The 2nd edition of EGPA will take place on 20 May 2025, marking the International Human Resources Day.
The 2nd People Management Meeting of the Algarve (EGPA) will be held on 20 May 2025, commemorating the International Human Resources Day. This two-hour event brings together professionals in the field, members of academia, and the community, with the aim of promoting reflection and sharing best practices in People Management in the Algarve.
The programme includes an opening conference with a prominent keynote speaker, two panel discussions featuring invited experts, and a dedicated moment for networking and social interaction during the coffee break. This second edition continues the objective of creating a space for dialogue and shared learning among the various stakeholders in the sector.
Aimed at managers and professionals working in organisations, students, and the wider Algarve community who focus on or are interested in People Management. It is organised under the Change Up Project – a collaborative initiative founded and led by Professors Patrícia Araújo and Lígia Nascimento, promoting the connection between the academic and business worlds – by AAULA (Association of Alumni of the Lusófona Group in the Algarve) and by NEGISMAT (Student Group of Management at ISMAT).
Event Programme
17h00 | Opening Session
- “Celebrating 33 years of the HRM degree at Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes – ISMAT (Lusófona Education Algarve)”
Professor Dr Rui Loureiro – Director of ISMAT
- “AEISMAT as a driver of integration for all future professionals”
Lic. Claúdia Valdire – President of AEISMAT
17h15 | Opening Conference
- “The challenge of integration at multiple levels in People Management”
Professor Dr Albino Lopes – Director of the Bachelor's and Master's in HRM, ISMAT
- “From the construction sector to HR leadership in a Business School: the challenges of transitioning sectors to People Management”
Lic. Raquel Pereira – Human Resources Director at ISAG Business School, Porto
- “Workplace wellbeing: the intersection between organisational psychologists and HR managers – reflections, challenges, collaborations!”
Professor Dr André Tavares Rodrigues – Director of the Master's in Work and Occupational Health Psychology – ISMAT
- Moderator: Master Rui Nunes – Regional Director of Human Resources, United Hospitality Management, Europe
- Q&A
17h25 | Keynote Speaker
- “Toxic and abusive leadership in Portugal: scientific research data, recent developments and challenges for HR professionals”
Professor Doctoral Candidate Rute Alexandra Camilo – Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, Universidade Europeia, Lisbon
17h45 | New Trends, New Perspectives on People Management
- “Mindful Eating and the food environment in the workplace”
Master Sónia Taboada – Nutritionist, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, Sonae – SC Fitness
- From the construction sector to HR leadership in a business school: the challenges of transitioning sectors to People Management
Lic. Raquel Pereira, Human Resources Director, ISAG Business School, Porto
- Workplace wellbeing: the intersection between organisational psychologists and HR managers – reflections, challenges, collaborations!
Professor Dr André Tavares Rodrigues, Director of the Master's in Work and Occupational Health Psychology – ISMAT
- Moderator: Master Rui Nunes, Regional HR Director – United Hospitality Management, Europe
18h15 | Break
18h30 | Round Table
- “Junior People Managers in the Algarve: reflections on the first years in the field!”
- Lic. Adriana Lourenço (Pestana Group)
- Lic. Ana Rita Pinto (Vila Vita Parc)
- Master’s student Vânia Matari Gonçalves (Various Organisations)
- Master Rita Marques (Primark)
- Moderator: Lic. Filipa David – Director of People and Organisational Wellbeing, Água Monchique
- Q&A
19h15 | Closing Conference
- “An HR manager, a union representative, a legal expert… in the Algarve: multi-careers in the field of People Management”
Lic. Victor Santos – Municipality of Monchique, SINTAP and UGT's Ala de Quadros
Final Reflections
“The EGPA Spirit and its Future”: by the founders of EGPA
- Professor Dr Patrícia Araújo (Lecturer at ISMAT)
- Professor Dr Lígia Nascimento (Lecturer at ISMAT)
- Lic. Victor Santos (AAAULA)
19h30 | Closing
