portugal investment forum series

Cascade Wellness Resort, Lagos, Thursday 1st October, 2026

YOUR agenda, AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS EVENT ON THE DAY

1stOctober 2026 | Lagos

Welcome to the national conversation on investment and life in Portugal

Below is all the key information you'll need, and an agenda of what to expect throughout the day.

Your agenda for the day

We have some amazing speakers, panellists and guests, as well as a delightful lunch, with cocktails and canapés at the end. It's also an opportunity to mingle and talk with other investors, and experts on Portugal's investment landscape. Here's the order of the day.

1
09:30 – 10:00 - Registration, tea/coffee & pastries

Arrivals and registrations, refreshments will be served, and
Portugal Pathways hosts will introduce themselves.

2
10:00 – 10:15 - Welcome address

An introduction and welcome to the event.

3
10:15 – 11:00 - Panel session 1 - Why entrepreneurs and value creators Are choosing
Portugal

45 minutes: 35 min discussion + 10 min Q&A.

Panellists: Gerry Fagan, DDM & NOOVA World & Reserva da Luz; Wouter Heijnen, Sotavento Invest; Duarte Monteiro, RFF; Jack Soifer, Sofer Editor; Chaired by Paul Stannard, Founder & CEO, Portugal Pathways.

4
11:00 - 11:30 - Networking break

Refreshments served: Tea, coffees & soft drinks, and there will be an opportunity to network with panellists, hosts, and fellow attendees.

5
11:30 - 12:15 - Panel session 2 - Diversification, risk and long-term family wealth in
Portugal

45 minutes: 35 min discussion + 10 min Q&A.

Panellists: Paul Nicholson, St. James Global; Nuno Santos, CMS; Chris Marson, Portugal Pathways; : Chaired by Steve Philp, Portugal Pathways

6
12:15 – 13:15 - Networking Lunch Buffet

A selection of food, alongside an opportunity to network with panellists, hosts and fellow attendees.

7
13:15 – 14:00 - Panel session 3 - Residency by investment and other inward investment
dynamics

45 minutes: 35 min discussion + 10 min Q&A

Panellists: Henrique Nunes, CMS; Nuno Ferreira Andrade, Arrow Global; Hugo Vau, Atlantic Wave; Chaired by Steve Philp (Portugal Pathways).

8
14:00 - 14:30 - Networking break

Refreshments served: Tea, coffees & soft drinks.

9
14:30 – 15:30 - Expert clinics & follow-ups

Meet in small groups with relevant Clinic Experts and your hosts for one-to-one discussions
on today's topics.

10
15:30 – 16:45 - Closing remarks, canapés and cocktails
Portugal Investment forum - Cascade Wellness Resort, Lagos - 1st October, 2026

Essential Information

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‍Arrival Time: 9:30 AM - Closest Airport: Faro International AirportClosest Train Station: Lagos Train Station

Address

Cascade Wellness Resort Hotel, Rua das Ilhas, Lagos, 8600-513, Portugal.

Parking

Complimentary, secure, covered self-parking and valet parking on site, plus EV
charging.

Accommodation

If you require a room at the hotel for the night, please let us know and we will confirm availability.

PORTUGAL INVESTMENT FORUM 2026 | Lagos

Enjoy the day

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Should you have any questions before or during the event, please email us, and our team will come back to you as soon as possible.