{"id":27048,"date":"2026-03-13T17:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diasporaportuguesa.org\/?p=27048"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:16:00","slug":"annual-meeting-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diasporaportuguesa.org\/en\/events\/annual-meeting-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Meeting 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 \u201cThe Diaspora as Human Capital\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s internal meeting, bringing together Councillors of Portugal Around the World, Young Councillors, and members of the Advisory Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session began with the presentation of the 2025 Activity Report and the 2026 Activity Plan, delivered by Ant\u00f3nio Cal\u00e7ada de S\u00e1, Chairman of the Board of the Portuguese Diaspora Council. Throughout the morning, the main projects developed by the Regional Chapters and Competence Centres were presented and discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The morning continued with the session \u201cYoung Diaspora: 2025 Overview and 2026 Plan\u201d, where the growth of the programme was highlighted. Two initiatives aimed at younger generations of the diaspora were also presented: the Mentorship Programme and the LusoLab Podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the afternoon, following the institutional lunch at the Cascais Citadel Palace, the programme resumed with the presentation of the \u201cAtrair e Voltar\u201d initiative, promoted by AMROP and presented by Maria da Gl\u00f3ria Ribeiro. The programme aims to support the return of Portuguese citizens living abroad and attract international talent to Portugal. This was followed by the presentation of the partnership between the Portuguese Diaspora Council, the Ant\u00f3nio Pargana Foundation and the Universidade Cat\u00f3lica Portuguesa, dedicated to strengthening ties with the Portuguese diaspora while creating value for the country. Later, in the session \u201cChallenges and Opportunities\u201d, organised in partnership with PwC, Ant\u00f3nio Brochado Correia addressed the main global challenges and strategic opportunities for Portugal and its diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day concluded with closing remarks by Ant\u00f3nio Cal\u00e7ada de S\u00e1, Chairman of the Board, followed by a cocktail reception and an institutional dinner at the Cisterna Restaurant, at the Pestana Cidadela Cascais, attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Ant\u00f3nio Leit\u00e3o Amaro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The second day of the meeting brought together around 200 guests, including institutional representatives, business leaders and members of the Portuguese Diaspora Council, to reflect on the role of the diaspora in strengthening Portugal\u2019s presence in the world. Throughout the sessions, speakers highlighted how characteristics often associated with the Portuguese \u2014 such as empathy, adaptability and relational intelligence \u2014 combined with education, merit and resilience, help reinforce the country\u2019s international reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opening was marked by a reflection on the diaspora as a strategic human capital for Portugal. In this context, Ant\u00f3nio Cal\u00e7ada de S\u00e1 underlined the ambition of building an increasingly strong, relevant and transformative diaspora, also highlighting the work carried out through the Council\u2019s 14 regional chapters and thanking the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, for his support over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The contribution of the diaspora to Portugal\u2019s international projection was also emphasised by several institutional figures present. The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, reaffirmed that the Portuguese diaspora is a priority for the Government, highlighting the impact of the councillors\u2019 work in promoting Portugal abroad. The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Em\u00eddio Sousa, underlined the remarkable capacity of Portuguese communities to integrate and adapt culturally in foreign societies, while the Secretary of State for the Economy, Jo\u00e3o Rui Ferreira, described the diaspora as one of Portugal\u2019s most important strategic assets. The Mayor of Cascais, Nuno Piteira Lopes, also highlighted the role of Portuguese communities abroad in elevating the country\u2019s name beyond its borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme also included the debate \u201cPortuguese Talent and Leadership\u201d, moderated by journalist Joana Petiz, featuring Jo\u00e3o Vale de Almeida and Manuel Santiago, who discussed the international projection of Portuguese talent and the importance of strengthening the visibility of national excellence. In a conversation moderated by Catarina Carvalho, Jos\u00e9 Manuel Dur\u00e3o Barroso reflected on Portugal\u2019s position in the European and international context, advocating for a confident and self-assured approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting concluded with an address by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, in his final speech as Honorary President of the Portuguese Diaspora Council. He encouraged councillors to maintain an active, creative and nonconformist attitude in service of the country: \u201cContinue to be insubmissive and rebellious \u2014 that is fundamental \u2014 and never stop dreaming.\u201d He concluded by citing Portuguese culture as a driver of the future: \u201cBecause, as a great Portuguese poet once said, it is through dreams that we move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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