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Inovar com todos, para todos.

Innovating with everyone, for everyone.

What drives IF'25?

We live in a time when growth is no longer measured only in scale, but in impact. a time when innovation must be more than disruptive; it must be fair, conscious and plural. That’s why we designed the 2025 edition of the Innovators Forum, powered by Sonae,with a clear and necessary focus:DE&I as a driver of development and innovation in companies. Because there is no future without inclusion. There is no sustainable strategy without equity. And there is no true innovation without diversity.  In this edition of the Innovators Forum, we will bring together stakeholders, specialists, and enthusiasts who have proven in practice that integrating diverse voices and building safe environments is not just an ethical choice — it is a strategic decision. Because organizations that listen to more points of view innovate better, retain talent, anticipate risks, and connect more deeply with their clients and with the world. Join this movement that challenges the status quo and builds organizations that are more human, more creative, and more resilient.  
Inspirar. Inovar. Impactar.

Innovating with everyone, for everyone.

What drives IF'25?

We live in a time when growth is no longer measured only in scale, but in impact. a time when innovation must be more than disruptive; it must be fair, conscious and plural. We live in a time when growth is no longer measured only in scale, but in Sonae,with a clear and necessary focus:DE&I as a driver of development and innovation in companies. Because there is no future without inclusion. There is no sustainable strategy without equity. And there is no true innovation without diversity. In this edition of the Innovators Forum, we will bring together stakeholders, specialists, and enthusiasts who have proven in practice that integrating diverse voices and building safe environments is not just an ethical choice — it is a strategic decision. Because organizations that listen to more points of view innovate better, retain talent, anticipate risks, and connect more deeply with their clients and with the world. Join this movement that challenges the status quo and builds organizations that are more human, more creative, and more resilient.  

Innovators Forum'25 : DE&I

Boas Vindas | Joana Martins | Innovators Forum 2025
DE&I - Se não for agora, quando? | Cláudia Azevedo | Innovators Forum 2025

Crescimento Inclusivo | Sundiatu Dixon-Fyle | Innovators Forum 2025

DE&I como motor para o Crescimento Empresarial | Innovators Forum 2025

Sonae Voices em DE&I | Innovators Forum 2025

Líderes Transformadores | Rita Megre | Innovators Forum 2025

Líderes Transformadores | André Gerson | Innovators Forum 2025

Líderes Transformadores | Maria Castro e Almeida | Innovators Forum 2025

Culture that Transforms - Starting Today | Oana Iordachescu | Innovators Forum 2025

Encerramento | Eduardo Piedade | Innovators Forum 2025

Speakers

Cláudia Azevedo

Sonae
CEO

Oana Iordachescu

Fair Cultures
Founder and DEI Expert

Sundiatu Dixon-Fyle

Inclusive Growth Solutions
DEI Senior Adviser and Managing Director

Maria Castro e Almeida

Nova SBE
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Why join IF’25?

Connections for an Innovative and Inclusive Future

Connections for an Innovative and Inclusive Future

We bring together those who think about solutions for a more inclusive future. Companies, startups, universities, public institutions, and civil society organizations will be present to discuss, collaborate, and drive new ideas forward. Building solutions requires everyone.

A Community that Inspires

A Community that Inspires

We gather professionals from various fields — leaders, decision-makers, HR specialists — who are implementing concrete DE&I measures within their organizations, with a direct impact on innovation and productivity. Because it’s people who define the direction of change. 

Content that Makes an Impact

Content that makes an Impact

We explore success stories, applied strategies, and data that demonstrate how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are driving real change in companies and teams. Ideas spark thought. Examples inspire action.

Partners

Students & ONGs

Students & ONGs ticket

Access to all event sessions with national and international content

Moments of in-person and online networking

Access to the partner exhibition area

Access to the platform and WebApp

Access to coffe break

Certificate of Participation

SOLD OUT

Público Geral

General Ticket

Access to all event sessions with national and international content

Moments of in-person and online networking

Access to the partner exhibition area

Access to the platform and WebApp

Access to coffe break

Certificate of Participation

SOLD OUT

Online Attendee

Online Ticket

Acesso a todas as sessões online do evento com conteúdos nacionais e internacionais

Online networking opportunities

Acesso à área online de exposição dos parceiros

Access to the platform and WebApp

Online Certificate of Participation

FREE OF CHARGE

With the goal of democratizing access and promoting inclusion for everyone, the Students & NGOs Ticket includes a reimbursement system, subject to attendance at the event.

All sessions will be available via streaming through the Innovators Forum digital platform.

Previous Editions

Logo Innovators Forum 2024

 

In it's second edition the Innovators Forum placed Circularity at the heart of the conversation.

Visionary innovators such as Gunter Pauli, Anders Ahlen, Ivone Bojoh took to the stage to share bold perspectives and transformative solutions. It became a space for inspiration and collective action, where we championed new approaches to regenerative design, business model innovation, and value chain transformation.

More than just a forum of ideas, we sparked a movement with real-world impact.

Logo Innovators Forum 2023

 

In first edition of the Innovators Forum focused on reimagining the Education of the future.

We welcomed innovator speakers such as Dr David Kellermann and Sugata Mitra, and hosted inspiring conversations that challenged conventional thinking. By driving a movement for transformation, we brought together thinkers, teachers, students, businesses, social investors, NGOs, and the public sector to explore this vital topic—with the goal of sparking actions that create meaningful, positive impact.