Nexus Agenda

20/05/2026

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🔐🚢N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series: Cybersecurity & Compliance in the Maritime Sector 🔐🚢

Come and join us for the third webinar of the N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series!

Webinar: Cyber-Resilience and Governance

🗓️ Wednesday, May 20
🕕 18h00 - 19h30 (WEST)

Topics to be explored:
🔹From Information Security to Cyber Resilience
🔹Information Security Management Systems: What Are They?
🔹Risk Assessment and Management
🔹Information Security Policies
🔹Cybersecurity Governance

💬 Speaker:
João Barbas
🔹The guest speaker has extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector, information systems, technology, governance and defence, currently serving as Director of the National Defence Course and Advisor at the National Defence Institute. Throughout his career, João Barbas has held several roles in both national and international organisations, including NATO, leading strategic and operational initiatives in cybersecurity and IT governance.

This series is aimed at professionals from the NEXUS Universe, port and logistics managers, researchers, and all the stakeholders committed to building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

⚓ Ready to stay ahead on cybersecurity compliance? ⚓

👉 Sign up now at:
595e74a5-490e-49f2-aee5-11c6097195fe@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/595e74a5-490e-49f2-aee5-11c6097195fe@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c

Check out the N'Talks agenda:
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18/05/2026

🔐🚢N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series: Cybersecurity & Compliance in the Maritime Sector 🔐🚢

Come and join us for the third webinar of the N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series!

Webinar: Cyber-Resilience and Governance

🗓️ Wednesday, May 20
🕕 18h00 - 19h30 (WEST)

Topics to be explored:
🔹From Information Security to Cyber Resilience
🔹Information Security Management Systems: What Are They?
🔹Risk Assessment and Management
🔹Information Security Policies
🔹Cybersecurity Governance

💬 Speaker:
João Barbas
🔹The guest speaker has extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector, information systems, technology, governance and defence, currently serving as Director of the National Defence Course and Advisor at the National Defence Institute. Throughout his career, João Barbas has held several roles in both national and international organisations, including NATO, leading strategic and operational initiatives in cybersecurity and IT governance.

This series is aimed at professionals from the NEXUS Universe, port and logistics managers, researchers, and all the stakeholders committed to building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

⚓ Ready to stay ahead on cybersecurity compliance? ⚓

👉 Sign up now at:
595e74a5-490e-49f2-aee5-11c6097195fe@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/595e74a5-490e-49f2-aee5-11c6097195fe@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c

Check out the N'Talks agenda:
https://academia.nexuslab.pt/

28/04/2026

‼️NEW DATE

🔐🚢N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series: Cybersecurity & Compliance in the Maritime Sector 🔐🚢

Come and join us for the first webinar of the N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series!

Webinar: NIS 2 Portugal (Part 1) – Context & Scope

🗓️ Wednesday, May 06
🕕 18h00 - 19h30 (WEST)

Topics to be explored
🔹 The current cybersecurity landscape in Europe — exponential growth of cyberattacks and their financial impact
🔹 From NIS 1 to NIS 2 — key changes, covered sectors, and applicable sanctions
🔹 Decree-Law 125/2025 (Portugal) — structure, authorities, critical deadlines, and enforcement framework
🔹 Identification of essential vs. important entities, with practical examples
🔹 How to assess if your organization falls within the scope — sector, size, and impact criteria
🔹 Mandatory registration with CNCS — process, deadlines, and common pitfalls

💬 Speaker:
Pedro Fernandes
🔹The guest speaker has extensive experience in cutting-edge research projects on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) at the Institute of Systems and Robotics of the University of Coimbra (ISR-UC), focusing on Autonomous Vehicles. He is also an assistant professor at Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) and the University of Aveiro (UA). He has published several articles in international journals and conferences and has served as an expert evaluator for the European Commission.

This series is aimed at professionals from the NEXUS Universe, port and logistics managers, researchers, and all the stakeholders committed to building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

⚓ Ready to stay ahead on cybersecurity compliance? ⚓

👉 Sign up now at:
e19b8527-5498-4a52-8193-4cf3f8c39997@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e19b8527-5498-4a52-8193-4cf3f8c39997@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c

Check out the N'Talks agenda:
https://academia.nexuslab.pt/

20/04/2026

🔐🚢N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series: Cybersecurity & Compliance in the Maritime Sector 🔐🚢

Come and join us for the first webinar of the N'Talks 4.0 Webinar Series!

Webinar: NIS 2 Portugal (Part 1) – Context & Scope

🗓️ Wednesday, April 22
🕕 18h00 - 19h30 (WEST)

Topics to be explored
🔹 The current cybersecurity landscape in Europe — exponential growth of cyberattacks and their financial impact
🔹 From NIS 1 to NIS 2 — key changes, covered sectors, and applicable sanctions
🔹 Decree-Law 125/2025 (Portugal) — structure, authorities, critical deadlines, and enforcement framework
🔹 Identification of essential vs. important entities, with practical examples
🔹 How to assess if your organization falls within the scope — sector, size, and impact criteria
🔹 Mandatory registration with CNCS — process, deadlines, and common pitfalls

💬 Speaker:
Pedro Fernandes
🔹The guest speaker has extensive experience in cutting-edge research projects on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) at the Institute of Systems and Robotics of the University of Coimbra (ISR-UC), focusing on Autonomous Vehicles. He is also an assistant professor at Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) and the University of Aveiro (UA). He has published several articles in international journals and conferences and has served as an expert evaluator for the European Commission.

