October 20, 2025
On October 17, the Portuguese Diaspora Council held another Diaspora Conversation, featuring Dr. António Rios Amorim, President and CEO of Corticeira Amorim.
Moderated by Eng. António Calçada de Sá, President of the Council’s Board and Vice President of Fundación Repsol, the conversation was an inspiring moment of sharing, leadership, and global vision, centred on the story of a company that has become a symbol of Portugal’s capacity to innovate and compete internationally.
The discussion covered the transformation of Corticeira Amorim from a family business into a global reference, from the internationalization process that began in the 1980s to the current focus on research and innovation to explore new cork applications—ranging from the aerospace sector to footwear, mobility, and sustainability.
In closing, Dr. Rios Amorim shared a message that captured the spirit of the session:
“The diaspora is the clearest representation of the success Portugal can achieve in the world.”
March 13, 2026
The Portuguese Diaspora Council (PDC), which brings together more than 350 Portuguese councillors present in 44 countries across five continents, held the 10th edition of its Annual Meeting in Cascais under the theme “The Diaspora as Human Capital”. The first day took place on 17 December 2025, in the Cantanhede Room of the Pestana Cidadela Cascais Hotel, and was dedicated to the Council’s internal meeting, bringing together Councillors of Portugal...
November 10, 2025
On 6 November, the President of the Board of the Portuguese Diaspora Council, Eng. António Calçada de Sá, met with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs and Honorary Vice-President of the Council, Dr. Paulo Rangel. The two-hour meeting focused on aligning priorities and strengthening cooperation between the Portuguese diplomatic corps and the Portuguese Diaspora Council. During the discussions, the importance of closer institutional ties and the active role of...
September 30, 2025
On September 21, members of the CDP’s U.S. Regional Hub attended a reception for the President of Portugal, highlighting the country’s role on the international stage and fostering networking among the Portuguese community and UN representatives.