Sustainability Summit
Towards a Sustainable Generation
Welcome to the 3rd Edition of the Sustainability Summit
31st March - 5th April
Data-Driven Sustainability: Gender Equality and Social Impact
Sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and its effective management increasingly requires a data-driven approach. The 3rd edition of the Sustainability Summit puts the spotlight on the power of data-driven decision-making, with a special focus on gender equality and social impact.
Under the theme Data-Driven Sustainability: Gender Equality and Impact, this event brings together experts, academics, and industry leaders to explore how data analysis and insights can drive gender equity, shape more effective policies, and generate measurable and sustainable impact for organizations and society.
Join us for a day of discussions, insights, and networking, where innovation and sustainability come together to shape a more just and sustainable future.
This event co-organized by the Iscte Business School and Iscte Sustainability, with the support of the student groups of Management (NEG), Marketing (NAMI), Economics (NAE), Data Science (NED), Industrial Management and Logistics (NAGIL), Human Resources (NERH) and Finance and Accounting (NEFC), together with Iscte Trading & Investment Club (ITIC) and Iscte Junior Consulting (IJC) organizations, will take place on the week of March 31st, 2025.
AGENDA FOR 2025
- Iscte Business School DATATHON
Get ready for the 1st Iscte Business School Datathon Challenge
It's going to be 8 hours of creativity, sustainability and data which could win you an internship at Avanade!
As part of the Iscte Business School Sustainability Summit, the 8-hour Marathon of Data and Innovation has arrived – the Datathon!
- The challenge will take place on March 31st, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. To participate, students must form teams of 3 to 4 members and respond to a challenge presented on the day itself, applying their creative and analytical skills over 8 hours in a dedicated space provided by Iscte.
- On April 3rd, each team will present their project through a Pitch to a panel of expert judges, consisting of members from academia and organizations related to the competition’s theme.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, with the 1st place winner receiving an internship at Avanade, along with other prizes.
Registrations are open until March 24th! Click here to register your team!
This event is open to the entire academic community. Students from undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs from Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon’s five schools, as well as from other Higher Education Institutions, are welcome to participate. However, at least one team member must be from Iscte Business School.
Please, click here and check the Challenge Rules
If you have any questions or wish to contact, please use the email: sustainability.ibs@iscte-iul.pt
- Bootcamp
Towards a Sustainable Generation
2024 Topic: Circularity and AI
#isctebusinessschool
#SSummitIBS2024
On April 23rd and 24th, the Iscte Business School Sustainability Summit will take place, an event co-organized by the Iscte Business School and Iscte Sustainability, with the support of the student groups of Management (NEG), Marketing (NAMI), Economics (NAE), Data Science (NED), Industrial Management and Logistics (NAGIL), Human Resources (NERH) and Finance and Accounting (NEFC), together with Iscte Trading & Investment Club (ITIC) and Iscte Junior Consulting (IJC) organizations.
Co-organizers and supporters:
During this event, you can participate in various activities: Roundtables, workshops, and other activities.
Stay tuned for the agenda for the two-day event, which will be available on Iscte Business School Linkedin, Instagram and below.
If you have any doubts, please contact sustainability.ibs@iscte-iul.pt
AGENDA 2024 Edition
(stay tuned for updates!)
To register for the following activity, access the form:
- Sewing Workshop (PT)
For the sewing workshop, it is important to bring a piece of clothing that you want to modify and a sewing machine, if you have one and can bring it. Confirmation of enrolment will be sent on Monday (22/04/2024). Registration ends on 21/04/2024.
23rd April
Building 3; 4th floor
09:40 - 11:00
Opening
Maria João Cortinhal, Dean Iscte Business School
Moderator:
Carla Farelo, Sustainability Manager at Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Panel:
Maria Tolentino, Too Good To Go
Mónica Santos Silva, IMVF - Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr
Ana Isabel Castanheira, IMVF - Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr
Short BIOS:
Maria Tolentino is currently the Country Director (Portugal) at Too Good To Go - the largest app in the fight against food waste in the world. This app connects users with thousands of partners who sell their daily surplus food at lower prices to prevent it from going to waste. Maria Tolentino built her career in operations and business development - moving from a more corporate environment such as BNP Paribas, to the context of technological start-ups such as Landing.Jobs. For more than 4 years, he also developed management and strategy skills there, serving as Head of Portugal and Director of Global Operations. In 2022, he joined Too Good To Go and its important mission to fight food waste, where he has already held the positions of Head of Success and Head of Indie Partners.
