On 12 June, Católica Porto Business School will host the Commemorative Conference: 40 Years Since the Signing of Portugal's Accession Treaty to the EEC.
The signing of Portugal’s accession treaty to the EEC, on 12 June 1985, was a decisive step in consolidating democracy and driving the country’s economic development. Join us to discuss what the future holds for Portugal in Europe.
This event is organised by the Portuguese Order of Economists, with the partnership of Católica Porto Business School, Bankinter as the main sponsor, and the support of APM.
Date: 12 June
Time: 5 p.m.
Venue: Católica Porto Business School, Central Building, Carvalho Guerra Auditorium
PROGRAMME
5:00 p.m. | Reception of participants
5:30 p.m. | Opening
. João Pinto, dean, Católica Porto Business School
5:45 p.m. | Speech
. Luís Valente de Oliveira
6:00 p.m. | Round table
. Carlos Tavares, president, Círculo do Centralismo
. Dora Simões, president, Commission of the Green Wines Grape Growing Region (CVRVV).
. Ernesto Páscoa, researcher, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR)
. José Oliveira, official customs broker
Moderator: Carlos Brito, president, Order of Economists - North
7:00 p.m. | Presentation
. Elisa Ferreira
7:15 p.m. | Closing remarks.
. António Mendonça, president, Order of Economists
Keynote speakers:
Elisa Ferreira
Former European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms and former Minister for Planning and the Environment
Luís Valente de Oliveira
Former Minister for Public Works, Transport and Housing, and former member of OECD and Council of Europe technical committees
A panel of experts will also take part in the event, discussing the future of Portugal within the European context — details to be announced shortly.
