-members.
​​​​​​Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Algarve's Web3 community.

# ​​​​​​About Us:

​**Bison Digital Assets**
​Bison Digital Assets is the first virtual assets service provider in Portugal, held by a bank (Bison Bank), acting as a crypto gateway to the real world, developed with high banking governance operation standards.
​Bison Digital Assets enables the deposit, trade, withdraw or custody digital assets with rapid access to fast settlement for EUR and USD, providing reliable means for crypto exposure and operation in a seamless way – because your digital assets are cash equivalent with us.

​​​​​​🗣️ 👥 ABC (Algarve Blockchain Community) Meetup
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Co-founded by Algarve Evolution, is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where members can learn, share ideas, and network with like-minded individuals passionate about Web3, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, blockchain technology, and the future of finance.

​​​​​​🚀 Algarve Evolution

​​​​​​We nurture the ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs to create global solutions from the Algarve.

​​​​​ABC Telegram: https://t.me/+RZlj2CFAYV9kYWNh
​​​​​Twitter: https://x.com/ABCAlgarve
​​​​​Email: [info@algarveevolution.pt](mailto:info@algarveevolution.pt)
​​​​​Twitter: [https://twitter.com/AlgarveE](https://twitter.com/AlgarveEvo)

# ​Support:

​Bison Digital Assets
EuroCoaching
​​UALG TEC CAMPUS
​​ASTP

Join us for the first breakfast in Portimão! 🥐☕

​🗓️ Date: Wed 5th, February
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach

​Come to meet your tribe of Female Founders and aspiring ones. This is a space for innovative, creative, and driven women across the Algarve to connect, collaborate, and celebrate their journey together. 👩‍💼🚀💡💖

​✨ What to Expect:

• ​Breakfast & Community: Enjoy breakfast while engaging in inspiring discussions.

• ​Meaningful Connections: Introduce yourself, share your projects and skills + explore opportunities to collaborate.

• ​Authentic Conversations: Reflect on your objectives for this year and feel in a safe space to share your challenges as well as your achievements.

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​💶 Price: SheSapiens Members €10 / Non Members €20 + Platform fee: €2

​Optional Co-work: You are welcome to stay later to work together

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​This SheSapiens Breakfast is co-hosted by:

• ​Manu & Kat Managers of Portimao Digital Nomads

• ​Our dear Kari White Founder of Domestique Financial

​Brought to you in collaboration with Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach

​Looking forward to connect Portimão women with our community cross Algarve! 💪🌍✨

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​More about:

​SheSapiens: https://linktr.ee/shesapiensalgarve

​Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach: https://www.wyndhamresidencesalvorbeach.com/pt

​Portimão Digital Nomads: https://beacons.ai/portimaodigitalnomads

By Portimão Digital Nomads

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Join us at Riade Alvor View on Saturday 1 February 2025 at 17h for another fantastic community meetup! Let's socialize and connect...

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and forge new friendships.

ALL are welcome, whether you are a remote worker or a local! See you there...

Join us for a Nomad Nest Coworking Day!

Join us for a day of productivity and collaboration at Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach, hosted by Nomad Nest. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote worker, this event is perfect for anyone looking to network and get some work done in a relaxed environment.

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You can join for any portion of the work day from 9h to 17h; come for the day or for an hour, whatever works for you.

Take advantage of our coworking space with high-speed Wi-Fi and a variety of comfortable seating indoors and outdoors, as well as delicious food and drinks available for purchase. Connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and maybe even form new partnerships.

Refreshments and meals are available for purchase. There is no cost for this event; only pay for what you consume.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to break away from your usual workspace and enjoy a change of scenery. Come join us for Coworking Day and make the most of your workday!

Want to know more about Nomad Nest? Check out NomadNest.pt for all the details.

Event by Geek Sessions Faro

Johannes Verwijnen will be with us to explain what's the game in cloud certifications for 2025. If you want to know more about Google Cloud, Amazon's AWS, Microsoft Azure and others then this is the meet for you.
Join us, no charge just networking and sharing knowledge.
This Wednesday, on MEETBALLS.

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Every Wednesday, starting day 3rd January 2024 we will do a meetup in the restaurant Area in IKEA Marshopping (Loulé). The objective is to network, to receive new people and introduce them to the IT scene in Algarve, to challenge ourselves with workshops and to provide support for those in need.
Some directives:
No questions are considered stupid.
Everyone is free to join.
Our sessions will not promote competition. Only cooperation, empathy and mutual respect

About this event

Explore the transformative world of AI agents—intelligent systems designed to perform tasks, make decisions, and revolutionize industries. In this talk, we’ll uncover how AI agents are reshaping workflows, enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation. From autonomous customer service to personalized recommendations, learn how these digital architects are not just tools but collaborators in creating a more efficient, dynamic, and interconnected future.

