Speakers

António Laureano is the General Director of Gowestours. He leads an incoming travel agency in Portugal, whose main activity area is the Center of Portugal. The agency’s mission is to showcase the best that their destination has to offer. They aim to disseminate and boost the region’s cultural, historical, and natural heritage by organizing tours,…

Jorge Sousa is an accomplished economist with a degree in Economics, complemented by a postgraduate degree in Marketing, an MBA, and a Master’s degree. He is in the process of completing his Ph.D. in International Relations at the University of Lisbon. His professional journey includes roles at Renault, BBVA, BNU, Banco Mello, and BCP, where…

Francisco Garonce is Vice President of the National Institute for Road Safety Projects (INPROTRAN) and has been a Full Member of the National Traffic Council (CONTRAN) Chamber of Education since 2016. A retired pilot from the Brazilian Air Force with nearly 5,000 flight hours, he brings extensive aviation safety expertise to the road safety domain.…

Born in the charming town of Alcobaça, Portugal, a place steeped in passion and history, Fátima Pereira da Silva has devoted over three decades of her life to the cause of road safety. Her journey is not just a career but a profound commitment fueled by a passion for her work, the community, and the…

Prof Mário Velindro is President of ISEC – Coimbra Higher Institute of Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra and President of the Coimbra Engineering Academy He was part of the Presidency of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (January 2014 to July 2017). He has a PhD in Mechanical Technology He is a member of…

Mariana is a multifaceted individual whose passion lies in connecting people and creating memorable experiences. Her business management background and her innate creativity have brought her to live in seven different countries and three continents, where she worked as a consultant and events manager for multinational corporations (L’Oréal and Coca-Cola). She is currently involved in…

Susana Martins Da Silva is a dynamic and versatile professional with over 20 years of experience as an expatriate in Poland, Russia, Colombia, and South Africa. As a seasoned entrepreneur, she has successfully founded and operated a Portuguese language school for foreigners across various geographies. Her commitment to social responsibility is evident through her extensive…

Jorge takes on the role of SQE Director at the Public Transportation Company (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). he also holds the position of CAMCO Director – Capital Metro Company (HSQE Manager- RATP Dev), as well as HSQE Director at a Public Transportation Company in (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). Previously in Portugal from 2003 to 2018, he was…

President of Al Montada Association for Road Safety and Protection of the Environment since 2011. For more than twelve (12) years, Driss has been an active member of the International Red Cross/Moroccan Red Crescent as a certified teacher of first aid, CPR and supervisor of disaster first aid teams. A competent multilingual communicator in English,…

Communities That Care (Director) Vice Chairperson & Certifier & Former Board Member of the International Safe Communities. Global International Safety Media Awards Coordinator Barbara Minuzzo, a stalwart in road safety and the International Safe Communities movement, has advocated for the well-being of children, young individuals, and their families, especially those from culturally diverse and vulnerable…