Under the theme “Values and the Future: From Talent to Action”, the event will bring together students, alumni, companies and experts for a day of discussions, inspiration and contact with the job market.
The event will open at 10:00 am in the Cardeal Medeiros Auditorium, with an opening session featuring Vice-Rector Prof. Nelson Ribeiro, FCH Dean Prof. Catarina Duff Burnay, and Careers Office Co-Coordinator Prof. Naíde Müller.
This will be followed by the keynote talk “Values, Leadership and Purpose: Life and Career with Impact”, delivered by Conceição Zagalo, non-executive board member of Montepio Associação Mutualista and president of several social sector organizations.
In the afternoon, the program includes flash talks with companies and professionals from different sectors, addressing topics such as the soft skills most valued by employers, authentic influence in communication, and career paths in public and international institutions.
The day concludes with roundtable discussions on academic and professional pathways and contemporary challenges, including sustainability, international careers and the evolving opportunities for communication graduates.
Throughout the day, students will also be able to visit the Employment & Talent Fair, which will bring together around 30 companies and organizations, allowing participants to engage directly with potential employers and explore internship and job opportunities. The programme also includes the Career Lab: CV Feedback, where students can receive personalised guidance to improve their CVs.
This edition is supported by the Perfumes & Companhia, Grupo Renascença Multimédia, Quidgest, Prosapient and TimweTech.
