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Porto becomes the epicenter of health, well-being, and longevity with AHWS.

AHWS transforms Porto, a city of innovation and entrepreneurship, into the epicenter of the debate on health, well-being, and longevity.

The historic Porto Customs House will be the stage where visionary leaders and leading figures in the healthcare sector will unveil bold and sustainable solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.

This is an event where cutting-edge technology meets the tradition of healthcare, professionals gain a new dimension, and where each sharing can be the beginning of a better-prepared future.

Be inspired by ideas that point to new paths. Integrate yourself into the healthcare ecosystem network.

A geographical area of influence with more than 10 million inhabitants.

The North and Central regions account for 471% of Portugal's GDP.

Who is it intended for?

A gathering for all those who are building the future of health and well-being.

Healthcare providers

Pharmacies, clinics, diagnostic centers, and other providers seeking excellence in their services optimize their operations and expand their network of contacts.

Family-owned healthcare companies

Family businesses that aim to innovate and adapt to new market challenges.

Equipment and service providers

Entities that support healthcare providers in optimizing their daily operations, contributing to continuous innovation.

Pharmaceutical and device industry

Companies and representatives of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other health technologies.

Healthcare providers

Pharmacies, clinics, diagnostic centers, and other providers seeking excellence in their services optimize their operations and expand their network of contacts.

Family-owned healthcare companies

Family businesses that aim to innovate and adapt to new market challenges.

Equipment and service providers

Entities that support healthcare providers in optimizing their daily operations, contributing to continuous innovation.

Pharmaceutical and device industry

Companies and representatives of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other health technologies.

Healthcare professionals

Pharmacists, doctors, therapists, and other professionals who wish to anticipate and participate in defining their activity.

Key Leaders and Decision Makers

Health managers and decision-makers who are shaping the future of public and private healthcare.

Innovators and entrepreneurs

Individuals and companies that are developing new technological solutions and innovations with applications in health and well-being.

Researchers and academics

Specialists dedicated to the study and research of health, well-being, and longevity.

Healthcare professionals

Pharmacists, doctors, therapists, and other professionals who wish to anticipate and participate in defining their activity.

Key Leaders and Decision Makers

Health managers and decision-makers who are shaping the future of public and private healthcare.

Innovators and entrepreneurs

Individuals and companies that are developing new technological solutions and innovations with applications in health and well-being.

Researchers and academics

Specialists dedicated to the study and research of health, well-being, and longevity.

Health

Health is the most important value for people in modern societies. It is an enshrined right, but not a guaranteed one. The challenges of demographics, available technologies, accessibility, and the outcomes of interventions are perennial questions requiring constant answers.

Well-being

Well-being, defined as a state of satisfaction in which a person feels good physically and emotionally, is increasingly a priority for younger generations, occupying a more basic position in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. This evolution raises concerns about how service providers approach their local population and challenges in attracting and promoting talent within the professional teams that make up these units.

Innovation

Moore's Law has described the dizzying change in contemporary society in all its domains. If today we have a remarkable arsenal of technological, knowledge, and information tools, we must also be alert and prepared to work with tools that do not yet even exist.

Longevity

Increased life expectancy is not yet directly correlated with quality of life. We all want to live longer and live better. What can we do to get there, and what impact does this demographic shift have on healthcare providers?

Family businesses

The typical micro/small business size of healthcare and wellness providers is combined with their family-run nature. Given this duality and the highly differentiated and heavily regulated nature of the professional field, there are a number of aspects that require reflection and specific action plans.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Atlantic Health & Wellness Summit?

AHWS is a meeting platform for leaders, professionals, and innovators who aim to anticipate trends and create solutions in the health, wellness, and longevity sector.

You can contact us via email. hello@atlantichealthwellnesssummit.com or the number 913 038 080. We are available to answer any questions.

INNOVATE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.

