Paulo Portas Debates Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Trends at the Order of Engineers

Dinner-Debate in Lisbon gathered over sixty members and guests to reflect on global transformations.

Generic image of a microphone on a podium in Lisbon, with warm lighting and Portuguese architecture in the background.
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Generic image of a microphone on a podium in Lisbon, with warm lighting and Portuguese architecture in the background.

The Order of Engineers hosted a Dinner-Debate with Paulo Portas on "Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Trends in a Changing World" on October 8th in Lisbon.

The event, held at the Order's restaurant, was attended by the Dean, Fernando de Almeida Santos, and brought together over sixty members and guests. The discussion focused on the main geopolitical and economic transformations shaping the international context.
The session, moderated by MEP Hélder Sousa e Silva, OE Commissioner for Security and Defence, provided an opportunity to discuss the impacts of these transformations and the challenges they pose to Portugal and Europe, their citizens, institutions, and businesses.
With this meeting, the Order of Engineers continued an initiative aimed at promoting dialogue and reflection on relevant topics for the present and future of the country, bringing together recognized personalities.
Based on information from the official source: Ordem dos Engenheiros (09/10/2026)