The 31st APDR Congress, which took place from 26 to 28 June 2024 at the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, brought together experts to debate ‘Regional Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Development’. The talks addressed regional strategies to promote collaborative innovation and sustainability. One of the Keynote Speakers was Lívia Madureira, director of CETRAD and there were sessions moderated by research professors at CETRAD, which included interventions by PhD students from our centre. The event emphasised the importance of
in navigating global challenges, boosting sustainable economic and social development.

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