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João Paulo Carvalho

Specialist nurse in Medical-Surgical Nursing, with a master's degree in Critical Care Nursing and enhanced specialized competence in Out-of-Hospital Emergency Care. Holds postgraduate degrees in Administration and Management of Health Units, Human Resources Management and Innovation, Quality Management and Health Auditing. Operates the Emergency Medical Response Vehicle (VMER) at the Santo António Local Health Unit and is a 2nd Class Firefighter Officer in the Valongo Volunteer Fire Department. Served as President of the Northern Regional Board of Directors of the Order of Nurses (2016-2023) and is currently Vice-President of the Order of Nurses.

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João Paulo Carvalho

Specialist nurse in Medical-Surgical Nursing, with a master's degree in Critical Care Nursing and enhanced specialized competence in Out-of-Hospital Emergency Care. Holds postgraduate degrees in Administration and Management of Health Units, Human Resources Management and Innovation, Quality Management and Health Auditing. Operates the Emergency Medical Response Vehicle (VMER) at the Santo António Local Health Unit and is a 2nd Class Firefighter Officer in the Valongo Volunteer Fire Department. Served as President of the Northern Regional Board of Directors of the Order of Nurses (2016-2023) and is currently Vice-President of the Order of Nurses.

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Daniel Teixeira Coelho

Psychologist, licensed in the area of Deviant Behavior, with an Executive MBA from Porto Business School. He developed his professional activity in contexts of community intervention and social exclusion, having assumed Project Management roles at the Porto Social Foundation. Since 2016, he has dedicated himself to social innovation and the management of community intervention projects, being a Project Manager at Domus Social, EM. He has been a member of the National Board of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists since 2021, where he currently serves as Vice-President.

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Daniel Teixeira Coelho

Psychologist, licensed in the area of Deviant Behavior, with an Executive MBA from Porto Business School. He developed his professional activity in contexts of community intervention and social exclusion, having assumed Project Management roles at the Porto Social Foundation. Since 2016, he has dedicated himself to social innovation and the management of community intervention projects, being a Project Manager at Domus Social, EM. He has been a member of the National Board of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists since 2021, where he currently serves as Vice-President.

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Fernanda Estevinho

Medical oncologist, graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, specializing in Medical Oncology at the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto. She is a hospital assistant at Pedro Hispano Hospital (ULS Matosinhos), Trofa Saúde Gaia Hospital, and CUF Porto Hospital. She holds a postgraduate degree in Evidence and Decision-Making in Health and the title of Expert in Immuno-Oncology from the University of Navarra. She is a doctoral candidate in Pathology and Molecular Genetics at ICBAS, is a member of several scientific and associative structures in the area of lung cancer, and teaches. Since June 2025, she has been Vice-President of the Northern Regional Council of the Portuguese Medical Association.

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Fernanda Estevinho

Medical oncologist, graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, specializing in Medical Oncology at the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto. She is a hospital assistant at Pedro Hispano Hospital (ULS Matosinhos), Trofa Saúde Gaia Hospital, and CUF Porto Hospital. She holds a postgraduate degree in Evidence and Decision-Making in Health and the title of Expert in Immuno-Oncology from the University of Navarra. She is a doctoral candidate in Pathology and Molecular Genetics at ICBAS, is a member of several scientific and associative structures in the area of lung cancer, and teaches. Since June 2025, she has been Vice-President of the Northern Regional Council of the Portuguese Medical Association.

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Filipe Mota Rebelo

Pharmacist and entrepreneur.

She created WOME BOX, an elevated experience featuring surprise wines from small Portuguese producers, delivered to your home. She led the organization of Expofarma from 2007 to 2017. She was part of the ANF's corporate structure for 18 years. She conceived the board game – BeeMind – to induce conversations about existential themes that could even occur in the Ancient Agora.

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Filipe Mota Rebelo

Pharmacist and entrepreneur.

She created WOME BOX, an elevated experience featuring surprise wines from small Portuguese producers, delivered to your home. She led the organization of Expofarma from 2007 to 2017. She was part of the ANF's corporate structure for 18 years. She conceived the board game – BeeMind – to induce conversations about existential themes that could even occur in the Ancient Agora.