At the Intersection of Culture and Technology
Welcome to the third edition of Tech & Saints Week, Valtech Portugal’s unique celebration of what makes us who we are — passionate about technology, proud of our culture, and eager to share both.
This event brings together our community to share knowledge, showcase our work, and host top-tier speakers from around the tech world. But it’s more than just a event — it’s a celebration.
Held in June, during Lisbon’s most vibrant season, Tech & Saints Week pays tribute to the beloved Santos Populares — Portugal’s iconic street festival tradition. For an entire month, the city comes alive with music, lights, grilled sardines, colorful garlands, and the unmistakable energy of community spirit.
From insightful talks to festive moments, this is where innovation meets tradition, and where creativity, collaboration, and culture intersect.
TECH & D&I
June 24
12.00- 12.45
Tech & Saints Week Kick-off, with Sheree Atcheson
12.30 - 13.30
Cape Verdian Lunch with Austelino Correia, Presidente Assembleia Nacional de Cabo Verde
13.30 - 14:45
Inclusion in Action: Guiding the Visually Impaired with João Azevedo, teacher of students with special needs
Craft Circles United: Making the Web Inclusive: Accessibility in Action, by Veronica Macovei and João Liliu
17:30 - 20:00 🌍
International Dinner & Live Music: Bring a dish from your country, share traditions, and celebrate diversity with us!
TECH & AI
June 26
13.15- 14.00
How multi-stage attacks, GenAI, and quantum computing threaten critical telecommunications infrastructure, by Rodrigo Brito
16.00 - 17:30
Craft Circles United: Javascript Fullstack Temptation - Heaven-Sent or Hell-Bound? by Danilo Hoffmann, the Devil, Francisco Brito, the Angel
18:00 - 19:00 🤖
Quality Talks: AI & Innovation, by Marco António Silva
BUSINESS & CULTURE
June 27
13.00- 14.00
Diving Into Valtech Portugal - meet our team, our projects and our Smart Search Accelerator, by our amazing team!
18.00 - 🎊🎤
Tech & Saints Week Gran Finale: Saints Party, hosted by our Karaoke Master Rúben aka Ricardão
SPEAKERS
Sheree Atcheson
Group SVP Diversity & Inclusion
Valtech
Rodrigo Brito
VP of Products, Cybersecurity
Nokia
Marco António Silva
National Innovation Officer
Microsoft
Danilo Hoffmann
Freelancer, Javascript Enthusiast
Saints Wheel of Luck
Every day during Tech & Saints Week, get your chance to spin our Saints & Tech-inspired Wheel of Luck!
Stop by the wheel booth at lunch or after the talks — one spin per day, and plenty of surprises in store!
EuroPride 2025 Comes to Lisbon
This year, we’re proud to host Tech & Saints Week in the same city where EuroPride 2025 will take place! Lisbon will be buzzing with diversity, celebration, and culture — and we’re excited to be part of it.
Join us in person and experience a week filled with technology, tradition, and pride. From inspiring talks and Portuguese Santos Populares festivities to the vibrant EuroPride 2025 events — Lisbon will be the place to be this June!
Learn More About EuroPride 2025Where to Find Us
Join us at our Lisbon office during Tech & Saints Week
Email: francisco.brito@valtech.com
Teams: Francisco Brito