As part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day, the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is promoting the initiative “Paths in the Feminine: Challenges and Achievements”, a moment for reflection, sharing and recognition of the role of women in contemporary society.

The event will bring together lecturers, students and members of the academic and local community for a series of talks, testimonies and cultural moments dedicated to promoting gender equality, critically reflecting on persistent challenges and recognising the progress achieved.

The initiative will take place on 11 March, at the Eng. Alcínio Miguel Auditorium (ESTiG-IPB), and will also include moments of networking among participants. A certificate of participation will be issued.

Participation is free, subject to prior registration through the following registration link.

The presence of the entire academic community is essential to strengthen a more inclusive, equitable institutional culture that promotes equality.

PROGRAM
International Women’s Day . March 11, 2026
Location: Eng. Alcínio Miguel Auditorium – School of Technology and Management | IPB

14:00 . RECEPTION

MUSICAL MOMENT . Isabel Castro

14:25 . OPENING SESSION
Orlando Rodrigues . President of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Nuno Ribeiro . Director of the School of Technology and Management
Isabel Ferreira . Mayor of the Municipality of Bragança
Benilde Moreira . Organizing Committee

14:45 . Poster as a Testament of Color . Jacinta Costa

15:00 . PLENARY SESSION . Breaking Stigmas, Building Bridges
Alcina Faneca
Moderation . Rute Couto

15:45 . PLENARY SESSION . Dress my skin... the empathic power of an advertising campaign
Raquel Pires and Ana Sofia Coelho
Moderation . Jacinta Costa

POETRY MOMENT. Carla Alzira

16:00 . ROUND TABLE . Pathways of Former IPB Students
Sónia Geraldes (ESA)
Carla Queirós (ESACT)
Celmira Macedo (ESE)
Ana Catarina Ferreira (ESTiG)
Cristiana Manso (ESSa)
Moderation . Susana Santos

16:45 . CLOSING SESSION
Fátima Pacheco . Organizing Committee

MUSICAL MOMENT . IPB Women’s Tuna