This week on the roundup: awards, internationalization, Las Vegas, Channel Champions, the Indian Ocean, the Blue Economy, the Metaverse, interpretation, Zoho Social, Wind Europe, Shift APPens, InsurTech, reducing your carbon footprint, multi-use development, panel discussions, exhibitions, digital transformation, and more!

But first...

Congratulations to IPBN Executive Partner Declan Wynne of Skanstec Engineering on being selected for our 2023 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Emerging Category!

Also, today is the final day to vote for IPBN Board member Konceptness— finalists of the SME Heroes! Enter the link here and cast your vote. Konceptness is a candidate in the Category of Transformation. Congratulations and good luck!

And now...

IPBN member JGSA, Sociedade de Advogados is on the path to internationalization. The first quarter of 2023 was fundamental for the reinforcement of the internationalization strategy of the firm, through a partnership model.

IPBN member The Little Book of Lisbon hopes you like the new website and asks that you share it. They said, "I really think it will be helpful for the members' family and friends who come to visit Lisbon and hopefully, the members who reside outside of Lisbon will find some great information too."

IPBN member Overcast HQ is three days away from NAB and they are excited to meet everyone there in Las Vegas. They posted, "Our Founder and CEO, Philippe Brodeur will be there presenting a research paper with Trinity College Dublin and meeting people to share our latest developments towards innovating media workflows."

IPBN member Techies Go Green shared another great initiative by a Techies Go Green signatory. "DataSolutions Distribution's IT Channel Champions Cup sponsored by IGEL Technology and TechCentral is coming up soon! They have a great group of teams from across the IT channel already involved, and are getting ready to see who will be crowned the IT Channel Champions for 2023."

IPBN member Algarve Solar Pool Heating Solutions posted a great review from a recent installation: "Big thanks to Mike Rumble and the team at Algarve Solar Pool Heating Solutions for turning my pool water into the Indian Ocean. My first dip of the year last night was in a blissful 29 degrees C in April already!"

IPBN member aicep Portugal Global said that Portugal is the fifth most attractive EU country for investment in the blue economy. The analysis states that the value of the global blue economy will double by 2030. The ocean currently contributes 1.27 trillion euros to the global economy, a deal that will rise to 2.54 trillion euros in 2030.

And do remember to save the date for the IPBN's 3^rd conference of 2023 about the Ocean Economy in Porto on Wednesday, October 25 with our partner the Porto Business School.

IPBN member Filipe Pereira from Crowdclass posted about Web3 and why it matters to Media & Brands. He said, "Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a great discussion with Miguel and Joao at Poolside Hub on how media and brands can create new ways to engage and connect with their audiences using Digital Collectibles, Web3 & the Metaverse."

IPBN member Upwords shared the four types of interpreting services.

IPBN member Writers’ Bloc started using Zoho Social to manage their social media outreach and it's made organizing everything incredibly simple and manageable! Highly recommend for any small businesses or recent founders.

IPBN member Jody Temple White is thrilled to be part of the Citizen Development Week event and to join the many other pioneers as we deep-dive into Citizen Development. Check out the topics here and mark your calendars so you don't miss it.

IPBN member Enerview Solutions reminded us that there are only four days to go until the Wind Europe Conference in Copenhagen! Schedule your meet-up with Enerview Solutions before the event kicks off. For more information on scheduling email: info@enerviewsolutions.com

IPBN member Elise Slotte shared a post about everything from creating authentic organizations to guiding in the authentic Algarve. She said, "A bumpy journey towards a happy future. For me, life is about focusing on our passions. Work with things that give us more energy than it takes. Surround us with positive people and create the life we want. Simple, right?"

And a reminder that Elise will be the moderator of our 3^rd panel about Sports and Leisure activities at our Tourism Conference in the Algarve. May 24. You can find all the details here where you can already register.

IPBN member Mario Gago at Pink Room was excited to have been a part of Shift APPens once again this year! "As a sponsor with Pink Room, Finiam
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, Invisible Lab, Onda Studio, and the Subvisual group, a mentor, and a panelist on the round table, I had the pleasure of discussing how technology can have a positive impact on our communities."

IPBN member Diogo Ivo Cruz at Invest Lisboa wants you to apply your InsurTech idea/project to the pitch and awards of the III Iberian InsurTech Forum in Lisboa on May 12, 2023 at Picoas Forum!

IPBN member Techies Go Green asks you to reduce your carbon footprint through your pension. The act of switching your pension to an ethical one will have the biggest impact on reducing your carbon footprint than any other action you take in your lifetime!

IPBN member Lawler Consulting shared that Clyde House is a multitenant, multi-use development. This project involves a high-grade Cat B 4200m2, €8m fit out across two floors. Learn more here!

IPBN member John Paul Prior is hosted a panel discussion with Portuguese-based suppliers to Musicmaker Dublin with the Ireland Portugal Business Network. Loving the contribution of one of our speakers Sílvia Correia to produce the event’s lanyards using re-purposed materials. Proud to represent the Re.store catalog in Ireland.

IPBN member Writers Bloc posted: "Attention All Journalists and Football Fans! The FIFA Women's Football World Cup is fast approaching, and we want YOU to be part of the action! This is your opportunity to participate in the biggest event in world football for women. Date: July 20th - August 20th, 2023 in Australia & New Zealand. Confirm your attendance by May 20th!"

IPBN member Total Expo shared a post on the topic of exhibitions. "Keeping waste to an absolute minimum is our #1 goal when designing new exhibition stands. We have found the best way to do this is to invest in high-quality modular systems which are designed to be reused."

IPBN member Carlos Justino asked, "Do you want to make your company more agile and flexible? Our digital transformation services can help your business become more responsive to market changes and customer needs."