Martina Longo is a research manager in the IDC EMEA Digital Business and AI Transformation Strategy Research Group. In her role she advises ICT players on how organizations create business value using digital technologies. She also leads the IDC EMEA Digital Native Business research, focused on a mix of start-ups, scaleups, and more mature digital natives. She also collaborates with the EMEA C-Suite Tech Agenda research, analyzing technology investments and buyer preferences across C-suites in the EMEA region. She also examines how C-suite leaders are evolving as a result of key market trends and technology innovations (e.g., AI).

Eduardo Penedos is a seasoned Technology Sales leader and Regional Sales Manager at CrowdStrike, bringing extensive experience from leading enterprise software companies including VMware, Nutanix, and Red Hat. As an Advisory Board Member at CIONET Portugal, Eduardo combines deep technical expertise with proven sales leadership and IT governance experience. He is a recognized speaker on cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT innovation, known for his collaborative approach and commitment to knowledge sharing within the technology community.

Nuno Abreu is the Head of Information Technology at Unilever FIMA, where he leads the digital transformation agenda with a strong focus on innovation, automation, and operational excellence.

With a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, he brings nearly three decades of experience in IT leadership, project management, systems architecture, and business process optimisation – a domain he is deeply passionate about.

Nuno has spearheaded strategic initiatives including process dematerialisation and orchestration, modernisation of analytics systems, data centre-to-cloud migration, rollout of field execution solutions, and the adoption of low-code platforms to extend agility where traditional ERP systems fall short. He has also led experimental initiatives to support new business ideas and explore emerging technologies.

In this role, he bridges global corporate standards with local business needs, delivering impactful solutions across the entire business landscape.

Luis Pereira is Territory Manager foreseeing Portugal, PALOP and Galicia. With more than 20 years’ experience in the analytics space he has served in several roles in consulting and sales engineering to unleash the power of data and help organizations in their transformation to become data-driven. He has delivered successful solutions ranging from data fabric, enterprise reporting and self-service discovery, from traditional approaches to more recent trends applying GenAI to optimize operational proficiency, improve adoption, and achieve real data democratization. Before joining Strategy he held a junior teacher position for Statistics subject in his University. He holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from IST.

David Ferreira is Head of the Data, AI & RPA unit at Minsait Portugal, where he leads multidisciplinary teams in delivering impactful solutions across data platforms, business intelligence, and AI-driven automation. With over 20 years of experience in a career rooted in consulting and a passion for solving complex business challenges, he works closely with organizations to unlock the strategic potential of data.

Over the years, he has led numerous data- and analytics-driven digital transformation projects for clients in banking, retail, and industry, including initiatives focused on modernizing data platforms, enhancing governance and data quality, implementing advanced analytics, and fostering a data-driven culture.

His academic background includes a degree in Computer Science and a postgraduate program in Business Intelligence & Analytics.

Bruno Borges leads the digital agenda at Volvo Car Portugal as Digital & IT Director and Management Team member. With a background in Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering (IST) and Finance (CFA Institute), he specializes in digital transformation, data & analytics, omnichannel experience, and automation. Bruno bridges business and technology, delivering strategic initiatives across the automotive, banking, financial services, and technology sectors—driving operational excellence and business growth.

Bruno holds degrees in Management, Mathematics and Information Management and he’s currently the Head of Data Science & AI at novobanco, leading a team specialized in data analytics, data science, ML Engineering and R&D to deliver cutting edge AI and machine learning assets  at scale. He is a seasoned data science leader with a +15 years career in data science, having started as a hands-on data scientist himself. His experience spans different geographies and industries including banking, retail, utilities and others.

More than 10 years of experience in strategic leadership roles (6 years working within the Coca-Cola system) with global experience in driving digital transformation across commercial operations. Skilled in developing enterprise-level initiatives that support C-level decision-making, with a focus on mobility solutions for sales teams, Route to Market strategies, eB2B commerce platforms and Key Account Management transformation. Proven ability to align business and technology across multinational environments, delivering impactful results throughout the value chain.

Daniel Ferreira is a cybersecurity professional with more than 25 years of experience in computer and network security. Over his career, he has progressed from technical engineering roles to security architecture, consulting, and leadership positions. Currently, he is Regional Sales Manager at Fortinet Portugal, leading a team of Sales Security Engineers who support clients and partners in developing robust cybersecurity strategies that ensure protection, resilience, and business continuity.

Sandro Zeineddin is Director System Information (CTO, CISO & DPO) at Portway – VINCI Group, where he leads the technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation of a critical organization in the aviation sector. His work focuses on aligning innovation, resilience, and efficiency with business objectives, ensuring operational continuity and compliance in highly regulated environments.

With over 20 years of experience, he has built a diverse career across demanding sectors that, in addition to aviation, include healthcare, defense/military IT, and technology consulting. Throughout his professional journey, he has led major initiatives in technological modernization, process automation, and digital transformation in complex environments, including the achievement of relevant international accreditations in both healthcare and aviation.

Recognized for his ability to combine governance, information security, and business strategy, he is a technology leader oriented towards results, sustainable innovation, and value creation.

Carlos Miranda has over 15 years of experience in IT strategy and management, having held leadership roles across consulting, telcos, and infrastructure, and more recently in the gaming industry. Each chapter of his career has added pieces to an organizational puzzle that he now views as a whole, from security to automation, from core to corporate. His focus is on transforming critical infrastructures into modern, resilient platforms that remain, above all, invisible to those who use them.

A seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience, building bridges between People and Technology.

Recognized as a thought industry leader in the area of expertise – Data and Analytics, managed enterprise adoptions of software solutions in companies of all segments, driving market adoption through technical knowledge; Has helped and inspired hundreds of companies around the world to achieve their goal of getting more value from DATA.

Currently, acting as the Technical Director and Evangelist for Denodo in Latin America and Portugal.