Mónica Santos Silva is the Manager of Global Citizenship projects and agent of social transformation. She has a degree in International Relations from ISCSP-UL. She has a postgraduate degree in Peace and War Studies from the Autonomous University of Lisbon and is studying for a master's degree in Educational Sciences - Specialising in Education and Community Development.
Ana Isabel Castanheira is at IMVF since October 1999. She coordinates the area, where she is responsible for designing and implementing education projects for global citizenship. She has extensive experience in forming partnerships with similar organisations and in carrying out mobilisation campaigns. She holds a master's degree in African Studies from ISCTE-IUL.
11:00 - 11:10
Break
Powered by
11:10 - 12:30
Facilitators:
Ana Simaens, Iscte Business School (Certified facilitator Pro.play® for Playmobil®.pro)
Mónica Santos Silva, IMVF - Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr
Ana Isabel Castanheira, IMVF - Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr
Short BIOS:
Ana Isabel Castanheira is at IMVF since October 1999. She coordinates the area, where she is responsible for designing and implementing education projects for global citizenship. She has extensive experience in forming partnerships with similar organisations and in carrying out mobilisation campaigns. She holds a master's degree in African Studies from ISCTE-IUL.
Mónica Santos Silva, is the Manager of Global Citizenship projects and agent of social transformation. She has a degree in International Relations from ISCSP-UL. She has a postgraduate degree in Peace and War Studies from the Autonomous University of Lisbon and is studying for a master's degree in Educational Sciences - Specialising in Education and Community Development.
14:30 - 15:50
Round Table on Circular Fashion
Moderator:
Marjan Jalali, Iscte Business School
Panel:
Marta Brazão, Circular Economy Portugal
Helena Antónia Silva, Founder & CEO Vintage for a Cause
Madalena Machado & Vera Pessoa Jorge, Founders & Co-CEO's Clobies
Short BIOS:
Marta Brazão has a degree in Social Work from ISCSP - University of Lisbon and a Master's degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from ISCTE. She has been working at Circular Economy Circular for 8 years, promoting the concept of the circular economy, especially in implementing projects that promote sharing, repair and reuse. She is also dedicated to developing and coordinating activities and courses on the subject for different audiences. She is also a member of the LIDERA Community. She is currently studying for a PhD in Engineering and Management at the Instituto Superior Técnico.
Helena Antónia Silva is Law graduate with a postgraduate degree in Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation, creator and head of the circular economy brand Vintage for a Cause and the women's empowerment programme From Granny To Trendy, co-founder of Between Parallels - Association for Sustainable Development, alumni of IES - Social Business School, with whom she collaborates as a trainer and mentor, alumni of the European Social Innovation Academy, honoured by the Yves Rocher Foundation in 2020 as part of the Terre de Femmes Award, recently included in the list of TOP 100 Woman in Social Enterprise by the European Commission's EUCLID NETWORK and with the ACTIVA award from Activa Magazine Inspiring Women 2021.
Madalena Machado & Vera Pessoa Jorge founded CLOBIES in 2023 . CLOBIES stands out by offering sustainable and affordable clothing alternatives for babies. With an innovative business model in Portugal that integrates the rental and sale of second-hand items, we are at the forefront of sustainable children's fashion, promoting the circular economy in the baby clothing industry in Portugal. At CLOBIES, we are committed to aligning responsible business practices with the pressing need to reduce waste in baby fashion. Not only do we offer practical and affordable solutions for families, but we are also dedicated to having a positive environmental impact by encouraging the consumption of second-hand goods and reuse through rental.
16:10 - 17:30
Sewing Workshop
(PT | limited to 10 people)
Elisa Nobre
Fátima Bibes
Join us for an exciting sewing workshop, suitable for all levels! If you have a sewing machine, bring it with you, and even if you don't, don't let that stop you and come along!
In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn the essential sewing techniques. However, the special touch of this event is the chance to give new life to those forgotten items of clothing in your wardrobe! ✨👚
Remember those trousers you no longer wear or that skirt that's been there for ages? We'll show you how to transform them into something completely new!
