The ALGARVE TECH HUB SUMMIT is an event that is jointly organised by various bodies from the innovation ecosystem. The aim is to promote innovation, technology and business in the Algarve and to position the region as a competitive global technology hub capable of attracting companies, institutions and individuals.

Open to the general public on a pre-registration basis, the Algarve Tech Hub Summit aims to bring together a number of Portuguese and international speakers from various fields of innovation and technology, including Tourism, the Sea, AgroFood, Health, Energy, Digital, Art and Culture.

During the Summit, a vast array of activities, conferences, exhibitions, digital arts and networking events will introduce the Algarve Tech Hub to the world, putting the region on the international technology map and positioning it as a destination of choice that offers the lifestyle desired by digital nomads, remote workers, students, talents, companies and investors interested in making the Algarve their global base.

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AI has been hitting the headlines recently, with the launch of ChatGPT already making waves in various industries. ChatGPT and other similar AI applications use natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue. The language model can respond to questions and compose various written content, including articles, social media posts, essays, code and emails.

📌 Location: TEC CAMPUS, University of Algarve, Faro.

• Use the main gate of Penha Campus.

⏰ Time: 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

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What you will learn:

• How you can make use of it in your business to become more efficient
• What ChatGPT & AI can bring to your business and learn how to take advantage of it to boost your productivity

The Speaker: Stephen Whitelaw

A dynamic professional with over 40 years of experience in founding and growing businesses, including Buchanan International Limited and Actis Technology Limited. With a background in pure mathematics and a Master's in computing, he lectured at the University of Glasgow before founding Buchanan International. Stephen has traveled extensively, providing consultancy, keynotes, and workshops on digital marketing and technology strategies to top corporations like Google and Microsoft.

Zoom link for those who cannot make it in person: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83369179207?pwd=BYjlUkrEmhcb0I3HLJqjzODM5vwlNQ.1

See you there!

Welcome to our ABC - Algarve Blockchain Community - Mixer!

ABC and the Algarve Evolution invite you to join us for an evening of networking, inspiration, and Crypto Tax information this September 10th.

​​This event promises an evening of engaging conversations and potential collaborations. Let's raise a glass to the future of finance and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

REGISTER HERE

# ​​Schedule:

​​18h30: Welcome and Introduction
18h35: Talk "Crypto Taxes"
- Thomas Maas
​​19h15: Q&A

​​19h30: Networking
& Happy Hour
​​20h30: Conclusion

# ​​Speaker: Thomas Maas

Thomas Maas, referred to as he/him/Tax guy, Crypto & Tax consultant at Crypto & Taxes Portugal. Focusing on personal income tax optimalization for Degens in Portugal. Featured on Coinbureau, Koinly, Cryptotaxcalculator, Kryptos.io .

# ​The Place: The Wave Co-working

The Wave Co-working offers the best offices for your work. Enjoy a business-focused environment with high-quality infrastructure, consistently fast & reliable internet connection, and multi-functional spaces: meetings, presentations, seminars, and even a podcast studio.

# ​Who is it for?

​​​​This event is for members and non-members.
​​Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Algarve's Web3 community.

## ​​About Us:

​💶 Crypto & Taxes Portugal
​Active in Crypto and Portuguese Taxes since 2017. Crypto & Taxes focus on providing tax optimization for personal individuals, which include freelancers. Crypto & Taxes do not provide legal or financial advice. For advice regarding legal entities we recommend you to consult a certified lawyer or a registered accountant.

​🌊 🖥️ The Wave Coworking
​The Wave Co-working offers the best offices for your work. Enjoy a business-focused environment with high-quality infrastructure, consistently fast & reliable internet connection, and multi-functional spaces: meetings, presentations, seminars, and even a podcast studio.

​​🗣️ 👥 ABC (Algarve Blockchain Community) Meetup
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Co-founded by Algarve Evolution, is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where members can learn, share ideas, and network with like-minded individuals passionate about Web3, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, blockchain technology, and the future of finance.

​​🚀 Algarve Evolution

​​We nurture the ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs to create global solutions from the Algarve.
​​For further information about these monthly meetups, feel free to reach out:

​​Email: AlgarveBlockchain@gmail.com
​​Telegram: https://t.me/+RZlj2CFAYV9kYWNh
​​Twitter: https://x.com/ABCAlgarve
​​Email: info@algarveevolution.pt
​​Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlgarveEvo

See you there!
🌐 Algarve Evolution & ABC team

All presentations will be conducted in Portuguese.
Q&A sessions will be available in both Portuguese and English.

Curious about the Algarve's digital landscape?
Want to learn about three of the Algarve's most innovative companies?

Algarve Evolution, alongside with UAlg-CRIA, brings you an event dedicated to showcasing:

• The latest "Índice Digitalização Regional" (Regional Digitalization Index): This insightful presentation will reveal the Algarve's digital standing compared to other regions in Portugal.
• Three innovative companies born in the Algarve: Hear directly from the CEOs of expressTEC, Carob World, and Sea4Us as they share their journeys and showcase their advancements.

