Start date:
November 2026
Key Facts:
Duration:
5 days with two afternoon visits
Classes:
Friday, 8:45am to 7:30pm
Format:
In-person in Lisbon, Portugal
At Católica-Lisbon SBE SBE facilities
Language:
Portuguese with some guest speakers in English
Expanding Borders, Multiplying Opportunities
“Accelerating Internationalization” is a C-suite program of strategic reflection at the top management level, aimed at finding sustainable alternatives for international growth and value creation.
Upon obtaining the diploma, the participant becomes a member of the ACADEMIA CEO FUTURE READY, a community of business, academic and institutional leaders, available to continue sharing knowledge and collaborating.
The initiative was launched in 2023 by Universidade Católica Portuguesa in partnership with the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Who this program is for:
• Entrepreneurs, board members, CEOs and executive directors with responsibility for defining growth strategies.
• Large and medium-sized companies, as well as high-growth companies with internationalization ambitions.
• Portuguese companies and subsidiaries of multinationals seeking to expand their international presence.
What makes this program transformational:
• Participation in visits to Portuguese companies, with direct contact with real practices and strategies.
• Discussion of Portuguese company cases and “debate with CEO / Chair & CEO” sessions.
• Leadership development dynamics, such as Game Change, focused on strengthening strategic skills.
• Individual diagnosis and follow-up session to consolidate learnings and put them into practice.
Program Structure
Discover the learning modules and unlock your full potential.
| 2h Activating a Collaborative Mindset |
| 5h GPS for Internationalization |
| 8h Investing in Strategic Markets |
| 8h Accelerating International Growth |
| 8h Enablers of Sustainable International Growth |
| 8h New Paradigm for Organizational Management |
| Diploma Award Ceremony at CCIP (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Portugal) |
Faculty
Program Director and Vice-Rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
Program Director Co-founder and Executive Director of the Católica International Business Platform |
General Manager COTEC Portugal |
Consultant and University Lecturer |
Co-founder of OutSystems |
Managing board member of Euronext NV AND CEO of Euronext Lisbon |
Marketing PhD of Católica-Porto |
Dean for Undergraduate Programs at Católica-Lisbon SBE |
Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Business and Leadership at Católica-Lisbon SBE |
Principal Portfolio MNGR of the Investment & Treasury division at the European Stability Mechanism |
business advisor to the chairman of delta cafés & co-founder of the Leadership and Communication Academy |
Director of Negotiation Programs at Católica-Lisbon SBE | Executive Education |
Dean for Faculty of the Institute of Political Studies at Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
Director Transform4Europe - Institutional Coordinator and Outreach Leader at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Dean of CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business & Economics |
Applications open until October 15
Priority will be given to Portuguese companies and organizations that have enrolled participants in previous editions.
€2,950 per participant – Board and C-suite level. Alumni of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa benefit from an exclusive 10% discount.
The fee includes:
- Admission Fee: €250
- All course materials, including books, press articles, and classroom support documentation;
- Transportation for company visits;
- Coffee breaks and lunches;
- Reserved parking space in the covered parking area at Católica-Lisbon SBE;
- Diploma award ceremony.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- 10% discount for alumni of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, partner companies of the Católica International Business Platform, and member companies of CCIP;
- Additional 5% discount for companies enrolling their entire first-line management team across any three program editions (cumulative);
- Access to a partnership agreement with the Marriott Hotel, offering special rates for accommodation during the program.
PAYMENT TERMS
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa is exempt from VAT;
- UCP has a collaboration agreement with Caixa Geral de Depósitos, offering special financing conditions for participants in executive programs. More information here.