This series is aimed at professionals from the NEXUS Universe, port and logistics managers, researchers, and all the stakeholders committed to building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

⚓ Ready to stay ahead on cybersecurity compliance? ⚓

👉 Sign up now at:
e19b8527-5498-4a52-8193-4cf3f8c39997@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e19b8527-5498-4a52-8193-4cf3f8c39997@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c

Check out the N'Talks agenda:
https://academia.nexuslab.pt/

17/04/2026

The Port of Sines will be present at Singapore Maritime Week 2026, as part of the NEXUS Agenda!

From 20 to 24 April, visit us on booth C15 at the annual event that brings together the world's leading shipping leaders and focuses on topics such as decarbonisation, digitalization, innovation and cybersecurity.

Join us

12/12/2025

🚢 N'Talks 3.0 Webinar Series: Future Challenges for Maritime Logistics! 🚢

Come and join us for the 6th webinar of the N'Talks 3.0 Webinar Series!

Webinar 06: Maritime Decarbonization Strategies: Engine Retrofitting and Low-Emission Compliance for Cargo Ports
🗓️ Wednesday, December 17
🕕 18h00 - 19h30 (WEST)

Topics to be explored
🔹Conversion to dual or alternative fuel (e.g., LNG, methanol) reduces CO2, and SOx emissions

🔹Installation of cleaning systems (e.g., scrubbers and Selective Catalytic Reduction, SCR) effectively addresses SOx and NOx contaminants, ensuring regulatory compliance.

🔹 Optimization and hybridization of propulsion that improves energy efficiency, which is critical for reducing fuel consumption and overall environmental impacts.

💬 Speaker:
Carmen Vásquez Stanescu
Professor
UNEXPO / University of Évora

This series is aimed at professionals from the NEXUS Universe, port and logistics managers, researchers, and all the stakeholders committed to building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Content will be presented in Spanish, but all slides and visual support material will be provided in English

⚓ Ready to be part of the talk? ⚓

👉 Sign up now at:
a987a90c-c55a-46ce-84df-2aef11321cc7@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a987a90c-c55a-46ce-84df-2aef11321cc7@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c

Check out the agenda for the next N'Talks:
https://academia.nexuslab.pt/ntalks/

05/12/2025

🚢 N'Talks 3.0 Webinar Series: Future Challenges for Maritime Logistics! 🚢

Come and join us for the 5th webinar of the N'Talks 3.0 Webinar Series!
Webinar 05: PVL.ONE – Digital Competences for the Future of Logistics:
Education, Simulation & Innovation

🗓️ Wednesday, December 10
🕕 18h00 - 19h30 (WEST)

Topics to be explored
🔹Future-Ready Training - Simulation-based learning, PVL.ONE platform
🔹Sustainability in Logistics
🔹Digitalisation & AI
🔹Reskilling & Upskilling
🔹Innovation Ecosystems - Insights into ongoing initiatives such as PLIKA (Port Logistics International Knowledge Academy) and the CHIROM project

💬 Speaker:
Orlando Jose Reveco Bardina
Digital Product Manager
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport

This series is aimed at professionals from the NEXUS Universe, port and logistics managers, researchers, and all the stakeholders committed to building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Content will be presented in English

⚓ Ready to be part of the talk? ⚓

👉 Sign up now at:
6cbbb969-5044-4786-950a-027331ee9862@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6cbbb969-5044-4786-950a-027331ee9862@ad28c625-f2ca-4e91-b6d6-18922bc9391c

Check out the agenda for the next N'Talks:
https://academia.nexuslab.pt/ntalks/

04/12/2025

Watch the second day of the NEXUS x D2XCEL International Innovation Conference live at;

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/12/2025

Can't come to the Nexus x D2XCEL International Innovation Conference?

Check our live stream of the event at:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

29/11/2025

We’re excited to welcome Madoqua as a Gold Connect Sponsor for the NEXUSxD2XCEL International Innovation Conference 2025.

Madoqua is at the forefront of Europe’s green transition, developing sustainable green chemicals and gases and building the Power-to-X infrastructures needed for a low-carbon maritime economy. From enabling green corridors to supporting alternative fuel adoption in ports, their work is redefining what’s possible for the industry.

🔗 Read their interview:
https://d2xcel.eu/d2xcel-news/building-the-future-of-green-port-infrastructure-madoqua

Join us in Port of Sines on 3–4 December 2025 to hear more about their innovative approach to decarbonisation.