This is your chance to unleash your creativity and embrace a more sustainable approach to fashion! Come and change the world with your own hands! ♻️👖
Short BIOS:
Elisa Nobre, a native of Vila Franca de Xira, started at the age of 12 by unpicking her clothes and recreating them to learn how to sew. At 13, she started working at the Copacabana swimsuit factory, where she improved her skills. She has a long history of working on television, in programs such as "Dança Comigo", "The Voice" and "Globos de Ouro".
Fátima Bibes, a native of Redondo, discovered her passion for sewing at the age of 12 when she saw her mother sewing. She learned from videos and later honed her skills with seamstress Elisa Nobre. She specializes in making costumes for dance schools and is also known for making Miss Queen Portugal 2023's dress.
24th April
Building 3; 4th floor
Powered by
Avanade is the leading global provider of innovative digital, cloud, AI and consulting services, business solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem.
09:40 - 11:00
Opening
Ana Simaens, Associate Dean for Engagement and Impact Iscte Business School
Presentation by Avanade: AI & Innovation
Ricardo Manuel Pires, Director Avanade Portugal
Ana Vieira, Program & Project Manager Avanade Portugal
Manuela Almeida, Director Avanade Portugal
João Braga, Entreprise Solution Architeture for the Global Avanade and Head from Avanade of the Innovation AI Factory
Carolina Ferreira, Data Engineer Avanade Portugal
Gonçalo Carvalho, Data Engineer Avanade Portugal
Short BIOS:
Ricardo Manuel Pires is a Director from Avanade Portugal. He leads several Industries in Portugal, such as Health & Public Services and Communication, Media & Technology. And also, the areas of Innovation and Data & AI. He has a degree in Economics from ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics & Management, and more than 25 years of experience in consulting services both in Accenture and Avanade.
Ana Vieira is a professional with more than 20 years of experience. Program & Project Manager in delivery, centering her activity in the banking and insurance sector in projects based on workflows of credit, defining, designing processes, managing, training and supporting the digital IT transformation.
Manuela Almeida is a director with more than 25 years of experience. She is the Delivery & Demand Lead from Avanade Portugal centering her activity in the solutioning & delivery across all the sectors.
João Braga is a senior diretor with more than 30 years of experience. He is a a Entreprise Solution Architeture for the Global Avanade and the head from Avanade of the Innovation AI Factory.
Carolina Ferreira is a data engineer at Avanade. She has been at Avanade for more than a year now, starting off as an intern right after finishing her studies at ISCTE, Carolina has been succeeding at her role, developing her data engineering skills and gaining a lot of experience with Microsoft Technologies.
11:10 - 12:30
Workshop/Demo Sustainability with AI
Facilitators: Avanade
14:30- 15:50
Presentation by Avanade: Use Case 1 e Use Case 2
16:10 - 17:30
Workshop/Demo Sustainability with AI
Facilitators: Avanade
Towards a Sustainable Generation
2023 Topic: Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change
#isctebusinessschool
#SSummitIBS2023
On October 25th and 26th, the Iscte Business School Sustainability Summit took place, an event co-organized by the Iscte Business School, Iscte Sustainability and the student groups of Management (NEG), Marketing (NAMI), Economics (NAE), Data Science (NED), Industrial Management and Logistics (NAGIL), Human Resources (NERH) and Finance and Accounting (NEFC), together with Iscte Trading & Investment Club (ITIC) and Iscte Junior Consulting (IJC) organizations.
During this event, you can participate in various activities: Keynotes, roundtables, workshops, challenges, and other activities.
Stay tuned for the agenda for the two-day event, which will be available on Instagram (@sustainability_summit_iscte; https://www.instagram.com/sustainability_summit_iscte/) and in the AGENDA 2023 Edition.
