Journeys HRM Days 2025 - Preparing for the Unlikely

This event aims to analyse, discuss and reflect on the different approaches to people management in a future marked by instability and complexity.

Programme

09h30 | Opening Session

• Manuel Damásio (ULusófona) – Chairman of the Board of Directors, COFAC
• Diana Dias | Ana Brasão (ECEO, ULusófona) – Scientific and Pedagogical Directors of ECEO
• Maria Isabel Duarte (ECEO, ULusófona) – Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

10h00 | The Impact of the Gig Economy and Freelancing

• Jorge Santos | Elevus Portugal

10h30 | Automation, AI and the Reconfiguration of Professional Roles

• João Filipe Rodrigues | Digital Strategy & Product Team Lead (CTT)

11h20 | Coffee Break

11h35 | Use of AI and Big Data in People Management

• Pedro Chilôto | Nortempo

12h20 | Lunch

14h30 | Developing Resilient Teams in Times of Uncertainty

• Pedro Almeida | Sport Lisboa e Benfica / ISPA

15h20 | Agile and Innovative Organisational Culture

• Dr Beatriz Sousa | Worten – Head of Human Potential

16h00 | Coffee Break

16h15 | Ease of Adapting to the Unexpected

• Ana Horta | A Padaria Portuguesa

16h55 | Agile Planning in Social Mission Organisations

• Marisa Basílio | Head of HR Department (NGO – Associação Cultural Moinho da Juventude)

18h00 | Message from the Rector

• Professor Dr Bragança de Miranda

18h30 | Learning and Growth Mindset

• Mónica Ferreira | HR Specialist (EPAL)

19h15 | The Role of Leadership in Times of Crisis

• Mário Ceitil | Consultancy, Personal Development and Executive Education (ISCTE)
• João Bernardo Gonçalves | Executive Manager – Head of Finance & Human Resources (Michael Page Portugal)

20h00 | Closing Session

• Tunas Samarituna