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The Conference for Tourism Human Resources Professionals
Be present at the annual meeting of Tourism recruiters that brings together +100 employer brands to share knowledge focused on the future of the sector.
- October 22, 2025
- Auditorium of the Rectorate of NOVA University Lisbon (Campolide Campus)
Why be part of Talent Connect?
More connected recruiters create future with talent
- The only Human Resources conference in Portugal focused on Tourism
- Networking with +300 HR professionals
- Conferences on current trends in HR & Tourism
- Tools for developing diverse teams and retaining talent
- Strengthening a network of contacts and partnerships in the sector
Available until 08/31
“It’s no longer an HR event, it’s the HR event in Tourism.”
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UNTIL OCTOBER 21, 2025
TAKE PART IN TALENT CONNECT 2025
- Professional Ticket €75
- Business Pack €300
- Student Ticket 25€ (single ticket)
Meet the 2025 speakers
Steven Ebbers
Founder at Breathlife
Nuno Moreira
Founder of Fullsix and Creator of Immersive Theater
Antonio Jorge Serafim
Humorist
Daniela Lima
Founder & Managing Partner at SWAIFOR
Ines Perez
COO of the Tourism Platform of NOVA University of Lisbon
Claudia Santos
Employability Exchange Manager
Susana Rosa
HR Director - "A Padaria Portuguesa"
Generosa Nascimento
Chairman of the Board of Directors of APG
John the Baptist
Founder & Partner JobMatch | Founder & CEO - The Agency
Lena Weber
Head of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience at TUI
Simona Ferraiuolo
Talent Acquisition Specialist at MSC Cruises
John Silva Santos
CEO & Founding Partner at merytu
Filomena Barros
Presenter and Moderator
Claudia Lobo
Human Resources Manager at Wine & Books Hotels
Joana Gouveia Marques
Human Resources at Belong – Events & Catering
Marta Duarte
Senior People Manager at MC Sonae
Discover the 2025 program
09:30
Welcome Coffee & Accreditation
10:00 am
Opening Session
Cláudia Santos, Employability Exchange Manager
Generosa Nascimento, President of the APG Board of Directors
Generosa Nascimento, President of the APG Board of Directors
10:05
Breathbreak – Reset Your Mind
Steven Ebbers, Founder at Breathlife
10:15
Attracting diverse talent around the globe - Insights into TUI's Talent Acquisition Strategy
Keynote Speaker - Lena Weber, Head of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience at TUI
11:00 am
Tech & Talent: Real Flexibility in the Digital Age by merytu
merytu
11:45
Case Study: Managing Multicultural Teams
Simona Ferraiuolo, Talent Acquisition Specialist at MSC Cruises
12:00 p.m.
Train to Transform: The Role of Universities in Tourism Sustainability
Inês Perez - COO of the Tourism Platform of NOVA University of Lisbon
12:30 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 p.m.
20 min of Humor
António Jorge Serafim - Comedian
2:25 p.m.
Lead with Emotion
Susana Rosa, HR Director - "A Padaria Portuguesa"
2:50 p.m.
JobMatch - Where Tech meets Talent
João Batista, Founder & Partner JobMatch | Founder & CEO at The Agency
3:15 p.m.
Tourism Storytelling
Nuno Moreira, Founder of Fullsix and creator of immersive theater
3:35 p.m.
Caring for Those Who Care – Mental Health and Well-Being in Tourism
Daniela Lima, Founder & Managing Partner at SWAIFOR
4:00 p.m.
SpeedRH - Real problems. Quick solutions.
Dynamics with 4 Recruiters & 4 Collaborators
4:45 p.m.
Closing Session
5:30 p.m.
Talent Connect Networking Cocktail
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UNTIL OCTOBER 21, 2025
TAKE PART IN TALENT CONNECT 2025
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Professional Ticket 75
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Business Pack 300
€ - Student Ticket 25€ (single ticket)
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