If you have any doubts, please contact sustainability.ibs@iscte-iul.pt
AGENDA 2023 Edition
To register for the following activities, access the form:
- Climate Fresk Workshop (PT and ENG)
- Dilemmas Workshop (PT)
- Sewing Workshop (PT)
- Plogging (PT and ENG)
25th October
09:00 - 10:30
Opening (Building 2; B203)
Maria João Cortinhal, Dean Iscte Business School
Co-organizers representatives
Speaker: "Descarbonizar"
(PT)
Catarina Roseta Palma, Iscte Business School
Short BIO:
Catarina Roseta-Palma is Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. She was Iscte's Director of Sustainability from 2018 to 2022. Her main research interests are in natural resource management, especially water, and in environmental policy. She worked as a consultant with Regional Water Boards (ARH Alentejo and Algarve) and INAG (Portuguese Water Authority), as well as the Portuguese Environment Ministry and the European Commission. She was in the Portuguese Commission for Green Fiscal Reform (2014). She is a member of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, in whose conferences she regularly participates, and where she was elected EAERE Council Member for the period 2010-2013 (vice-president for 2012-2013). Among others, she is also in the Iberian Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERNA), where she was a member of the Board in 2005-2011. She has taught Environmental and Natural Resource Economics and Microeconomics at the undergraduate as well as graduate level. She is also involved in executive education programs in the area of Sustainability.
Round Table on Climate Change
Moderator:
Catarina Roseta Palma, Iscte Business School
Panel:
Marcelo Penteado, COO Planetiers
André Facote, CEO Skizo
Beatriz Guimarães, Sustainability Leader Nestlé
10:30 - 11:00
Break (Building 2; Atrium 2nd floor and 3rd floor terrace - if weather allows)
Sociedade Ponto Verde Lounge
11:00 - 13:00
Climate Fresk Workshop (Building 2; C205)
(PT and ENG)
A workshop to raise awareness of the causes, consequences and side-effects of climate change, based on the work of the IPCC (United Nations). A set of cards leads to the creation of a mural through cause-effect links between each card, deepening knowledge and uncovering new ones, focused on climate awareness.
11:00 - 12:00
Planetiers Meet up | Young Leaders 18/10 (Building 2; B203)
(PT)
Planetiers would like to invite Iscte students to take part in an exclusive activity:
PWG Young Leaders is a Planetiers initiative to build a solid bridge between the university leaders of the future and the sustainable innovations of today.
It's a one-hour activity to present Planetiers World Gathering's vision of impact and legacy and showcase practical solutions from renowned partners and projects that are part of our global ecosystem.
The meeting aims to promote, mobilize, and sensitize the academic community to participate in the Planetiers World Gathering, the third edition of which will take place from 29 to 31 October in Aveiro.
12:00 - 13:00
Session with Sociedade Ponto Verde (Building 2; B203)
(PT)
Afonso Noutel, Sociedade Ponto Verde
Hello!
♻️ We're Sociedade Ponto Verde and we're challenging you - Wherever you are, always recycle!
Recycling is part of what we do, what we believe in and what we want to be.
Recycling is part of life for all of us, from the youngest to the oldest. It's a responsible and sustainable option that we want to promote to everyone, including you.
Can you assure us that you have already mastered packaging recycling, both at home and in the workplace?
If not, we offer you the solution to make the change. If your answer is yes, we believe in you, but here's an excellent opportunity to improve your knowledge.
Sociedade Ponto Verde presents the online action "Wherever you are, always recycle". This is a session in which we will address essential issues relating to sustainability and packaging recycling.
See you there!
14:30 - 15:30
Dilemmas Workshop (Building 2; C205)
(PT)
A workshop on how to make certain Human Resources practices more sustainable, based on a debate between participants.
15:30 - 16:00
Break (Building 2; Atrium 2nd floor and 3rd floor terrace - if weather allows)
Sociedade Ponto Verde Lounge
16:00 - 17:00
Plogging (Building 1; Patio)
(PT and ENG)
🏃🏻 Have you ever considered using your runs or walks to collect rubbish? This activity consists of putting on your running gear or backpack while picking up rubbish around the ISCTE Lisbon campus.
🌱 It's a way of doing sport, preserving the environment and contributing to a cleaner world.
♻️ We'll provide gloves and rubbish bags.
MAP of the activity:
26th October
09:00 - 10:30
Opening (Building 2; B203)
Ana Simaens, Associate Dean for Engagement and Impact Iscte Business School
Co-organizers representatives
Speaker: "The Implications of Generative AI in the Future of Management"
(EN)
João Guerreiro, Iscte Business School
Generative AI is reshaping the contours of management as we know it. This presentation explores this transformative shift by going through the genesis of generative models, their role in management strategies, and the ethical challenges they pose. This session will explore their increasingly pivotal role in contemporary management strategies, from content creation to customer engagement. But with great power comes great responsibility. As we navigate the potential of these tools, we will also confront the ethical challenges they pose, discussing the implications for consumer privacy, authenticity, and the broader societal impacts.