Join us and be inspired by the Algarve's digital and innovative ecosystem!

📌 Location: Auditorium 1.4, CP (right next to UALG TEC CAMPUS), Campus da Penha, University of the Algarve Faro.
⏰ Time: 10h00 - 12h00
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024

Schedule:

10:00 AM: Opening Session
Speakers

• Alexandra Teodósio - Vice-rector of the University of the Algarve,
• Joaquim Nascimento, President of the Algarve Evolution

10:10 AM: Presentation: "Índice Digitalização Regional" (Regional Digitalization Index)
Speaker

• Luís Miguel Ferreira, Invited Professor at the University of Minho

11:00 AM: Innovation in the Algarve Ecosystem
Speakers:

• Ana Teresa Maia, CEO & Co-founder of expressTEC
• João Currito, CEO & Founder of Carob World
• Pedro Lima, CEO & Co-founder of Sea4Us

REGISTER HERE

See you there!
🌐 Algarve Evolution

In July, Algarve Evolution will host the Grow Algarve Meetup by the beach in Portimão, in collaboration with our friends from PDN!

Are you committed to forging connections that drive innovation, growth, and mutual success? Do you want to get to know the local entrepreneurial community?

Join us!

📅 Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2024
🕡 Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Location: Green Heart at Cloque, Portimão

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

See you there!
🌐 Algarve Evolution Team

This is an initiative developed by Algarve Evolution for the Algarve Tech Hub

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🌱 Grow Algarve Meetup
Is our monthly gathering, spread across various municipalities in the Algarve. It's more than just a meetup; it's a dynamic platform to discuss business opportunities in a relaxed, social setting. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals from diverse sectors and nationalities.

🚀 Algarve Evolution
We nurture the ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs to create global solutions from the Algarve.

🔗 Algarve Tech Hub
A regional initiative, co-founded by Algarve Evolution, the University of Algarve, and Algarve STP, brings together businesses, academia, and public institutions. The goal is to advance the Algarve as an attractive hub for innovation, attracting companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors.

☀️ Portimão Digital Nomads
A community of digital nomads and remote workers living and working in beautiful Portimão. The aim is to attract more digital nomads and remote workers by highlighting the benefits of living in Portimão and the unique community connections the group enjoys. The goal is to enhance the lives of our members and those around us.

Welcome to our ABC - Algarve Blockchain Community - Meetup!

In July, ABC is partnering with our friends Portimão Digital Nomads for the first meetup in West Algarve!

Join us for an exciting evening of learning, networking, and innovation as we explore the world of cryptocurrency payments and blockchain technology with Jorge Batista from BLOCKBEE.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and remote workers!

📌 Location: Aldeia de Portimão, Portimão.
⏰ Time: 18h00 - 20h00
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

REGISTER HERE

Schedule:
18h00: How to Integrate Crypto Payments, by Jorge Batista
18h45: Q&As
19h00: Networking
20h00: Conclusion

Speaker: Jorge Batista
Co-Founder and CTO of BlockBee, a leading online payments company. With over a decade of experience in software development, blockchain technology, and entrepreneurship, Jorge has co-founded several successful startups, including CryptAPI and Route Technologies. He holds a Computer Engineering degree from Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão on IPBeja and is passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. His dedication to tech solutions has made him a recognized industry leader.

For further information about the ABC monthly meetups, connect via:

Email: algarveblockchain@gmail.com

Telegram: https://t.me/+RZlj2CFAYV9kYWNhX

Twitter: https://x.com/ABCAlgarve

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/algarve-blockchain-community/

Site: https://algarveevolution.pt/

See you there!
🌐 Algarve Evolution & ABC teams

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🅱️ BLOCKBEE
A fintech company specializing in cryptocurrency payment solutions. It provides a robust platform that facilitates seamless and secure cryptocurrency transactions for businesses of all sizes. BlockBee leverages different blockchain technologies to offer fast, transparent, and cost-effective payment processing.

🌊 ABC (Algarve Blockchain Community)
Co-founded and supported by Algarve Evolution, is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where members can learn, share ideas, and network with like-minded individuals passionate about Web3, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, blockchain technology, and the future of finance.

🚀 Algarve Evolution
We nurture the ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs to create global solutions from the Algarve.

🔗 Algarve Tech Hub
A regional initiative, co-founded by Algarve Evolution, the University of Algarve, and Algarve STP, brings together businesses, academia, and public institutions. The goal is to advance the Algarve as an attractive hub for innovation, attracting companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors.

☀️ Portimão Digital Nomads
A community of digital nomads and remote workers living and working in beautiful Portimão. The aim is to attract more digital nomads and remote workers by highlighting the benefits of living in Portimão and the unique community connections the group enjoys. The goal is to enhance the lives of our members and those around us.