Tickets for the conference dinner and for the social Program must be purchased during the registration process or prior to their start, depending upon availability.

17th of November, 15:00

Private bus towards the Belém district. The tour includes:

Visit to The Monument to the Discoveries (in Portuguese “Padrão do Descobrimentos”).  Created by Cottinelli Telmo (1897–1948) and the sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida (1898–1975), it was first erected in 1940, in a temporary form, as part of the Portuguese World Exhibition. Built with perishable materials, it had a light iron and cement frame, while the moulded sculpture was made of gypsum (formed of plaster and burlap, and reinforced by a wooden and iron structure). The monument was reconstructed in 1960 to mark 500 years since the death of Prince Henry, the Navigator. This time it was made of concrete and rose-tinted Leiria stone masonry, with the sculptures made of Sintra limestone masonry. The Centro Cultural das Descobertas was opened in 1985. Architect Fernando Ramalho remodelled the interior, giving the monument a viewpoint, auditorium and exhibition hall.

Visit to MAAT – The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. Presenting itself as a new cultural centre in the city of Lisbon, the MAAT represents an ambition to host national and international exhibitions with contributions by contemporary artists, architects and thinkers. The modern building is the central figure of the 38.000 square meters Campus that the EDP Foundation occupies on the banks of the Tejo River. Here, the iconic power station dating back to the early 1900s, and the new kunsthall designed by London architecture firm Amanda Levete Architects, coexist and offer a diverse cultural programme. The Tejo Power Station has been modernised, maintaining its dedication to science and providing four galleries for the MAAT programming. The two buildings are united by an outdoor park, conceived by landscape architect Vladimir Djurovik, offering an outstanding leisure space along Lisbon’s riverbank.

Tasting of Pastel de Nata (Lisbon’s special custard tarts).

Return to Palácio Ceia.