Round Table on Artificial Intelligence
(PT)
Moderator:
Ana Maria de Almeida, ISTA
Panel:
João Guerreiro, Iscte Business School
Daniela Costa, Executive Director Prime Group
Inês Vaz Pereira, Partner EY - People Advisory Services
10:30 - 11:00
Break (Building 2; Atrium 2nd floor and 3rd floor terrace - if weather allows)
Sociedade Ponto Verde Lounge
11:00 - 12:00
Workshop Influencers (Building 2; B203)
Mel Barros, https://www.instagram.com/meeelbarros/
Salomé Santos, https://www.instagram.com/salomelss/
Beatriz Beles, https://www.instagram.com/beatrizbeles/
Mariana Silva, Fundadora da Ethica, https://www.instagram.com/maryjournal
♻️ Come and learn how you can live a more sustainable lifestyle!
👩💻 We're excited to share with you our next workshop: discover how influencers embrace sustainable lifestyles make conscious and eco-friendly decisions!
🧩 Don't miss the opportunity to explore and be inspired by innovative ideas and practical solutions for a greener world!
14:00 - 16:00
Sewing Workshop (Building 2; D105)
(PT | limited to 10 people)
Elisa Nobre
Fátima Bibes
Join us on 26 October at 2pm in room D105 for an exciting sewing workshop, suitable for all levels! If you have a sewing machine, bring it with you, and even if you don't, don't let that stop you and come along!
In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn the essential sewing techniques. However, the special touch of this event is the chance to give new life to those forgotten items of clothing in your wardrobe! ✨👚
Remember those trousers you no longer wear or that skirt that's been there for ages? We'll show you how to transform them into something completely new!
This is your chance to unleash your creativity and embrace a more sustainable approach to fashion! Come and change the world with your own hands! ♻️👖
Short BIOS:
Elisa Nobre, a native of Vila Franca de Xira, started at the age of 12 by unpicking her clothes and recreating them to learn how to sew. At 13, she started working at the Copacabana swimsuit factory, where she improved her skills. She has a long history of working on television, in programs such as "Dança Comigo", "The Voice" and "Globos de Ouro".
Fátima Bibes, a native of Redondo, discovered her passion for sewing at the age of 12 when she saw her mother sewing. She learned from videos and later honed her skills with seamstress Elisa Nobre. She specializes in making costumes for dance schools and is also known for making Miss Queen Portugal 2023's dress.
16:00 - 16:30
Break (Building 2; Atrium 2nd floor and 3rd floor terrace - if weather allows)
Sociedade Ponto Verde Lounge
16:30 - 17:30
Business Case (Building 2; B203)
In collaboration with Associação CAIS
On the last day of the event, registration for the Business Case – Associação Cais was opened. This contest is about a challenge faced by Associação Cais – a Social Solidarity Association whose mission is to contribute to the overall improvement of the living conditions of homeless, socially and economically vulnerable people in situations of deprivation, exclusion and risk. The challenge is to create the 30th Anniversary Event for Associação CAIS. The specific objectives of this challenge will be shared by email to the registered teams.
Who can take part? Teams of Bachelor's and/or Master's students.
What is the contest language? Portuguese.
How many members can each team have? Teams must have a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members.
How is it going to work?
On 06/11/2023 all the members of each team will receive an email with information about the Business Case and the criteria for evaluating it. The teams will have 15 days to respond. The response must be sent in a set of slides in PDF format (there are no restrictions on the number of slides or specific formatting) to the following email address (sustainability.summit.ibs@iscte-iul.pt) by 23:59 on 20/11/2023.
What is the deadline for resolving the Business Case? November 6th – November 20th (15 days).
Who will be the jury? The jury will be made up of one member from each of the following organizations: Iscte Business School, Associação CAIS, Iscte Junior Consulting (IJC) and the Núcleo de Estudantes de Finanças e Contabilidade do Iscte (NEFC).
Business Case Form Registration here.
Registrations are open until November 3rd.
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