Famalicão Economic Forum Made IN 2024: Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
The 5th Famalicão Economic Forum Made IN 2024, held at Casa das Artes in Vila Nova de Famalicão, stood out as a privileged stage to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation on the future of companies and the economy, where it brought together business leaders, technology experts and government representatives to explore how AI can revolutionize the Portuguese business fabric, particularly in the Famalicão region.
Growth of the Region and the Role of Innovation
The Mayor of Vila Nova de Famalicão, Mário Passos, opened the event highlighting recent growth data in the region, one of the main entrepreneurial hubs in Portugal, where he emphasized that technological innovation, associated with the development of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing, will play a transformative role in the future of the local and national business sector. These technologies will revolutionize the way companies operate, bringing new opportunities for growth and competitiveness.
Commitment to a Digital Future
Vítor Santos, Director of Jornal de Notícias, reinforced Jornal de Notícias’ commitment to an increasingly digital future aligned with AI, because the media plays a crucial role in the transition to a more digital world, and Jornal de Notícias is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation, investing in AI tools to optimize processes and improve readers’ experience.
Innovation, Export and Talent: Keys to Business Success
The Secretary of State for the Economy, João Rui Ferreira, also highlighted the importance of an innovative ecosystem, where he highlighted that, for companies to be able to export, attract talent and capture investment, it is essential to invest in innovation, differentiation and the creation of added value, not forgetting the central role of Artificial Intelligence in economic growth and increased productivity, pointing out four strategic focus areas: business innovation, infrastructure, talent and the responsibility of the public sector in facilitating the transition to the economy digital.
AI in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s)
Luís Marques Mendes, lawyer and political commentator, reinforced the importance of AI in productivity and economic, financial and social development, but highlighted that it is essential for the government and large corporations to encourage and support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in adopting AI, given that they need more support to overcome technological barriers and incorporate AI into their processes efficiently.
Panel Debate: Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
The debate panel “Create, Create, Create. The Digital Transition is a Locomotive” brought crucial discussions about the importance of transferring knowledge between academia and business, where there was a consensus among participants that collaboration between universities and companies will be fundamental to foster innovation and ensure that new generations are prepared for the digital future.
Another highlight was the need to work with data in real time to create competitive differentiation, although AI plays a crucial role in analyzing large volumes of data, the conclusion was clear: AI will not replace humans, but will support with processed data and automating monotonous tasks, allowing employees to focus on more creative and strategic tasks.
The discussion also addressed the urgent need to include AI tools in the education system, where experts agreed that, to prepare new generations for the future, it is essential to integrate disciplines related to AI and data analysis into educational curricula, ensuring that young people have the necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly digital and automated world.
Conclusion: A Digital Future for Famalicão and Portugal
The Famalicão Made IN 2024 Economic Forum was a fundamental platform for discussion on the future of the digital economy and the transformative role of AI. The event highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration between companies, academia and government to create a competitive business ecosystem prepared for the future, where the Famalicão region positions itself as an example of entrepreneurship and innovation for the rest of the country.
The 5th Famalicão Economic Forum Made IN 2024, held at Casa das Artes in Vila Nova de Famalicão, stood out as a privileged stage to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation on the future of companies and the economy, where it brought together business leaders, technology experts and government representatives to explore how AI can revolutionize the Portuguese business fabric, particularly in the Famalicão region.
Growth of the Region and the Role of Innovation
The Mayor of Vila Nova de Famalicão, Mário Passos, opened the event highlighting recent growth data in the region, one of the main entrepreneurial hubs in Portugal, where he emphasized that technological innovation, associated with the development of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing, will play a transformative role in the future of the local and national business sector. These technologies will revolutionize the way companies operate, bringing new opportunities for growth and competitiveness.
Commitment to a Digital Future
Vítor Santos, Director of Jornal de Notícias, reinforced Jornal de Notícias’ commitment to an increasingly digital future aligned with AI, because the media plays a crucial role in the transition to a more digital world, and Jornal de Notícias is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation, investing in AI tools to optimize processes and improve readers’ experience.
Innovation, Export and Talent: Keys to Business Success
The Secretary of State for the Economy, João Rui Ferreira, also highlighted the importance of an innovative ecosystem, where he highlighted that, for companies to be able to export, attract talent and capture investment, it is essential to invest in innovation, differentiation and the creation of added value, not forgetting the central role of Artificial Intelligence in economic growth and increased productivity, highlighting four strategic focus areas: business innovation, infrastructures, talent and the responsibility of the public sector in facilitating the transition to the economy digital.
AI in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s)
Luís Marques Mendes, lawyer and political commentator, reinforced the importance of AI in productivity and economic, financial and social development, but highlighted that it is essential for the government and large corporations to encourage and support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in adopting AI, given that they need more support to overcome technological barriers and incorporate AI into their processes efficiently.
Panel Debate: Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
The debate panel “Create, Create, Create. The Digital Transition is a Locomotive” brought crucial discussions about the importance of knowledge transfer between academia and business, where there was a consensus among participants that collaboration between universities and companies will be fundamental to foster innovation and ensure that new generations are prepared for the digital future.
Another highlight was the need to work with data in real time to create competitive differentiation, although AI plays a crucial role in analyzing large volumes of data, the conclusion was clear: AI will not replace humans, but will support with processed data and automating monotonous tasks, allowing employees to focus on more creative and strategic tasks.
The discussion also addressed the urgent need to include AI tools in the education system, where experts agreed that, to prepare new generations for the future, it is essential to integrate disciplines related to AI and data analysis into educational curricula, ensuring that young people have the necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly digital and automated world.
Conclusion: A Digital Future for Famalicão and Portugal
The Famalicão Made IN 2024 Economic Forum was a fundamental discussion platform on the future of the digital economy and the transformative role of AI, closed by Augusto Lima. The event highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration between companies, academia and government to create a competitive business ecosystem prepared for the future, where the Famalicão region positions itself as an example of entrepreneurship and innovation for the rest of the country.
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