Economy

The 13th edition of the QSP Summit kicked off today, at the Exponor, featuring 47 top speakers on the global theme of "Convergence", on 21 and 22 March 2019. Author and best seller Daniel Pink opened the summit and delivered the inaugural conference of this first day of the Summit. Pink shared insights on behavioural science, drive and team leadership.

Today, 21 March is World Tree Day. This date was established to create awareness on nature care, specifically focused on trees. Porto. wishes to mark this day by highlighting the beautiful magnolias that stand throughout the city of Porto.

Following the major natural disaster in Mozambique, in the aftermath of the devastating cyclone Idai, which has also hit Malawi and Zimbabwe on 14 March, the Municipality of Porto will provide monetary assistance to help rebuilding the city Hospital.

Two hotels of the Invicta are among the supreme tourism players, and it is not a first. The World Travel Awards (WTA) have shortlisted the InterContinental Porto and Crowne Plaza Porto as The best City Hotel in Europe and The Best Conference Hotel in Portugal, respectively.

Nick Murphy, formerly known as Chet Faker, is back in Portugal to present his new project; "Run Fast Sleep Naked" will be released on 26 April. The singer, musician and producer will take the stage at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 2 October.

Sunday is the last day of Portugal Fashion, one of the most important fashion events in the industry, which takes place in the Invicta, at Porto Customs Building, from 14 to 17 March.

The Mayor of Porto was the invited guest of MIPIM's organisation to an Official Tour to some of the most relevant stands in Cannes, on 14 March. The Stands of Dubai, Holland, of the city of London and of Egypt, welcomed Rui Moreira.

In the final Strecht of MIPIM, Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira attended the Mayors & political leaders - Think Tank, which took place in the Majestic Hotel, Cannes, on 14 March, from 8 to 11am.

The international market for real estate professionals, the MIPIM has commended the city of Porto in the context of the fDi - Intelligence Magazine, a key publication in the financial area, at a ceremony held in Cannes, today. Councillor for Economy, Tourism and Trade, Ricardo Valente, received the award on behalf of the city.

In November, eat, drink and be merry in Porto! The reason is that the Invicta will play host to the first edition of the Melting Gastronomy Summit, which will take place at the Customs Building on 14, 15 and 16 November.