Mafalda Ferreira Santos to take part in debate at the European Parliament on World Portuguese Language Day

NEWS AND EVENTS 28 Apr 2026

SÉRVULO partner Mafalda Ferreira Santos will be one of the panellists in the debate “Women, Innovation and Entrepreneurship”, to be held on 5 May at the European Parliament in Brussels, as part of the celebrations of World Portuguese Language Day.

The initiative is organised by the Belgian Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP), in partnership with the For Women By Women Foundation, and takes place with the institutional support of Member of the European Parliament Carla Tavares. The event brings together a wide range of female leaders to reflect on the role of the Portuguese language as a tool for international outreach, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Representing SÉRVULO, Mafalda Ferreira Santos will take part in a multidisciplinary panel that brings together representatives of international institutions, business organisations and private-sector leaders, in a dialogue focused on promoting the Portuguese language as a bridge between economies, territories and communities.

The programme begins at 5.00 pm with opening remarks, followed by the debate, with concluding remarks by MEP Carla Tavares. Participation in the event is free of charge, subject to prior registration.