Católica Porto Business School, in partnership with PwC, is organising the Conference on the State Budget for 2026.
Date and Time: Thursday, 16 October, 9:00 am
Venue: Ilídio Pinho Auditorium, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto
With the final overall vote scheduled for 27 November, this will be the ideal moment to debate the macroeconomic and fiscal impact of the 2026 Budget on companies, organisations and households.
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PROGRAMME
09:00 | Reception
09:15 | Opening and Welcome
. Isabel Braga da Cruz, Pro-Rector, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
. João Pinto, Dean, Católica Porto Business School
09:30 | Macroeconomic Panel: "State Budget 2026: A driver for economic growth?"
Moderator: Luisa Anacoreta, Católica Porto Business School
. João Bento, CEO, CTT
. Gonçalo Regalado, CEO, Banco Português de Fomento
. Vera Rodrigues, Head of People, Sonae MC
10:15 | Coffee break
10:30 | Technical Panel: "State Budget 2026: What really changes?"
Moderator: Maria Antónia Torres, PwC
. Cristina Pinto, Professor, Católica Porto Business School
. Hugo Salgueirinho Maia, Tax Partner – Indirect Tax, PwC
11:15 | Closing Remarks: Cláudia Reis Duarte, Secretary of State for Tax Affairs