Between October 11th and 16th, Lisbon hosted two important international conferences organized by The Forum on Education Abroad , for the first time in Portugal.
The meeting was part of the Careers, Internships, and Global Learning Conference (CIGL), which took place from October 11 to 13, and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) conference, held from October 14 to 16.
The Luso-American Foundation for Development (FLAD) and the Rectorate of the University of Lisbon hosted these two conferences, which brought together education professionals from around the world to promote the sharing of experiences, dialogue, and new perspectives on international education.
Within the framework of the EMEA conference, the Institute for Higher Education (IES), through the Study & Research in Portugal initiative and in collaboration with FLAD, promoted a series of parallel initiatives aimed at highlighting the quality, diversity and excellence of national institutions, fostering direct contact and institutional cooperation at a global level.
Visits to university campuses
The agenda began on October 14th with visits to several university campuses , allowing the international delegations to get a close look at the facilities, educational offerings, and potential areas for scientific and academic collaboration. The visits covered seven higher education institutions:
Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon
NOVA School of Business and Economics, NOVA University of Lisbon
Atlântica – University Institute /ESSATLA
Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Faculty of Arts, University of Lisbon
Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lisbon
Higher Institute of Economics and Management of the University of Lisbon
Speed Dating / Networking Session
On the same day, during the afternoon, a speed dating and networking session was held, designed to strengthen bilateral ties, explore shared strategic interests, and develop future partnerships. Fourteen institutions and entities participated:
Atlântica – University Institute /ESSATLA
Fulbright Commission Portugal
Higher Polytechnic Institute of Gaya (ISPGAYA)
Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon
Open University
Catholic University of Portugal
University of Maia / Polytechnic Institute of Maia (Maieutics)
University of Lisbon – Faculty of Sciences
University of Lisbon – Faculty of Arts
University of Lisbon – Higher Institute of Economics and Management (ISEG)
University of Minho
Lusíada University
Nova University of Lisbon – Estoril School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHTE)
NOVA University of Lisbon – Higher Institute of Statistics and Information Management (NOVA – IMS)
Forum on Education Abroad Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Conference
During October 15th and 16th, Study & Research in Portugal was present at EMEA, held at the Rectorate of the University of Lisbon, with a space to promote the initiative, highlighting opportunities to study and research in Portugal and providing information to interested participants.
On October 16th, the Study & Research in Portugal initiative sponsored the closing ceremony of the conference at the Rectorate of the University of Lisbon, by offering a complimentary port wine reception.
Published in October 22, 2026 | Updated on October 22, 2026
