On November 19, National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Porto hosted the SHE THINKS BIG event, organized by JuniFEUP – Junior Enterprise of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto. This inspiring event aimed to promote the role of women in the world of entrepreneurship.
A highlight of the event was the round table discussion on “Women in Leadership Positions”, which brought together distinguished leaders. Margarida Almeida, Director of Innovation Strategy and Communication at Altice Labs, participated as a guest, alongside Beatriz Oliveira, CEO and Founder of BindTuning, Maria Antónia Saldanha, CEO of Mastercard Portugal, and Rita Piçarra, former Finance Director at Microsoft. The session was moderated by Daniela Silva from JuniFEUP.
During the discussion, the speakers shared their professional and personal journeys, addressing the challenges they faced and overcame as women in leadership positions. The session provided a valuable platform for reflection, exchange of experiences, and sharing of valuable insights, fostering dialogue between the leaders and participants.
The event also had a charitable dimension, with the symbolic registration fee being donated in full to Corações com Coroa, an association dedicated to female empowerment, thus reinforcing the event’s commitment to promoting equality and inclusion.