Start date:
October 29th, 2026
Key Facts:
Duration:
5 days with two afternoon visits
Classes:
Friday, 8:45am to 7:30pm
Format:
In Person
Language:
Portuguese with some guest speakers in English
Opening Borders, Multiplying Opportunities
"Accelerating Internationalization" is a C-suite strategic reflection program designed for top management to explore sustainable pathways for international growth and value creation.
Upon completion, participants are awarded a diploma and become members of the CEO Future Ready Academy—a community of business leaders, academics, and institutional partners committed to ongoing knowledge sharing and collaboration.
This initiative was launched in 2023 by the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in partnership with the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP).
What Makes This Program Unique
- 2 site visits to Portuguese companies, including discussions with the Chair and CEO;
- 7 case studies of Portuguese companies, with interactive debates led by the CEOs;
- 3 Game Change sessions designed to activate core leadership skills;
- Diagnostic questionnaire and one-on-one follow-up meeting.
Who is it aimed for?
- Large and medium/large companies undergoing accelerated international growth;
- Portuguese companies and Portuguese subsidiaries of multinational corporations;
- Entrepreneurs, board members, CEOs and executive directors responsible for business development.
Program Structure
Discover the learning modules and unlock your full potential.
Opening Session: October 30th, 5:00 PM.
The program will take place on October 31st, November 14th and 28th, and January 9th and 23rd, from 8:45 AM to 7:30 PM.
João Pedro Guimarães
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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;
- 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.
