The AHWS – Atlantic Health & Wellness Summit is more than just an event. It's a platform for meeting, sharing, and action, where the future of health, well-being, and longevity is being shaped.
We bring together leaders, professionals, and innovators from different fields to explore sustainable solutions, foster collaborative networks, and inspire a new approach to healthcare.
We believe that transformation begins with the exchange of ideas and the courage to think differently. That's why, every year, we make Porto the stage for conversations that matter, real challenges, and impactful connections.
If you believe in a healthier and more humane future, AHWS is the place for you.
We are a group dedicated to innovation in health and wellness. At AHWS, we bring minds together to redesign the future of healthcare.
Co-Founder
Pharmacist specializing in Community Pharmacy and owner of a community pharmacy. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Plural+Udifar and the General and Supervisory Board of Bluepharma Genéricos. He was President of the Central Delegation of ANF and administrator of the holding company that owns companies in the pharmacy sector. In the area of social economy, he was President of the Fiscal Council of the Dignitude Association.
Co-Founder
Pharmacist specializing in Community Pharmacy and owner of a community pharmacy. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Plural+Udifar and the General and Supervisory Board of Bluepharma Genéricos. He was President of the Central Delegation of ANF and administrator of the holding company that owns companies in the pharmacy sector. In the area of social economy, he was President of the Fiscal Council of the Dignitude Association.
Co-Founder
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.
Co-Founder
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.
Co-Founder
Pharmacist who owns community pharmacies.
He was President of the Northern Delegation of ANF and administrator of Farminveste SGPS. He was co-founder of the Dignitude Association and a member of its General and Supervisory Board. He is a member of the Administrative Board of the Misericórdia de Santo Tirso, responsible for Health.
Co-Founder
Pharmacist who owns community pharmacies.
He was President of the Northern Delegation of ANF and administrator of Farminveste SGPS. He was co-founder of the Dignitude Association and a member of its General and Supervisory Board. He is a member of the Administrative Board of the Misericórdia de Santo Tirso, responsible for Health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
