November 2026 | 2nd GRACE Congress

2nd GRACE Congress

WHAT IF?

"For many years, we have discussed sustainability primarily in terms of reporting and compliance. Today, the reality is different: sustainability is increasingly a strategic issue—one of resilience and the ability to create value in a world undergoing constant change." At the 2nd GRACE Congress, we challenged leaders, companies, and organizations to look beyond the immediate and reflect on a fundamental question: What truly sustains the future of our businesses? Under the motto “WHAT IF” and the theme “Invisible Infrastructure: The Power of Sustainability,” we will bring together experts to discuss how Nature, People, Governance, and Leadership are redefining business competitiveness. I believe that the organizations best prepared for the future will be those that succeed in integrating sustainability at the heart of their value proposition and operating model. I would very much like to count on your participation in this conversation. Because the future isn’t predicted—it’s built. And it’s built better when we do it together.”

I look forward to seeing you at the 2nd GRACE Congress on November 24 in Lisbon

Isabel Barros, President of GRACE, representing SONAE

2nd GRACE Congress

WHAT IF?

Some conversations make a difference. This is one of them. There are times when what matters most is not just what will be discussed, but who is there to take part in the conversation. The 2nd GRACE Sustainability Congress is one of those moments. A gathering of business leaders, experts, organizations, and everyone who believes that sustainability is essential to building a more resilient and competitive future. A day to share perspectives, challenge ideas, forge new connections, and reflect on the invisible infrastructure that underpins businesses and society. Because the best opportunities often begin with a conversation. And it is when we bring together different experiences, knowledge, and perspectives that new possibilities for collaboration and transformation emerge. Major changes don't happen in isolation. They happen when we come together, share, and take action.

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2nd GRACE Congress

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Program

09:00hAccommodations and Check-In

Host Team
Check-In & Welcome Coffee

09:30hOpening

Martim Sousa Tavares and the Orquestra Sem Fronteiras

09:40hWelcome | Isabel Barros

After “ESG What?”, we take the next step. We no longer debate whether sustainability matters. We discuss what happens when the systems that support the business fail.

10:00hMiguel Bastos Araújo

“Nature as the Operating System of Sustainability”

10:40hQ&A

11:00hCoffee Break & Networking

11:30h“Who Governs Nature?”

MODERATION: Nuno Oliveira, NBI
Ana Paula Moreira, EDP
Rui Lopes Ferreira, Super Bock Group

12:30hLunch Break

14:00h“A World in Motion: Migration, Global Responsibility, and the Role of Business”

António Vitorino

14:45h“Beyond Traditional Risk: Is Your Board Prepared?”

MODERATION: António Baldaque da Silva
Ana Trigo de Morais, Ponto Verde Association
Manuel Gouveia Pereira, KPMG Law
Rogério Campos Henriques, Fidelidade
Rui Diniz, CUF

15:45hCoffee Break & Networking

16:15h“Shifting Consumer Expectations: Competing in a World of Living Systems”

Moderation: Nathalie Ballan, Jornal de Negócios
Eduardo Vasconcelos, BEL
José Luís Moreira da Silva, Esporão
Joaquim Cabaço, Trivalor

17:15h“Leading for People and the Planet: The Next Frontier”

Location

2nd Grace Congress

CCL - Lisbon Congress Center - Praça das Industrias, 1 1300-307 Lisbon, Portugal

Transportation - Around the CCL there are various means of transportation such as the Tram, the Train, the Carris Buses and Taxis.
Automobile - CCL is served by the main national road accesses, the A5, A2 and the 25 de Abril Bridge. CCL has 1 underground and 1 uncovered car park with autonomous management (paid) in the immediate vicinity.