April 2025

Manuela Veloso is Head of AI Research at JPMorganChase and Herbert A. Simon University Professor Emerita in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Veloso pursues research interests in core AI as AI robot and digital agents with perception, cognition, and action. She further aims at a seamless human-AI symbiotic interaction.

Veloso is a member of the National Academy of Engineering for “her contributions to artificial intelligence and its applications to robotics and to the financial domain.” She is a past president of AAAI, and a co-founder of RoboCup. Veloso is a fellow of AAAI, IEEE, ACM, and AAAS. She has a BSc. and MSc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from IST, an MA in Computer Science from BU, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from CMU.

Veloso has doctorate honorary degrees from the Catholic University of Portugal, University of Bordeaux, ISCTE, and University of Orebro. See www.cs.cmu.edu/~mmv for detailed information.

Journalist for SIC and SIC Notícias, with nearly 20 years of experience across various fields of television journalism, particularly in news anchoring and reporting. She is also distinguished for hosting conferences and various institutional and corporate events, as well as moderating interviews and debates. Recognized as one of Portugal’s most specialized journalists in housing, real estate, and urban planning, she hosts a real estate-focused podcast forExpressoand is responsible for presenting and moderating theSIC Notícias/Expresso Real Estate Awards.

Carlos Oliveira is a renowned entrepreneur, senior advisor, and experienced board member with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in innovation, entrepreneurship, economic development, and public policy. At the age of 22, he founded MobiComp, quickly demonstrating his entrepreneurial talent and leading the company until its successful acquisition by Microsoft in 2008.

Currently, Carlos serves as Chairman of the National Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation (CNCTI) and holds positions as Chairman of the Board and Non-Executive Director of several companies.

Throughout his extensive career, Carlos acted as Secretary of State for Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness, and Innovation in Portugal, where he played a pivotal role in shaping national policies that fostered an innovative, competitive, and dynamic business and entrepreneurial environment.

Additionally, Carlos has held various advisory and executive roles, including as a member of the European Innovation Council, where he supported the creation of this €10 billion innovation program. His leadership extends across multiple sectors, including AI startups and foundations, with his board memberships reflecting his deep expertise in governance, innovation, and strategy.

In recognition of his contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship, Carlos was awarded the Order of Merit by the President of Portugal. Continuing to significantly influence the economic landscape, he remains a tireless advocate for innovative perspectives and the advancement of emerging technologies, helping to shape a prosperous and sustainable socio-economic future.

Bernardo is responsible for coordinating Sustainability Services within CBRE’s Asset Management department for Continental Europe, where he supports clients in implementing their ESG strategies (both portfolio and asset-level). With extensive expertise in sustainability and hands-on experience in building operations, he serves as a facilitator in the practical implementation of strategic sustainability plans, collaborating with teams across the region.

He began his career at an engineering and consulting firm, specializing in energy audits and building certification. In 2014, he joined CBRE Portugal, leading the technical division of Asset Management, overseeing operations, OPEX, and CAPEX across various asset classes. In 2021, he transitioned to the Strategic Consulting division, driving the growth of CBRE’s Sustainability consulting business in Portugal. In this role, he developed ESG strategies, conducted decarbonization audits, and led certification projects (LEED, BREEAM, WELL).

Bernardo holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Energy from Instituto Superior Técnico. He is also a Certified Energy Expert (PQ II) under the Portuguese Energy Certification System. Additionally, he completed a postgraduate degree in Building Safety Management and Leadership at Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa. His strong technical background and practical experience make him a highly skilled professional in sustainability applied to the real estate sector.