The event, which took place in Viseu on October 9th and 10th, served as a platform for knowledge sharing and strategic reflection on the major challenges facing Mechanical Engineering. Professionals, companies, academia, and decision-makers gathered in a context of profound geopolitical, economic, energy, and technological transformations.
Three main axes guided the discussions: Global Vision and Competitiveness, Energy Transition and Sustainability, and Security, Resilience, and Technological Sovereignty. These themes highlight the strategic role of Mechanical Engineering in responding to industrial challenges, fostering innovation, and building a more sustainable and secure society.
The participation of prominent figures, such as Carlos Tavares, enriched the discussions with perspectives on leadership, industrial competitiveness, and adaptation in a changing world.
The choice of Viseu as the event's location reinforced the importance of decentralizing technical initiatives, promoting territorial cohesion, and valuing Engineering throughout the country. The event aimed to bring professionals and institutions closer, fostering new collaboration opportunities.
Under the motto «From vision to action: Mechanical Engineering as Portugal's strategic force», the 10th edition stood out as a meeting space between strategy and execution, knowledge and application, and present challenges and future solutions.
The initiative's success underscores the importance of creating dialogues and cooperation that value engineers and strengthen the contribution of Mechanical Engineering to a more competitive, sustainable, and technologically autonomous Portugal.
