Start date:
October 13, 2026
Applications Deadline:
October 6, 2026
Estrutura do Programa
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1) Program Opening with a Lecture by a Guest Speaker
2) Session on Banking Basics (for Non-Banking Professionals)
3) From Banking Fundamentals to Key Challenges in a Changing World
4) Leveraging Innovation with Design Thinking
5) Digital Transformation (in Banking)
1) Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
2) AI Agent Creation Session
3) Hands-On Session on Generative AI and Immersive Environments
1) Impact on the Banking Value Chain
2) Fintech – Startup Case Study
3) Challenges in Customer Management in Banking
4) Impact on Organizations and People
5) Session on the Impact of Regulation/Regulator’s Perspective
6) Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience
7) Payments
1) Design Sprint – Proposal Development
2) Wrap-up and Conclusion
Faculty
João Pedro Tavares Program Director |
Emmanuel Djengue Co-Founder of Kaatch |
Helder Rosalino Executive President (Chair & CEO), VALORA SA - Banco de Portugal |
Joana Pinto Partner, Antas da Cunha Ecija |
João Freire de Andrade Executive Director of Start Ventures |
João Ribeiro da Costa Head of Digital Transformation at CATÓLICA-LISBON |
João Stott Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Santander UK & Europe |
Luís Lobo Principal Director, Cybersecurity, NTT DATA |
Miguel Godinho de Matos Full Professor at CATÓLICA-LISBON |
Miguel Paneiro Director Business Consulting at NTT DATA |
Paula Mendes Figueiredo Executive Director, Head of CRM Solutions at NTT DATA |
Pedro Andrade Director - Banking & Payments, NTT DATA |
Pedro Nogueira Principal Director, NTT DATA |
Rui Constantino Head of Research, Strategic Financial Analysis and IR, Banco Santander Totta |
Tiago Luís CEO OOM! Strategy & Customer Centricity |
João Pedro Tavares
Program Director
“This program was designed to address the key challenges faced by this industry, including the need to innovate in response to accelerated digital transformation driven by technology and artificial intelligence, regulatory pressures, and new disruptive players. At the same time, organizations must maintain high levels of security, develop attractive customer service models, and attract and strengthen differentiated talent. This program is intended for those audiences, bringing together specialized faculty and professionals, where theory and practice go hand in hand.”
João Baptista Leite
CEO of UNICRE
“Financial institutions are currently experiencing a period of structural transformation, driven by technology, regulation, and evolving customer expectations. This program reflects that reality, combining a strategic perspective with a strong practical component, essential for those who aim to lead this change. I believe that developing leadership capabilities is key to shaping the future of the financial sector, and this program undoubtedly rises to that challenge.”
The program fee is €2 950, with a 10% discount available for alumni of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
This fee includes:
- Admission Fee: €250
- Coffee breaks
- Lunches
- A reserved parking spot at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
- Closing session dinner
The program fee may be paid in full at the beginning of the course or, for individuals, in monthly installments (at no additional cost).
The Universidade Católica Portuguesa is exempt from VAT.
CATÓLICA-LISBON has signed a collaboration agreement with Caixa Geral de Depósitos, offering very favorable financing conditions for Executive Education participants. If interested, you can consult the financing terms offered by this financial institution.