Join us to discover practical applications, emerging trends, and the ethical considerations of this groundbreaking technology. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or strategist, this session will inspire you to rethink the boundaries of human-machine collaboration.

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Speaker Jorge Cabaço 

With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, I am a passionate and driven professional who leads, advises, and empowers businesses, agencies, and startups to achieve their goals and scale their impact. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Dengun, a startup studio and digital agency, I help founders and companies with business strategy, growth marketing, fundraising, VC relationships, and innovation. Linkedin

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Welcome to Lagos!

We’re so happy that you found the Google Developers Group Lagos.

We’ve seen the community of people interested in the tech world growing more and more in our city. Therefore, we thought there was nothing better than to create a group that aims to explore different themes and hot topics in the field of technology.

We organize speaker sessions, talks, events, cowork days, and more. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, we’re very happy to welcome everyone to our group.

Disclaimer: GDG Lagos is an independent group; our activities and the opinions expressed here should in no way be linked to Google, the corporation. To learn more about the GDG program, visit https://developers.google.com/community/gdg/

TEC EXCHANGE | A Jornada do Cliente: Estratégias para Maximizar Conversões Online

(WORKSHOP EM PORTUGUÊS)

Conduzido por Jorge Cabaço, Chief Marketing Officer da Dengun, o workshop pretende explorar as tendências do marketing digital com foco na experiência do utilizador. O evento apresentará estratégias práticas para mapear e otimizar cada etapa da jornada do cliente, ajudando as empresas a melhorar resultados e aumentar conversões nas plataformas digitais.

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Workshop Aspetos Legais em Aceleração Empresarial

(WORKSHOP EM PORTUGUÊS)

Integrado no programa Tech Launcher Acceleration by Algarve STP, o workshop conduzido por Agatha Bulha, irá explorar os principais desafios legais que surgem em contexto de aceleração empresarial, incluindo temas como legislação aplicável à atividade, formalização de contratos e acordos , proteção de dados, estratégias fiscais e casos práticos. 

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Techstars Startup Weekend Albufeira is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. 🚀 Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster - and maybe even start that business. 💼

The weekend kicks off on Friday afternoon where creativity and energy will set the tone. 🌟 We'll start with introductions, pitches, and stimulating brainstorming sessions. From there, teams will be formed, and work will begin!

Teams will collaborate intensely from Friday evening until Sunday, refining ideas and crafting prototypes in preparation for the final pitches. 💡 Participants will craft functional startups over the weekend, collaborating with diverse peers beyond their usual networks.

🤝 Expect insightful talks by local leaders and invaluable mentoring from seasoned entrepreneurs. 🌐 The teams will pitch their ideas at the end of the three days, and the best one will win! 🏆

You will leave this weekend feeling more capable than ever to launch that idea you had been sitting on. 🚀

MORE INFO HERE

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Beyond Boundaries: The Agentic Era and the Future of Autonomous AI

Join us at our next AIA event, where Jorge Cabaço will present an engaging talk covering:

• A brief overview of autonomous AI agents and their evolution
• Key predictions for 2025
• Implications for Portugal’s economy
• Navigating AI challenges
• Future directions, followed by a Q&A session

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Whether you're an AI expert, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn.

📌 Location: UAL TEC CAMPUS, Faro
⏰ Time: 18h30 - 20h30
📅 Date: Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Agenda
​​18h30: Welcome
18h35: Talk "Beyond Boundaries: The Agentic Era and the Future of Autonomous AI, with Jorge Cabaço
​​19h15: Q&A

​​19h30: Social Networking
20:30: Conclusion

Speaker Jorge Cabaço
With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, Jorge is an expert in business strategy, growth marketing, and innovation. He is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Dengun, a startup studio and digital agency in the Algarve. Jorge is also the founder of initiatives such as SHARE Algarve, aimed at boosting the marketing, innovation, and tourism sectors in the region. In addition, he serves as a mentor, consultant, and speaker, sharing his knowledge to help businesses and startups achieve their goals.

About us
​​🧠 AIA - Artificial Intelligence Algarve
Founded by Algarve Evolution, AIA - Artificial Intelligence Algarve is a community dedicated to exploring and advancing the future of AI in the Algarve region.

​​🚀 Algarve Evolution

​​We nurture the ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs to create global solutions from the Algarve.

🌐 Algarve Systems and Technology Partnership Association (Algarve STP)
A non-profit organization that, through strategic partnerships in collaboration with the public sector, promotes scientific and technological development and the modernization of the regional business environment, contributing to strengthening the innovation ecosystem in the Algarve.

🔗 Algarve Tech Hub
A regional initiative founded and promoted collaboratively by Algarve Evolution, Algarve STP, and University of the Algarve, representing stakeholders from corporate, academia and public institutions, to advance the Algarve as a global, competitive and vibrant hub for companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors.

​​Site: Algarve Evolution
​​Email: info@algarveevolution.pt
​​Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlgarveEvo

See you there!
🌐 Algarve Evolution & AIA team