SelectUSA Portugal Series - Coimbra
03/24/2026
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
(GMT+01:00) Lisbon
Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199
About
The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Portugal continues its SelectUSA Portugal Roadshow Series - From Portugal to the United States: Turning Opportunity into Expansion. In partnership with the Instituto Pedro Nunes, we are excited to bring the second edition of this exclusive event to Coimbra on March 24, 2026, bringing together ambitious companies preparing to expand internationally.
This initiative designed to accelerate Portuguese companies’ journey to successful enter and growth in the U.S. market. Participants will explore opportunities in the United States, gain key market insights, connect with strategic advisors, and access the toolkit to invest and scale with confidence.
This initiative designed to accelerate Portuguese companies’ journey to successful enter and growth in the U.S. market. Participants will explore opportunities in the United States, gain key market insights, connect with strategic advisors, and access the toolkit to invest and scale with confidence.
Organizers
Agenda
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Welcome and Registration
Welcome and Registration
Participants arrive and check in, with time to network and connect informally before the program officially begins.
Inicio
9:30 AM
Fin
10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
Opening statements by João Gabriel Silva, President of IPN – Instituto Pedro Nunes, and the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, John J. Arrigo (TBC). This session will establish the framework for the day, emphasize the value of U.S.–Portugal partnership, and outline the program’s main goals and priorities.
Inicio
10:00 AM
Fin
10:10 AM
Speakers
João Gabriel Silva
John J. Arrigo (to be confirmed)
U.S. Expansion Panel
U.S. Expansion Panel
A moderated panel of legal, strategic, and investment experts sharing practical guidance on entering and growing in the U.S., with a Q&A led by Youqing Ma, Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Embassy Lisbon.
Inicio
10:10 AM
Fin
11:10 AM
Speakers
Conor Kenny
Manuela Morais
Pedro Coutinho
Youqing Ma
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Inicio
11:10 AM
Fin
11:25 AM
Supporting Your U.S. Market Entry: The Role of SelectUSA
Supporting Your U.S. Market Entry: The Role of SelectUSA
Presentation on how SelectUSA supports international companies expanding to the United States, including advisory services, market intelligence, and connections to U.S. state-level economic development organizations.
Inicio
11:25 AM
Fin
11:50 AM
Speakers
Pedro Ferreira
Coimbra Tech Experience in the U.S.
Coimbra Tech Experience in the U.S.
A 40-minute moderated panel featuring companies from Coimbra sharing real-world experiences of entering and operating in the U.S. market. Speakers will discuss challenges, lessons learned, growth strategies, and practical recommendations with Q&A led by Jorge Pimenta, Director of Innovation at Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN).
Inicio
11:50 AM
Fin
12:30 PM
Speakers
João Barreto
João Brito
Jorge Pimenta
Pedro Pinto
Closing & Acknowledgments
Closing & Acknowledgments
Official closing of the program.
Inicio
12:30 PM
Fin
12:35 PM
Networking Opportunity & Light Lunch
Networking Opportunity & Light Lunch
Inicio
12:35 PM
Fin
2:00 PM
1:1 Meeting Sessions
1:1 Meeting Sessions
Inicio
2:00 PM
Fin
3:00 PM
Speakers
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